This virtual conference on 26 February 2021 featured experts from the EU institutions and representatives from projects funded under the NER300, the predecessor of the Innovation Fund supporting innovative technologies in carbon capture and storage, and renewable energy. The recording of the event is available online.
The European Commission hosted on 25 February 2021 a live event with Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans, alongside some of the Ding Dong and Climate Pact ambassadors on how to be more sustainable and the green future of Europe. Watch the recording of the event
The European Commission has published the contributions received to four open public consultations on forthcoming revisions of EU law to align it with the new 2030 target to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% compared to 1990 levels.
Subnational and non-state initiatives play an important role in climate action, and the number of net-zero emissions pledges is increasing rapidly among subnational and non-state actors. A new report looks into the current landscape and emission reduction potential of such initiatives in Europe.
The European Commission announced an investment of €121 million for new integrated projects under the LIFE programme for the Environment and Climate Action. This is 20% more than last year. These integrated projects are expected to channel significant additional funds, helping Member States to make use of other EU funding sources, including agricultural, structural, regional and research funds, as well as national funds and private sector investment.
The European Commission adopted today a new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change, setting out the pathway to prepare for the unavoidable impacts of climate change. While the EU does everything within its power to mitigate climate change, domestically and internationally, we must also get ready to face its unavoidable consequences.
Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary on the inauguration of the new President of the United States and the current political situation.
Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Sassoli and Prime Minister Costa on the EU's political priorities under the Portuguese Presidency.
The European Union welcomes the decision by President Biden for the United States to re-join the Paris Agreement on climate change. We are looking forward to having the United States again at our side in leading global efforts to combat the climate crisis.
Speech by President Ursula von der Leyen.
Friday, 1 January 2021, marks the beginning of the European Year of Rail. The European Commission initiative will highlight the benefits of rail as a sustainable, smart and safe means of transport. A variety of activities will put rail in the spotlight throughout 2021 across the continent, to encourage the use of rail by both citizens and businesses and to contribute to the EU Green Deal goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050.
What if we made our living spaces a story of sustainability and beauty? The New European Bauhaus project will bring together architects, designers, artists and all creative minds to share ideas on how to live better together and in harmony with the planet.
Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans opening remarks at Environment Council.
The European Climate Pact – part of the European Green Deal – has joined forces with global climate campaign Count Us In to mobilise millions of people across the EU to take concrete steps to reduce their carbon pollution and catalyse rapid action from leaders.
The Commission adopted an implementing decision setting out the annual emission allocations (AEAs) for 2021-2030 under the Effort Sharing Regulation. Adopting this decision is an important step in ensuring Member States take the right path to achieving an EU-wide emission reduction of 30% by 2030 compared to 2005 in sectors not covered under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), as set out in current legislation.
The Commission adopted an implementing decision setting out the annual emission allocations (AEAs) for 2021-2030 under the Effort Sharing Regulation. Adopting this decision is an important step in ensuring Member States take the right path to achieving an EU-wide emission reduction of 30% by 2030 compared to 2005 in sectors not covered under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), as set out in current legislation.
