On 2 October 2024, the European Commission proposed a one-year extension for the EU's anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR), delaying the compliance deadlines to December 2025 for large companies and June 2026 for smaller businesses. This move aims to accommodate concerns raised by member states and stakeholders, though it still requires agreement from the European Parliament and Council to become effective....
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On 2 October, Bioenergy Europe met in a hybrid event in Brussels to approve a key amendment to the organization’s statute promoting gender balance on its board. The new board will be elected on 20 November, following the new statutes’ changes....
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The Austrian Biomass Association (Österreichischer Biomasse-Verband), with support from Austria's Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Regions, and Water Management, has published an in-depth analysis of the current state of Austria's forests. ...
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A joint statement by IRENA and international partners highlights bioenergy's crucial role in the fight against climate change. ...
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Bioenergy Europe attended the conference "Accélérer la décarbonation et l'efficacité énergétique dans l’industrie". The event, opened by the Danish Ambassador to Paris, provided a valuable opportunity for France and Denmark to learn from each other's experiences and strategies in the journey toward industrial defossilisation. ...
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Bioenergy Europe joins more than 500 cross-sector organisations in urging European Union leaders to prioritise and enhance the EU Green Deal in the upcoming strategic agenda. ...
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Last week, Bioenergy Europe had the chance of attending the 42nd EuroHeat and Power Congress in Rotterdam. Over three days of insightful discussions, we focused on the future of sustainable heat and the pivotal role of district heating in the energy transition....
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Jérémie Geelen, Bioenergy Europe's Market Intelligence Director, attended FEBHEL's annual General Assembly. FEBHEL, the Belgian Interprofessional Federation of Wood Energy, aims to safeguard and promote the entire wood energy sector in Belgium to ensure its development....
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Last week, Bioenergy Europe participated in the 2nd edition of the European Pellet Forum in Nantes, France, held as part of the Carrefour International du Bois trade fair. The Forum highlighted the significant role of pellets in shaping the future of renewable energy in Europe. Bioenergy Europe played a pivotal role by contributing to various key panels....
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