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  • 11/12/10 - Cancún Agreement English (en) Important step towards global framework for climate action
  • 17/11/10 - EnergiinfrastrukturKommissionen foreslår prioriterede EU-korridorer for elnet og gasledninger
  • 09/11/10 - NER300 programme

    Major investment in innovative low-carbon technologies

  • 26/10/10 - Energy efficiency Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) A key priority of Europe’s Energy Strategy 2011-2020.
  • 25/10/10 - Join the Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign English (en) Submit your project!
  • 22/10/10 - New funding opportunities Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) Nederlands (nl) European Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund
  • 21/10/10 - European Forum of Judges for the Environment Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) Nederlands (nl) National enforcement of EU Biodiversity Law
  • 14/10/10 - Environment Council pdfEnglish (en) EU position at the Cancún climate conference
  • 14/10/10 - Halting biodiversity loss Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) The EU’s agenda for the Convention on Biological Diversity
  • 12/10/10 - Kyoto agreement: EEA report English (en) EU well on track towards meeting commitments
  • 09/10/10 - Climate agreement at UN Aviation Body English (en) International aviation emission reductions from 2020
  • 08/10/10 - TH!NK ABOUT IT: Join the blogging competition! English (en) Share your thoughts on climate change
  • 06/10/10 - Eighth EU- Asia summit pdfEnglish (en) Energy efficiency and sustainable development on the agenda
  • 05/10/10 - Environment committee's position ahead of the Cancun climate talks English (en) 30% emission reduction target would favour EU economic growth
  • 28/09/10 - Energy savings Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) Commission proposes new energy labels for household appliances.
  • 28/09/10 - Reducing the EU environmental footprint English (en) Renewal of EU commitments to improve its environmental performance
  • 24/09/10 - Exceeding the limits English (en) EU air pollutant emissions surpass legal ceilings.
  • 23/09/10 - Atlas on Europe's soil biodiversity Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) italiano (it) The Joint Research Centre published a map of potential threats to soil biodiversity.
  • 21/09/10 - Halt biodiversity loss by 2020 Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) Nederlands (nl) MEPs believe biodiversity conservation should be mainstreamed.
  • 17/09/10 - Commission sets up world's first project network for CO2 Capture and Storage Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) New tool to foster knowledge of the role of CCS in cutting CO2 emissions
  • 17/09/10 - Arctic voicesWarming Arctic brings opportunities and threats.
  • 16/09/10 - European Mobility Week English (en) “Travel Smarter, Live Better”: promoting eco-friendly ways of travelling in European cities
  • 02/09/10 - Improved energy efficiency Deutsch (de) ελληνικά (el) English (en) español (es) eesti keel (et) suomi (fi) français (fr) magyar (hu) italiano (it) lietuvių kalba (lt) latviešu valoda (lv) Nederlands (nl) português (pt) română (ro) slovenščina (sl) svenska (sv) MEPs allocate unspent money for local energy & transport investments.
  • 25/08/10 - Car versus plane English (en) Travel and the climate change debate.
  • 25/08/10 - Europe's coasts English (en) Reconciling development and conservation.
  • 11/08/10 - Bonn: new perspectives for the climate challenge Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) Nederlands (nl) The cycle of climate negotiations concluded in Bonn paved the way for next Cancún conference.
  • 10/08/10 - Annual environment policy review English (en) The 2009 policy review outlines progress on the priorities of the 6th Environment Action Programme and highlights the adoption of the climate and energy package.
  • 14/07/10 - Emissions trading: proposed rules for auctioning of allowances English (en) Member States back the Commission's proposal for a Regulation on the auctioning of emissions allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
  • 06/07/10 - Renewable energy in the spotlight English (en) Share of renewable energy sources continues to rise.
  • 11/06/10 - Clean water for allThe Environment Council urged all member states at risk to set up water scarcity and drought management plans.
  • 02/06/10 - Commission rewards Europe's best green businesses English (en) The winners mastered innovation, economic viability, environmental concern and social responsibility.
  • 31/05/10 - Global Climate Change Alliance regional conference for Asia English (en) Representatives of the European Union and of developing countries in Asia deepened dialogue and cooperation to mobilise international support for stronger action on climate change.
