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ETS: publication of the 2026 calendar adjusting auction volumes following amended European Climate Law

The updated auction calendar for EU Emission Allowances (EUA) for 2026 is released by the European Energy Exchange (EEX) on 12/05/2026. The calendar has been adjusted for the period from June to December to incorporate the provisions of the amended European Climate Law, adopted in March…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Financing & funding, …
• Article # 440993
• Published on 13/05/26 at 15:00
EC: Implementing Regulation 2026/1063 imposing a provisional anti-dumping duty on PET spunbond from PRC

The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1063, published on 13/05/2026, imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on PET Spunbond imports from China. PET Spunbond is a non-woven highly resistant polyester fabric used in agriculture (crop covers), construction (roofing membranes), and…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Chemicals / plastics
• Article # 440999
• Published on 13/05/26 at 14:31
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European Commission: 14 new State aids approved to support transitions - News Tank summary N°2

The European Commission has approved 14 State aid schemes for 9 Member States to support environmental and energy transitions, since the first 2026 summary published by News Tank on April 2026. Since the beginning of 2026, 32 State aid schemes of 17 States were approved. Germany is the country…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 440886
• Published on 13/05/26 at 12:30
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Shrinking-swelling of clays : an experiment in France with "mixed results" (M. Lefèvre)

"The shrinking-swelling phenomenon of clays (RGA) is one of the most tangible challenges of climate change for many people in France. It is estimated that more than 4 million homes are located in high-risk areas. Furthermore, between 2020 and 2024, it is expected to account for over half of all…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, Financing & funding, …
• Article # 440960
• Published on 13/05/26 at 10:32
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"Environmental law: a comprehensive yet rather ineffective legal framework" (J-P. Rivaud)

"In France, environmental law currently covers almost 2,000 offences. It's a monstrous maze for French magistrates, but the corpus is not very powerful. There are no offences in the penal Code", Jean-Philippe Rivaud, vice-president of the network of European environmental prosecutors, told News…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, National bodies, …
• Article # 440878
• Published on 12/05/26 at 17:30
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Birds and Habitats Directive: a public consultation to assess whether the objectives are achieved

The European Commission launches a public consultation on the Birds and the Habitats Directive, as part of its wider simplification initiative to strengthen EU competitiveness while continuing to safeguard environmental, economic and social goals, announced the institution on…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Biodiversity
• Article # 440828
• Published on 12/05/26 at 15:30
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EU ETS: updated benchmark values for 2026-2030 open for public consultation by the Commission

On May 11, 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the updated benchmark values for the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) covering the period from 2026 to 2030. This four-week consultation is open to both the public and EU member states. According to the Commission…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Financing & funding, …
• Article # 440708
• Published on 12/05/26 at 12:31
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EU: new directive strengthening water protection enters into force, giving a "major role" to ECHA

The EU directive revising the lists of pollutants in surface and groundwaters enters into force on 11/05/2026, announced the European Commission. These additions cover certain “forever chemicals” PFAS (such as TFA), pesticides and pharmaceuticals and for the first time, the rules also address…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): International bodies, Policies & Regulation, Ocean / Water
• Article # 440689
• Published on 11/05/26 at 18:00
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"Biodiversity is gradually emerging as a safe haven sector" (C. Sanson, Sienna Investment Managers)

The Sienna Biodiversity Private Credit Fund, a private debt fund dedicated to the restoration and protection of biodiversity in Europe, opened by Sienna Investment Managers in 2025, obtained a €60m guarantee from the European Investment Fund (EIF), a subsidiary of the EIB Group, on 02/04/2026…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Banking & insurance, Financing & funding, …
• Article # 440693
• Published on 11/05/26 at 17:11
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Carbon markets: a coalition launched by the EU, Brazil and China to "boost integrity and effectiveness"

The European Commission, on behalf of the European Union, together with Brazil and China, officially launched the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets in a signing ceremony in Florence, Italy, they announced on 08/05/2026. The new international initiative aims "to strengthen global…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, International bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 440634
• Published on 11/05/26 at 14:00