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21/01/2021
Joint Statement by Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans and High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on the United States re-joining the Paris Agreement
21/12/2020
2021 auction calendars published
18/12/2020
The EU is successfully cutting harmful HFC greenhouse gases
17/12/2020
Commission sets annual emissions budgets for 2021-2030 under the Effort Sharing Regulation
16/12/2020
European Climate Pact and Count Us In campaign launch partnership to mobilise EU citizens for climate change
15/12/2020
Temporary suspension of the Union Registry for technical maintenance and software upgrade from 31 December 2020 to 4 January 2021
14/12/2020
Speech by President von der Leyen at the Climate Ambition Summit
11/12/2020
Further information on the start of phase 4 of the EU ETS in 2021: emission allowances to be issued for aircraft operators and the Market Stability Reserve
09/12/2020
The European Climate Pact: empowering citizens to shape a greener Europe
08/12/2020
Draft implementing regulation determining revised benchmark values for the period 2021-2025 open for 4-week stakeholder feedback
01/12/2020
Second Innovation Fund call for projects: Commission to invest €100 million in innovative small-scale clean technologies
01/12/2020
Expert workshop on the Market Stability Reserve
30/11/2020
EU greenhouse gas emissions fell in 2019 to the lowest level in three decades
27/11/2020
Timing of the distribution of free allowances in 2021
27/11/2020
2021 calendar for transfers of allowances between the EU and Swiss emission trading registries
27/11/2020
Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans’s lecture “The European Green Deal, a stepping stone toward a sustainable future” at Tsinghua University
24/11/2020
Updated analysis of the non-CO2 effects of aviation
19/11/2020
Further action required to meet 2020 fuel quality targets despite 3.7% drop in greenhouse gas intensity since 2010
18/11/2020
Carbon Market Report: Emissions from EU ETS stationary installations fall by over 9%
17/11/2020
Start of phase 4 of the EU ETS in 2021: adoption of the cap and start of the auctions
16/11/2020
LIFE programme: over EUR 280 million in EU funding for environment, nature and climate action projects
13/11/2020
Commission launches four public consultations in an important step towards climate neutrality
09/11/2020
European Energy Exchange appointed as EU ETS common auction platform from 2021
05/11/2020
First Innovation Fund call for large-scale projects: 311 applications for the EUR 1 billion EU funding for clean tech projects
29/10/2020
Commission to launch four public consultations in an important step towards climate neutrality
28/10/2020
Commission sets Forest Reference Levels in a delegated act
30/09/2020
More climate-friendly alternatives to harmful greenhouse gases used in air-conditioning and switchgear
17/09/2020
Commission raises climate ambition and proposes 55% cut in emissions by 2030
11/09/2020
Temporary suspension of the Union Registry for technical maintenance and software upgrade from 18 to 21 September 2020
09/09/2020
The 2020 ETS aviation auction calendars revised in view of the Swiss linking
02/09/2020
Frans Timmermans on the European Green Deal as a growth strategy at the Bruegel Annual Meetings
01/09/2020
EU ETS Union Registry fully operational
28/08/2020
EU ETS Union Registry
24/08/2020
EU ETS Union Registry
21/08/2020
EU ETS Union Registry reopens until 6 PM
21/08/2020
EU ETS outage is being repaired
20/08/2020
EU ETS outage is being repaired
19/08/2020
Forest Reference Levels: Public feedback period open until 14 September
05/08/2020
2020 calendar for transfers of allowances between the EU and Swiss emission trading registries
09/07/2020
Financing the energy transition: Commission puts €14 billion fund to modernise energy sectors in 10 Member States into action
07/07/2020
EU, Canada and China co-host international meeting on climate cooperation and a sustainable economic recovery
03/07/2020
Boosting the EU’s green recovery: Commission invests € 1 billion in innovative clean technology projects
01/07/2020
2020 revised auction calendars published
25/06/2020
Average CO2 emissions from new light-duty vehicles registered in Europe increased in 2019, requiring significant emission reductions to meet the 2020 targets
12/06/2020
Commission organises online annual Carbon Market Workshop
03/06/2020
Average CO2 emissions from new cars and vans registered in Europe increased in 2018, requiring significant emission reductions to meet the 2020 targets
25/05/2020
Commission publishes first annual EU report on CO2 emissions from maritime transport
18/05/2020
Revised 2020 aviation auction calendar for the United Kingdom published
18/05/2020
Commission launches the call for tenders for the third common auction platform of the EU ETS
14/05/2020
Commission launches online public consultation on new EU strategy on adaptation to climate change
08/05/2020
ETS Market Stability Reserve to reduce auction volume by over 330 million allowances between September 2020 and August 2021
08/05/2020
Updated information on exchange and international credit use in the EU ETS
06/05/2020
Forthcoming publication of the annual surplus indicator (total number of allowances in circulation) for the EU ETS Market Stability Reserve
06/05/2020
Provisional solution for transfer of allowances between EU and Swiss emissions trading registries postponed
04/05/2020
Emissions trading: greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 8.7% in 2019
31/03/2020
Commission launches online public consultation to gather stakeholder views on EU 2030 climate ambition increase
26/03/2020
Emissions reporting for the EU Emissions Trading System and information on release of verified emissions data and compliance information for 2019
06/03/2020
Innovative projects in transport sector to benefit from NER 300 funds
04/03/2020
Committing to climate-neutrality by 2050: Commission proposes European Climate Law and consults on the European Climate Pact
26/02/2020
Member States’ revised proposals for forest reference levels
21/02/2020
Auction calendar for the UK published
18/02/2020
Commission launches public consultation on EU financial markets rules
17/02/2020
EU invests more than €100 million in new LIFE Programme projects to promote a green and climate-neutral Europe
31/01/2020
Lifting the suspension of UK-related processes in the Union Registry of the EU ETS
28/01/2020
Executive Vice President Timmermans' remarks at the Conference on the first European Climate Law
15/01/2020
Commission publishes status update for New Entrants' Reserve
14/01/2020
Financing the green transition: The European Green Deal Investment Plan and Just Transition Mechanism
15/12/2019
Closing statement by the Finnish Presidency and the European Commission on behalf of the EU and its Member States at COP25
13/12/2019
The European Union and 79 African, Caribbean and Pacific countries call for increased ambition and long-term vision in the implementation of the Paris Agreement
12/12/2019
The start of auctioning for the Innovation Fund slightly postponed but no delay to the launch of the Innovation Fund
10/12/2019
Executive-Vice President Frans Timmermans appointed co-chair of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy
09/12/2019
Agreement on linking the emissions trading systems of the EU and Switzerland
02/12/2019
UN Climate Conference in Madrid: President von der Leyen presents climate ambitions to world leaders
25/11/2019
Speech by Commissioner Arias Cañete at the Plenary Session of the European Parliament on 25 November 2019 on the climate and environment emergency and ahead of the COP 25 Climate Change Conference
13/11/2019
EU invests €240 million for nature, environment and climate action
08/11/2019
Five beneficiary Member States opt to transfer additional allowances to the Modernisation Fund
08/11/2019
Auctioning Regulation amendment for phase 4 of the EU ETS published and to enter into force
05/11/2019
2020 auction calendars for aviation allowances published
31/10/2019
Adoption of the Regulation on adjustments to free allocation of emission allowances due to activity level changes
31/10/2019
Carbon Market Report: Emissions from EU ETS stationary installations fall by more than 4%
31/10/2019
EU greenhouse gas emissions down 23% since 1990, still implementation will have to be further accelerated to reach current 2030 targets
08/10/2019
Commissioner Arias Cañete in Costa Rica for ministerial dialogue ahead of UN climate conference
24/09/2019
EU and Africa to step up cooperation on climate change adaptation
23/09/2019
EU Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete and China’s Special Representative on Climate Change Xie Zhenhua: meeting in New York at the UN Climate Action Summit
11/09/2019
The European Union continues to lead global fight against climate change
28/08/2019
Commission amends ETS Auctioning Regulation for phase 4
01/08/2019
NER300 funds to support innovative projects in wave energy, offshore wind and charging infrastructure for electric vehicles
