Low-emissions aviation in the Benelux: Ostend-Bruges Airport hosted the first fully electric cargo flight stopover, using an electric test aircraft to trial regional electric operations and support the shift to lower-emission air transport. Climate finance push in Luxembourg: The Luxembourg International Climate Finance Days opened with calls for far more funding for climate protection and adaptation, highlighting the gap faced by countries hit hardest despite contributing least. Flood risk alerts: Luxembourg issued weather warnings as thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected, urging residents to avoid rivers and ravines and take care around drainage and vulnerable areas. EU environment enforcement: The European Commission launched infringement steps against Spain over incorrect transposition of the Seveso III Directive, targeting safety rules for major industrial hazards. Biodiversity data tool: A new Nature Conservation Index 2025 aims to track biodiversity and conservation progress across countries, adding a Biodiversity Intactness Index to sharpen how nature protection is measured. Circular fashion in Luxembourg: Luxembourg’s first Nike store opened in the capital and includes a take-back option for recycling old Nike items. Electric wood biotech: New Dawn Bio raised €2.1m to grow cultured wood from tree stem cells, aiming to reduce logging and speed up production of wood materials.