  • 18/05/10 - Emissions trading English (en) EU ETS emissions fell more than 11% in 2009.
  • 04/05/10 - Global problems need local solutions English (en) français (fr) Cities take the lead to tackle climate change.
  • 28/04/10 - Kør grøntEU vil sætte skub i markedet for rene og effektive biler
  • 09/04/10 - European Green Capital English (en) Six finalists vie for title of European Green Capital 2012 and 2013.
  • 26/03/10 - "Earth hour" 2010 has arrived! English (en) EU institutions join the initiative and will turn off lights in all its buildings at 08:30PM on March 27.
  • 22/03/10 - Vedvarende energi til EuropaI anledning af den europæiske uge for vedvarende energi i 2010 fremlægger den nye EU-kommissær sin strategi for at gøre EU mindre afhængigt af fossile brændstoffer.
  • 15/03/10 - Stop biodiversity loss English (en) Environment Ministers set new target for halting loss of biodiversity in the EU by 2020.
  • 09/03/10 - A new step forwardEuropean Commission sets out strategy to reinvigorate global action after Copenhagen.
  • 04/03/10 - EU's største energipakke nogensinde43 gas- og elektricitetsprojekter skal dele 2,3 milliarder euro (17 milliarder kroner). Så meget har EU aldrig før brugt på en enkelt pakke til energiinfrastruktur.
  • 01/03/10 - Green light for green vehicles English (en) European industry needs to become more innovative and eco-efficient.
  • 01/03/10 - Forests in dangerPublic debate on protecting Europe's forests against climate change.
  • 22/02/10 - The EU Sustainable Energy Week English (en) The time is ripe to shape our energy future!
  • 17/02/10 - New Directorates for a greener future! English (en) Commission creates two new Directorates-General for Energy and Climate Action.
  • 28/01/10 - Follow-up on the Copenhagen AccordThe European Union has formalised its support for the Copenhagen Accord and presented its commitments for emission reduction targets.
  • 27/01/10 - Fighting climate change: a priority for Spain English (en) español (es) français (fr) The Spanish Presidency present their priority actions for climate change to the European Parliament.
  • 22/01/10 - Towards the Mexico conference English (en) español (es) français (fr) The Spanish presidency supports the immediate application of the Copenhagen Agreement.
  • 21/12/09 - Efter KøbenhavnBarroso: Aftale er et positivt skridt, men slet ikke vidtrækkende nok for EU.
  • 19/12/09 - Cautious step forward in Copenhagen English (en) français (fr) The agreement includes the two degree target and money for climate financing.
  • 19/12/09 - COP15, Copenhagen English (en) Extracts from the EU press conference
  • 19/12/09 - Mr Barroso's statement English (en) Watch the Commission president's statement in Copenhagen
  • 18/12/09 - Last chance to reach an agreement English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) Leaders back at the negotiating table.
  • 17/12/09 - Copenhagen: Time is running out English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) Negotiations on the key issues must intensify!
  • 16/12/09 - Negotiations continue English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) New offer from African Union on the table.
  • 16/12/09 - Overcoming the stalemate English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) Swedish Minister for the Environment calls for breakthrough in Copenhagen.
  • 15/12/09 - One degree matters English (en) Studying solutions to combat climate change.
  • 14/12/09 - Less than five days left English (en) svenska (sv) The COP President calls for an additional effort to reach an agreement.
  • 12/12/09 - Day six of negotiations English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) The EU will not settle for less than a two-degree reduction.
  • 11/12/09 - A day in the life of a Copenhagen negotiator English (en) Follow Artur Runge-Metzeger, the Chief Negotiator for the European Commission.
  • 10/12/09 - Fourth day in Copenhagen English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) Negotiations on the further additions to the Kyoto Protocol had to be adjourned.
  • 08/12/09 - Second day of talks English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) Funding climate change tops the agenda in Copenhagen.
  • 07/12/09 - Copenhagen kicks off English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) Let's talk about climate change!
  • 07/12/09 - Energy efficiency English (en) Binding rules and smarter choices.
  • 04/12/09 - The Kyoto to Copenhagen journey English (en) Be an ecopassenger and join the train to Copenhagen!
