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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/893 Sets Annual Net GHG Removal Limits for Member States for 2026–2029

The EU has now published Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/893 in the Official Journal, fixing binding annual net greenhouse gas removal limits for each Member State for 2026–2029 under the LULUCF framework. These quantified removal trajectories clarify what net land-use and forestry performance each country must deliver, shaping national climate strategies, land management policies, and future assessments of progress towards the EU’s 2030 climate goals.

1 May 2026, 12:49eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Implementing Regulation Sets 2026–2029 Net GHG Removal Limits for Member States Under LULUCF

The European Commission has adopted an implementing regulation (C(2026)2589) setting annual net greenhouse gas removal limits for each EU Member State for 2026–2029 under the LULUCF framework. This locks in near-term national land-based removal trajectories, tightening climate governance and shaping how Member States and businesses plan decarbonisation and carbon-removal strategies for the run-up to 2030.

29 Apr 2026, 08:03ec.europa.euEuropean Union

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 percent decline in carbon stocks driven by wildfires and land-use changes. This data will underpin future nature-based climate targets and influence corporate carbon-offset strategies and land-management policies in California.

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 and vehicle labeling for cars and vans. While no immediate legal changes were adopted, the focus on fleet targets and labeling signals a likely tightening of post-2030 compliance and transparency 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 finalized specific calculation methods for forest carbon stock changes under the GHG Reporting Order, effective April 2026. This formalizes how businesses quantify carbon removals in land-use and timber products, necessitating more rigorous data collection for climate disclosure and supply chain sustainability reporting.

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 through comprehensive revisions of the ETS, Effort Sharing, and LULUCF regimes. Businesses should anticipate tighter emission caps alongside new flexibility mechanisms, including the integration of carbon removals and international credits into compliance frameworks.

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 postponed the start of the ETS 2 carbon market for buildings and transport to 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 indicate a significant cumulative emissions gap under EU Effort Sharing obligations through 2030. Industrial, transport, and building sectors should anticipate intensified regulatory intervention and stricter climate measures as the government moves to close the projected 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 signals mounting political and trade pressure that could force a shift toward more granular proof-of-origin requirements for agricultural feedstocks to avoid supply chain disruptions.

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 confirmed it will not object to updated Union Registry rules, ensuring the administrative framework for carbon accounting aligns with 2030 climate targets by mid-March 2026. This development finalizes the technical procedures for greenhouse gas removals, requiring land-use and forestry operators to ensure their compliance systems are ready for the updated registry requirements.

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 finalize a delegated act aligning the Union Registry with LULUCF accounting rules in March 2026. This procedural step signals the integration of land-use emissions into the EU ETS framework, requiring carbon market participants to prepare for updated 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 a shift in national forest management and timber supply chain regulations. Companies operating in the forestry or timber sectors should prepare for potential changes to land use, harvesting rights, and compliance obligations.

10 Mar 2026, 16:19parliament.bgBulgaria

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

The Netherlands is accelerating the development of additional national climate measures for 2027 and binding interim targets following a significant court ruling on climate obligations. Companies should anticipate tighter sectoral emission caps and enhanced adaptation requirements as the government aligns national policy with judicial mandates and evolving EU 2040 targets.

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

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

Minnesota has introduced its 2026 Climate Action Framework, outlining strategic priorities for decarbonization across transportation, industry, and buildings based on recent emissions data. Businesses should prepare for a policy shift toward stricter clean heat standards and accelerated electrification as the state aligns future funding and legislative efforts with these climate 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 high indirect land-use change risk criteria for biofuel feedstocks, signaling a potential tightening of sustainability thresholds. Stricter classifications could phase out specific crop-based feedstocks like soy, requiring fuel producers to accelerate the transition toward advanced waste-based or low-risk alternatives.

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 2030 national emissions target is no longer plausible, signaling an imminent shift toward stricter regulatory enforcement and higher carbon pricing. Companies should anticipate accelerated domestic greenhouse gas tax increases and more rigorous EU-aligned standards for carbon removals, industrial decarbonization, and land-use reporting.

6 Mar 2026, 12:05klimaraadet.dkDenmarkEuropean Union

Norway Adopts Regulation On Grants For Climate Advisory Services In Agriculture

Norway has implemented a national grant scheme for agricultural climate advisory services to accelerate farm-level decarbonization and carbon sequestration. This move signals a transition toward data-driven sustainability requirements that will likely influence future supply chain reporting and procurement standards for the food industry.

5 Mar 2026, 06:28lovdata.noNorway

France Sets Forest And Wood Priorities And Updates Renewal Funding Scheme

France has reopened the France Nation Verte forest renewal fund with updated eligibility and resilience specifications taking effect in July 2026. Stakeholders in the timber and forestry sectors should prepare for stricter climate adaptation requirements and enhanced enforcement of wildfire prevention obligations.

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