"EU Climate Action" Newsletter Issues

16 grants from the EU’s Innovation Fund awarded to projects across Europe (30/06/2023)

Sixteen projects selected for a grant under the Innovation Fund’s second call for small-scale projects have signed their grant agreement with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), the implementing body of the Fund. They will benefit from grants amounting to a total of around EUR 60 million, funded by revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS).

The HYBRIT story: unlocking the secret of green steel production (30/06/2023)

The EU’s Innovation Fund, financed by the revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), is one of the world’s largest investment programmes for net-zero and innovative green technology. With a grant of €143 million from the Fund, the HYBRIT Demonstration project aims to put green steel on the market before 2030.

EU Modernisation Fund invests €2.4 billion to accelerate the green transition in seven EU countries (30/06/2023)

On 8 June, the European Union's Modernisation Fund has disbursed €2.4 billion to 31 projects in seven beneficiary countries to help modernise their energy systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy, industry and transport, and improve energy efficiency.

Nature, environment and climate action all winners in 2023 LIFE Awards (27/06/2023)

Re-wilding forests with Eurasian lynx, boosting farming with hi-tech bio-stimulants and helping one of Europe’s biggest cities adapt to climate change are among the winning projects announced at the EU’s prestigious annual LIFE Awards.

Sustainable Finance: Commission takes further steps to boost investment for a sustainable future (30/06/2023)

On 13 June, the Commission has put forward a new package of measures to build on and strengthen the foundations of the EU sustainable finance framework. The aim of the package is to ensure that the EU sustainable finance framework continues to support companies and the financial sector, while encouraging the private funding of transition projects and technologies.

EU climate Advisory Board recommends ambitious 2040 climate target and urgent transitions for the European Union (30/06/2023)

On 15 June, the EU Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change published a report with recommendations on the EU climate target for 2040. The report confirms that the EU 2030 target of at least 55% reduction compared to 1990 enables reaching the recommended 2040 target range and climate neutrality by 2050.

Effort Sharing: reducing EU emissions in domestic transport, buildings, agriculture, small industry, and waste (30/06/2023)

On 28 June, the Commission adopted the annual emission allocations for Member States for 2023, 2024 and 2025. This sets the maximum level of greenhouse gas emissions that each Member State can generate per year in the sectors covered by the European Union’s Effort Sharing legislation.

Carbon dioxide emissions from new cars & vans down in 2022 as zero-emission vehicles gain in popularity (30/06/2023)

Provisional data published by the European Environment Agency shows the average CO2 emissions of new cars registered in Europe in 2022 reached new lows, down 27% below 2019 levels, thanks to the stricter emission targets that came into force in 2020.

EU proposes comprehensive new outlook on threats of climate change and environmental degradation on peace, security and defence (30/06/2023)

On 28 June, the European Commission and the High Representative adopted a Joint Communication laying out how the EU will address the growing impact of climate change and environmental degradation in the fields of peace, security, and defence.

President von der Leyen attends the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact (30/06/2023)

President Ursula von der Leyen attended the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris, France. The summit gathered heads of state and government, representatives of financial institutions, and representatives of the private sector and civil society who examined the interactions between multilateral development bank reform, mobilisation of private capital, climate finance, green infrastructure and solutions related to debt.

The path to COP 28: the Bonn Climate Change Conference (30/06/2023)

Delegates representing more than 100 Parties to the Paris Agreement have met in Bonn, Germany, paving the way to some key decisions for the UN Climate Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, and for the years to come.

President von der Leyen, EVP Timmermans and HR/VP Borrell met COP28 President Al-Jaber (30/06/2023)

On 7 June, President von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Timmermans and High-Representative/Vice-President Borrell met with COP28 President Designate Dr Al-Jaber to discuss preparations for COP28, which will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in Autumn.

