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Looking forward to #BioeconomyWeek2024 launching October 14 - our bio-based economy creates value from natural renewable resources, and is currently worth €2.3trillion in Europe according to Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics - with huge potential for growth if we move away from fossil fuels and invest in developing our sustainable bio-based resources within rural and regional sectors

Happy to join #tess and #WTO colleagues and #DPP chairs and contribute to this panel tomorrow #INC4. I’ll focus on #transparency of #trade flow in #plastics, #capacitybuilding and #innovation for #plasticsubstitutes and #financing the transition. UNCTAD

Big thanks to the Norwegian embassy for hosting the joint TNC, TFA, and UNEP policy workshop on Innovative Finance Pathways to Support Transition to Sustainable Supply Chains in South America last week in Brussels. Comprised of three sessions, the workshop highlighted the opportunity to achieve widespread sustainable commodity production in soy and cattle at scale, and the innovative finance pathways to make it possible. With the landmark EUDR legislation creating increasing momentum behind deforestation-free supply chains, these opportunities are more accessible than ever before.

A circular bioeconomy reduces the EU’s dependency on fossil fuels and enhances strategic autonomy. In fact, the circular bioeconomy is already contributing to the EU's green goals and enabling the green transition. What we now need is for this for the next EU mandate period to take policy actions allowing Europe to fully benefit from a prospering circular bioeconomy. Point 1️⃣ of our three-point Manifesto makes clear what needs to be done to grow the #GreenEconomy👇 https://zurl.co/SnIh

In our latest BGP study, we examine the growing impact of carbon pricing on the dairy industry. To align with the Paris Climate Agreement goals by 2040, carbon costs are projected to reach €180 per ton of CO2 emissions—nearly triple today’s rates.   🌍 Denmark is already leading the charge, becoming the first country to implement a carbon tax on dairy production starting in 2030. As carbon costs rise, businesses will need to decide whether to absorb the additional expenses, pass them on to consumers, or shift towards more sustainable practices.   As carbon pricing continues to increase, the move towards sustainable dairy alternatives is becoming a critical business imperative. Early adopters will gain a competitive edge, while others risk falling behind in this evolving landscape. Is your business ready for the future of carbon pricing?   🔗 Read our full study to explore how carbon pricing could shape the future of dairy production. Link in comments. 

The City of Gothenburg European Office, EurEau and Svenskt Vatten invite you to our EU Green Week Partner Event, An ambitious EU Chemicals Strategy and a broad PFAS restriction – a requisite for urban water resilience, discussing which key actions we see as necessary for tackling PFAS pollution in our water bodies. By focusing on upstream (control at source) measures, the Polluter Pays Principle and introducing a ban on PFAS chemicals, we consider how ensuring an ambitious implementation of the EU Chemicals Strategy can help meet the zero-pollution ambition and increase coherence of EU water policy, ensuring we all have enough safe and affordable water to fulfil all of society’s needs. When: 4 June 2023, 14:00 - 16:15 CET Where: Brussels, Rue du Commerce 31, 1000 Bruxelles (WeWork building) >> You can register for the event here << Moderator Svenskt Vatten, Senior Environmental Advisor, Anders Finnson Speakers European Commission (DG ENVI), Policy Officer, Valentina Bertato EurEau, Secretary General, Oliver Loebel Chemsec, Senior Chemicals and Business Advisor, Jonatan Kleimark City of Gothenburg (Sustainable Waste and Water), R&D Manager, Lena Blom >> You can register for the event here << https://lnkd.in/ePFTqrDp Please note! Due to a limited number of on-site places, your registration is pending confirmation. Register before 3 June 2023 CET: 16:00. We look forward to seeing you there! EU Environment and Climate

