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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 The Spanish Presidency present their priority actions for climate change to the European Parliament.

22/01/10 - Towards the Mexico conference The Spanish presidency supports the immediate application of the Copenhagen Agreement.

19/01/10 - Betere bescherming biodiversiteitHelaas heeft de EU het verlies aan planten- en diersoorten niet vóór 2010 kunnen stoppen.

21/12/09 - Na KopenhagenBarroso noemt het akkoord een stapje in de goede richting, maar bij lange na niet ambitieus genoeg voor de EU.

19/12/09 - COP15, Copenhagen Extracts from the EU press conference

19/12/09 - Cautious step forward in Copenhagen The agreement includes the two degree target and money for climate financing.

19/12/09 - Mr Barroso's statement Watch the Commission president's statement in Copenhagen

18/12/09 - Last chance to reach an agreement Leaders back at the negotiating table.

17/12/09 - Copenhagen: Time is running out Negotiations on the key issues must intensify!

16/12/09 - Overcoming the stalemate Swedish Minister for the Environment calls for breakthrough in Copenhagen.

16/12/09 - Negotiations continue New offer from African Union on the table.

15/12/09 - One degree matters Studying solutions to combat climate change.

14/12/09 - Less than five days left The COP President calls for an additional effort to reach an agreement.

12/12/09 - Day six of negotiations The EU will not settle for less than a two-degree reduction.

11/12/09 - EU gaat akkoord met 7,2 miljard euro klimaatsteunOp de EU-top is gesproken over de financiering van de klimaatbescherming en de financiële hervorming.

11/12/09 - A day in the life of a Copenhagen negotiator Follow Artur Runge-Metzeger, the Chief Negotiator for the European Commission.

10/12/09 - Fourth day in Copenhagen Negotiations on the further additions to the Kyoto Protocol had to be adjourned.

08/12/09 - Second day of talks Funding climate change tops the agenda in Copenhagen.

07/12/09 - Copenhagen kicks off Let's talk about climate change!

07/12/09 - Energy efficiency Binding rules and smarter choices.

04/12/09 - The Kyoto to Copenhagen journey Be an ecopassenger and join the train to Copenhagen!

02/12/09 - Public survey on climate change Europeans believe fighting climate change can boost economic growth in the EU.

02/12/09 - EU press pack for Copenhagen The key objectives for a post-2012 global climate agreement.

30/11/09 - Countdown to CopenhagenEuropean Parliament call for climate change breakthrough in Copenhagen.

30/11/09 - EU-China Summit China gets on the climate train to Copenhagen.

30/11/09 - De weg naar KopenhagenWaar staat de EU, nu er van Barcelona tot Bangkok is onderhandeld?

25/11/09 - Ready for CopenhagenMEPs urge EU to continue leading fight against climate change.

23/11/09 - Join the club – combat climate change! Post your message and help us to encourage governments to fight against climate change.

20/11/09 - How much do you know about climate change? Test your knowledge on climate change and learn more about ways to fight it!

18/11/09 - Energy-saving buildings: agreement reached Renewable energy and energy-saving standards laid down for buildings constructed after 2020.

18/11/09 - EU-Russia summit The EU and Russia focused their talks on climate change and energy ahead of the Copenhagen summit.

12/11/09 - Meeting Kyoto’s targetsProgress report shows EU on track to meet or outperform Kyoto emissions target.

11/11/09 - Th!nk about it 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 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 India signs an agreement on nuclear energy cooperation with the EU and signals its support of the two degree target.

05/11/09 - Solidarity needed ahead of CopenhagenInterview with the head of the Parliament's Environment Committee Jo Leinen.

04/11/09 - Climate summit at the White House 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 EU leaders reached an agreement on “climate financing” ahead of Copenhagen international climate conference.

21/10/09 - Agreement reached on EU position for Copenhagen 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 EU finance and environment ministers discuss financial aspects before the Copenhagen climate agreement.

19/10/09 - Geld voor ontwikkelingshulp om klimaatverandering en recessie op te vangenZo'n 4000 deelnemers van 1500 organisaties worden in Stockholm verwacht om te laten zien wat de EU doet om ontwikkeling te stimuleren.

