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California CARB Webinar On 2025 Natural And Working Lands Carbon Inventory Update

CARB has released the 2025 Natural and Working Lands Carbon Inventory, showing a 4% decline in carbon stocks driven by wildfires and land-use changes. While informational, this data underpins California's nature-based climate targets and will influence future land-management policies and corporate carbon-offset strategies.

1 Apr 2026, 19:02ww2.arb.ca.govUnited States

EU Environment Council Holds Policy Debate on Amendment of CO2 Emission Standards for Cars and Vans

EU Environment Council ministers have initiated high-level policy debates on proposed amendments to CO2 emission standards for cars and vans. While no immediate legal changes were adopted, the focus on fleet targets and vehicle labeling signals a likely tightening of post-2030 compliance requirements for the automotive sector.

1 Apr 2026, 18:33data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

Japan Specifies Forest Carbon Stock-Change Amounts Under Greenhouse Gas Reporting Order

Japan has published specific calculation methods and coefficients for forest carbon stock changes under the GHG Reporting Order, effective April 2026. This formalizes how businesses quantify carbon removals and storage in land-use and timber products, increasing reporting precision for climate disclosure.

26 Mar 2026, 11:35kanpo.go.jpJapan

EU Council Holds Exchange of Views on Post-2030 Climate Framework and 2040 Target

The EU Council is preparing a major legislative package for late 2026 to operationalize the 2040 climate target, involving comprehensive revisions to the EU ETS, Effort Sharing, and LULUCF regimes. Businesses should anticipate tighter emission caps alongside new flexibility mechanisms, including the integration of domestic carbon removals and international credits into the compliance framework.

22 Mar 2026, 14:11data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU General Court Upholds Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act Forestry and Bioenergy Criteria (Case T‑575/22)

The EU General Court has upheld the technical screening criteria for forestry and bioenergy under the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act, dismissing a legal challenge by environmental NGOs. This ruling provides legal certainty for sustainable finance disclosures and confirms the Commission's broad discretion to align taxonomy criteria with existing EU climate and energy frameworks.

20 Mar 2026, 06:21eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Adopts 2040 Climate Target and Delays ETS 2 Start Under European Climate Law

The EU has legally mandated a 90% net greenhouse gas reduction target for 2040 and delayed the start of the ETS 2 carbon market for buildings and transport until 2028. This locks in the long-term regulatory trajectory for industrial decarbonization while offering a short-term compliance buffer for sectors entering the expanded carbon pricing framework.

19 Mar 2026, 19:38boe.esEuropean Union

Germany / UBA Releases 2025 Greenhouse Gas Data and 2026 Projections

Germany’s 2025 greenhouse gas data and 2026 projections reveal a widening gap toward 2030 targets, particularly under EU Effort Sharing obligations. Companies in the transport, buildings, and industrial sectors should prepare for intensified regulatory intervention as the government seeks to close the projected emissions deficit.

14 Mar 2026, 15:29umweltbundesamt.deGermanyEuropean Union

European Parliament Question on High-ILUC Classification of Soya under the Renewable Energy Directive

The European Commission is facing formal parliamentary scrutiny over the high-ILUC risk classification of soya, which restricts its use as a biofuel feedstock under the Renewable Energy Directive. This challenge highlights growing trade and economic friction that may force a shift toward more granular proof-of-origin requirements for agricultural feedstocks.

12 Mar 2026, 10:39europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Intends Not To Object To Delegated Regulation Amending Union Registry Regulation (EU) 2019/1122

The EU Council has signaled it will not object to amendments to the Union Registry Regulation, clearing the path for updated rules on greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use (LULUCF) to take effect by mid-March 2026. This development ensures the administrative framework for carbon accounting and market mechanisms remains aligned with the 2030 climate framework, requiring businesses in the land-use and forestry sectors to prepare for finalized registry procedures.

11 Mar 2026, 12:29data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council COREPER To Consider No-Objection To Delegated Act Aligning EU ETS Union Registry With LULUCF Rules

The EU Council is set to clear a delegated act aligning the EU ETS Union Registry with LULUCF accounting rules in March 2026. This procedural milestone signals the finalization of technical registry updates, requiring carbon market participants to monitor upcoming changes to reporting and compliance workflows.

