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On 14 November, the European Climate Pact and TEDxBrussels came together to shine a light on climate change at the Countdown 2023 event. In the amazing setting of the Dinosaur Gallery in Brussels’ Museum of Natural Sciences, participants were encouraged to devise climate solutions and commitments – both in terms of ‘footprint actions’ (reducing emissions) and ‘handshake actions’ (spreading the word).

‘It wasn’t technical, it wasn’t political. It was just human to human being.’
– Udo Engelhardt.

Join the CCMI project for an insightful webinar tomorrow, 𝟮𝟭 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯, 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗧 exploring the latest developments and opportunities in assessing the links between climate change and health. The webinar will also explore the co-benefits that ambitious climate action, together with mitigation and adaptation measures can bring on human health. Prominent speakers from the climate modelling and health space will join the discussion. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: Peter Loffler, DG CLIMA; Ana M. Vicedo Cabrera, University of Bern; Thessa Beck, Barcelona Institute for Global Health; Andrea Bassi, IISD and Stellenbosch University South Africa and Shreya Some, Asian Institute of Technology. Register below and discover the updated agenda!

By harvesting underground heat without the need for a hot water reservoir, Eavor-Loop's technology has the potential to make geothermal power available virtually anywhere – and the EU’s Innovation Fund is supporting the effort. Hit the 'more' button to read the full story.

In her 2023 State of the Union address, President Ursula von der Leyen announced a series of clean transition dialogues with the industry to support its decarbonisation. The first meeting was devoted to the topic of hydrogen, given its central role to play in the transition to climate neutrality.

Entrusted with a mission to keep Europe on the path for climate neutrality, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and second Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands Wopke Hoekstra has been appointed as a new European Commissioner for Climate Action. Click the 'more' button below to read his mission letter.

The first Global Gateway Forum brought together over 40 high-level government representatives from the EU and all over the world, financial institutions and business representatives to discuss the world's investment needs, debate solutions, and launch new partnerships. The discussions focused on green energy and hydrogen, research and education, critical raw materials and transport corridors.

On 1 October, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered into application, in its transitional phase. CBAM is the EU's tool to fight carbon leakage and one of the central pillars of the EU's Fit for 55 Agenda.

The European Commission has presented actions to boost the European wind power industry. To achieve the EU target that requires 42.5% of EU energy to be renewable by 2030, we will need a massive increase in wind installed capacity. This action plan will ensure that wind power continues to be a European success story.

On 26 October, the EU Climate Change Committee agreed the rules for the administration of shipping companies by Member States under the EU Emissions Trading System.

The European Commission has adopted a Decision on the Union-wide total quantity of allowances to be allocated in respect of aircraft operators under the EU Emissions Trading System for 2024.

The European Commission has recently adopted the Carbon Market Report, which reviews the functioning of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) in 2022 and the first half of 2023.

Discover how the European Hydrogen Bank aims to revolutionise the energy sector. This factsheet provides insights into the ambitious plans to escalate renewable hydrogen production, aimed at decarbonising industry and propelling Europe towards its 2030 climate targets.

The Commission has unveiled a proposal for a European Declaration on Cycling that includes clear commitments to improving road safety and the quality and quantity of cycling infrastructure across the EU.

This new CORDIS Synergy Info Pack highlights how 33 CINEA-managed projects coming from different countries, sectors and funding programmes are all working towards the same shared goal: to advance Europe’s clean energy transition.