All News on Climate Action

17 May 2013: Commission publishes first EU ETS auctioning reports for third period

16 May 2013: Jos Delbeke speaks at European Steel Day

16 May 2013: EU ETS: continuing decline in emissions but growing surplus of allowances in 2012

14 May 2013: EU exceeds its fast start finance pledge to developing countries

14 May 2013: Commission kick-starts public debate about climate change in southern and eastern Europe

30 Apr 2013: CO₂ emissions from new cars fell further in 2012

30 Apr 2013: Update on registry modalities to support smooth end to second trading period

16 Apr 2013: Commission reacts to European Parliament back-loading vote

16 Apr 2013: Strengthening Europe's preparedness against natural and man-made disasters

03 Apr 2013: Commission launches second call of NER300 programme

27 Mar 2013: Commission moves forward on climate and energy towards 2030

26 Mar 2013: Commission adopts national limits on non-ETS emissions for 2013-2020

26 Mar 2013: Commission opens consultation on new international agreement

25 Mar 2013: Auctions of aviation allowances not to resume before June

25 Mar 2013: Free allocation of 2013 aviation allowances scheduled for later this year

15 Mar 2013: Procedure for release of verified 2012 emissions and compliance data

15 Mar 2013: Commission sets out registry modalities to support smooth end to second trading period

13 Mar 2013: Emissions trading: Union registry access update

13 Mar 2013: Emissions trading: Union registry access update

13 Mar 2013: Commission approves first eco-innovation for passenger cars

12 Mar 2013: Commission welcomes approval of improved EU rules for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions

06 Mar 2013: Emissions trading: Temporary closure of the Union registry for maintenance

05 Mar 2013: Consultation on registry options to facilitate linking of Australian and EU emissions trading systems

04 Mar 2013: NER300 second call for proposals to be launched on 3 April

28 Feb 2013: Free allocation of 2013 aviation allowances not taking place today

27 Feb 2013: Emissions trading: Temporary closure of the Union registry for maintenance

11 Feb 2013: The European Commission in search of the best climate solutions in Europe

08 Feb 2013: Commissioner Hedegaard: Summit deal on EU budget is "major step forward for climate action"

30 Jan 2013: Consultation meetings on the options for structural measures to strengthen the EU Emissions Trading System

25 Jan 2013: Free allocation of allowances in 2013

24 Jan 2013: Linking EU ETS with Australia: Commission recommends opening formal negotiations

23 Jan 2013: New EU ETS registry rules approved by Climate Change Committee

15 Jan 2013: Emissions trading: Timetable for the next upgrade of the Union registry

10 Jan 2013: Proposal to update EU ETS registry rules submitted to Climate Change Committee

18 Dec 2012: 23 innovative renewable energy demonstration projects receive €1.2 billion EU funding

13 Dec 2012: Growing consensus in Climate Change Committee on main elements of forthcoming changes to EU ETS registry rules

12 Dec 2012: Climate Change Committee to discuss main elements of future amendment to EU ETS registry rules tomorrow

11 Dec 2012: 2013 auction calendars for general allowances announced

11 Dec 2012: CO₂ emissions from new cars fell by over 3% in 2011

08 Dec 2012: Doha Climate Conference takes modest step towards a global climate deal in 2015

07 Dec 2012: Commission launches public consultation on structural options for the EU Emissions Trading System

30 Nov 2012: Commission rules on temporary free allowances for power plants in Hungary

29 Nov 2012: Commission invites Member States to indicate their positions on back-loading

29 Nov 2012: European Commission proposes priority objectives for the environment and climate to 2020

28 Nov 2012: Report shows EU on track to deliver on fast start finance pledge

23 Nov 2012: Doha conference must lay the foundations for the 2015 global climate deal

21 Nov 2012: UNEP report highlights growing gap between global emissions and 2°C warming limit

20 Nov 2012: Commission submits formal proposal to defer EU ETS international aviation compliance by one year

16 Nov 2012: Auctions for 2012 aviation allowances put on hold

14 Nov 2012: Study on design options for new international carbon market mechanism

14 Nov 2012: Commission presents options to reform the European carbon market

12 Nov 2012: Commission submits draft amendment to back-load 900 million allowances to the years 2019 and 2020

12 Nov 2012: Commission proposes to 'stop the clock' on international aviation in the EU ETS pending 2013 ICAO General Assembly