Defence and energy communities step up efforts on sustainable energy and publish new ground-breaking climate change study (30/06/2023)

The study - jointly prepared by the European Defence Agency (EDA) and the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) - analyses the impact of climate change on defence-related critical energy infrastructure and identifies approaches for climate resilience and multinational collaboration, contributing to EU's 2050 climate neutrality goals.

Demography and climate change: new study explores links between the two mega-trends of our century (30/06/2023)

This study by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) discusses how understanding the links between population dynamics and the causes and consequences of climate change will help design future-looking policies for a greener planet.

Stakeholder survey - Pricing agricultural emissions and rewarding climate action in the land sector (30/06/2023)

The European Commission has commissioned an exploratory study on ways to put a price on agricultural emissions and to reward carbon removals in the land sector. If you have a stake in agriculture, this is a chance to make your voice heard. All relevant stakeholders are welcome to contribute to the survey.

All you need to know about the LIFE Calls for Proposals 2023 (30/06/2023)

Here's a one-stop-shop for all information on how to apply for LIFE project funding this year! All presentations and recordings from the #EULife23 INFO DAYS are now available online, including the virtual information session on Clean Energy Transition project proposals. The closing dates for proposals are all listed here to make sure you don't miss the deadline for applications.

"There are no profits to be had on a dying planet" (02/06/2023)

Find out what the Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans said in his closing keynote at the 2023 Future of Finance forum.

European Green Deal: EU and Republic of Korea launch Green Partnership to deepen cooperation on climate action, clean energy and environmental protection (01/06/2023)

On 22 May, the EU and the Republic of Korea have established a Green Partnership with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation and exchanging best practices on climate action, clean and fair energy transition, protection of the environment, and other fields of the green transition. The Green Partnership was launched in Seoul during the EU-Korea Summit by Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, and Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol.

EU, Latin America and Caribbean step up cooperation on environment and climate action policies (02/06/2023)

At the second EU – Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ministerial meeting on environment and climate, Ministers from the two regions committed to step up cooperation to tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss.

The EU 2022 wildfire season was the second worst on record (01/06/2023)

Last year, wildfires in 45 observed countries burnt an area about the size of Montenegro, hitting Natura 2000 protected sites hard. This year, France has already surpassed its annual average of fire-ravaged area.

Adapting when the climate crisis hits close to home (01/06/2023)

We already know that the climate crisis is making heatwaves longer, more frequent and more intense. We all experienced that first hand last summer. In fact the summer temperature in Europe in 2022 was the highest on record.

ETS Market Stability Reserve to reduce auction volume by over 272 million allowances between September 2023 and August 2024 (01/06/2023)

On 15 May, the European Commission published the Communication on the total number of allowances in circulation (TNAC) in 2022 on the European carbon market. It amounts to 1 134 794 738 allowances.

Europe needs to step up circular economy efforts, including on waste prevention (01/06/2023)

The EU’s circular economy action plan aims to double the share of recycled materials used in its economy by 2030. The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) assessment, published on 17 May, shows that the pace of progress needs speeding up, requiring both more recycling and less overall material use. A second, in-depth report on waste prevention highlights opportunities for stronger and systemic approach for monitoring progress at EU level.

Cast your vote in the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Awards (01/06/2023)

Take the opportunity to give recognition to the individuals and organisations driving forward Europe's energy transition. Discover our nine finalists in the three categories of Innovation, Local Energy Action, and Woman in Energy and cast your vote for your favourites by 11 June.

Together for 1.5°C - Morten Thorsby (01/06/2023)

Is a life in professional football compatible with being a climate activist? This is the question Norwegian footballer Morten Thorsby found himself asking early on in his career. Now an Ambassador of the European Climate Pact in Germany, where he plays with FC Union Berlin, he is using his platform to kick-start climate action in football.

Innovation Fund: Stakeholder Consultation Event on the next calls for proposals (13/06/2023)

On 13 June 2023, the European Commission's DG Climate Action will host a hybrid Stakeholder Consultation Event. The event will update about the achievements and developments of the Innovation Fund and gather views from stakeholders on future calls for proposals, following the revision of the ETS Directive. The event will also be an opportunity for sector specific stakeholders to provide their contribution on the design of the 2023 Innovation Fund call for proposals.