15/07/2019
Commission publishes status update for New Entrants' Reserve
11/07/2019
2020 and revised 2019 auction calendars of the common auction platform published
09/07/2019
Draft amendment to ETS Auctioning Regulation available for stakeholder feedback
01/07/2019
Commission publishes information on CO2 emissions from maritime transport
28/06/2019
Bonn climate conference prepares way forward to COP25
27/06/2019
Commissioner Arias Cañete co-convenes third Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA) in Brussels
21/06/2019
Average CO2 emissions from new light-duty vehicles registered in Europe increased in 2018, requiring significant future emission reductions to meet upcoming 2020 and 2021 targets
19/06/2019
Updated information on exchange and international credit use in the EU ETS
18/06/2019
European Commission today announces recommendations for EU Member States’ forestry plans
18/06/2019
Energy Union: Commission calls on Member States to step up ambition in plans to implement Paris agreement
17/06/2019
Parties to the Paris Agreement meet in Bonn to move forward on implementation
12/06/2019
Poland’s 2020 auction volume to include allowances not used for power sector modernisation
11/06/2019
Draft implementing regulation on the free allocation adjustments due to activity level changes
04/06/2019
Emissions trading: emissions have decreased by 3.9% in 2018
04/06/2019
LULUCF: Expert group completes an assessment of national forestry accounting plans
03/06/2019
High-level conference discusses way forward for international carbon market rules
17/05/2019
EU celebrates best projects for nature, environment and climate action
16/05/2019
Emissions trading: Revised 2019 auction calendars including EEA EFTA volumes published
15/05/2019
ETS Market Stability Reserve to reduce auction volume by almost 400 million allowances between September 2019 and August 2020
13/05/2019
Forthcoming publication of annual surplus indicator for ETS Market Stability Reserve
13/05/2019
Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete in Berlin for international climate talks
23/04/2019
EU Emissions Trading System: Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway to start auctions on the common auction platform soon
18/04/2019
Clean mobility: Commission welcomes European Parliament adoption of first-ever EU-wide CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions
15/04/2019
Clean mobility: New CO2 emission standards for cars and vans adopted
09/04/2019
The Energy Union: from vision to reality
04/04/2019
Slight increase in average CO2 emissions from new cars sold in Europe in 2017, while CO2 emissions from new vans continue to decrease
27/03/2019
Clean mobility: Commission welcomes European Parliament adoption of new CO2 emission standards for cars and vans to reduce pollution and improve air quality
22/03/2019
Commission organises international Carbon Market Workshop in Florence, Italy
18/03/2019
On 1 April 2019 the European Commission will release verified EU ETS emissions data and compliance information for 2018
13/03/2019
EU budget for 2021-2027: Commission welcomes the provisional agreement on funding for the environment and climate action
26/02/2019
Towards a climate-neutral Europe: EU invests over €10bn in innovative clean technologies
19/02/2019
Clean mobility: Putting an end to polluting trucks. Commission welcomes first-ever EU standards to reduce pollution from trucks
18/02/2019
EU Foreign Ministers welcome vision for climate neutral Europe, call for strengthened global response to climate change
15/02/2019
Adoption of the Delegated Decision on the carbon leakage list for 2021-2030
15/02/2019
EU invests € 116.1 million to improve the quality of life of Europeans
04/02/2019
Commission adopts a proposal to revise the EU system to monitor, report and verify CO2 emissions from ships
15/01/2019
Commission publishes status update for New Entrants' Reserve
07/01/2019
ETS Auctioning Regulation amendment: auctions on renewed opt-out platform for Germany to resume soon
01/01/2019
Global HFC phasedown starts – the EU already below its first limit
19/12/2018
Commission decides on forthcoming suspension of UK-related processes in the Union Registry of the EU ETS and prepares for the implementation of a transitional period
19/12/2018
EU phasedown of HFCs fully on track
18/12/2018
Europe accelerates the transition to clean mobility: Co-legislators agree on strong rules for the modernisation of the mobility sector
17/12/2018
Carbon Market Report: Surplus of EU ETS allowances continues to shrink
17/12/2018
EU and New Zealand to strengthen cooperation on emissions trading systems
15/12/2018
UN climate talks: EU plays instrumental role in making the Paris Agreement operational
13/12/2018
2019 auction calendars for Poland published
12/12/2018
COP24: EU and allies in breakthrough agreement to step up ambition
12/12/2018
COP24 side event: European strategic vision for long-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction
11/12/2018
EU steps up support to the Adaptation Fund
10/12/2018
Draft delegated Decision on the carbon leakage list for 2021-2030 open for stakeholder feedback
07/12/2018
2019 auction calendars of the common auction platform published
05/12/2018
Poland’s 2019 auctions to include some allowances not used for power sector modernisation
03/12/2018
UN climate conference in Katowice: EU aims for adoption of rules and guidelines for implementing Paris Agreement
26/11/2018
Temporary suspension of the Union Registry for technical maintenance and software upgrade on 5th and 6th of December 2018
13/11/2018
Commission welcomes European Parliament adoption of key files of the Clean Energy for All Europeans package
12/11/2018
Europe is ready for climate impacts: Commission evaluates its strategy
06/11/2018
Updated information on Exchange and International Credit Use in the EU ETS
30/10/2018
Emissions Trading: Commission adopts amendment to ETS Auctioning Regulation
26/10/2018
EU on track to implement Paris commitments, Member States preparing 2030 energy and climate plans
25/10/2018
LIFE Programme: Member States to benefit from quarter of a billion euros of investments in environment, nature and climate action
23/10/2018
Commissioner Arias Cañete in Poland for ministerial dialogue ahead of UN climate conference (COP24)
16/10/2018
Global Commission on Adaptation launched in The Hague
09/10/2018
EU and Eastern partner countries strengthen cooperation on environment, circular economy and climate action
08/10/2018
Commissioners Miguel Arias Cañete and Carlos Moedas welcome the UN climate change report on 1.5° C global warming limit
27/09/2018
EU ratifies Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
26/09/2018
One Planet Summit 2018: Europe sustains its leadership on climate action
13/09/2018
EU and California to step up cooperation on carbon markets
12/09/2018
Draft amendment to ETS Auctioning Regulation available for stakeholder feedback: renewed opt-out platform for Germany and arrangements for auctioning of 50 million allowances for the Innovation Fund in 2020
11/09/2018
Commissioner Arias Cañete at Global Climate Action Summit in California
13/08/2018
German auctions on renewed opt-out platform expected to resume in early 2019
17/07/2018
Public consultation on the strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction
16/07/2018
Commission publishes status update for New Entrants' Reserve
16/07/2018
EU and China step up cooperation on climate change and clean energy
05/07/2018
Commission to host high-level stakeholder event on EU vision for a modern, clean and competitive economy
25/06/2018
EU Regulation on monitoring and reporting of HDV CO2 emissions adopted
15/06/2018
Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete in Berlin for international climate talks
13/06/2018
EU for Talanoa: European Commission hosts major conference on climate ambition
01/06/2018
EU Budget: Commission proposes to increase funding to support the environment and climate action
24/05/2018
Temporary suspension of the Union Registry for software upgrade on 6th and 7th of June 2018
23/05/2018
EU awards best LIFE projects for nature, environment and climate action
18/05/2018
Emissions trading: emissions have slightly increased in 2017
17/05/2018
CO2 emissions from new vans sold in Europe: strong decrease in 2017
17/05/2018
Europe on the Move: Commission proposes first ever EU-wide CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles
15/05/2018
ETS Market Stability Reserve will start by reducing auction volume by almost 265 million allowances over the first 8 months of 2019
15/05/2018
International carbon market experts meet again in Florence, Italy
14/05/2018
Regulation on land use, land use change and forestry in 2030 climate and energy framework adopted
14/05/2018
Member States' emission reduction targets for 2021 to 2030 adopted
14/05/2018
Forthcoming publication of 2018 surplus indicator for ETS Market Stability Reserve
10/05/2018
UN climate talks bring moderate progress on Paris Agreement rulebook
08/05/2018