12 Nov 2012: Commission to announce back-loading proposal at 20:00 CET

07 Nov 2012: Commission proposes significant reduction in emissions of fluorinated gases

30 Oct 2012: 2012 auction calendars fixed for the transitional common auction platform

24 Oct 2012: Study confirms big potential of behavioural changes to reduce climate emissions

24 Oct 2012: Report shows EU remains on track towards Kyoto emissions target

17 Oct 2012: Climate Change Committee approves national limits on non-ETS emissions for 2013-2020

17 Oct 2012: Commission makes proposals to minimise the climate impact of biofuels

12 Oct 2012: Commission team wins UNEP Ozone Protection Award

08 Oct 2012: Commission teams up with businesses, environment groups and universities to promote climate solutions

01 Oct 2012: Joint statement on emissions from shipping

28 Sep 2012: Preliminary auction calendars for 2012 determined

28 Sep 2012: Jos Delbeke: Preparations for phase 3 on track for reinforced EU ETS

24 Sep 2012: New study on cost effective means for reducing greenhouse gases from heavy duty vehicles

17 Sep 2012: Emissions trading: Timetable for upgrade of the single registry

14 Sep 2012: Statement by Commissioner Hedegaard on 25th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol

10 Sep 2012: Commission appoints European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) as first common auction platform

31 Aug 2012: Upgrade of the single registry scheduled for end September / early October

28 Aug 2012: Australia and European Commission agree on pathway towards fully linking emissions trading systems

27 Aug 2012: European Commission and Australian senior official talks on linking emissions trading schemes

25 Jul 2012: Commission prepares for change of the timing for auctions of emission allowances

23 Jul 2012: ETS phase 3 allowance auctions

20 Jul 2012: Commission approves over €31 million co-funding for climate projects

18 Jul 2012: Global CO₂ emissions reach new all-time high in 2011

16 Jul 2012: Update of the single registry

13 Jul 2012: Commission rules on temporary free allowances for power plants in Poland

12 Jul 2012: NER300: Commission takes stock of project selection

11 Jul 2012: Member States approve listing of the UK's phase 3 auction platform

11 Jul 2012: More CO₂ emission cuts from cars and vans: a win for the climate, consumers, innovation and jobs

06 Jul 2012: Commission clears temporary free allowances for power plants in Bulgaria, Czech Republic and Romania

21 Jun 2012: Commission adopts two ETS regulations on monitoring, reporting, verification and accreditation

20 Jun 2012: CO2 emissions from new cars down by 3% in 2011

20 Jun 2012: Emissions trading: single EU Registry activated

06 Jun 2012: ETS & aviation discussed in U.S. Senate hearing

23 May 2012: Commission clears temporary free allowances for power plants in Cyprus, Estonia and Lithuania

15 May 2012: Annual EU ETS compliance round-up shows declining emissions in 2011

14 May 2012: Tender process for the ETS auction monitor launched

03 May 2012: Emissions trading: Timetable of transition to the single registry during June 2012

02 May 2012: Commission publishes guidelines for review of GHG inventories; necessary step towards setting national non-ETS emission limits for 2013-20

27 Apr 2012: New study looks at the costs of meeting the 2020 CO2 target for vans

27 Apr 2012: Emissions trading: Confirmation of transition to the single registry during June 2012

25 Apr 2012: European Commission joins Climate and Clean Air Coalition

25 Apr 2012: Member States approve listing of Germany's first phase 3 auction platform

24 Apr 2012: Results of the public consultation on reducing fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions – further action at EU level

23 Apr 2012: Results of the public consultation on reducing CO2 emissions from road vehicles

19 Apr 2012: Connie Hedegaard: "First annual report on the EU ETS to focus on timing of auctions"

26 Mar 2012: Procedure for release of verified data and compliance data on emissions from EU ETS installations for the year 2011

26 Mar 2012: Call for tender for the ETS transitional common auction platform launched

22 Mar 2012: Germany notifies opt-out auction platform

19 Mar 2012: New study looks at the state of implementation of the CO2/car labelling Directive

12 Mar 2012: Commission proposes to improve greenhouse gas accounting rules for forestry and agriculture

29 Feb 2012: Commission adopts its first Opinion on a draft permit for the permanent storage of CO2

15 Feb 2012: Commission provides input for submission on EU emissions reduction target under Kyoto Protocol

08 Feb 2012: EU ETS aviation: Statement by Jos Delbeke, Director-General for Climate Action

07 Feb 2012: Jos Delbeke's speech during the conference "A New Flightplan - Getting global aviation climate measures off the ground"

