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ECCP Webinar: Start-up Support in the EU – How to Get It and How to Shape It
BRUSSELS, Belgium — February 24, 2026 — The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) is hosting a free online webinar “Start-up support in the EU: how to get it, how to shape it” on 24 February 2026, from 09:30 to 11:30 CET. The event is open to all stakeholders involved in supporting start-ups across Europe and aims to foster dialogue about improving access to support services and strengthening start-up ecosystems across the EU. What the Webinar Offers The online session will bring...
GHG Protocol Sets First Global Rules for Land Emissions and Carbon Removals from 2027
The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol , the world’s most widely used framework for corporate carbon accounting, has released its Land Sector and Removals (LSR) Standard — a landmark global guideline that will take effect from January 1, 2027 . For the first time, companies looking to track and report greenhouse gas emissions and carbon dioxide removals associated with agricultural and land-use activities will have a consistent, credible global benchmark . This addresses a long-standing gap in...
European Parliament Backs Historic 90% Emissions Cut by 2040
Brussels, 10 February 2026 — The European Parliament has voted to enshrine a 90 percent reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 into EU law, setting the most ambitious intermediate climate target ever adopted by a major economy. The decision strengthens the EU’s legal pathway toward climate neutrality and reinforces decarbonization as a central pillar of Europe’s long-term economic strategy. The vote updates the EU Climate Law by inserting a binding milestone between the bloc’s 2030...
StartLife Hosts Workshop to Help Food Innovators Navigate EU Regulatory Requirements
WAGENINGEN, Netherlands — February 18, 2026 — StartLife is hosting an informative hybrid workshop titled “Navigating EU Regulatory Requirements for Innovative Food Products” aimed at helping startups and food innovators better understand the complex regulatory landscape in the European Union. The workshop will take place on 18 February 2026 , from 15:30 to 17:00 CET at Wageningen Campus, Bronland 10-D, Netherlands , and will also be accessible online. Participation is free of charge ....
ESA programmes and initiatives
Mariya Hristova Joins ESA’s Sentinel Ambassadors Programme to Advance Climate and Water Systems Understanding Mariya Hristova - supporter of the Agriventures mission has been selected to participate in the European Space Agency Sentinel Ambassadors Programme , an initiative that brings together experts and practitioners working at the intersection of science, technology, and sustainability. During the first quarter of the year, the programme places a strategic focus on the role of Earth...
ESG&FRIENDS 2026: From Sustainability Talk to Real Action
The fifth edition of ESG&FRIENDS once again brings together leading experts, business leaders, institutions, and visionaries to address the most pressing challenges of sustainable development. Organized by ESGnews.bg , the forum has established itself as a strategic platform for dialogue that does not merely follow ESG trends, but actively shapes them through real-life examples, policies, innovations, and partnerships. This year’s agenda focuses on topics that directly affect economic...
Biomilk OOD Joins the SenseHub® Dairy Innovation Ecosystem in Bulgaria
Biomilk OOD has officially become part of the SenseHub® dairy innovation solution , marking an important step forward for digital transformation in the Bulgarian dairy sector. Through this partnership, Biomilk strengthens its role as a provider of modern, data-driven solutions that help dairy farms improve herd management, productivity, and animal welfare. SenseHub®, developed by MSD Animal Health , is a globally trusted ecosystem combining advanced hardware sensors and intelligent software...
EU Thematic Group on Just Transition: A Catalyst for Agri-Food Innovation
The European Union has launched an EU Thematic Group (TG) on Just Transition in the Agri-Food System under the EU CAP Network , focusing on the role of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in shaping a fair, resilient, and inclusive transformation of Europe’s agri-food sector. This group brings together around 40 expert stakeholders — including farmers, researchers, advisers, policymakers, local action groups, and rural organisations — to explore how CAP instruments can be designed and...
EU-India Trade Agreement: New Horizons for Agri-Food Businesses
In early 2026, the European Union and India concluded a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) — one of the largest trade deals ever negotiated — designed to deepen economic ties, remove trade barriers, and open new opportunities for businesses across both markets. Together, the EU and India represent nearly 25% of global GDP and about 2 billion consumers, creating an expansive platform for trade growth. For the agri-food sector , this new EU-India trade pact removes or significantly reduces...
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