Commission Notice on the preliminary Carbon Leakage List for the EU Emissions Trading System for Phase 4 (2021-2030)
07/05/2018
2018 auction calendars for aviation allowances published
04/05/2018
Updated information on Exchange and International Credit Use in the EU ETS
30/04/2018
EU seeks progress on Paris Agreement rules, forward momentum at UN climate talks
26/04/2018
Emissions trading: European Commission and China hold first policy dialogue
23/04/2018
No fuel efficiency improvements in new cars sold in Europe in 2017
13/04/2018
Commissioners Bulc and Arias Cañete welcome the IMO agreement on CO2 reductions in the maritime sector
22/03/2018
Sustainable Finance: High-Level Conference kicks EU's strategy for greener and cleaner economy into high gear
15/03/2018
On 3 April 2018 the European Commission will release verified EU ETS emissions data and compliance information for 2017
08/03/2018
Sustainable finance: Commission's Action Plan for a greener and cleaner economy
07/03/2018
Temporary suspension of the Union Registry for software upgrade on 20th of March
26/02/2018
Foreign Affairs Council calls for global ambition on climate change, steps up EU climate diplomacy
21/02/2018
10 years of the Covenant of Mayors: Local and regional leadership for clean energy and climate action
13/02/2018
Update on safeguard measures for EU Emissions Trading System due to the UK's withdrawal from the European Union
08/02/2018
Member States to benefit from €98.2 million in investments to improve citizens' quality of life
06/02/2018
Diesel still dominates the EU fuel market
31/01/2018
Sustainable Finance: High-Level Expert Group delivers roadmap for greener and cleaner economy
23/01/2018
Two innovative wind farms start operating off German coast
18/01/2018
Car and van manufacturers meet CO2 emissions targets for 2016
15/01/2018
Commission publishes status update for New Entrants' Reserve
15/01/2018
Public consultation on the establishment of the EU Innovation Fund
11/01/2018
Temporary suspension of the Union Registry for software upgrade on 22nd of January
08/01/2018
Update on safeguard measures for EU Emissions Trading System in 2018 following adoption of UK law
21/12/2017
Commission welcomes ambitious agreement on key legislation to cut down greenhouse gas emissions
19/12/2017
LIFE programme enhances environmental and climate benefits and provides value for money
19/12/2017
EU welcomes launch of China's carbon market
14/12/2017
Commission welcomes agreement on key legislation to tackle climate change
08/12/2017
Public consultation launched on EU Adaptation Strategy
07/12/2017
EU phasedown going strong – lowest use of HFCs since 2007
30/11/2017
Climate Change Committee approves safeguard measures for EU Emissions Trading System
27/11/2017
2018 auction calendars for general allowances published
24/11/2017
Carbon Market Report: ETS surplus falling to lowest level since 2013
24/11/2017
European Union receives 2017 Ozone Award
23/11/2017
EU and Switzerland sign agreement to link emissions trading systems
18/11/2017
UN climate conference makes progress on Paris Agreement implementation
17/11/2017
EU countries trigger entry into force of Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol
16/11/2017
European Commission promotes work on safety standards for a wider use of climate friendly refrigerants
16/11/2017
EU scales up cooperation with other major economies to implement Paris Agreement, promote global energy transition
16/11/2017
EU to conclude ratification for second Kyoto Protocol commitment period by end of this year
15/11/2017
Low-carbon investment opportunities and challenges discussed at COP23
14/11/2017
EU, China to boost carbon market cooperation ahead of China launch
14/11/2017
EU and 79 African, Caribbean and Pacific countries call for tangible progress on Paris Agreement implementation at UN climate talks
13/11/2017
COP23: Cities and local governments for climate action
09/11/2017
EU allocates reduced quotas for powerful greenhouse gases
09/11/2017
EU Emissions Trading System: landmark agreement between Parliament and Council delivers on EU's commitment to turn Paris Agreement into reality
08/11/2017
Energy Union: Commission takes action to reinforce EU's global leadership in clean vehicles
07/11/2017
EU and California in joint climate push, boost cooperation
07/11/2017
EU cut emissions by 23% from 1990 to 2016, while economy grew by 53%
06/11/2017
Updated information on Exchange and International Credit Use in the EU ETS
06/11/2017
EU expects solid progress on Paris Agreement implementation at UN climate conference in Bonn
24/10/2017
Commission proposes safeguard measures for EU Emissions Trading System
24/10/2017
Unique high-altitude wind farm opens in Austria
16/10/2017
EU to take part in Fiji ministerial dialogue ahead of UN climate talks (COP23)
13/10/2017
EU Member States agree negotiating position on key 2030 climate policy proposals
06/10/2017
India and EU strengthen partnership to implement the Paris Agreement and boost clean energy cooperation
28/09/2017
Member States to benefit from over €222 million investments for environment, nature and climate action
26/09/2017
Carbon market experts gather to discuss emissions trading systems worldwide
15/09/2017
EU citizens increasingly concerned about climate change and see economic benefits of taking action, survey shows
15/09/2017
EU co-hosts major international climate meeting with Canada and China
24/08/2017
Court judgment again confirms benchmarks for free allocation of ETS allowances for 2013-2020
16/08/2017
EU and Switzerland join forces on emissions trading
08/08/2017
2017 auction calendars for aviation allowances published
17/07/2017
Commission publishes status update for New Entrants' Reserve
13/07/2017
EU environment ministers to discuss way forward for implementing Paris climate agreement
10/07/2017
G20 Summit confirms that the Paris Agreement is irreversible
05/07/2017
EU reiterates commitment to helping Pacific islands cope with impacts of climate change
23/06/2017
EU leaders commit to swiftly and fully implement Paris climate deal
06/06/2017
Climate-smart agriculture and forestry projects help turn EU policies into action
02/06/2017
EU and 79 African, Caribbean, Pacific countries press ahead on Paris implementation, call on global community to maintain climate efforts
01/06/2017
Statement by EU Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete on the US announcement to withdraw from the Paris Agreement
31/05/2017
Europe on the Move: Commission takes action for clean, competitive and connected mobility
24/05/2017
Running for the climate: EU staff to take part in Brussels 20km race
18/05/2017
EU welcomes steady progress on Paris Agreement implementation at UN climate talks
18/05/2017
CO2 emissions from new vans sold in Europe continued to decrease in 2016
18/05/2017
EU and 79 African, Caribbean, Pacific countries in joint push to defend and implement global climate deal
17/05/2017
Emissions trading: emissions fall in 2016
12/05/2017
Commission publishes first surplus indicator for ETS Market Stability Reserve
05/05/2017
EU seeks concrete steps forward for implementing Paris Agreement at UN climate talks
04/05/2017
A thousand auctions of European carbon allowances
02/05/2017
Updated information on Exchange and International Credit Use in the EU ETS
27/04/2017
EU ETS: Climate Change Committee approves technical changes to auction rules
20/04/2017
New cars sold in Europe: fuel efficiency improvements continued in 2016
28/03/2017
Commissioner Arias Cañete in China to strengthen climate and clean energy ties
10/03/2017
On 3 April 2017 the European Commission will release verified EU ETS emissions data and compliance information for 2016
03/03/2017
Commissioner Cañete and Minister McKenna reaffirm commitment to address climate change
21/02/2017
Temporary suspension of the Union Registry for software upgrade on 1st of March
15/02/2017
EU Emissions Trading System: Parliament vote marks major step towards reaching agreement
03/02/2017
The EU tackles growing aviation emissions
02/02/2017
EU paves way for global phase-down of climate-warming HFCs
01/02/2017
Carbon Market Report: ETS surplus declines first time in 2015
01/02/2017
Europe's energy transition is well underway
01/02/2017
Carbon capture and storage: Commission adopts report on CCS Directive implementation
01/02/2017
Vast majority of road transport fuels meet strict EU quality rules – Commission report
24/01/2017
Commission adopts Decision to implement Court ruling on the cross-sectoral correction factor in the EU Emissions Trading System
18/01/2017
Temporary suspension of the Union Registry for planned maintenance upgrade from 17:00 CET to 19:00 CET on Monday 30 January
16/01/2017
Commission publishes status update for New Entrants' Reserve
16/01/2017
Finance for innovation: Towards the ETS Innovation Fund
16/12/2016
CO2 emissions from new cars and vans continue to fall
14/12/2016
Joint statement by EU Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete and Dr Masoumeh Ebtekar, Vice-President of the Islamic Republic of Iran following the high level meeting on climate change in Brussels.