30 Jan 2012: Moving beyond 20% greenhouse gas reductions in the EU: costs and benefits for Member States

30 Jan 2012: Single EU Registry activated for aircraft operators

20 Jan 2012: New study looks into the potential of Heavy-Duty Vehicles to reduce greenhouse gases

19 Jan 2012: Commission launches consultation to address greenhouse gas emissions from ships

12 Jan 2012: 12 million NER 300 allowances sold by the European Investment Bank in December

11 Jan 2012: Questions and answers on the use of international credits in the third trading phase of the EU ETS

20 Dec 2011: CO2 emissions from new cars down by almost 4% in 2010

16 Dec 2011: Jos Delbeke: "Commission study provides input to the ongoing Clean Development Mechanism discussions"

14 Dec 2011: Climate Change Committee approves two draft regulations on monitoring, reporting and verification

12 Dec 2011: Significant boost in EU support for the environment and climate through the new LIFE programme

11 Dec 2011: Durban conference delivers breakthrough for climate

05 Dec 2011: Commission decision on revised Estonian National Allocation Plan (2008-2012)

02 Dec 2011: NER300 allowances delivered to the EIB

30 Nov 2011: Preparations for transition to the single registry

29 Nov 2011: EU on track with fast start financing to developing countries

25 Nov 2011: Update on preparatory steps for auctioning of phase 3 allowances

24 Nov 2011: Durban must deliver a roadmap for climate action by all major economies

23 Nov 2011: Enhancing EU rules for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions

21 Nov 2011: New ETS registry rules adopted

16 Nov 2011: New ETS registry rules to enter into force

14 Nov 2011: Questions and answers on the use of international credits in the third trading phase of the EU ETS

09 Nov 2011: EU ETS: Commission proposes two draft regulations on monitoring, reporting and verification

27 Oct 2011: Director-General Jos Delbeke on the ETS Regulatory Updates

21 Oct 2011: Emissions trading: Preparations for transition to the single registry

07 Oct 2011: Eurobarometer survey shows increased public concern, and awareness of economic benefits of action

07 Oct 2011: Connie Hedegaard on the EU's progress towards meeting its Kyoto Protocol target

06 Oct 2011: Aviation into the EU ETS: Connie Hedegaard "glad to see that the EU Directive is fully compatible with international law"

03 Oct 2011: EU looks for real progress at Panama climate talks

26 Sep 2011: Commission launches consultation on further reducing industrial gas emissions

26 Sep 2011: European Commission sets the rules for allocation of free emissions allowances to airlines

23 Sep 2011: Aviation in the EU ETS: Commission to announce aviation benchmark values on Monday

21 Sep 2011: Take part in the public consultation on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from road transport!

20 Sep 2011: José Manuel Barroso: "Climate change is a global threat requiring a global response"

16 Sep 2011: Emissions trading: Preparations for transition to the single EU registry

14 Sep 2011: EU ETS: Member States endorse procurement agreements for phase 3 allowance auctions

25 Jul 2011: Reducing CO2 emissions from cars through eco-innovation

20 Jul 2011: LIFE+: Commission to provide €16 million for climate change projects

18 Jul 2011: EU Emissions Trading System - Transition to the Union Registry

18 Jul 2011: Commission welcomes the International Maritime Organization agreement to tackle CO2 emissions

14 Jul 2011: Connie Hedegaard: "The ETS is delivering real emission reductions"

13 Jul 2011: Member States agree to auction 120 million phase 3 allowances in 2012

11 Jul 2011: Connie Hedegaard on the announcement of a carbon price by the Australian Government

01 Jul 2011: Decision on the EEA-wide historical aviation emissions adopted today

01 Jul 2011: Connie Hedegaard: "What the Commission is proposing is a leaner and greener budget"

30 Jun 2011: EU ETS - Access to the public website of the Community Independent Transaction Log restored

29 Jun 2011: CO2 emissions from new cars continue steep descent in 2010

28 Jun 2011: Reducing greenhouse gases from ships: time is ticking away

27 Jun 2011: EU Emissions Trading System - Suspension of access to the public website of the Community Independent Transaction Log

27 Jun 2011: Statement by Climate Action Director-General Jos Delbeke on developments in the carbon market end of June 2011