10 Mar 2026, 17:49data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

Bulgaria Parliament Registers Draft Law Amending the Forests Act

Bulgaria has introduced a draft law to amend the Forests Act, signaling potential changes to national forest management and timber regulations. Stakeholders in forestry and timber supply chains should monitor the bill's progression for updated operational and compliance requirements.

10 Mar 2026, 16:19parliament.bgBulgaria

Netherlands Decision Note Outlines Additional Climate Measures and Bonaire Climate Case Response

The Dutch government is preparing additional national climate measures for 2027 and considering binding interim targets following the Bonaire climate case judgment. Businesses should anticipate stricter sectoral climate obligations and adaptation requirements as the Netherlands aligns national policy with court-mandated targets and upcoming EU 2040 frameworks.

9 Mar 2026, 15:31zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

Minnesota MPCA Presents 2026 Climate Action Framework and 2023 Greenhouse Gas Data

Minnesota has unveiled its 2026 Climate Action Framework, prioritizing decarbonization across transportation, industry, and buildings alongside 2023 emissions data. Businesses should anticipate a shift toward stricter clean heat standards and accelerated electrification as the state aligns future policy and funding with these strategic decarbonization goals.

9 Mar 2026, 14:32house.mn.govUnited States

EU Commission Reviews Indirect Land‑Use Change Criteria Under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/807

The European Commission is reviewing the criteria for high indirect land-use change (ILUC) risk feedstocks, signaling a potential tightening of sustainability requirements for biofuels. Stricter thresholds could phase out certain crop-based feedstocks like soy, forcing fuel producers to pivot toward low-risk or advanced waste-based alternatives to meet renewable energy targets.

8 Mar 2026, 13:40ec.europa.euEuropean UnionSpain

Lithuanian Environment Ministry Adopts 2026–2028 Plan for General Forest Management Needs Financing Programme

Lithuania has approved a €3 million financing plan for 2026-2028 to implement forest management and EU Nature Restoration Regulation requirements. This signals intensified state monitoring and data collection on forest health and biodiversity, which will underpin future restoration obligations and land-use planning.

6 Mar 2026, 12:36am.lrv.ltLithuania

Denmark Climate Council Issues 2026 Status Report on National and EU Climate Targets

Denmark’s Climate Council warns that the national 2030 emissions target is no longer plausible under current policies, necessitating urgent regulatory tightening and higher carbon pricing. Businesses should prepare for accelerated domestic GHG tax increases and stricter EU-aligned requirements for carbon removals, land use, and industrial decarbonization.

6 Mar 2026, 12:05klimaraadet.dkDenmarkEuropean Union

Norway Adopts Regulation On Grants For Climate Advisory Services In Agriculture

Norway has launched a national grant scheme for agricultural climate advisory services, effective February 2026, to fund farm-level emission reduction and carbon management plans. This shift toward incentivized, data-driven decarbonization signals increasing regulatory focus on primary production footprints and climate resilience within the food supply chain.

5 Mar 2026, 06:28lovdata.noNorway

France Sets Forest And Wood Priorities And Updates Renewal Funding Scheme

France has announced strategic priorities for forest resilience and reopened the "France Nation Verte" renewal fund, with updated eligibility criteria taking effect July 1, 2026. Companies in the timber, land management, and carbon sequestration sectors must prepare for stricter resilience standards and revised funding conditions for forest renewal projects.

4 Mar 2026, 15:38ecologie.gouv.frFrance

UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technical Expert Review of Thailand’s First Biennial Transparency Report

The UNFCCC has published its technical review of Thailand’s first biennial transparency report, validating progress toward 2030 climate targets while identifying gaps in GHG inventory data and sectoral reporting. Businesses operating in Thailand should anticipate more rigorous data collection and reporting requirements as the government strengthens its transparency framework to align with Paris Agreement standards.

1 Mar 2026, 12:27unfccc.intThailand

UNFCCC Addendum to Technical Expert Review of Singapore's First Biennial Transparency Report

The UNFCCC has published a technical review of Singapore’s first Biennial Transparency Report, highlighting necessary improvements in GHG inventory accuracy and NDC tracking. Companies operating in Singapore should prepare for enhanced data transparency expectations and potential policy shifts in carbon taxation and international mitigation outcomes.

23 Feb 2026, 13:42unfccc.intSingapore