13/10/09 - Blog action day dedicated to climate change On 15 October, Dimas, the Commissioner for Environment, will host a blog chat from 14:00h to 17:00h.

09/10/09 - Bangkok climate negotiations The EU welcomed the progress made in Bangkok but said that negotiations must speed up before Copenhagen.

08/10/09 - Investeren in een koolstofarme toekomstHet meeste extra geld voor technologisch onderzoek gaat naar zonne-energie en koolstofvastlegging en -opslag.

05/10/09 - All together against climate change!

EU, MTV and Backstreet Boys mobilise youth in a free concert at UN conference in Copenhagen.

30/09/09 - Stedelijke mobiliteit: groener en beterDe EU heeft nieuwe plannen om lokaal vervoer efficiënter en duurzamer te maken.

28/09/09 - G-20 meeting Discussions on how to tackle climate change globally yielded no substantial results.

17/09/09 - Europa laat de auto een dagje staanCampagne voor groen vervoer wijst op belangrijke rol van steden bij klimaatbescherming.

16/09/09 - Protecting the ozone layer European Union hails universal ratification of the Montreal Protocol.

11/09/09 - Second EU-South Africa summit to tackle climate change EU and South African leaders are determined to reach an agreement in Copenhagen in December 2009.

10/09/09 - Geld voor klimaatmaatregelenCommissie legt blauwdruk op tafel voor de financiering van de strijd tegen klimaatverandering in ontwikkelingslanden.

09/09/09 - The world must mobilise to save biodiversity The Swedish presidency demands a halt to deforestation and an increase in reforestation and sustainable forestry in order to preserve biodiversity.

08/09/09 - Hoe staan we er nu eigenlijk echt voor?De EU zoekt een maat voor de economische prestaties die beter rekening houdt met de sociale en milieuaspecten van welvaart.

01/09/09 - Licht uit voor de gloeilampDe EU gaat de traditionele gloeilamp in drie jaar tijd vervangen door nieuwe, efficiëntere soorten lampen.

25/07/09 - Climate negotiations must be accelerated Informal meeting of environment ministers focused on the Copenhagen climate change.

16/07/09 - Gastoevoer moet veiliggesteld wordenOm de EU de behoeden voor toekomstige gascrises komt de Commissie met voorstellen voor transparantie en evaluatie.

15/07/09 - Play to Stop – Europe for Climate

Fight climate change by participating in this campaign!

10/07/09 - De lasten van de klimaatverandering delenDe G8 hebben zich ertoe verbonden tegen 2050 de opwarming van de aarde tot 2°C te beperken en hun uitstoot van broeikasgassen met 80% te verminderen

01/07/09 - Zweden aan het roerZweden neemt voor zes maanden het roulerende voorzitterschap van de Europese Unie op zich. Economisch herstel en klimaatverandering staan bovenaan de agenda.

29/06/09 - “Click a tree” initiative

Plant a tree to act against climate change!

22/06/09 - Climate Change and Employment A Forum to debate the impact of Climate Change on Employment.

22/06/09 - Klimaatverandering - act and adaptDe Groene Week van 23 tot 26 juni moet voor discussie over milieukwesties zorgen.

19/06/09 - June European Council 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 Current research efforts are focusing on new technology with the potential to halve European lighting costs.

04/06/09 - World Environment Day United Nations day to raise worldwide awareness of the environment with climate change as main subject.

29/05/09 - Fall in greenhouse gas emissionsEU greenhouse gas emissions have fallen for the third consecutive year.

19/05/09 - Een zee van kansenDe Europese maritieme dag herinnert ons eraan hoe belangrijk de zeeën en oceanen voor ons dagelijks leven wel zijn.

12/05/09 - Cycling: the healthy way to travelEuropean cities to sign the Brussels Charter to promote the use of bicycles.

27/04/09 - Biodiversity beyond 2010 Europe must rapidly grasp the true value of biodiversity in order to meet its targets.

