The EUCRA report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) builds on and complements the existing knowledge base on climate impacts and risks for Europe. The knowledge in this first-of-its-kind assessment is synthesised with the aim to support strategic policymaking.
You may have been hearing the term ‘carbon removals’ in climate discussions. But what exactly are carbon removals, and how can they help us fight climate change? 🤔 Sevim Aktas EU breaks everything down in 90 seconds. Click the "more" button to learn about how the EU is helping scale up carbon removals and fighting greenwashing!
Some places in Europe had their hottest February ever 🌡️ But the anomalies extend around the world, too. Parts of the Arctic, North America and north-west Africa have been warmer than is to be expected at this time of year. We need #EUClimateAction now 👉 #ForOurPlanet, for our health, and for our livelihoods.
EU renewables keep booming. 📈⚡️ Renewable energy made up a record 41.2% of gross electricity consumption in the EU in 2022, according to the latest @EU_Eurostat data!
The European Commission is proud to present the 27 finalists of the 2024 edition of the European Natura 2000 Award. The vote is open until 23:59 CEST on 25 April 2024 – vote now and share with your friends and colleagues!
The Commission has disbursed €5.9 billion in pre-financing under the Just Transition Fund (JTF) to European regions. This was enabled by the entry into force of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) initiative on 1 March, which aims to boost investments in critical technologies in Europe, leveraging and steering resources across various EU funding programmes.
EU rules require information on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of new cars sold or leased in the EU to be made available so that consumers can make informed choices. As those rules were last evaluated in 2016, this new evaluation will assess if they remain fit for purpose. Have your say on this topic!
The 8th Environment Action Programme (EAP) mid-term review underlines the importance of achieving climate and environmental objectives also for their positive economic and social impacts. The report shows that the EU’s objectives under the European Green Deal are attainable if the actions planned are fully implemented.
The European Commission has published a Communication on managing climate risks in Europe. It sets out how the EU and its Member States can better anticipate, understand, and address growing climate risks. The Communication responds to the first ever European Climate Risk Assessment (EUCRA), a scientific report by the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Ambassador from Belgium Louis De Jaegher has published ‘Plate to Planet’, a book on how our food choices can heal the Earth.
Louis takes readers on a fascinating journey to expose the uncomfortable truths about what we eat, what it does to us and to our planet. He talks to global thinkers and changemakers, challenges big agribusinesses, and provides hopeful solutions for everyone to take action.
Find the book in Dutch
Over 110 Pact community members took part in a hands-on discussion on empowering others to lead climate action at the Pact annual event on 5 March. During the session, led by Pact Ambassadors Frida Berry Eklund, César González Fernández, Maria Chiara Pettenati, Rodrigo Perez-Garcia and Simone Padovani, the group agreed on several key tips. Here’s what they came up with:
On 23 March, the Climate Pact Going Local Talk on urban mobility and sustainable cities took place in Milan, Italy.
Organised by the PES Group at the European Committee of the Regions in collaboration with the European Climate Pact and Mobility Councillor of the Municipality of Milan, the event was the first of a series of Climate Pact Going Local Talks.
