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The EU and Japan commit to a new Green Alliance to work towards climate neutrality
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The EU and Japan on announced their intention to form a Green Alliance to accelerate the transition of both economies towards becoming climate-neutral, circular and resource-efficient in the coming decades. During the EU-Japan Summit on 27 May, the two parties agreed to strengthen cooperation on protecting the environment, conserving biodiversity and fighting climate change.
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Special meeting of the European Council of 24-25 May 2021
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Opening remarks by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Michel following the Special meeting of the European Council of 25 May.
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Call for applications: EU side events programme at COP26
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The 2021 UN climate change conference (COP26) is scheduled to take place from 1 to 12 November 2021 in Glasgow. While uncertainties remain on the practical organisation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU aims, like in previous years, to provide a space for side events as part of the EU Pavilion programme. The call for applications for side events is open until 30 June 2021.
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European Green Deal: Developing a sustainable blue economy in the European Union
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On 17 May, the European Commission proposed a new approach for a sustainable blue economy in the EU for the industries and sectors related to oceans, seas and coasts. Tackling the climate and biodiversity crises requires healthy seas and a sustainable use of their resources to create alternatives to fossil fuels and traditional food production.
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European Green Deal: Commission aims for zero pollution in air, water and soil
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On 12 May, the European Commission adopted the EU Action Plan: “Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil” – a key deliverable of the European Green Deal. It sets out an integrated vision for 2050: a world where pollution is reduced to levels that are no longer harmful to human health and natural ecosystems, as well as the steps to get there.
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The EU and India pledge to collaborate more closely on climate action
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On 8 May, leaders from the EU and India met for the virtual EU-India Leaders’ Meeting, which resulted in a sustainable and comprehensive Connectivity Partnership and a strengthened Strategic Partnership between the two partners.
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Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans attends Petersberg Climate Dialogue
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On 7 May, Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans participated in the 12th Petersberg Climate Dialogue, an informal high-level political meeting of over 30 ministers from around the world focusing on the international climate negotiations and the implementation of climate action.
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Commission sets the carbon farming initiative in motion
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On 27 April, the European Commission published the final report of a two-year study on how to set up and implement carbon farming in the EU. Building on this study and on the input from several EU-funded projects and events, the Commission plans to launch the carbon farming initiative by the end of 2021.
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President von der Leyen at the Global Leaders Summit
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Speech by President von der Leyen at the Global Leaders Summit hosted by U.S President Joe Biden on the occasion of Earth Day.
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Making Copernicus Climate Change Data easily accessible through the European Climate Data Explorer
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The European Climate Data Explorer provides interactive access to many climate indices from the Copernicus Climate Change Service in support of climate change adaptation. It includes maps and time series for specific regions, and users can export images and data.
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Vote for your favourite LIFE project
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The LIFE Awards recognise the most innovative, inspirational and effective LIFE projects in three categories: climate action, environment and nature protection. The LIFE Citizens’ Prize enables the general public to get to know the finalists and vote for their favourite project among all 15 finalists.
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EESC Civil Society Prize 2021
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The 2021 prize will reward effective, innovative and creative initiatives carried out by civil society organisations and/or individuals on the territory of the EU which aim to promote a just transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy.
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Photo competition on climate change impacts and solutions
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The European Environment Agency's photo competition ‘Climate Change PIX’ invites participants to depict what climate change looks like in Europe and how we are responding to it. Send your best photos by 1 August 2021.
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Europe Day 2021 - virtual visit of the EU institutions
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This year, the EU institutions opened their ‘virtual' doors for citizens discover more about Europe. Dive into the interactive space to explore content including videos, take part in quizzes, and play games to discover what the EU does.
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