22/04/09 - Increasing energy security in the EU

MEPs call on member countries to maintain minimum stocks of crude oil.

22/04/09 - “Third energy package” approvedGroen licht voor verdere liberalisering van de Europese elektriciteits- en gasmarkten

15/04/09 - The road to Copenhagen Environment Council discussed the way forward to reach an international agreement on climate change.

06/04/09 - Efficiency of road vehicle tyres 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 The European Environment Agency (EEA) is launching a revamped version of its EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) data viewer.

01/04/09 - Het klimaat verandert, hoe passen we ons aan?Een goede voorbereiding kan de gevolgen van de klimaatverandering voor gezondheid, energiebevoorrading, vervoer, landbouw en toerisme beperken.

31/03/09 - Transport policy in Europe

Transport continues to contribute disproportionally to Europe's greenhouse gas emissions, poor air quality and noise.

25/03/09 - Protection of the ozone layer A new law approved by MEPs shows that the EU is leading by example.

25/03/09 - What should cars run on?

Have your say by voting in the June European Parliament elections!

20/03/09 - Spring European Council pdf

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

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

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 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 We want your snapshots on "pollution and how to solve it".

12/03/09 - Milieubescherming: Wie biedt er meer?Op een conferentie in Brussel gaan milieuprojecten "onder de hamer".

11/03/09 - The EU must take the lead on climate change MEPs adopted a resolution on the EU strategy for a comprehensive climate change agreement in Copenhagen.

11/03/09 - Spring European Council

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

11/03/09 - Drijvende roestbakken met pensioenRisicoschepen kunnen op een zwarte lijst worden gezet, nu het Europees Parlement heeft ingestemd met het pakket maritieme veiligheid.

10/03/09 - New rules for greener, quieter, safer cars 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

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

The European Economic Recovery Plan proposes green measures to tackle the economic crisis.

25/02/09 - Climate change: a challenge for everyone The European Parliament leads by example in combating climate change.

24/02/09 - Rampenpreventie: Voorkomen is beter dan genezenDe EU komt met een voorstel voor een gezamenlijke aanpak voor rampenpreventie en een betere samenwerking met de ontwikkelingslanden.

24/02/09 - Discussion on climate protection Representatives of EU environment ministers met in Prague to discuss climate protection commitments and prepare the spring European Council.

23/02/09 - Groene steden in de bloemetjes gezetStockholm en Hamburg zijn de eerste "groene hoofdsteden" van Europa. Boedapest wint de Europese mobiliteitsprijs.

19/02/09 - Energy security - an imperative for the EU

The Council adopted conclusions on how to ensure EU energy supplies.

17/02/09 - UNEP ministerial negotiations started in Nairobi Over 140 countries join together to find a solution to both the economic and the climate crisis.

17/02/09 - En de winnaar is...EU-projecten voor duurzame energie en onderzoek slepen de prijs voor regionale innovatie in de wacht.

17/02/09 - Emission reductions possible at a low cost A report from the Joint Research Centre indicates that environmental improvements in residential buildings could result in overall greenhouse gas emission reductions of 7%.

10/02/09 - Cities surpass the EU climate change targets

400 cities committed to reducing CO2 emissions and energy consumption beyond the 20% EU target.

09/02/09 - Climate change’s weathervane

A network of European weather presenters is raising awareness of climate change.

04/02/09 - Energie voor de toekomstAls volgende stap in de strijd tegen klimaatverandering beloven Europese steden hun CO2-uitstoot nu nog drastischer te verminderen.

04/02/09 - Climate change: 2050 - the future begins today

The European Parliament adopted a report setting out recommendations for the future EU policy on climate change

03/02/09 - EP adopts blueprint for the EU's future energy strategy MEPs call for mandatory emergency action plans in case of gas supply shortages, a specific road map for investments in nuclear energy, and new climate targets to be achieved by 2050.

02/02/09 - Gas crisis highlights need for energy security MEPS go through the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine gas dispute in their own countries.

