14 October 2020

EU Climate Action

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A Renovation Wave for Europe - greening our buildings, creating jobs, improving lives

The European Commission has published today its Renovation Wave Strategy to improve the energy performance of buildings. The Commission aims to at least double renovation rates in the next ten years and make sure renovations lead to higher energy and resource efficiency.
This will enhance the quality of life for people living in and using the buildings, reduce Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions, foster digitalisation and improve the reuse and recycling of materials. By 2030, 35 million buildings could be renovated and up to 160,000 additional green jobs created in the construction sector.
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EU strategy to reduce methane emissions

The European Commission presented today an EU strategy to reduce methane emissions. Methane is the second biggest contributor to climate change, after carbon dioxide. It is also a potent local air pollutant causing serious health problems. Tackling methane emissions is therefore essential to reaching our 2030 climate targets and the 2050 climate neutrality goal, as well as contributing to the Commission’s zero-pollution ambition.
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The State of the Energy Union Report

The Commission adopted today the 2020 State of the Energy Union Report and its accompanying documents focused on different aspects of EU energy policy. This year’s Report is the first one since the adoption of the European Green Deal, and looks at the Energy Union’s contribution to Europe’s long-term climate goals.
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Proposal for a new Environment Action Programme to 2030

The Commission has today put forward a proposal for a new Environment Action Programme to 2030. The programme urges the EU to move towards a regenerative economy that gives back to the planet more than it takes, recognising that human wellbeing and prosperity depend on healthy ecosystems within which they operate.

More climate-friendly alternatives to harmful greenhouse gases used in air-conditioning and switchgear

The Commission has published two reports on more climate-friendly alternatives to the damaging F-gases used in split air-conditioning systems and in electrical switchgear.

Vote now for the LIFE Awards 2020 Citizens’ Prize

The LIFE Awards 2020 Citizens’ Prize voting is open. Discover this year's finalists and support your favourite LIFE project. The winner will be announced on 21 October during the online LIFE Awards Ceremony at the EU Green Week.

New LIFE climate action projects: applicants seek nearly €500 million in EU funding

In response to the EU LIFE programme’s 2020 call for climate action projects, the European Commission has received 258 new proposals. This represents a 55% rise on last year’s figures. It also shows a growing commitment to tackle and adapt to climate change.

Frans Timmermans on the European Climate Law

Opening remarks by Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans at the European Parliament Plenary Session on the European Climate Law on 6 October 2020.

Events

EU Green Week 2020

Date

19/10/2020 - 22/10/2020

18th European week of regions and cities: Green Europe

This year, the European Week of Regions and Cities is spreading over three consecutive weeks, each dedicated to one timely topic: Empowering Citizens (5-9 Oct), Cohesion & Cooperation (12-16 Oct.) and Green Europe (19-22 Oct).

Date

19/10/2020 - 22/10/2020

LIFE awards ceremony

The LIFE Awards recognise the most innovative, inspirational and effective projects that have been co-funded through the EU’s LIFE programme for the environment and climate action. Fifteen projects are nominated in 3 categories: nature protection, environment, and climate action. During a dedicated ceremony, the high-level jury will announce the 3 winners in these categories.

Date

21/10/2020

Classroom in action: Addressing Climate Change

eTwinning promotes school collaboration in Europe. This year, the plenary sessions of the annual conference will be live streamed. Opening speech and introduction to the EU Climate Pact by Clara De La Torre, Deputy Director-General, Directorate-General for Climate Action.

Date

23/10/2020

Carbon Farming Initiatives in Europe – 2nd Roundtable

On 23 and 24 September 2020, the European Commission organised the 2nd Carbon Farming Roundtable to present the results of the study “Analytical support for the operationalisation of an EU Carbon Farming Initiative”. Watch the recording of the event.

1st Financing Innovative Clean Tech Conference

On 25 September 2020, financiers and industry representatives gathered virtually to discuss how public and private investors can join forces to deliver the European Green Deal and repair economic damage from the COVID-19 crisis. Watch the recording of the event.

Consultations

EU Green Deal (carbon border adjustment mechanism)

Deadline

28/10/2020

Ozone layer protection – review of EU rules

Deadline

09/11/2020

Fluorinated greenhouse gases – review of EU rules (2015-20)

Deadline

29/12/2020

EU emissions trading system - updated rules for aviation

Deadline

14/01/2021

Publications

100 Climate-neutral Cities by 2030 – by and for the Citizens

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