  • 02/12/09 - Public survey on climate change Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) Europeans believe fighting climate change can boost economic growth in the EU.
  • 02/12/09 - EU press pack for Copenhagen English (en) The key objectives for a post-2012 global climate agreement.
  • 30/11/09 - EU-China Summit English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) China gets on the climate train to Copenhagen.
  • 20/11/09 - How much do you know about climate change? Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) Test your knowledge on climate change and learn more about ways to fight it!
  • 18/11/09 - EU-Russia summit English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) The EU and Russia focused their talks on climate change and energy ahead of the Copenhagen summit.
  • 18/11/09 - Energy-saving buildings: agreement reached English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) Renewable energy and energy-saving standards laid down for buildings constructed after 2020.
  • 11/11/09 - Th!nk about it English (en) A climate change blogging competition won the prize for the best Web 2.0 campaign at the European Public Affairs 2009 awards.
  • 06/11/09 - Barcelona climate talks English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) The EU confirms its commitment to reach a global climate agreement at Copenhagen.
  • 06/11/09 - Climate top of the agenda at summit in India English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) India signs an agreement on nuclear energy cooperation with the EU and signals its support of the two degree target.
  • 04/11/09 - Climate summit at the White House English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) The meeting between the EU and the US focused on how to build momentum for an agreement at Copenhagen.
  • 28/10/09 - Brussels European Council English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) EU leaders reached an agreement on “climate financing” ahead of Copenhagen international climate conference.
  • 21/10/09 - Agreement reached on EU position for Copenhagen English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) The EU is prepared to show political leadership to save the climate and reach an agreement in Copenhagen.
  • 19/10/09 - Financing, the key to success in Copenhagen English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) EU finance and environment ministers discuss financial aspects before the Copenhagen climate agreement.
  • 09/10/09 - Bangkok climate negotiations English (en) svenska (sv) The EU welcomed the progress made in Bangkok but said that negotiations must speed up before Copenhagen.
  • 28/09/09 - G-20 meeting English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) Discussions on how to tackle climate change globally yielded no substantial results.
  • 17/09/09 - Bilfri dag i EuropaEU's kampagne for miljøvenlig transport sætter spot på byernes nøgleposition i klimaindsatsen.
  • 16/09/09 - Protecting the ozone layer Deutsch (de) ελληνικά (el) English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) European Union hails universal ratification of the Montreal Protocol.
  • 11/09/09 - Second EU-South Africa summit to tackle climate change pdfEnglish (en) EU and South African leaders are determined to reach an agreement in Copenhagen in December 2009.
  • 09/09/09 - The world must mobilise to save biodiversity English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) The Swedish presidency demands a halt to deforestation and an increase in reforestation and sustainable forestry in order to preserve biodiversity.
  • 08/09/09 - Hvordan går det egentlig?EU efterlyser nye metoder til at måle økonomiske resultater for at lægge større vægt på de sociale og miljømæssige aspekter af vores trivsel.
  • 25/07/09 - Climate negotiations must be accelerated English (en) français (fr) svenska (sv) Informal meeting of environment ministers focused on the Copenhagen climate change.
  • 15/07/09 - Play to Stop – Europe for Climate Fight climate change by participating in this campaign!
  • 10/07/09 - En retfærdig fordeling af klimabyrdenG8-landene har forpligtet sig til at begrænse den globale opvarmning til to grader og mindske udledningen af drivhusgasser med 80 % frem til 2050.
  • 01/07/09 - Sverige i formandsstolenSverige overtager i dag EU's formandskab i de næste seks måneder og sætter økonomisk genopretning og klimapolitik højt på dagsordenen.
  • 22/06/09 - Climate Change and Employment Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) A Forum to debate the impact of Climate Change on Employment.
  • 19/06/09 - June European Council čeština (cs) English (en) français (fr) EU leaders agreed that all countries except the poorest should help finance the fight against global warming in developing countries.
  • 17/06/09 - A new light on energy efficiency English (en) Current research efforts are focusing on new technology with the potential to halve European lighting costs.
  • 04/06/09 - World Environment Day Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) United Nations day to raise worldwide awareness of the environment with climate change as main subject.