13/12/2016
EU phasedown on track as fluorinated greenhouse gas use falls
30/11/2016
New Governance to deliver on objectives of the Energy Union
25/11/2016
2017 auction calendars for general allowances published
25/11/2016
Commission's top scientific advisers publish opinion on how to better measure car CO2 emissions
18/11/2016
Marrakech climate conference: world forging ahead on climate action
16/11/2016
New funding for technology announced at COP22
16/11/2016
Meeting of the parties to the Paris Agreement - Statement by Miguel Arias Cañete, Commissioner for Climate Action & Energy, European Commission
14/11/2016
Supporting local climate action worldwide: the Global Covenant of Mayors moves to North America
11/11/2016
400 join second Brussels climate run to commit to climate action
08/11/2016
EU well on track to meet its 2020 emissions reduction target
07/11/2016
'Action and Implementation' climate conference opens in Marrakech
04/11/2016
Updated information on Exchange and International Credit Use in the EU ETS
04/11/2016
Commission welcomes entry into force of Paris Agreement ahead of UN climate conference in Marrakech
03/11/2016
Commission invests over € 220 million in green and low-carbon projects in Member States
31/10/2016
Temporary suspension of the Union Registry for software upgrade from 15 November to 16 November
25/10/2016
EU demonstrates commitment to developing countries by stepping up climate finance to €17.6 bln
20/10/2016
EU and China: strengthening ties between the world's largest emission trading systems in 2017
18/10/2016
EU and Eastern Partners agree to step up cooperation on environment and climate policies
18/10/2016
Commissioner Arias Cañete in Marrakesh for ministerial meeting ahead of UN climate conference
15/10/2016
EU hails global HFC phase-down as a major concrete step in delivering the Paris Agreement
13/10/2016
Commission announces new €3 million project to kick-start HFC action
12/10/2016
Commissioner Arias Cañete in Kigali for crunch talks on global phase-down of climate-warming gases
07/10/2016
Commission welcomes landmark international agreement to curb aviation emissions
06/10/2016
EU triggers entry into force of global climate agreement
04/10/2016
Paris Agreement to enter into force as EU agrees ratification
30/09/2016
Ministers approve EU ratification of Paris Agreement
22/09/2016
EU calling for ambitious HFC amendment under the Montreal Protocol
16/09/2016
EU teams up with alliance of developed and developing countries in final push for first-ever global deal to curb international aviation emissions
14/09/2016
President Juncker's State of the Union Speech: ratification of Paris Agreement top priority for EU and its Member States
13/09/2016
Court's judgment on free allocation in the EU ETS for the period 2013-2020
12/09/2016
Climate Diplomacy Week: maintaining the political momentum in support of climate action
06/09/2016
G20 reaffirm climate commitment at China summit
02/09/2016
Temporary suspension of the Union Registry for software upgrade from 15 September to 16 September
25/07/2016
Success in Vienna clears path for HFC amendment to Montreal Protocol in October
20/07/2016
Montreal Protocol negotiations to phase-down climate warming hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) enter crunch time
20/07/2016
Driving Europe’s transition to a low-carbon economy
15/07/2016
The European Commission today published a status update on the allocation of allowances from the New Entrants' Reserve 2013-2020
15/07/2016
Commission re-appoints European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) as common auction platform
11/07/2016
New and simple option for equipment importers to comply with the F-gas Regulation
08/07/2016
EU launches €3.5 million emissions trading cooperation project with Korea
05/07/2016
Apply now for EU Side Events at COP22/CMP12
04/07/2016
Commissioner Arias Cañete in Berlin to discuss key tasks for fulfilling new global climate deal
28/06/2016
EU steps up cooperation on emissions trading with China: new €10 million project announced
23/06/2016
Commission to modify cross-sectoral correction factor for 2018 to 2020
23/06/2016
Procurement of second common auction platform for carbon allowance auctions in final stages
22/06/2016
Global city movements join forces in the fight against climate change
10/06/2016
EU prepares the way for a quick ratification of Paris Agreement
09/06/2016
Innovation key to effective low-carbon transition
26/05/2016
Bonn climate conference: good progress to implement the Paris Agreement
25/05/2016
Commission team wins Ozone Protection Award
19/05/2016
Emissions trading: slight decrease in emissions in 2015
19/05/2016
LIFE programme: Call for climate action project proposals open
13/05/2016
EU seeks progress towards effective implementation of Paris Agreement at UN climate talks
02/05/2016
Updated information on Exchange and International Credit Use in the EU ETS
29/04/2016
Court's judgment on free allocation in the EU ETS for the period 2013-2020
25/04/2016
Italian smart grids project completes first installation phase with NER 300 funding
21/04/2016
Paris Agreement signing ceremony in New York – the EU calls for swift ratification
14/04/2016
Reported CO2 emissions from new cars continue to fall
04/04/2016
EU seeks progress on HFC amendment to Montreal Protocol at Geneva talks
31/03/2016
EU and India agree on clean energy and climate partnership
09/03/2016
Consultation on market-based measures to reduce the climate change impact from international aviation
07/03/2016
Procedure for release of verified emissions and compliance data for the year 2015
04/03/2016
Environment ministers discuss follow-up to Paris Agreement
02/03/2016
Europe readies next steps to implement the Paris Agreement
17/02/2016
First status table on free allocation to industry for calendar year 2016 to be published on 3 March
16/02/2016
Foreign Affairs Council calls for continuing European climate diplomacy following landmark Paris deal
02/02/2016
Commission to hear experts on analyses about need for correction factor in proposed EU ETS phase 4 rules
20/01/2016
Commission's Director-General for Climate Action named Public Manager of the Year
15/01/2016
Commission publishes status update for New Entrants' Reserve
22/12/2015
Consultation on the functioning of carbon allowance auctions
12/12/2015
Historic climate deal in Paris: EU leads global efforts
11/12/2015
COP21: Brazil joins high ambition coalition; group pushes for strong deal as Paris talks enter final stretch
10/12/2015
COP21: EU and Bhutan sign joint climate declaration
09/12/2015
UN climate conference: EU-led ambition coalition growing stronger
09/12/2015
F-gas Report 2014: Gearing up for the new F-gas Regulation
08/12/2015
EU and Brazil agree ground breaking proposal on carbon markets at Paris climate talks
08/12/2015
EU and 79 African, Caribbean and Pacific countries join forces for ambitious global climate deal
08/12/2015
LIFE financial instrument supports energy efficiency in France
07/12/2015
EU Commissioner: "We need an agreement fit for purpose and fit for the future"
07/12/2015
Rabat INDC Forum at COP21: Intended nationally determined contributions as starting point to low-carbon development
05/12/2015
China and EU make the case for emissions trading
04/12/2015
Covenant of Mayors and Compact of Mayors partner to support city action on climate change
04/12/2015
EU delivering on international climate finance
03/12/2015
Emissions from aviation and maritime transport – the case for action
01/12/2015
Forests, climate and people: EU support to combat tropical deforestation
30/11/2015
President Juncker: Paris Agreement must promise better world for future generations
27/11/2015
2016 auction calendars for general and aviation allowances published
26/11/2015
CO2 emissions from new cars and vans continue to decrease
25/11/2015
Paris climate conference: historic opportunity to avoid dangerous climate change
25/11/2015
Commission awards 26 action grants in first year of LIFE Climate Action projects
25/11/2015
Overwhelming support from Europeans for collective global action on climate change
24/11/2015
European Commission launches online course on Emissions Trading Systems
18/11/2015
EU meets Kyoto targets under first commitment period (2008-2012)
18/11/2015
The Energy Union on track to deliver
18/11/2015
Commission adopts carbon market report
11/11/2015
The race is on! 300 join Brussels 10K run for the climate ahead of Paris conference
10/11/2015
Commission welcomes strong EU commitment to boost climate assistance for developing countries
04/11/2015
Updated information on Exchange and International Credit Use in the EU ETS
24/10/2015
EU Commissioner: Political push needed to bring climate talks to next level
20/10/2015
Climate change: EU shows leadership ahead of Paris with 23% emissions cut
16/10/2015
UN talks in Bonn focus on draft text for new global climate deal
15/10/2015
Cities unite for energy and climate action: New integrated Covenant of Mayors launch
13/10/2015
Climate action ahead of Paris: Unprecedented global effort but more ambition needed
08/10/2015
Global climate effort put to the test at international forum ahead of Paris Climate Summit
07/10/2015
Cities unite for climate action - join the event!