Second Forum of the Mission adaptation to climate change (13/06/2023)

The annual Forum is a major governance element of the Mission bringing together national, regional and local authorities, Friends of the Mission, European institutions, and research organisations. The Forum is an opportunity to take stock, identify issues, provide direction, and define the path ahead. It will also showcase regional initiatives on adaptation to climate change and will facilitate dialogue between the participants of the Forum.

Boosting innovation and investments through carbon pricing (20/06/2023)

Organised by the European Commission, the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is the biggest annual event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe. This year’s 17th edition of EUSEW takes place in a hybrid format, with both participants and speakers able to attend online and onsite, under the theme: ‘Accelerating the clean energy transition - towards lower bills and greater skills’.

Have your say on the EU’s climate target for 2040 (01/06/2023)

We are launching a public consultation to gather people’s views on the EU’s intermediary climate target for 2040, setting a path from our already-agreed 2030 targets to net-zero emissions by 2050. You can answer the public consultation here. It will run for twelve weeks, until 24 June 2023.

Statement by President von der Leyen at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (20/04/2023)

"Last year, we Europeans produced more electricity from sun and wind than from gas and any other source. And the world's electricity system is now cleaner than ever before. We are on the path towards net-zero. But the speed of our progress must accelerate."

Contribution EVP Timmermans on the Global Stocktake at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue 2023 (04/05/2023)

"In the European Union we set very ambitious goals, reaching at least 55% reduction by 2030 as compared to 1990. Today, with all the decisions that have been taken and confirmed by the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament, we will already go beyond the 55%."

European Green Deal: New EU-Norway Green Alliance to deepen cooperation on climate, environment, energy and clean industry (03/05/2023)

On 24 April, the EU and Norway established a Green Alliance to strengthen their joint climate action, environmental protection efforts, and cooperation on the clean energy and industrial transition.

EU’s Mission on Climate Adaptation launches its portal (03/05/2023)

The European Commission on 19 April launched a portal to drive forward the EU’s Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change. The Portal provides information about the Mission and latest developments regarding its delivery, including by regional and local authorities that are participating.

Slight upturn in 2022 ETS emissions due to energy crisis and rebound in aviation – but declining trend maintained (03/05/2023)

Even against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the ensuing gas price spikes, greenhouse gas emissions covered by the EU’s Emission Trading System (ETS) only rose very slightly last year.

#EuropeDay: come visit our headquarters in Brussels! (06/05/2023)

The European Green Deal is the EU’s strategy to make Europe the world’ first climate neutral continent by 2050. Come by the Green Village and discover what this means and how you can help!

The EU Ecolabel showroom at European Commission Open Day on Saturday 6 May (03/05/2023)

On 6 May, the EU Ecolabel showroom on wheel will ride to the European Commission Open Day. It will display a selection of the over 88 000 products that have been certified with the EU label for environmental excellence. The EU Ecolabel contributes to circular economy and zero pollution and empowers consumers to take an active part in the green transition.

Extreme heat, widespread drought typify European climate in 2022 (04/05/2023)

Last year, Europe experienced its hottest summer and second warmest year on record, according to the 2022 edition of the Copernicus Climate Change Service’s (C3S) European State of the Climate (ESOTC) report. Globally, the last eight years have been the warmest on record, while in recent decades Europe has warmed faster overall than any other continent.

Have your say on the EU’s climate target for 2040 (04/04/2023)

We are launching a public consultation to gather people’s views on the EU’s intermediary climate target for 2040, setting a path from our already-agreed 2030 targets to net-zero emissions by 2050. It will run until 24 June 2023.

LIFE Calls for proposals 2023 (03/05/2023)

The LIFE Call for proposals 2023 were published on the Funding & tender opportunities portal on 18 April. The calls for Clean energy transition are expected to be published on 11 May.