  • 12/05/09 - Cycling: the healthy way to travel Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) Nederlands (nl) European cities to sign the Brussels Charter to promote the use of bicycles.
  • 27/04/09 - Biodiversity beyond 2010 English (en) Europe must rapidly grasp the true value of biodiversity in order to meet its targets.
  • 22/04/09 - Increasing energy security in the EU čeština (cs) Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) română (ro) slovenčina (sk) slovenščina (sl) MEPs call on member countries to maintain minimum stocks of crude oil.
  • 15/04/09 - The road to Copenhagen čeština (cs) English (en) français (fr)  Environment Council discussed the way forward to reach an international agreement on climate change.
  • 06/04/09 - Efficiency of road vehicle tyres Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) New rules backed by MEPs call for a tyre-labelling system to allow drivers to see how fuel efficient tyres are.
  • 03/04/09 - A first glimpse at 2008 emissions trading data English (en) The European Environment Agency (EEA) is launching a revamped version of its EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) data viewer.
  • 31/03/09 - Transport policy in Europe Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) Transport continues to contribute disproportionally to Europe's greenhouse gas emissions, poor air quality and noise.
  • 25/03/09 - What should cars run on? Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) Have your say by voting in the June European Parliament elections!
  • 25/03/09 - Protection of the ozone layer Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) magyar (hu) italiano (it) Nederlands (nl) svenska (sv) A new law approved by MEPs  shows that the EU is leading by example.
  • 20/03/09 - Spring European Council pdf Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) EU leaders prepared the Copenhagen Conference on climate change and discussed plans to enhance the Union's energy security.
  • 20/03/09 - Water – 71% of the Earth's surface, but still not enough Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) Although water is essential  for human life, it is becoming scarce due to climate change, population growth and pollution.
  • 17/03/09 - Drought and water overuse in Europe Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) confirms that in many parts of Europe water use is unsustainable and provides recommendations for a new approach to managing water resources.
  • 17/03/09 - One hour for earth - March 28 from 20:30 to 21:30 English (en) EU institutions will turn off the lights, thus participating in this global action to fight climate change!
  • 12/03/09 - Become a "guest photographer" for the European Parliament Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) We want your snapshots on "pollution and how to solve it".
  • 11/03/09 - Farlige skibe skal skrottesFarlige skibe kan sortlistes ifølge søfartssikkerhedspakke, der nu er godkendt af Europa-Parlamentet.
  • 11/03/09 - Spring European Council

    Financial crisis, energy and climate change will be the big issues under discussion at the next European Council.

  • 10/03/09 - New rules for greener, quieter, safer cars Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) lietuvių kalba (lt) română (ro) svenska (sv) The European Parliament adopted a report introducing new rules on the registration, sale and use of cars, aiming to improve road safety and environmental protection.
  • 10/03/09 - Cut industrial emissions further but more flexibly English (en) français (fr) MEPs back provisions for introducing EU-wide emission limits, greater flexibility in granting permits and better public information policies.
  • 03/03/09 - Going green pays off Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) The European Economic Recovery Plan proposes green measures to tackle the economic crisis.
  • 25/02/09 - Climate change: a challenge for everyone Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) The European Parliament leads by example in combating climate change.
  • 24/02/09 - Discussion on climate protection English (en) français (fr) Representatives of EU environment ministers met in Prague to discuss climate protection commitments and prepare the spring European Council.
  • 23/02/09 - Priser for grønt bymiljøStockholm og Hamburg kåret som Europas første "miljøhovedstæder" – Budapest vinder den europæiske miljøtrafikpris.
  • 19/02/09 - Energy security - an imperative for the EU Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) The Council adopted conclusions on how to ensure EU energy supplies.
  • 17/02/09 - UNEP ministerial negotiations started in Nairobi English (en) français (fr) Over 140 countries join together to find a solution to both the economic and the climate crisis.
  • 17/02/09 - Emission reductions possible at a low cost Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) A report from the Joint Research Centre indicates that environmental improvements in residential buildings could result in overall greenhouse gas emission reductions of 7%.
  • 17/02/09 - Og vinderen er...EU-projekter om bæredygtig energi og forskning vinder priser for regional innovation.