28/01/09 - Een nieuwe wereldwijde aanpak van de klimaatveranderingDe EU wil de handel in emissierechten een grotere rol geven bij de aanpak van de klimaatverandering.

28/01/09 - Debate green investment: one solution for two crises?

Is boosting the economy compatible with saving the planet? Tell us what you think!

21/01/09 - Gasconflict opgelostOekraïne en Rusland leveren weer gas aan Europa.

09/01/09 - Killer slugs and other aliens - Eight environmental stories for Europe Read the 2009 snapshots stories focusing on climate change, biodiversity and health.

17/12/08 - European Parliament adopts climate change package

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 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 First draft of the proposed climate change agreement should be available by June 2009.

12/12/08 - Climate and energy package sealed

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 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 “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 Ministers proposed measures related to the security of the energy supply and improved energy efficiency.

05/12/08 - Putting an end to global deforestation

Goal to be met by 2030 - reduce emissions from deforestation to limit global warming.

04/12/08 - Getting the most out of waste Be active and participate on the open debate on how to recycle bio-waste and use it for energy recovery.

04/12/08 - Climate change and energy package is on the table

EP-Council-Commission trilogue discussed the climate change and energy package, topics which some MEPs considered to be the greatest challenges of our times.

03/12/08 - European Parliament Climate Change Committee sets out future policy goals 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.

03/12/08 - Boost in energy efficiency and renewable energy

EU will co-finance Member States to install double-glazing, wall insulation and solar panels in housing.

03/12/08 - Combat the adverse effects of climate change

02/12/08 - MEPs and Council Presidency reach deal on CO2 emissions from cars 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 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 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

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 EU implements coordinated action in the Arctic to respond to emerging challenges.

13/11/08 - Aarhus Convention: empowering citizens 10 years on Combating climate change demands a huge involvement from citizens, not just from policymakers and businesses.

13/11/08 - Energie voor noodgevallenEen nieuw energieplan moet de EU minder afhankelijk maken van buitenlandse olie- en gasleveringen.

13/11/08 - EP President calls for rapid progress on climate change legislation 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 - Cars-to-go

Car-sharing schemes allow people the use of a vehicle when they need it, without the hassles and costs of ownership.

12/11/08 - How to optimise the use of bioenergy for Europe’s climate efforts 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.

30/10/08 - Economisch herstelplan in de maakDe Commissie werkt aan uitgebreide plannen om de financiële crisis te bestrijden en de EU-leiders bereiden zich voor op een internationale topontmoeting.

29/10/08 - Brussel houdt autoproducenten op de groene wegDe EU helpt autoproducenten milieuvriendelijke auto's te maken.

29/10/08 - European Parliament to reduce its carbon foot print by 30% The European Parliament has decided to put forward a plan to reduce the institution's carbon "footprint" by 30%.

28/10/08 - Citizens' Energy Forum Exert your rights as energy consumer in practice, not only on paper.

28/10/08 - Doing more with less Energy efficiency – the weapon to combat Europe’s dependency on hydrocarbon.

28/10/08 - MEPS plan calls for climate change "alliance" with poorer countries According to MEPs, Europe must build an alliance with developing countries to avoid a global climate catastrophe.

24/10/08 - Climate change: the run-up to Poznań EU environment ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a global climate agreement to succeed the Kyoto Protocol.

24/10/08 - Asia-Europe Forum Discussions focused on how to tackle major global challenges, including combating climate change.

17/10/08 - De bossen verdwijnenDe EU neemt harde maatregelen tegen de invoer van illegaal gekapt hout.

16/10/08 - EU on track to meet Kyoto emission targets 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 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.

10/10/08 - Gooi open die energiemarkt!Er ligt een ontwerp-wet op tafel die de energiemarkt uit de greep van de grote ondernemingen kan halen.

09/10/08 - European Parliament concerned about the effects of climate change on Artic Governance 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.

09/10/08 - Water scarcity and droughts in the EU MEPs urge the Commission and Member States to acknowledge that deforestation and unrestrained urban development are contributing to growing water scarcity.

