At a high-level dialogue in Brussels, both sides aim to coordinate their approach to environmental issues. Topics include a global plastics treaty, the biodiversity agenda and air pollution. A date has now also been set for the EU-China summit in July.
By Amelie Richter
The European Commission’s “Ocean Pact” is intended to advance marine protection while simultaneously boosting the “blue economy”. Financial issues will be a key topic at next week’s UN Ocean Conference in Nice.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU Parliament's Environment Committee has approved the trilogue agreement on the prevention of microplastic pollution.
By Lukas Knigge
Until recently, the EU Commission and the German government had blocked a trilogue agreement on the prevention of microplastic pollution. Easier rules for small companies finally broke the deadlock.
By Lukas Knigge
The German government appears to be serious about reducing the burden on small and medium-sized enterprises by cutting red tape. In the Council, Germany and the EU Commission are opposing a compromise on microplastics.
By Till Hoppe
Oil companies are betting that the rising demand for plastics and other petrochemical products will compensate for the decline in the transport sector. A new report concludes that they are taking high risks in doing so.
By Alexandra Endres
Negotiation observers see an opportunity in the failure of the negotiations for a global agreement against plastic waste in Busan. To achieve this, the countries that want an ambitious agreement would have to increase the pressure on the blocking countries.
By Nicolas Heronymus
On September 25 in Bonn, the International Conference on Chemicals Management seeks a new framework for the global chemical industry – the goals: saving raw materials and energy, and achieving climate targets. The German start-up Traceless is working on solutions to achieve these goals. But the company is also facing criticism.
By Leonie Sontheimer
Decarbonization currently refers primarily to energy and industry. But for effective climate action, the way fossil plastics are produced must also change. Global negotiations to achieve this are now underway.
By Leonie Sontheimer
