Keywords: Environmental Policy


France unveils €438 million forest investment plan to tackle wildfires and climate risks

The French government is preparing to launch a new national forest strategy backed by €438 million in funding, reinforcing efforts to protect woodlands increasingly threatened by wildfires, drought and the broader impacts of climate change. The initiative, expected to be officially presented on......

Climate change could weaken Italy’s growth outlook and increase debt pressures by 2050

Climate change could become a major obstacle to Italy’s long-term economic performance, threatening to reduce growth potential and complicate efforts to manage the country’s already substantial public debt burden, according to a new study released on Wednesday. The analysis warns that rising......

Delhi introduces permanent winter anti-pollution measures to combat toxic air

The government of Delhi has unveiled a permanent set of anti-pollution measures that will automatically take effect every winter, replacing the previous system under which restrictions were imposed only after air quality reached hazardous levels. The new policy aims to curb the severe smog that blankets......

Leïla Benali unveils a new strategy to modernize household waste management in Morocco

Morocco is embarking on a new phase of its environmental policy with the launch of a strategy aimed at fundamentally transforming household waste management. Presented by the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leïla Benali, this vision is based on source separation and the principles......

French government advises limiting meat consumption to support climate goals

The French government has issued new recommendations encouraging citizens to limit the consumption of meat and processed meat products as part of its National Strategy for Food, Nutrition, and Climate (Snanc). The long-awaited document, which has been under development for over two years, also emphasizes......

Casablanca plans financial fee for major waste producers

The city of Casablanca is preparing to introduce a financial fee targeting major waste producers as part of a broader reform of its urban cleanliness and waste management system. Under the proposed measure, large generators of waste—such as hotels, restaurants and fast-food establishments—would......

EU reaches 2040 climate deal ahead of COP30, After tough negotiations

Just days before COP30 in Brazil, the European Union clinched a hard-fought compromise on its greenhouse gas reduction targets for 2035 and 2040, following intense internal negotiations and a series of concessions to win over reluctant member states. On paper, the EU still upholds its ambition to cut......

French scientists urge constitutional council to reject "dangerous" pesticide law

Dozens of scientists, medical experts, and patient advocacy groups have called on France’s Constitutional Council to reject the controversial "Loi Duplomb," describing it as a serious threat to public health. In a public statement published on Tuesday, July 29, the signatories argue that......

Global vehicle emissions set to decline after 2025, study finds

Transportation sector reaches turning point as electric vehicles gain momentum Carbon dioxide emissions from global road transportation will reach their highest point in 2025, marking a significant shift from previous projections that anticipated continued growth until 2050, according to new research......