07/10/08 - Use emission permit revenues to fund climate change protection Emission Trading Scheme: European Parliament’s Environment Committee backs Commission plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

07/10/08 - The polluter pays Member States must meet national greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, says the European Parliament.

06/10/08 - Growing pains Sustainable development has been given new relevance by the climate change crisis.

06/10/08 - EU project SMILES targets water, energy savings for industry 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? A report states that Europe needs to intensify actions to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

22/09/08 - European Mobility Week 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? Small tips to make a difference.

16/09/08 - Living together Can you cut your emissions ? Test your skills!

16/09/08 - Kopernikus: Observing our planet for a safer world The objective of Kopernikus is to monitor the state of the environment to improve the security of citizens.

12/09/08 - More sustainable biofuels in road transport The Industry Committee of the European Parliament championed "second-generation" biofuels.

12/09/08 - Groen vervoerIn honderden steden wordt een deel van de drukste straten voor een dag afgesloten voor autoverkeer om mensen uit de auto te krijgen.

12/09/08 - Strong public support for EU targets on climate change A survey reveals that Europeans are highly concerned about climate change and clearly willing to take action against it.

09/09/08 - Sustainable water management: better information for better choices 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.

09/09/08 - St Andrews Prize for the Environment Does your environmental conservation project need more resources and greater visibility?

09/09/08 - European Green Capital Award Cities throughout Europe prepare their applications to compete for the title.

05/09/08 - Waste not, want not 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 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 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 - JRC opens the world’s largest conference on photovoltaic solar energy 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 - First International Energy Agency (IEA) Review of the EU's Energy Policy now published 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.

04/09/08 - Hoge cijfers voor energiebeleid EUHet Internationaal Energieagentschap brengt een eerste verslag uit over het energiebeleid van de EU. Het is positief over de EU-maatregelen tegen klimaatverandering en voor liberalisering van de energiemarkt.

02/09/08 - 'B-COOL' project developing eco-friendly car air conditioning 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 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.

25/08/08 - EU helpt blussen en hozenDe civiele bescherming komt over de grens in actie nadat verschillende Europese landen via EU om hulp hebben verzocht.

20/08/08 - EU supports “green” projects 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 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? Test your knowledge about climate change in a fun quiz.

05/08/08 - Have your say on climate change negotiations! The European Commission launched a public consultation on the climate change agreement that will replace the Kyoto protocol beyond 2012.

05/08/08 - Vivir en verde La construcción con criterios de eficiencia energética puede reducir nuestra huella de carbono.

16/07/08 - Climate package: are we sharing the cuts in emissions? 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 - Nieuwe impuls voor milieuvriendelijk produceren en winkelenEen aantal nieuwe maatregelen moet fabrikanten stimuleren om milieuvriendelijke producten te maken en onder de aandacht van de koper brengen.

16/07/08 - Biofuels targets must achieve positive outcome and not damage environment or the economy, warns new CoR report 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? 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.

09/07/08 - Transportondernemers moeten betalen voor milieuschadeDe EU-landen mogen de transportondernemers laten betalen voor lawaai, verkeersopstoppingen en luchtvervuiling. Dat is tenminste het plan van de Europese Commissie.

04/07/08 - Climate Change package 2020: the EU’s Emission Trading System’s 3rd Phase What will be the future shape of the European Emission Trading System (ETS), a cornerstone of the EU’s efforts to curb greenhouse gases?

04/07/08 - Food crisis - how do we feed the world now and in 2050?

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.

26/06/08 - Green Week highlights need to use planet's resources more sustainably The eighth edition of Green Week, the EU's biggest annual environmental event, was held in Brussels from 3-6 June.

26/06/08 - Climate package: Carbon-free cars? 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...

24/06/08 - Olieprijzen in bedwangOlieproducerende en -importerende landen moeten samenwerken om de olieprijzen omlaag te brengen.

11/06/08 - Top EU-VS over wereldwijde problematiekEU-leiders ontmoetten de Amerikaanse president Bush op 10 juni in Brdo, Slovenië, om de stand van zaken op het gebied van handel, klimaat, energie en buitenlands beleid te bespreken.