  • 10/02/09 - Cities surpass the EU climate change targets Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) 400 cities committed to reducing CO2 emissions and energy consumption beyond the 20% EU target.
  • 09/02/09 - Climate change’s weathervane Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) A network of European weather presenters is raising awareness of climate change.
  • 04/02/09 - Fremtidens energiByer over hele EU åbner ny front i kampen mod klimaændringer og lover større nedskæringer i udslippene.
  • 02/02/09 - Gas crisis highlights need for energy security Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) MEPS go through the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine gas dispute in their own countries.
  • 28/01/09 - Debate green investment: one solution for two crises? Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) Is boosting the economy compatible with saving the planet? Tell us what you think!
  • 21/01/09 - Europa tør opUkraine og Rusland genoptager gasforsyningerne til Europa.
  • 09/01/09 - Killer slugs and other aliens - Eight environmental stories for Europe English (en) Read the 2009 snapshots stories focusing on climate change, biodiversity and health.
  • 17/12/08 - European Parliament adopts climate change package Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) eesti keel (et) français (fr) magyar (hu) italiano (it) latviešu valoda (lv) Malti (mt) polski (pl) português (pt) slovenščina (sl) The EU has set itself the most ambitious targets in the world to fight global warming.
  • 15/12/08 - Final details of climate package discussed English (en) français (fr) Informal negotiations between Parliamentary delegations and the French Presidency of the Council continued after the European Council.
  • 15/12/08 - Poznań: towards a post-Kyoto deal English (en) français (fr) First draft of the proposed climate change agreement should be available by June 2009.
  • 12/12/08 - Climate and energy package sealed Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) EU ministers approved the so-called “20-20-20” deal, which attempts to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and to boost energy savings and renewable energy. The next step is the approval by the European Parliament.
  • 09/12/08 - MEPs and Council Presidency reach deal on renewables directive English (en) français (fr) MEPs and the Council's Presidency reached an informal compromise on a proposed directive which establishes targets to ensure that the EU will reach its climate target of at least 20% renewable energy in the total energy consumption by 2020.
  • 08/12/08 - Incandescent bulbs will be phased-out by 2012 Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) “European homes will keep the same quality of lighting, while saving energy, CO2 and money", said Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs.
  • 08/12/08 - Energy Council: Main results Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) Ministers proposed measures related to the security of the energy supply and improved energy efficiency.
  • 04/12/08 - Getting the most out of waste Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) Be active and participate on the open debate on how to recycle bio-waste and use it  for energy recovery.
  • 03/12/08 - Combat the adverse effects of climate change Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl)
  • 03/12/08 - Boost in energy efficiency and renewable energy Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) EU will co-finance Member States to install double-glazing, wall insulation and solar panels in housing.
  • 03/12/08 - European Parliament Climate Change Committee sets out future policy goals English (en) français (fr) MEPs take the EU objective to keep the global average temperature increase below 2°C as a basis and call for a 25-40% reduction target in greenhouse gas emissions to be achieved by 2020.
  • 02/12/08 - MEPs and Council Presidency reach deal on CO2 emissions from cars English (en) français (fr) The informal compromise concerns a draft regulation which sets emission performance standards for new passenger cars  registered in the EU.
  • 28/11/08 - Poznań – step forward in climate change negotiations English (en) français (fr) Poznań conference must shift negotiations on a new global climate deal into higher gear.
  • 21/11/08 - European and national parliamentarians seek common energy and climate policy English (en) français (fr) Ways to secure Europe's future energy supply, the promotion of energy innovation and the EU's role in international climate negotiations were among the issues discussed at the interparliamentary meeting held in Strasbourg.
  • 20/11/08 - Business as usual not an option for the energy system Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) 80 % of the greenhouse gas emissions in Europe still come from the energy sector, warns a report from the European Environment Agency.
  • 20/11/08 - The Arctic merits the EU's attention English (en) EU implements coordinated action in the Arctic to respond to emerging challenges.
  • 13/11/08 - Aarhus Convention: empowering citizens 10 years on English (en) Combating climate change demands a huge involvement from citizens, not just from policymakers and businesses.
