To prevent climate change from reaching dangerous levels, the EU must cut greenhouse gas emissions - as part of a wider international effort. Action is also needed to address the unavoidable impacts of a changing climate.
The EU supports the UN's efforts on a new climate agreement and gives substantial funding to developing countries facing the effects of climate change.
EU rules on buildings, industry, consumer products and transport are helping the EU to meet its energy-efficiency targets and move to a low-carbon society.