03/06/08 - Tijd voor een groene aanpakDe groene week in Brussel is een kans om in debat te gaan en nieuwe ideeën op te doen. "Er is maar één aarde – verkwansel haar niet!"

22/05/08 - Is uw stad een "groene" inspiratiebron?De steden worden alsmaar groter. Daarom organiseert de EU een prijsvraag voor de groene hoofdstad van Europa. Zij wil daarmee bereiken dat de kwaliteit van het leven voor miljoenen stadsbewoners wordt verbeterd.

25/03/08 - Europa kleurt groen, of toch niet?De Europese bevolking is erg milieubewust geworden, maar vaak komt van de goede voornemens weinig terecht.

12/02/08 - Jongeren aan het woord over internetveiligheidVandaag, op Safer Internet Day, organiseert de Europese Commissie een forum om met jongeren te spreken over de veiligheid op internet en tegelijk volwassenen bewust te maken van deze problematiek.

28/01/08 - Europese Week van de duurzame energie 2008De energievoorziening van de EU in de toekomst is ook dit jaar het thema van de Europese Week van de duurzame energie.

23/01/08 - Meer banen en groei door de strijd tegen klimaatveranderingDe EU maakt ambitieuze plannen bekend om de CO2-uitstoot in Europa echt te verminderen.

20/12/07 - Minder CO2 voor schonere auto's Kies voor energiezuinig openbaar vervoer, en bouw alleen nog maar nieuwe auto's met een geringe CO₂-uitstoot, zegt de EU.

27/11/07 - Energie met toekomst Nu de eerste stappen voor Kyoto zijn gezet, moet de EU duidelijke keuzes maken voor haar energievoorziening, zonder milieu en economie uit het oog te verliezen.

12/06/07 - Groene Week belicht het Europees milieubeleid Het is vijftig jaar geleden dat de Europese eenwording begon. Een goede gelegenheid om terug te blikken op het voorbije milieubeleid en plannen te maken voor de toekomst.

11/05/07 - Energie om Europa op te peppen EU richt na netwerk ook speciaal agentschap op om de energievoorziening veilig te stellen.

22/03/07 - Kristalhelder – We moeten de waterreserves beschermen Op Wereldwaterdag, 22 maart, wordt op de Europese waterconferentie gesproken over Europa's slinkende voorraden schoon water en hoe deze kunnen worden beschermd.

08/02/07 - Gezonde burgers en een duurzame auto-industrie De strengere normen die de EU deze week heeft voorgesteld, moeten de milieuvervuiling beperken en de ontwikkeling van schonere brandstoffen een impuls geven. Het gaat om een langetermijnstrategie die de toekomst van de Europese auto-industrie moet veiligstellen.

29/01/07 - Week van de duurzame energie van start Tijdens de eerste EU-Week van de duurzame energie komt een groot aantal organisaties en instellingen uit de hele EU bijeen. Een reeks conferenties, discussies en presentaties biedt ons een ongeëvenaarde kans te ontdekken wat duurzame energie eigenlijk is en wat zij ons te bieden heeft.

10/01/07 - Nieuw energieplan van de EU: meer zekerheid, minder vervuiling De Europese Commissie wil de energievoorziening voor Europa veiligstellen. Tegelijkertijd wil zij de klimaatverandering bestrijden en de concurrentiepositie van de Europese energiesector verbeteren.Daarom heeft zij voorstellen gedaan voor een gemeenschappelijk Europees energiebeleid.

10/01/07 - Nieuw energieplan van de EU: meer zekerheid, minder vervuiling De Europese Commissie wil de energievoorziening voor Europa veiligstellen. Tegelijkertijd wil zij de klimaatverandering bestrijden en de concurrentiepositie van de Europese energiesector verbeteren.Daarom heeft zij voorstellen gedaan voor een gemeenschappelijk Europees energiebeleid.

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.

Persmap

Persberichten, toespraken en nieuws (in multimediaformaat) in verband met klimaatverandering en energie

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Videocatalogus klimaatverandering

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