  • 13/11/08 - EP President calls for rapid progress on climate change legislation English (en) français (fr) EP President Hans-Gert Pöttering called for "concrete results" in the negotiations on the EU's climate change package before the international climate conference in Poznan in December.
  • 12/11/08 - How to optimise the use of bioenergy for Europe’s climate efforts English (en) Bioenergy can reduce Europe's greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to achieving the EU's renewable energy target, says a report by the European Environment Agency.
  • 12/11/08 - Cars-to-go Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) Car-sharing schemes allow people the use of a vehicle when they need it, without the hassles and costs of ownership.
  • 29/10/08 - European Parliament to reduce its carbon foot print by 30% English (en) français (fr) The European Parliament has decided to put forward a plan to reduce the institution's carbon "footprint" by 30%.
  • 28/10/08 - MEPS plan calls for climate change "alliance" with poorer countries English (en) français (fr) italiano (it) According to MEPs, Europe must build an alliance with developing countries to avoid a global climate catastrophe.
  • 28/10/08 - Doing more with less English (en) Energy efficiency – the weapon to combat Europe’s dependency on hydrocarbon.
  • 28/10/08 - Citizens' Energy Forum Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) Exert your rights as energy consumer in practice, not only on paper.
  • 24/10/08 - Asia-Europe Forum Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) Discussions focused on how to tackle major global challenges, including combating climate change.
  • 17/10/08 - Red skovene!EU vil slå hårdt ned på ulovlig træimport.
  • 16/10/08 - EU on track to meet Kyoto emission targets Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) The EU is on its way to meet Kyoto’s Protocol commitments for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.
  • 14/10/08 - Developing New Energy for the future: Europe launches a 1 billion Euro project to get into pole position for the Fuel cells and Hydrogen race Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) On 14th October, the European Union and European Industry announce plans to make fuel cells and hydrogen one of Europe's leading new strategic energy technologies of the future.
  • 09/10/08 - Water scarcity and droughts in the EU Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) magyar (hu) italiano (it) Malti (mt) português (pt) slovenščina (sl) MEPs urge the Commission and Member States to acknowledge that deforestation and unrestrained urban development are contributing to growing water scarcity.
  • 09/10/08 - European Parliament concerned about the effects of climate change on Artic Governance English (en) MEPs worried at the effects of climate change on the sustainability of the lives of the indigenous peoples, in terms of both the environment and natural habit.
  • 07/10/08 - Use emission permit revenues to fund climate change protection English (en) français (fr) Emission Trading Scheme: European Parliament’s Environment Committee backs Commission plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • 06/10/08 - Growing pains Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) Sustainable development has been given new relevance by the climate change crisis.
  • 06/10/08 - EU project SMILES targets water, energy savings for industry English (en) The EU-supported project SMILES targets the development and launch of 16 new sustainable technologies to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and secure water and energy savings.
  • 29/09/08 - How vulnerable are we to climate change? English (en) A report states that Europe needs to intensify actions to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
  • 22/09/08 - European Mobility Week English (en) Conferences, exhibitions and a car-free day all helped to make the European Mobility Week the world’s largest event on sustainable mobility.
  • 16/09/08 - Are you an eco traveller? English (en) Small tips to make a difference.
  • 16/09/08 - Living together English (en) Can you cut your emissions ? Test your skills!
  • 16/09/08 - Kopernikus: Observing our planet for a safer world Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) The objective of Kopernikus is to monitor the state of the environment to improve the security of citizens.
  • 12/09/08 - Så tager vi cyklerne fremHundredvis af små og større byer slår et slag for miljøet og lukker nogle af deres mest trafikerede gader af for biler en hel dag.
  • 12/09/08 - More sustainable biofuels in road transport English (en) français (fr) The Industry Committee of the European Parliament championed "second-generation" biofuels.
  • 12/09/08 - Strong public support for EU targets on climate change English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) A survey reveals that Europeans are highly concerned about climate change and clearly willing to take action against it.
  • 09/09/08 - St Andrews Prize for the Environment English (en) Does your environmental conservation project need more resources and greater visibility?
  • 09/09/08 - European Green Capital Award English (en) Cities throughout Europe prepare their applications to compete for the title.
