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Climate neutral

The EU will be climate neutral by 2050. To do this, it will carry out a series of initiatives that will protect the environment and boost the green economy.

What is the European Green Deal?

What is the European Green Deal?

Making Europe climate neutral by 2050, boosting the economy through green technology, creating sustainable industry and transport, cutting pollution.
What's in it for me?

What's in it for me?

Making energy, transport and buildings greener, improving the quality of air, water and soil, producing healthier food and sustainable agriculture.
What if we do not act?

What if we do not act?

The consequences of inaction on our health, our environment and our economy.
The EU's track record on climate action

The EU's track record on climate action

What the EU has achieved so far in modernising the economy and reducing emissions.
The EU as a global leader

The EU as a global leader

Establishing international green alliances, setting global standards for sustainable growth, making climate issues part of international relations.
The Just Transition Mechanism: making sure no one is left behind

The Just Transition Mechanism: making sure no one is left behind

Targeted support to regions and sectors in the transition towards the green economy
Investing in a climate-neutral and circular economy

Investing in a climate-neutral and circular economy

Funding the European green deal through public and private finance.
EU funded projects to green the economy

EU funded projects to green the economy

What is already being done today to create economic opportunities and help citizens and businesses cut emissions
A European Climate Law

A European Climate Law

Transforming promises into legal obligations
A Climate Pact

A Climate Pact

Public consultation to bring together regions, local communities, civil society, business and schools
European year of rail 2021

European year of rail 2021

Increasing rail’s share in transporting people and goods
Circular Economy action plan

Circular Economy action plan

Changing the way we produce and consume by presenting initiatives to reduce waste, phase out single-use products and boost recycling.
EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030

EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030

The Biodiversity Strategy will put Europe’s biodiversity on the path to recovery by 2030, for the benefit of people, climate and the planet.
From Farm to Fork

From Farm to Fork

Our food, our health, our planet, our future.
Renovation wave

Renovation wave

The aim of the Renovation Wave is to double the renovation rate of our buildings to make them fit for a climate neutral future.
Methane Strategy

Methane Strategy

Methane emissions are the second biggest contributor to climate change after CO2. The methane strategy is designed to reduce these emissions.
Chemicals strategy for sustainability

Chemicals strategy for sustainability

The Commission aims to boost innovation for safe and sustainable chemicals, and increase protection for human health and the environment against hazardous chemicals.
A new European Bauhaus

A new European Bauhaus

The New European Bauhaus will be a driving force to bring the European Green Deal to life in an attractive, innovative and human-centred way.
Offshore renewable energy

Offshore renewable energy

Offshore renewable energy consists of different sources that are abundant, natural and clean, like wind, wave and tidal.
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