EU Climate Action

Entrusted with a mission to keep Europe on the path for climate neutrality, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and second Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands Wopke Hoekstra has been appointed as a new European Commissioner for Climate Action. Click the 'more' button below to read his mission letter.

In October, two more pieces of the ‘Fit for 55’ legislative package – the revised Renewable Energy Directive and the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation – were adopted. All key sectors of our economy are now covered by legally binding climate targets, putting the EU on the right path to meet its 2030 climate goals.

On 1 October, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered into application, in its transitional phase. CBAM is the EU's tool to fight carbon leakage and one of the central pillars of the EU's Fit for 55 Agenda.

The European Commission has recently adopted the Carbon Market Report, which reviews the functioning of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) in 2022 and the first half of 2023.

The 2023 State of the Energy Union report highlights the EU’s progress in achieving its climate & energy goals, and its response to the unprecedented challenges the energy sector has faced in the last year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The European Commission has presented actions to boost the European wind power industry. To achieve the EU target that requires 42.5% of EU energy to be renewable by 2030, we will need a massive increase in wind installed capacity. This action plan will ensure that wind power continues to be a European success story.

In her 2023 State of the Union address, President Ursula von der Leyen announced a series of clean transition dialogues with the industry to support its decarbonisation. The first meeting was devoted to the topic of hydrogen, given its central role to play in the transition to climate neutrality.

The first Global Gateway Forum brought together over 40 high-level government representatives from the EU and all over the world, financial institutions and business representatives to discuss the world's investment needs, debate solutions, and launch new partnerships. The discussions focused on green energy and hydrogen, research and education, critical raw materials and transport corridors.

Join the Innovation Fund’s pool of experts and help us select the next generation’s innovative clean technologies to shape the EU’s climate-neutral future! Whether you are a technical, financial, GHG expert or a skilled rapporteur, we need your support for evaluating proposals applying for the upcoming IF calls for proposals.

To enhance the EU’s preparedness to combat droughts and water scarcity, new tools provide a comprehensive assessment and mapping of drought risks and impacts in the EU for global warming at 1.5, 2 and 3 degrees.

Over 14,000 areas in the EU are currently at significant risk of flooding. In one map, you can now see the areas in the EU that carry a potentially significant flood risk according to national authorities.

We asked our Climate Pact Ambassadors across Europe about progress in climate action and changes they’ve seen in their local communities – and here’s what they said.

The Commission has unveiled a proposal for a European Declaration on Cycling that includes clear commitments to improving road safety and the quality and quantity of cycling infrastructure across the EU.

Find out more about the winners of the European Green Cities 2025 Awards, announced this month in Tallinn, Estonia.

The transition away from fossil fuels may seem like a challenge. But renewable energy, including wind and solar, is growing faster than ever before, thanks to 🇪🇺 support for green industry. Renewables ⚡ help us tackle climate change, grow our economy and create new jobs. Here’s 5️⃣ success stories from across the Union. Want to know more about renewable energy? ⤵️ Check out the link in our bio.

Skilled workers will drive the green transition in Europe. But perhaps you’re wondering how to land that dream job? 🤔 At our 🇪🇺 Vocational Skills week, find out how the EU can help for #NetZeroEU jobs: Link in bio. More on #EuropeanYearofSkills ⤵️ #Climate #EUGreenDeal #Jobs #Skills #ClimateJobs

This is what it would look like if sloths could protest. But unfortunately, they can't. 🦥 Sloths might not join climate marches, but their slow-paced lifestyle can still teach us a lot. Let's learn from their peaceful and patient existence, reminding us to slow down and make choices that protect our planet's future. By making steps to reduce emissions, we can all work for a sustainable future and show our support for these gentle creatures and the environment they call home. 🌎💚 #SlothDay #SaveTheSloths

By harvesting underground heat without the need for a hot water reservoir, Eavor-Loop's technology has the potential to make geothermal power available virtually anywhere – and the EU’s Innovation Fund is supporting the effort. Hit the 'more' button to read the full story.

Discover how the European Hydrogen Bank aims to revolutionise the energy sector. This factsheet provides insights into the ambitious plans to escalate renewable hydrogen production, aimed at decarbonising industry and propelling Europe towards its 2030 climate targets.

This report delves deep into the factors motivating EU businesses to invest in green solutions, amidst global disruptions and challenges. Discover how these businesses are navigating this intricate landscape through the evidence provided by the investment survey of the European Investment Bank.

This new CORDIS Synergy Info Pack highlights how 33 CINEA-managed projects coming from different countries, sectors and funding programmes are all working towards the same shared goal: to advance Europe’s clean energy transition.

This study highlights the resilience of renewable energy in the face of unpredictability such as climate change and suggests that large-scale production could not only help with climate change mitigation but also protect the environment.

Launched by the European Commission, the Pact is part of the European Green Deal and is helping the EU to meet its goal to become climate-neutral by 2050 | Check out the links below to visit the Pact website and subscribe to the Pact newsletter!