  • 09/09/08 - Sustainable water management: better information for better choices English (en) Clear information and citizen involvement are crucial if we are to bring about improvements in Europe's environment, particularly in the field of water, says Professor Jacqueline McGlade, Executive Director of the EEA.
  • 05/09/08 - JRC opens the world’s largest conference on photovoltaic solar energy English (en) This event, attended by more than 4000 participants, covers all aspects of photovoltaic solar energy, ranging from basic research, manufacturing technology, to policies, finance and employment.
  • 05/09/08 - Waste not, want not Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) Have you ever stopped to think about the volume of water it takes to produce the food you eat, the clothes you wear, or the car your family drives? 
  • 05/09/08 - More hydrogen cars on EU roads Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) Parliament support for the proposal to simplify the approval of hydrogen powered vehicles marks a step forward in the development and marketing of clean and safe hydrogen vehicles. As a result, they will be seen more often on Europe's streets.
  • 05/09/08 - Sustainability for the electrical and electronic sector English (en) français (fr) Taking the lead in improving products’ energy efficiency will boost Europe’s economy, saving every consumer money in the long term and allowing everybody to contribute to reducing environmental damage.
  • 05/09/08 - First International Energy Agency (IEA) Review of the EU's Energy Policy now published Deutsch (de) English (en) français (fr) The Review endorses the broad outline of the Commission's ambitious energy proposals tabled last year. It specifically praises the coherent EU approach to energy and climate change and the Commission's market liberalization package for electricity and gas.  
  • 02/09/08 - 'B-COOL' project developing eco-friendly car air conditioning English (en) The EU-funded B-COOL project, set to end in 2008, has been developing a new, high-efficiency, low-cost air-conditioning system for small, A and B segment cars, using CO2 as a refrigerant.
  • 02/09/08 - World premiere on the river Alster: Launch of the first fuel cell-powered passenger ship English (en) From the beginning of September 2008, the first commercial fuel cell-powered passenger ship will operate a regular service on the river Alster in Hamburg, Germany without giving rise to any harmful emissions.
  • 20/08/08 - EU supports “green” projects English (en) SMEs and many other European organisations can apply for EU funding through the 2008 call for proposals of the new LIFE+ programme. The deadline is set for 21 November 2008.
  • 20/08/08 - ADDRESSing European energy needs English (en) The EU funded project ADDRESS aims to develop smarter energy grids and give consumers the ability to actively participate in energy delivery.
  • 05/08/08 - Are you a climate change hero? Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) Test your knowledge about climate change in a fun quiz.
  • 05/08/08 - Vivir en verde Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) La construcción con criterios de eficiencia energética puede reducir nuestra huella de carbono.
  • 05/08/08 - Have your say on climate change negotiations! Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) The European Commission launched a public consultation on the climate change agreement that will replace the Kyoto protocol beyond 2012.
  • 16/07/08 - Climate package: are we sharing the cuts in emissions? Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) Last year EU leaders agreed to cut CO2 emissions by 20% by 2020 in a bid to tackle climate change. The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme is at the heart of this effort.
  • 16/07/08 - Biofuels targets must achieve positive outcome and not damage environment or the economy, warns new CoR report English (en) français (fr) EU policy-makers are being urged to adopt a more cautious approach on renewable energy targets for biofuels, in a new UK report which warns that that biofuels could be harmful to the environment and bad news for the economy.
  • 09/07/08 - European Green Capital Award: how green is your town? English (en) How clean is the air in your city? Is the local transport environmentally friendly? What about noise pollution and the state of the green areas? Four out of five Europeans now live in cities and the environment in urban areas is directly linked to our quality of life.
  • 04/07/08 - Food crisis - how do we feed the world now and in 2050? Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) polski (pl) Investment, free-trade, abolition of subsidies, a change of direction on biofuels: all options submitted to a joint European Parliament-French government conference on 3 July.
  • 04/07/08 - Climate Change package 2020: the EU’s Emission Trading System’s 3rd Phase Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) What will be the future shape of the European Emission Trading System (ETS), a cornerstone of the EU’s efforts to curb greenhouse gases?