The City of Gothenburg European Office, EurEau and Svenskt Vatten invite you to our EU Green Week Partner Event, An ambitious EU Chemicals Strategy and a broad PFAS restriction – a requisite for urban water resilience, discussing which key actions we see as necessary for tackling PFAS pollution in our water bodies. By focusing on upstream (control at source) measures, the Polluter Pays Principle and introducing a ban on PFAS chemicals, we consider how ensuring an ambitious implementation of the EU Chemicals Strategy can help meet the zero-pollution ambition and increase coherence of EU water policy, ensuring we all have enough safe and affordable water to fulfil all of society’s needs. When: 4 June 2023, 14:00 - 16:15 CET Where: Brussels, Rue du Commerce 31, 1000 Bruxelles (WeWork building) >> You can register for the event here << Moderator Svenskt Vatten, Senior Environmental Advisor, Anders Finnson Speakers European Commission (DG ENVI), Policy Officer, Valentina Bertato EurEau, Secretary General, Oliver Loebel Chemsec, Senior Chemicals and Business Advisor, Jonatan Kleimark City of Gothenburg (Sustainable Waste and Water), R&D Manager, Lena Blom >> You can register for the event here << https://lnkd.in/ePFTqrDp Please note! Due to a limited number of on-site places, your registration is pending confirmation. Register before 3 June 2023 CET: 16:00. We look forward to seeing you there! EU Environment and Climate

On Monday, I reported to the European Parliament's Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety in Brussels on the priorities of the Hungarian EU Presidency on environment and climate policy and the state of play of the ongoing legislative dossiers. A key objective of the Hungarian Presidency is to strengthen Europe's competitiveness, which is essential for a successful green transition. In addition, there will be a strong focus on promoting sustainable growth, including the transition to a circular economy, promoting the green and digital transition and reducing dependence on external resources. Among the steps towards a circular economy, we will encourage the promotion of recycling and the development of high quality waste collection and recycling systems based on new and innovative solutions. #europeanparliament

Exciting news!🌍European Commission applauds the provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the EU's first-ever voluntary framework for certifying high-quality carbon removals. 📢 In the past weeks, EU legislators agreed on a new certification framework for carbon removal to enhance innovative technologies and carbon farming in line with the EU's climate, environmental, and zero-pollution objectives. 🌿 This approach will also lower the level of greenwashing while increasing the potential for business, as stated by the EU Council. EU-wide certification scheme for carbon removals categorizes awarded units into : ➡ Permanent carbon removal ➡ Temporary carbon storage in durable products ➡ Temporary carbon storage from carbon farming ➡ Reduction of soil emissions, which include not only carbon but also nitrous oxide. 🎯 The new framework aims to enhance the accuracy, transparency, and monitoring capabilities of carbon removal processes in the European Union. It emphasizes the importance of accurate quantification, attaining 35-year storage target, exceeding current standards, and contributing to wider sustainability goals. 🎯 Another objective of the framework is to facilitate innovative public and private financing, subject to formal approval by the European Parliament and Council. 📎 For more information you can visit European Commission website: https://lnkd.in/g8fGNZAw #ClimateAction #EUClimatePolicy #EUwidecertificationscheme #europeancommission 

The City of Gothenburg European Office, EurEau and Svenskt Vatten invite you to our EU Green Week Partner Event, An ambitious EU Chemicals Strategy and a broad PFAS restriction – a requisite for urban water resilience, discussing which key actions we see as necessary for tackling PFAS pollution in our water bodies. By focusing on upstream (control at source) measures, the Polluter Pays Principle and introducing a ban on PFAS chemicals, we consider how ensuring an ambitious implementation of the EU Chemicals Strategy can help meet the zero-pollution ambition and increase coherence of EU water policy, ensuring we all have enough safe and affordable water to fulfil all of society’s needs. When: 4 June 2023, 14:00 - 16:15 CET Where: Brussels, Rue du Commerce 31, 1000 Bruxelles (WeWork building) >> You can register for the event here << Moderator Svenskt Vatten, Senior Environmental Advisor, Anders Finnson Speakers European Commission (DG ENVI), Policy Officer, Valentina Bertato EurEau, Secretary General, Oliver Loebel Chemsec, Senior Chemicals and Business Advisor, Jonatan Kleimark City of Gothenburg (Sustainable Waste and Water), R&D Manager, Lena Blom >> You can register for the event here << https://lnkd.in/ePFTqrDp Please note! Due to a limited number of on-site places, your registration is pending confirmation. Register before 3 June 2023 CET: 16:00. We look forward to seeing you there! EU Environment and Climate