23/09/2015
Commission allocates 2016 quotas to companies selling fluorinated gases
18/09/2015
EU agrees position for Paris climate change conference
16/09/2015
Europe continues to phase out ozone layer damaging chemicals
16/09/2015
Temporary suspension of the Union Registry for software upgrade from 30 September to 1 October
10/09/2015
Advancing cooperation between the EU and Pacific countries ahead of new global climate deal
09/09/2015
President Juncker's State of the Union speech: EU united in leadership on climate change
04/09/2015
EU Commissioner: Time for step change in UN climate talks
28/08/2015
UN climate talks resume in Bonn
21/08/2015
100 days to Paris – EU Commissioner calls for accelerated progress in climate talks
23/07/2015
Commission publishes status update for New Entrants' Reserve and allocation reductions
15/07/2015
Revised emissions trading system will help EU deliver on climate goals
14/07/2015
Council adopts ratification of second phase of Kyoto Protocol
29/06/2015
EU and China step up cooperation in fight against climate change
18/06/2015
Commission kicks off debate on 'driving road decarbonisation forwards'
11/06/2015
EU-CELAC Summit highlights climate cooperation between EU, Latin America and Caribbean
08/06/2015
European Commission performing ex-post evaluation of the Effort Sharing Decision
01/06/2015
LIFE Climate Action launches second round of calls
29/05/2015
Bonn climate talks seek to advance work on new global deal
15/05/2015
Building political momentum towards a strong global climate deal
07/05/2015
Engaging with our Mediterranean partner countries ahead of new global climate deal
07/05/2015
Mediterranean mayors sign up to Covenant of Mayors initiative on climate change
04/05/2015
Updated information on Exchange and International Credit Use in the EU ETS
04/05/2015
Procedure for release of verified emissions and compliance data for the year 2014
30/04/2015
EU proposes global phase-down of HFCs under Montreal Protocol
16/04/2015
New cars’ CO2 emissions well below Europe’s 2015 target
15/04/2015
Second NER 300 low-carbon project kicks off
01/04/2015
EU and Iceland sign agreement for joint fulfilment of second phase of Kyoto Protocol
25/03/2015
European Commission launches two consultations on non-ETS sectors in the 2030 climate and energy framework
06/03/2015
Environment Council approves the EU's intended nationally determined contribution to the new global climate agreement
02/03/2015
Procedure for release of verified emissions and compliance data for the year 2014
25/02/2015
EU sets out vision for Paris agreement alongside Energy Union strategy
16/02/2015
New financial instruments for environment, energy efficiency and climate action projects
12/02/2015
Commission intends to publish first status table on free allocation to industry for calendar year 2015 on 3 March
10/02/2015
Aviation/ETS: Update of the aircraft operators list
06/02/2015
EU seeks progress on text of 2015 climate agreement at Geneva talks
16/01/2015
Temporary suspension of the Union Registry for software upgrade from 3 to 4 February
19/12/2014
New funding under the Natural Capital Financing Facility
19/12/2014
European Commission starts written consultation on revision of the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) Directive for post-2020
17/12/2014
Commission welcomes political agreement on monitoring, reporting and verification of maritime emissions
15/12/2014
Lima outcome keeps climate talks on track for Paris Agreement
12/12/2014
EU joins UK, Germany, Denmark in financing ground-breaking climate Facility
09/12/2014
Range of LIFE funding has been expanded
05/12/2014
Temporary suspension of the Union registry for technical maintenance from 13 to 15 January
28/11/2014
Lima climate talks crucial stepping stone towards 2015 agreement
21/11/2014
Commission allocates quotas to companies selling highly warming greenhouse gases
14/11/2014
Global phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons and replenishment of Multilateral Fund on Montreal Protocol's agenda
12/11/2014
European Union: a Global Leader in Climate Action
12/11/2014
World Energy Outlook 2014
04/11/2014
Updated information on Exchange and International Credit Use in the EU ETS
03/11/2014
EU Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete: "The science is clear. The time to act is now"
31/10/2014
Temporary suspension of the Union Registry for software upgrade on 18 November
28/10/2014
EU gears up for 2030 targets
27/10/2014
European Commission adopts the carbon leakage list for the period 2015-2019
24/10/2014
EU leaders agree 2030 climate and energy goals
16/10/2014
100 European cities sign up to action on climate change
15/10/2014
Mediterranean Climate Change Expert Group confirms commitment to stepping up common efforts in addressing climate change
09/10/2014
2015 auction calendars for general and for aviation allowances published
29/09/2014
Use of powerful fluorinated gases continues to decline in EU, says EEA report
16/09/2014
Good news on Ozone Day: EU successfully phasing out ozone damaging substances
29/07/2014
2014 aviation auction calendars published
24/07/2014
Commission closes three cases of infringement of the CCS Directive
16/07/2014
European Securities and Markets Authority launches consultation on the implementation of new financial markets rules that are relevant for EU ETS
09/07/2014
EU Climate Change Committee agrees proposed carbon leakage list for the period 2015-2019
08/07/2014
Commission awards €1billion to kick-start 19 clean energy projects
04/07/2014
Commission publishes first status update for New Entrants' Reserve (NER) and impact of cessation rules
02/07/2014
Temporary suspension of the Union registry for software upgrade on 9 July
19/06/2014
EU and Iceland conclude negotiations on joint fulfilment of second phase of Kyoto Protocol
18/06/2014
€44 million available under first call for climate action projects
06/06/2014
Temporary suspension of the Union registry for software upgrade on 25 June
04/06/2014
Auctioning of aviation allowances to restart in September
26/05/2014
Commission team wins Ozone Protection Award, deploys better licencing system for ozone depleting substances
21/05/2014
Commission asks companies to apply for 2015 HFC quotas by 1 July
21/05/2014
Commission sets out strategy to curb CO2 emissions from trucks, buses and coaches
19/05/2014
Public consultation on CCS Directive launched today
16/05/2014
Commission to hear experts on technical aspects of proposed market stability reserve
14/05/2014
EU ETS emissions estimated down at least 3% in 2013
08/05/2014
Commission starts written consultation on post-2020 carbon leakage provisions
05/05/2014
Commission submits proposed carbon leakage list for 2015-2019
02/05/2014
Number of international credits exchanged totals 132.8 million
30/04/2014
Commission welcomes early achievement of CO2 target for new cars
23/04/2014
Commission approves final international credit entitlement tables
15/04/2014
Commission launches stakeholder consultations on post-2020 carbon leakage provisions (update)
14/04/2014
Commission approves four more international credit entitlement tables
14/04/2014
IPCC report highlights need for collective and significant action to keep warming below 2°C
04/04/2014
Update on Commission approval of international credit entitlement tables
31/03/2014
IPCC report on climate impacts: "It's time to get serious"
20/03/2014
Procedure for release of verified emissions and compliance data for the year 2013
19/03/2014
Commission joins forces with European cities to promote urban adaptation to climate change
14/03/2014
Commission approves first batch of international credit entitlement tables
12/03/2014
Commission welcomes Parliament vote on fluorinated gases
07/03/2014
Temporary suspension of the Union registry for software upgrade on 20 March
03/03/2014
Turn to climate action for a job-rich economic recovery, Europeans say
27/02/2014
Back-loading: 2014 auction volume reduced by 400 million allowances
26/02/2014
Commission gives green light for free allocation by all Member States
25/02/2014
"Ende gut, alles gut": Commissioner Hedegaard welcomes agreement on car emissions target
24/02/2014
Further details on starting date for back-loading to be published later this week.