  • 26/06/08 - Climate package: Carbon-free cars? English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) There are a staggering 220 million cars on Europe's roads and that number is growing all the time. The CO2 they emit is 12% of the yearly total for the whole European Union...
  • 26/06/08 - Green Week highlights need to use planet's resources more sustainably Deutsch (de) English (en) español (es) français (fr) italiano (it) The eighth edition of Green Week, the EU's biggest annual environmental event, was held in Brussels from 3-6 June.
  • 03/06/08 - Grøn er tidens farve!"Kun én jord. Pas godt på den!" Sådan lyder mottoet for den grønne uge 2008, der løber af stabelen i Bruxelles i disse dage. Her kan du debattere og udforske de sidste nye idéer.
  • 22/05/08 - Er din by rigtig grøn?I en tid, hvor Europas byer har vokseværk, lancerer EU en konkurrence om den mest miljøvenlige hovedstad. Formålet er at tilskynde byerne til at forbedre livskvaliteten for deres mange indbyggere.
  • 25/03/08 - Hvor grøn er du?Europæerne er nok blevet meget miljøbevidste, men når det kommer til stykket, bliver det stadig ved de gode intentioner.
  • 20/12/07 - EU kræver renere nye biler Nu skal de offentlige transportmidler være mere energieffektive, og bilerne udlede mindre CO2.
  • 27/11/07 - Energi med fremtid i Nu hvor vi ser de første fremskridt i retning af at nå Kyoto-målene, skal EU foretage et klart energipolitisk valg – uden at give køb på sine økonomiske og miljømæssige mål.
  • 12/06/07 - Den Grønne Uge: Europas miljø før, nu og i fremtiden I 2007 fejres 50-året for det europæiske samarbejde. Det er tid til at gøre status og se fremad på alle områder. Miljøet er ingen undtagelse. Erfaringer og fremtiden er temaet for Den Grønne Uge.
  • 11/05/07 - Energi til at fyre op under Europa EU følger det nye energisikkerhedsnetværk op med et særligt agentur, der skal sikre energiforsyningen.
  • 22/03/07 - Ikke det rene vand På den internationale vanddag den 22. marts sætter den europæiske vandkonference fokus på Europas svindende vandforsyning og, hvordan vi kan sikre rent vand i hanerne.
  • 08/02/07 - Sunde borgere, bæredygtig bilindustri De skrappere normer, som EU i denne uge har fremsat forslag om, vil begrænse forureningen og styrke udviklingen af sikrere brændstoffer til transport. De indgår i en langfristet strategi om at sikre den europæiske bilindustris fremtid.
  • 29/01/07 - EU's første uge for bæredygtig energi skydes i gang EU's første uge for bæredygtig energi kommer til at samle en bred vifte af organisationer og institutioner fra hele EU. Der vil både være foredrag, debatter og præsentationer på programmet, og det bliver en enestående lejlighed til at udforske, hvad bæredygtig energi egentlig er, og hvad den kan tilbyde os.
  • 10/01/07 - Ny EU-energiplan – større sikkerhed, mindre forurening Europa-Kommissionen vil gøre EU's energiforsyning mere sikker og samtidig bekæmpe klimaændringerne og øge konkurrenceevnen. Derfor kommer den med et udspil, der kan bane vej for en fælles EU‑energipolitik.
  • 10/01/07 - Ny EU-energiplan – større sikkerhed, mindre forurening Europa-Kommissionen vil gøre EU's energiforsyning mere sikker og samtidig bekæmpe klimaændringerne og øge konkurrenceevnen. Derfor kommer den med et udspil, der kan bane vej for en fælles EU‑energipolitik.
  • 10/11/06 - Energiepartnerschaft zwischen der EU und Russland in entscheidender Phase Bei der ersten bilateralen Konferenz zu "Energiestrategien" am 30. und 31. Oktober in Moskau unterstrich der europäische Kommissar Andris Piebalgs die Bedeutung einer erweiterten praktischen Zusammenarbeit EU-Russland.
  • 02/06/06 - EU to curb biodiversity loss by setting clear responsibilities The European Commission unveiled an ambitious EU Action Plan on 22 May that aims to clarify the responsibilities of the EU and its Member States in halting biodiversity loss by 2010.
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