23 Jun 2011: Proposal for an Energy Efficiency Directive on 22 June, an "important day for European climate policy"

17 Jun 2011: Member States endorse more secure registry rules

17 Jun 2011: Launch of IPCC's Special Report on Renewable Energy sources and Climate change mitigation on 16 June

08 Jun 2011: Commission adopts ban on the use of industrial gas credits

06 Jun 2011: EU looks for progress on substance at Bonn climate talks

30 May 2011: Carbon emissions "at their highest ever levels in history", according to estimates from the International Energy Agency

17 May 2011: EU ETS emissions increased in 2010 but remain well below pre-crisis level

17 May 2011: New study looks into impacts of electric cars

13 May 2011: Member States submit project proposals for renewable energy and clean technologies

05 May 2011: Commission submits EU ETS registry changes

02 May 2011: Emissions trading: Release of verified data and compliance data on emissions from EU ETS installations for the year 2010

29 Apr 2011: Emissions trading: Commission rejects Estonia's revised National Allocation Plan for 2008-2012

28 Apr 2011: Inclusion into the EEA agreement of the EU ETS on aviation: Commission publishes an EEA-wide list of operators

27 Apr 2011: Emissions trading: Commission adopts decision on how free allowances should be allocated from 2013

19 Apr 2011: EU ETS Registries: Transitional measure to end on 20 April with the reinstatement of the national registry of Lithuania

18 Apr 2011: Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registries of Cyprus, Hungary, Liechtenstein and Malta to resume operations on 20 April

15 Apr 2011: Take part in the public consultation on the implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System!

14 Apr 2011: ECCP Stakeholder Meeting on carbon market oversight on 4 May

12 Apr 2011: Mobilising $100 billion per year by 2020 for climate actions in developing countries "challenging but feasible", says Commission report

01 Apr 2011: Release of verified data and compliance data on emissions from EU ETS installations for the year 2010

31 Mar 2011: Commission issues guidance to promote coherent implementation of the CCS Directive across EU Member States

31 Mar 2011: Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registry of Denmark to resume operations on 4 April

29 Mar 2011: Emissions Trading System: Rules on transitional free allocation of allowances to the power sector adopted

28 Mar 2011: Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registries of Greece and Latvia to resume operations on 30 March

25 Mar 2011: Procedure for release of verified data on emissions and compliance data from EU ETS installations for the year 2010

25 Mar 2011: Join us for the Earth Hour!

22 Mar 2011: Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registries of Czech Republic and Italy to resume operations on 24 March

18 Mar 2011: Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registries of Finland, Romania, Slovenia and Sweden to resume operations on 21 March

15 Mar 2011: EU ETS phase 3 allowance auctions: Statement by Jos Delbeke, Director-General for Climate Action

11 Mar 2011: European businesses show big appetite for investing in low carbon technologies

09 Mar 2011: New study looks into options to control CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles

08 Mar 2011: Commission sets out Roadmap for building a competitive low-carbon Europe by 2050

07 Mar 2011: Commission launches public consultation on revision of EU greenhouse gas monitoring and reporting rules

07 Mar 2011: Inclusion of aviation in the EU ETS: Commission publishes historical emissions data on which allocations will be based

04 Mar 2011: Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registries of Austria and Poland to resume operations on 7 March

04 Mar 2011: Decision on historical aviation emissions: to be taken on Monday

03 Mar 2011: The fifth LIFE+ call for proposals is open!

02 Mar 2011: Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registries of Bulgaria, Ireland and Norway to resume operations on 4 March

02 Mar 2011: ECCP Stakeholder Meeting on ETS registry security and stolen allowances on 15 March 2011

23 Feb 2011: EU ETS: Summary of discussions of today's EU Climate Change Committee meeting

23 Feb 2011: Commission outlines actions to enhance registry security and combat fraud

22 Feb 2011: Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registries of Belgium, Estonia and Luxembourg to resume operations on 24 February

21 Feb 2011: Common platform for auctioning carbon allowances in the third phase of the EU Emissions Trading System

15 Feb 2011: Connie Hedegaard welcomes European Parliament vote to cut CO2 emissions from vans

14 Feb 2011: Update on transitional measure: Spain's EU ETS registry to resume operations on 16 February

09 Feb 2011: Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registry system

07 Feb 2011: Meeting of the ECCP Working Group on Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships 8-9 February

04 Feb 2011: Commission poised to push for success at International Maritime Organization CO2 talks

03 Feb 2011: Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registry system

28 Jan 2011: Car manufacturers can apply for a derogation

28 Jan 2011: Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registry system

25 Jan 2011: Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registry system

21 Jan 2011: Emissions trading: Commission welcomes vote to ban certain industrial gas credits

19 Jan 2011: Announcement of transitional measure: EU ETS registry system

14 Jan 2011: Stakeholders invited to a meeting on the role of agriculture and forestry in achieving the EU's climate change commitments