11/02/2014
Back-loading expected to start mid-March
22/01/2014
2030 climate and energy goals for a competitive, secure and low-carbon EU economy
22/01/2014
Commission launches second step to reform the EU ETS
14/01/2014
Notification of international credit entitlement tables progresses
08/01/2014
EU Climate Change Committee agrees back-loading
20/12/2013
Climate solutions are all around
20/12/2013
Temporary suspensions of Union registry in January and end of year transactions
20/12/2013
Council endorses agreement on Commission's proposal to limit F-gases
19/12/2013
EU Climate Change Committee meets on 8 January 2014 to decide on back-loading details
18/12/2013
Commission gives green light for a first set of Member States to allocate allowances for calendar year 2013
11/12/2013
EU Climate Change Committee makes progress on back-loading
21/11/2013
Commission asks six Member States to transpose CCS Directive, closes cases against 10 others
21/11/2013
Commission submits non-paper on back-loading to the EU Climate Change Committee
19/11/2013
One-fifth of total EU budget to be spent on climate action
18/11/2013
2014 auction calendars published
15/11/2013
Temporary suspension of Union registry to update status of international credits
11/11/2013
Commission publishes first status tables on free allocation for 2013
08/11/2013
Back-loading proposal takes step forward
08/11/2013
Commission adopts Regulation on international credit entitlements
06/11/2013
Commission proposes ratification of second phase of Kyoto Protocol
05/11/2013
UNEP report highlights gap between global emissions and 2°C warming limit
31/10/2013
Commission adjusts national limits on non-ETS emissions for 2013-2020
16/10/2013
Commission proposes applying EU ETS to European regional airspace from 1 January 2014
09/10/2013
EU over-achieved first Kyoto emissions target, on track to meet 2020 objective
04/10/2013
Commission welcomes UN agreement on aviation emissions
01/10/2013
Best climate solutions in five countries honoured in World You Like Challenge
27/09/2013
IPCC science report: climate change unequivocal, human influence at least 95% certain
26/09/2013
Airlines return almost 103 million aviation allowances
24/09/2013
Experts to explore one of the options for EU ETS structural measures
16/09/2013
Union Registry updates regarding international credit exchange and holdings
05/09/2013
Commission clears way for harmonised free allocation to industry for phase three
05/09/2013
Commission finalising decision on industrial free allocation for phase three
02/09/2013
Union registry to be briefly suspended on 4 September for upgrade
30/08/2013
Climate Action Commissioner to participate in Pacific Island Forum meeting, visit Philippines
22/08/2013
Commission clarifies ozone ban on intermodal transport containers
05/08/2013
Union registry to close temporarily for maintenance in late August
30/07/2013
Commission to decide on industrial free allocation for phase three in September
18/07/2013
Commission welcomes Council agreement on new LIFE programme for environment and climate
18/07/2013
Union registry to close briefly for maintenance on 23 July
17/07/2013
Union Registry implements functionality regarding international credit holding
10/07/2013
Member States approve addition of sectors to the carbon leakage list for 2014
10/07/2013
Climate Change Committee approves proposed Regulation on international credit entitlements for 2013-...
09/07/2013
Update on timetable for the next upgrade of the Union registry
03/07/2013
Commission invests €281.4 million in new environment and climate projects
03/07/2013
Union Registry to reopen at 08:00 CEST Friday following banking processes
03/07/2013
Commission welcomes EP vote on ETS 'backloading'
28/06/2013
Commission proposes first step towards cutting shipping emissions
27/06/2013
Commission approves second eco-innovation for cars
25/06/2013
Agreement reached on cutting CO2 emissions from cars further in 2020
19/06/2013
Voting starts for most innovative EU low-carbon projects
18/06/2013
Member States approve EEX as Germany's phase 3 auction platform
18/06/2013
First CO2 emissions data for vans published
14/06/2013
Timetable for the banking process and the next upgrade of the Union registry
06/06/2013
Stakeholder consultation on new carbon leakage list launched
05/06/2013
Commission submits proposal for international credit entitlements for 2013 to 2020
17/05/2013
Commission publishes first EU ETS auctioning reports for third period
16/05/2013
EU ETS: continuing decline in emissions but growing surplus of allowances in 2012
16/05/2013
Jos Delbeke speaks at European Steel Day
14/05/2013
EU exceeds its fast start finance pledge to developing countries
14/05/2013
Commission kick-starts public debate about climate change in southern and eastern Europe
30/04/2013
CO2 emissions from new cars fell further in 2012
30/04/2013
Update on registry modalities to support smooth end to second trading period
16/04/2013
Strengthening Europe's preparedness against natural and man-made disasters
16/04/2013
Commission reacts to European Parliament back-loading vote
03/04/2013
Commission launches second call of NER 300 programme
27/03/2013
Commission moves forward on climate and energy towards 2030
26/03/2013
Commission adopts national limits on non-ETS emissions for 2013-2020
26/03/2013
Commission opens consultation on new international agreement
25/03/2013
Auctions of aviation allowances not to resume before June
15/03/2013
Procedure for release of verified 2012 emissions and compliance data
15/03/2013
Commission sets out registry modalities to support smooth end to second trading period
13/03/2013
Emissions trading: Union registry access update
13/03/2013
Emissions trading: Union registry access update
13/03/2013
Commission approves first eco-innovation for passenger cars
12/03/2013
Commission welcomes approval of improved EU rules for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions
06/03/2013
Emissions trading: Temporary closure of the Union registry for maintenance
05/03/2013
Consultation on registry options to facilitate linking of Australian and EU emissions trading systems
04/03/2013
NER 300 second call for proposals to be launched on 3 April
28/02/2013
Free allocation of 2013 aviation allowances not taking place today
27/02/2013
Emissions trading: Temporary closure of the Union registry for maintenance
11/02/2013
The European Commission in search of the best climate solutions in Europe
08/02/2013
Commissioner Hedegaard: Summit deal on EU budget is "major step forward for climate action"
30/01/2013
Consultation meetings on the options for structural measures to strengthen the EU Emissions Trading ...
25/01/2013
Free allocation of allowances in 2013
24/01/2013
Linking EU ETS with Australia: Commission recommends opening formal negotiations
23/01/2013
New EU ETS registry rules approved by Climate Change Committee
15/01/2013
Emissions trading: Timetable for the next upgrade of the Union registry
10/01/2013
Proposal to update EU ETS registry rules submitted to Climate Change Committee
18/12/2012
23 innovative renewable energy demonstration projects receive €1.2 billion EU funding
13/12/2012
Growing consensus in Climate Change Committee on main elements of forthcoming changes to EU ETS regi...
