Uncovering the intertwined nature of climate change, biodiversity loss and financial risk, this research by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) paves the way for sustainable and resilient economic strategies.
One year on from the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework agreed at the United Nations Conference on Biodiversity (COP15), the EU has made progress in implementing the deal but more needs to be done ahead of COP16 in October 2024.
While the festive season is a time for treats, it also generates huge amounts of waste in the form of non-recyclable wrapping paper, plastic decorations and uneaten food. Here are our low-effort holiday hacks to lessen your festive waste!
The full implementation of NextGenerationEU (NGEU) measures financed by the NGEU Green Bonds can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 44 million tonnes per annum, according to the NGEU Green Bonds Allocation and Impact Report.
On 18 December, the European Commission published two regulations on the verification by national authorities of CO2 emissions from cars and vans in service: the 1st one outlining the guiding principles and criteria (Delegated Act), and the 2nd one detailing the more technical procedures for in-service verification tests (Implementing Act).
Under the Global Methane Pledge, launched by the EU and the US, more than 150 countries are now implementing a collective goal of reducing global anthropogenic methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030, from 2020 levels.
At the World Climate Action Summit in Dubai, President Ursula von der Leyen launched the Global Pledge on Renewables and Energy Efficiency together with the COP28 Presidency and 118 countries.
The urgency to take decisive climate action has never been greater, and at the European Commission we’ve been busy working on that in 2023. Here are some of the highlights of the past 12 months.
European cities committed to sustainability can apply for the 2026 edition of the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards by 30 April 2024.
The newest batch of highly innovative clean technology projects will receive funding from the EU’s Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest funding programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies.
The first progress report on the climate and environmental objectives of the 8th Environment Action Programme (8EAP) published by the European Environment Agency highlights what needs to be done to achieve the EU’s 2030 environmental targets.
The Commission has published its assessment of EU Member States' draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and issued recommendations to assist Member States in raising their ambitions in line with EU targets for 2030. The final Plans must be submitted by 30 June 2024.
The Commission has selected 17 small-scale innovative clean tech projects to receive over €65 million in project support under the EU Innovation Fund. These funds will help companies in Europe, including small businesses, to bring breakthrough technologies to the market in energy-intensive industries, renewable energy, and energy storage.
Under the Modernisation Fund, €2.17 billion has been disbursed today to help modernise the energy systems in nine Member States through 19 selected projects. These investments will help lower-income EU countries to meet their 2030 climate and energy targets and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy, industry and transport, and improve energy efficiency.
At the end of COP28, the EU and world leaders recommitted to delivering the Paris Agreement goals and limiting the global average temperature increase to 1.5 C. They agreed to accelerate emission reductions towards net zero by 2050, with urgent action in this critical decade. This includes transitioning away from fossil fuels and reducing global emissions by 43% by 2030.
2⃣0⃣2⃣3⃣ Warmest. Year. On. Record. 2023 has now had six record breaking months. November had, for the first time ever, two days with a global temperature 2ºC above preindustrial levels. Together, these extreme temperatures confirm that 2023 will be the warmest year in recorded history. 🌡️🌍 This serves as a stark reminder that we need to work together to drastically reduce emissions. That is why the 🇪🇺 has pushed for stronger climate ambition, finance, and global energy goals at #COP28.
#COP28 made the headlines over the last weeks💥🗞️ But what exactly were the main outcomes of the Conference? And how did the #EUatCOP28🇪🇺 team push for more international climate action?🌍
During #COP28, we've been taking you behind the scenes at to meet our 🇪🇺 negotiators, ambassadors, and policy experts👋 Now's the chance to meet some of our #EUatCOP28 communications team who was on the ground in Dubai💥
