The European Commission has approved a €3 billion German scheme to support private investments in specific strategic goods needed to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy, in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan.
Embracing the complex interplay between the energy system, the economy and consumer behaviour, the research highlighted in this results pack reveals how policies can best direct the EU towards climate neutrality and how investment can be mobilised. The 14 research projects featured in this publication aim to support the transition to a carbon-neutral society in various ways, with one of them designing a fictional city of the future, called Notterdam.
Environmental crime has become a key threat to global security and a profitable criminal activity, as much in the EU as worldwide. Crimes against the environment threaten the survival of all living species and have an enormous financial impact, which is set to increase further. This report by Europol provides a comprehensive analysis of environmental crime threats targeting the EU.
A comprehensive EU-funded study of European forests has revealed a sharp rise in forest disturbance across 34 countries between 1950 and 2019. Damage caused by bark beetles, fire, and other causes of disturbance are undermining climate and biodiversity policy targets, warn the authors.
Against the background of Russia's unjustified and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, with increasing energy prices across the globe, the 2022-2023 European Investment Bank (EIB) climate survey shows how a majority of people around the world favour a shift to greener solutions.
Interested in translating Europe's Green Deal into action at a local level? This handbook by the European Committee of the Regions provides step-by-step guidance and simplifies the complexities of system-wide innovation. Dive in to uncover how your community can contribute to climate neutrality, energy transition, and a circular economy, while ensuring fair burden-sharing.
This publication by the European Environment Agency (EEA) sheds light on the essential transition from fossil fuels to renewables in our heating and cooling systems, accounting for half of the EU's total energy use. Explore the potential of modern district heating systems, the implications of biomass use, and the breakthroughs of heat pumps for a low-emission future.
Climate change isn’t only about temperature rise. The warming of the planet also has repercussions on rainfall with both droughts and extreme rainfall becoming more common in different parts of the world.
This publication by the Advisory Council for Aviation Research and Innovation in Europe (ACARE) highlights the aviation industry's role in achieving climate neutrality. With a focus on key pillars such as mobility, vehicles and propulsion, infrastructure, and energy systems, it offers valuable insights into the sector's transformation towards a greener and more efficient future.
July 2023 🔥🌡️ is set to be the hottest month on record, according to @copernicusecmwf It has seen: 🔴The hottest three-week period ever recorded 🔴The hottest day on record It is still possible to avoid the worst of climate change, but only with urgent #ClimateAction
The effects of climate change are scary. Luckily, a lot of the solutions for tackling climate change will also be great for our health and wellbeing too! Climate action isn't just for the planet, it’s for us too. 🌍💚
The eighth quarterly report in the Climate Change Modelling Information series is now available. This issue of the report sets an emphasis on Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry, in addition to the regular sections on Nationally Determined Contributions and Mid-century strategies. Click on the "more" button below to access the full summary of the report.
The second CCMI survey for 2023 is now open. The focus in this edition is on Loss and Damage, and Adaptation strategies. Click on the link below to submit your contributions.