12/12/2012
Climate Change Committee to discuss main elements of future amendment to EU ETS registry rules tomorrow
11/12/2012
2013 auction calendars for general allowances announced
11/12/2012
CO2 emissions from new cars fell by over 3% in 2011
08/12/2012
Doha Climate Conference takes modest step towards a global climate deal in 2015
07/12/2012
Commission launches public consultation on structural options for the EU Emissions Trading System
30/11/2012
Commission rules on temporary free allowances for power plants in Hungary
29/11/2012
European Commission proposes priority objectives for the environment and climate to 2020
29/11/2012
Commission invites Member States to indicate their positions on back-loading
28/11/2012
Report shows EU on track to deliver on fast start finance pledge
23/11/2012
Doha conference must lay the foundations for the 2015 global climate deal
21/11/2012
UNEP report highlights growing gap between global emissions and 2°C warming limit
20/11/2012
Commission submits formal proposal to defer EU ETS international aviation compliance by one year
16/11/2012
Auctions for 2012 aviation allowances put on hold
14/11/2012
Study on design options for new international carbon market mechanism
14/11/2012
Commission presents options to reform the European carbon market
12/11/2012
Commission submits draft amendment to back-load 900 million allowances to the years 2019 and 2020
12/11/2012
Commission to announce back-loading proposal at 20:00 CET
12/11/2012
Commission proposes to 'stop the clock' on international aviation in the EU ETS pending 2013 ICAO General Assembly
07/11/2012
Commission proposes significant reduction in emissions of fluorinated gases
30/10/2012
2012 auction calendars fixed for the transitional common auction platform
24/10/2012
Report shows EU remains on track towards Kyoto emissions target
24/10/2012
Study confirms big potential of behavioural changes to reduce climate emissions
17/10/2012
Commission makes proposals to minimise the climate impact of biofuels
17/10/2012
Climate Change Committee approves national limits on non-ETS emissions for 2013-2020
12/10/2012
Commission team wins UNEP Ozone Protection Award
08/10/2012
Commission teams up with businesses, environment groups and universities to promote climate solutions
01/10/2012
Joint statement on emissions from shipping
28/09/2012
Jos Delbeke: Preparations for phase 3 on track for reinforced EU ETS
28/09/2012
Preliminary auction calendars for 2012 determined
24/09/2012
New study on cost effective means for reducing greenhouse gases from heavy duty vehicles
17/09/2012
Emissions trading: Timetable for upgrade of the single registry
14/09/2012
Statement by Commissioner Hedegaard on 25th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol
10/09/2012
Commission appoints European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) as first common auction platform
31/08/2012
Upgrade of the single registry scheduled for end September / early October
28/08/2012
Australia and European Commission agree on pathway towards fully linking emissions trading systems
27/08/2012
European Commission and Australian senior official talks on linking emissions trading schemes
25/07/2012
Commission prepares for change of the timing for auctions of emission allowances
23/07/2012
ETS phase 3 allowance auctions
20/07/2012
Commission approves over €31 million co-funding for climate projects
18/07/2012
Global CO2 emissions reach new all-time high in 2011
16/07/2012
Update of the single registry
13/07/2012
Commission rules on temporary free allowances for power plants in Poland
12/07/2012
NER 300: Commission takes stock of project selection
11/07/2012
More CO2 emission cuts from cars and vans: a win for the climate, consumers, innovation and jobs
11/07/2012
Member States approve listing of the UK's phase 3 auction platform
06/07/2012
Commission clears temporary free allowances for power plants in Bulgaria, Czech Republic and Romania
21/06/2012
Commission adopts two ETS regulations on monitoring, reporting, verification and accreditation
20/06/2012
Emissions trading: single EU Registry activated
20/06/2012
CO2 emissions from new cars down by 3% in 2011
06/06/2012
ETS & aviation discussed in U.S. Senate hearing
23/05/2012
Commission clears temporary free allowances for power plants in Cyprus, Estonia and Lithuania
15/05/2012
Annual EU ETS compliance round-up shows declining emissions in 2011
14/05/2012
Tender process for the ETS auction monitor launched
03/05/2012
Emissions trading: Timetable of transition to the single registry during June 2012
02/05/2012
Commission publishes guidelines for review of GHG inventories; necessary step towards setting nation...
27/04/2012
Emissions trading: Confirmation of transition to the single registry during June 2012
27/04/2012
New study looks at the costs of meeting the 2020 CO2 target for vans
25/04/2012
Member States approve listing of Germany's first phase 3 auction platform
25/04/2012
European Commission joins Climate and Clean Air Coalition
24/04/2012
Results of the public consultation on reducing fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions – further acti...
23/04/2012
Results of the public consultation on reducing CO2 emissions from road vehicles
19/04/2012
Connie Hedegaard: "First annual report on the EU ETS to focus on timing of auctions"
26/03/2012
Call for tender for the ETS transitional common auction platform launched
26/03/2012
Procedure for release of verified data and compliance data on emissions from EU ETS installations fo...
22/03/2012
Germany notifies opt-out auction platform
19/03/2012
New study looks at the state of implementation of the CO2/car labelling Directive
12/03/2012
Commission proposes to improve greenhouse gas accounting rules for forestry and agriculture
29/02/2012
Commission adopts its first Opinion on a draft permit for the permanent storage of CO2
15/02/2012
Commission provides input for submission on EU emissions reduction target under Kyoto Protocol
08/02/2012
EU ETS aviation: Statement by Jos Delbeke, Director-General for Climate Action
07/02/2012
Jos Delbeke's speech during the conference "A New Flightplan
30/01/2012
Moving beyond 20% greenhouse gas reductions in the EU: costs and benefits for Member States
30/01/2012
Single EU Registry activated for aircraft operators
20/01/2012
New study looks into the potential of Heavy-Duty Vehicles to reduce greenhouse gases
19/01/2012
Commission launches consultation to address greenhouse gas emissions from ships
12/01/2012
12 million NER 300 allowances sold by the European Investment Bank in December
11/01/2012
Questions and answers on the use of international credits in the third trading phase of the EU ETS
20/12/2011
CO2 emissions from new cars down by almost 4% in 2010
16/12/2011
Jos Delbeke: "Commission study provides input to the ongoing Clean Development Mechanism discussions"
14/12/2011
Climate Change Committee approves two draft regulations on monitoring, reporting and verification
12/12/2011
Significant boost in EU support for the environment and climate through the new LIFE programme
11/12/2011
Durban conference delivers breakthrough for climate
05/12/2011
Commission decision on revised Estonian National Allocation Plan (2008-2012)
02/12/2011
NER 300 allowances delivered to the EIB
30/11/2011
Preparations for transition to the single registry
29/11/2011
EU on track with fast start financing to developing countries
25/11/2011
Update on preparatory steps for auctioning of phase 3 allowances
24/11/2011
Durban must deliver a roadmap for climate action by all major economies
23/11/2011
Enhancing EU rules for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions
21/11/2011
New ETS registry rules adopted
16/11/2011
New ETS registry rules to enter into force
14/11/2011
Questions and answers on the use of international credits in the third trading phase of the EU ETS
09/11/2011
EU ETS: Commission proposes two draft regulations on monitoring, reporting and verification
27/10/2011
Director-General Jos Delbeke on the ETS Regulatory Updates
21/10/2011
Emissions trading: Preparations for transition to the single registry
07/10/2011
Eurobarometer survey shows increased public concern, and awareness of economic benefits of action
07/10/2011
Connie Hedegaard on the EU's progress towards meeting its Kyoto Protocol target
06/10/2011
Aviation into the EU ETS: Connie Hedegaard "glad to see that the EU Directive is fully compatible wi...
03/10/2011
EU looks for real progress at Panama climate talks
26/09/2011
European Commission sets the rules for allocation of free emissions allowances to airlines
26/09/2011
Commission launches consultation on further reducing industrial gas emissions
23/09/2011
Aviation in the EU ETS: Commission to announce aviation benchmark values on Monday
21/09/2011
Take part in the public consultation on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from road transport!
20/09/2011
José Manuel Barroso: "Climate change is a global threat requiring a global response"
16/09/2011
Emissions trading: Preparations for transition to the single EU registry
14/09/2011
EU ETS: Member States endorse procurement agreements for phase 3 allowance auctions
25/07/2011
Reducing CO2 emissions from cars through eco-innovation
20/07/2011
LIFE+: Commission to provide €16 million for climate change projects
18/07/2011
Commission welcomes the International Maritime Organization agreement to tackle CO2 emissions
18/07/2011
EU Emissions Trading System
14/07/2011
Connie Hedegaard: "The ETS is delivering real emission reductions"
13/07/2011
Member States agree to auction 120 million phase 3 allowances in 2012
11/07/2011
Connie Hedegaard on the announcement of a carbon price by the Australian Government
01/07/2011
Connie Hedegaard: "What the Commission is proposing is a leaner and greener budget"
01/07/2011
Decision on the EEA-wide historical aviation emissions adopted today
30/06/2011
EU ETS
29/06/2011
CO2 emissions from new cars continue steep descent in 2010
28/06/2011
Reducing greenhouse gases from ships: time is ticking away
27/06/2011
EU Emissions Trading System
23/06/2011
Proposal for an Energy Efficiency Directive on 22 June, an "important day for European climate ...