21 Dec 2010: Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard on the regulatory oversight of the EU carbon market

17 Dec 2010: The agreement in Cancún - a victory for Europe
By Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action

16 Dec 2010: Statement by Commissioner Hedegaard on "benchmark" rules on free allocation of allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System from 2013 to 2020

15 Dec 2010: Connie Hedegaard, Commissioner for Climate Action, welcomes agreement to cut emissions from vans

11 Dec 2010: EU welcomes Cancún Agreement as important step towards global framework for climate action

10 Dec 2010: Public consultation on a future EU financial instrument for climate action

09 Dec 2010: Commissioner Connie Hedegaard: "It is absurd and unfair that the EU is accused of killing the Kyoto Protocol"

03 Dec 2010: Jos Delbeke on the recent incident of unauthorised access to EU ETS registry accounts in Romania

03 Dec 2010: Commission consults experts and stakeholders on "early auctions"

02 Dec 2010: EU climate financing aid: clarification

01 Dec 2010: Commissioner Hedegaard speaks to isolated rural communities benefiting from the EURO-SOLAR regional Programme for Latin America

01 Dec 2010: Mobilisation of fast start funding of € 2.2 billion to support developing countries

29 Nov 2010: "Climate Change Windows" announced

29 Nov 2010: Connie Hedegaard: "Cancún must deliver progress on substance, and it can, if all Parties show political will"

25 Nov 2010: Commission presents a proposal to restrict the use of credits from industrial gas projects

25 Nov 2010: Connie Hedegaard on Cancún: "We are heading for a balanced, substantial and ambitious package" but "others are not ready for it"

24 Nov 2010: Seven Member States to speed up the adoption of measures to implement EU legislation on aviation emissions

18 Nov 2010: The Auctioning Regulation, a "solid basis for auctions of phase 3 allowances", to enter into force tomorrow

10 Nov 2010: CO₂ emissions from new cars see biggest fall in 2009

09 Nov 2010: Commission launches major investment programme for innovative low-carbon technologies

05 Nov 2010: Opening negotiations with Switzerland on linking Emissions Trading Systems

27 Oct 2010: Commission launches public consultation on a Roadmap for a low carbon economy by 2050

22 Oct 2010: Draft Commission Decision on free allocation rules for the ETS sent to the Member States

22 Oct 2010: Cap on emission allowances for 2013 adopted

14 Oct 2010: Commissioner Hedegaard: "In Cancún we want to see a balanced set of decisions"

12 Oct 2010: European Union making deeper emission cuts than promised

10 Oct 2010: Outcome of the UN climate change negotiations in Tianjin, China

21 Sep 2010: Debate on aviation activities in the EU ETS

20 Sep 2010: Lecture by Commissioner Hedegaard on Europe's view on International Climate Policy

14 Jul 2010: Member States back Commission proposed rules for auctioning of allowances

13 Jul 2010: Informal Environment Council in Gent

09 Jul 2010: Commission takes first step toward determining cap on emission allowances for 2013

09 Jul 2010: Questions and Answers concerning the Commission Decision on the EU ETS cap for 2013

09 Jul 2010: Including Aviation into the EU Emissions Trading System

25 Jun 2010: Speech by Connie Hedegaard at the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment

02 Jun 2010: Commissioner welcomes fall in EU greenhouse gas emissions for fifth year running

26 May 2010: Impacts of the move to 30% EU greenhouse gas emissions cut

26 May 2010: Questions and Answers on the Communication Analysis of options to move beyond 20% greenhouse gas emission reductions and assessing the risk of carbon leakage

19 May 2010: Emissions trading: EU ETS emissions fall more than 11% in 2009

26 Apr 2010: Exchange of views of Commissioner Connie Hedegaard with MEPs

19 Apr 2010: Emissions trading: Commission accepts Polish national allocation plan for 2008-2012

16 Mar 2010: Commissioner Hedegaard to hold climate talks in US and Mexico this week

18 Feb 2010: Letter of President Barroso to EU Heads of State and Government on climate action

17 Feb 2010: Statement of Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, on the creation of DG CLIMA