17/06/2011
Member States endorse more secure registry rules
17/06/2011
Launch of IPCC's Special Report on Renewable Energy sources and Climate change mitigation on 16 June
08/06/2011
Commission adopts ban on the use of industrial gas credits
06/06/2011
EU looks for progress on substance at Bonn climate talks
30/05/2011
Carbon emissions "at their highest ever levels in history", according to estimates from th...
17/05/2011
New study looks into impacts of electric cars
17/05/2011
EU ETS emissions increased in 2010 but remain well below pre-crisis level
13/05/2011
Member States submit project proposals for renewable energy and clean technologies
05/05/2011
Commission submits EU ETS registry changes
02/05/2011
Emissions trading: Release of verified data and compliance data on emissions from EU ETS installatio...
29/04/2011
Emissions trading: Commission rejects Estonia's revised National Allocation Plan for 2008-2012
28/04/2011
Inclusion into the EEA agreement of the EU ETS on aviation: Commission publishes an EEA-wide list of...
27/04/2011
Emissions trading: Commission adopts decision on how free allowances should be allocated from 2013
19/04/2011
EU ETS Registries: Transitional measure to end on 20 April with the reinstatement of the national re...
18/04/2011
Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registries of Cyprus, Hungary, Liechtenstein and Malta to res...
15/04/2011
Take part in the public consultation on the implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System!
14/04/2011
ECCP Stakeholder Meeting on carbon market oversight on 4 May
12/04/2011
Mobilising $100 billion per year by 2020 for climate actions in developing countries "challenging bu...
01/04/2011
Release of verified data and compliance data on emissions from EU ETS installations for the year 2010
31/03/2011
Commission issues guidance to promote coherent implementation of the CCS Directive across EU Member ...
31/03/2011
Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registry of Denmark to resume operations on 4 April
29/03/2011
Emissions Trading System: Rules on transitional free allocation of allowances to the power sector ad...
28/03/2011
Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registries of Greece and Latvia to resume operations on 30 ...
25/03/2011
Join us for the Earth Hour!
25/03/2011
Procedure for release of verified data on emissions and compliance data from EU ETS installations fo...
22/03/2011
Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registries of Czech Republic and Italy to resume operations o...
18/03/2011
Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registries of Finland, Romania, Slovenia and Sweden to resu...
15/03/2011
EU ETS phase 3 allowance auctions: Statement by Jos Delbeke, Director-General for Climate Action
11/03/2011
European businesses show big appetite for investing in low carbon technologies
09/03/2011
New study looks into options to control CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles
08/03/2011
Commission sets out Roadmap for building a competitive low-carbon Europe by 2050
07/03/2011
Inclusion of aviation in the EU ETS: Commission publishes historical emissions data on which allocat...
07/03/2011
Commission launches public consultation on revision of EU greenhouse gas monitoring and reporting rules
04/03/2011
Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registries of Austria and Poland to resume operations on 7 March
04/03/2011
Decision on historical aviation emissions: to be taken on Monday
03/03/2011
The fifth LIFE+ call for proposals is open!
02/03/2011
Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registries of Bulgaria, Ireland and Norway to resume operati...
02/03/2011
ECCP Stakeholder Meeting on ETS registry security and stolen allowances on 15 March 2011
23/02/2011
EU ETS: Summary of discussions of today's EU Climate Change Committee meeting
23/02/2011
Commission outlines actions to enhance registry security and combat fraud
22/02/2011
Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registries of Belgium, Estonia and Luxembourg to resume opera...
21/02/2011
Common platform for auctioning carbon allowances in the third phase of the EU Emissions Trading System
15/02/2011
Connie Hedegaard welcomes European Parliament vote to cut CO2 emissions from vans
14/02/2011
Update on transitional measure: Spain's EU ETS registry to resume operations on 16 February
09/02/2011
Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registry system
07/02/2011
Meeting of the ECCP Working Group on Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships 8-9 February
04/02/2011
Commission poised to push for success at International Maritime Organization CO2 talks
03/02/2011
Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registry system
28/01/2011
Car manufacturers can apply for a derogation
28/01/2011
Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registry system
25/01/2011
Update on transitional measure: EU ETS registry system
21/01/2011
Emissions trading: Commission welcomes vote to ban certain industrial gas credits
19/01/2011
Announcement of transitional measure: EU ETS registry system
14/01/2011
Stakeholders invited to a meeting on the role of agriculture and forestry in achieving the EU's clim...
21/12/2010
Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard on the regulatory oversight of the EU carbon market
17/12/2010
The agreement in Cancún
16/12/2010
Statement by Commissioner Hedegaard on "benchmark" rules on free allocation of allowances under the ...
15/12/2010
Connie Hedegaard, Commissioner for Climate Action, welcomes agreement to cut emissions from vans
11/12/2010
EU welcomes Cancún Agreement as important step towards global framework for climate action
10/12/2010
Public consultation on a future EU financial instrument for climate action
09/12/2010
Commissioner Connie Hedegaard: "It is absurd and unfair that the EU is accused of killing the K...
03/12/2010
Commission consults experts and stakeholders on "early auctions"
03/12/2010
Jos Delbeke on the recent incident of unauthorised access to EU ETS registry accounts in Romania
02/12/2010
EU climate financing aid: clarification
01/12/2010
Commissioner Hedegaard speaks to isolated rural communities benefiting from the EURO-SOLAR regional ...
01/12/2010
Mobilisation of fast start funding of € 2.2 billion to support developing countries
29/11/2010
Connie Hedegaard: "Cancún must deliver progress on substance, and it can, if all Parties show ...
29/11/2010
"Climate Change Windows" announced
25/11/2010
Commission presents a proposal to restrict the use of credits from industrial gas projects
25/11/2010
Connie Hedegaard on Cancún: "We are heading for a balanced, substantial and ambitious package" but ...
24/11/2010
Seven Member States to speed up the adoption of measures to implement EU legislation on aviation emi...
18/11/2010
The Auctioning Regulation, a "solid basis for auctions of phase 3 allowances", to enter in...
10/11/2010
CO2 emissions from new cars see biggest fall in 2009
09/11/2010
Commission launches major investment programme for innovative low-carbon technologies
05/11/2010
Opening negotiations with Switzerland on linking Emissions Trading Systems
27/10/2010
Commission launches public consultation on a Roadmap for a low carbon economy by 2050
22/10/2010
Cap on emission allowances for 2013 adopted
22/10/2010
Draft Commission Decision on free allocation rules for the ETS sent to the Member States
14/10/2010
Commissioner Hedegaard: "In Cancún we want to see a balanced set of decisions"
12/10/2010
European Union making deeper emission cuts than promised
10/10/2010
Outcome of the UN climate change negotiations in Tianjin, China
21/09/2010
Debate on aviation activities in the EU ETS
20/09/2010
Lecture by Commissioner Hedegaard on Europe's view on International Climate Policy
14/07/2010
Member States back Commission proposed rules for auctioning of allowances
13/07/2010
Informal Environment Council in Gent
09/07/2010
Including Aviation into the EU Emissions Trading System
09/07/2010
Questions and Answers concerning the Commission Decision on the EU ETS cap for 2013
09/07/2010
Commission takes first step toward determining cap on emission allowances for 2013
25/06/2010
Speech by Connie Hedegaard at the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment
02/06/2010
Commissioner welcomes fall in EU greenhouse gas emissions for fifth year running
26/05/2010
Impacts of the move to 30% EU greenhouse gas emissions cut
26/05/2010
Questions and Answers on the Communication Analysis of options to move beyond 20% greenhouse gas emi...
19/05/2010
Emissions trading: EU ETS emissions fall more than 11% in 2009
26/04/2010
Exchange of views of Commissioner Connie Hedegaard with MEPs
19/04/2010
Emissions trading: Commission accepts Polish national allocation plan for 2008-2012
16/03/2010
Commissioner Hedegaard to hold climate talks in US and Mexico this week
18/02/2010
Letter of President Barroso to EU Heads of State and Government on climate action
17/02/2010
Statement of Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, on the creation of DG CLIMA