Innovation Fund third small-scale call for projects (04/05/2023)

On 30 March 2023, the European Commission launched the Innovation Fund third small-scale call for projects, with a total budget of EUR 100 million. You can already find all information and documentation related to the call on the Funding & Tenders Portal, including the call text and application forms.

EU Mission Adaptation signatories now number over 300 (03/04/2023)

301 regions and local authorities have now signed the Charter of the EU Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change. In doing so, they support the goals of the European Green Deal and EU Climate Adaptation Strategy.

The Northstor+ story: introducing the world’s greenest battery (03/04/2023)

To reach climate neutrality in Europe by mid-century, we need to invest in making our electricity grids sustainable and emission-free, while boosting European green industry.

Innovation Fund: €100 million offered for innovative small-scale clean tech projects (03/04/2023)

On 30 March, the European Commission launched the third call for small-scale projects under the Innovation Fund, one of the world's largest funding programmes for the deployment of innovative low-carbon technologies.

Innovation Fund: 239 applications competing for EUR 3 billion from the third call for large-scale projects (03/04/2023)

The European Commission has received 239 applications from innovative clean tech projects, in response to the third Innovation Fund call for large-scale projects. The project proposals applying to four different topics will now compete for a total call budget of €3 billion.

Fit for 55: EU reaches new milestone to make all new cars and vans zero-emission from 2035 (03/04/2023)

On 28 March, the Commission welcomed the final adoption by the EU Member States of the European Commission’s proposal to make all new cars and vans registered in Europe zero-emission from 2035.

Global panel of scientists publish their latest verdict on the climate crisis and how we must respond (03/04/2023)

The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has published its Synthesis Report, the final part of its sixth assessment cycle, which confirms the link between human activity and the climate crisis.

Humans, Science, and Policy Making: Behind the Scenes of IPCC reports (03/04/2023)

Thousands of experts from all around the world are involved in the drafting of IPCC reports – and some of them even work at the European Commission.

New EU-level technical guidance on adapting buildings to climate change (03/04/2023)

The new report, published by the European Commission on 29 March, comprises two parts published separately: broader technical guidance and a best practice guidance for concrete applications.

Commission launches market testing survey for the future operation of the EU ETS Innovation Fund (03/03/2023)

DG Climate action has launched a market-testing survey, to consult a wide range of stakeholders on key features of the future Innovation Fund and to establish an appropriate portfolio of support instruments that will best meet the market needs.

Cities on the Frontline of the Energy Crisis: the Covenant of Mayors Europe 2023 Conference (30/03/2023)

This year’s Covenant of Mayors – Europe conference in Brussels will focus on the local response to the energy crisis, discussing how it has shown (once again) that cities are frontrunners of Europe’s energy transition, and how these efforts can become long-term strategies to redefine lifestyles in the face of climate change. There are still some places left, so please hurry up to register!

Carbon removals: a strong ally to achieve climate neutrality in the EU (03/03/2023)

With 2022 ranked as one of the warmest years ever recorded, tackling climate change has become an even more pressing matter. This is nothing new for the EU which launched the European Green Deal back in 2019 to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

European Green Deal: Commission proposes 2030 zero-emissions target for new city buses and 90% emissions reductions for new trucks by 2040 (03/03/2023)

On 14 February, the European Commission proposed ambitious new CO2 emissions targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) from 2030 onwards.

European Climate Pact: Together in Action (06/02/2023)

On 1 February, the European Climate Pact celebrated two years of taking climate action together, in our worlds, for our planet. The event brought together Climate Pact Ambassadors, experts and activists to take stock of the journey so far and discuss ways to build a more sustainable Europe for the future. Watch the recording and photos from the event.

Innovation Fund: grant agreements signed with further 16 innovative large-scale projects (06/02/2023)

The European Union has granted EUR 1.8 billion through its Innovation Fund to 16 innovative projects that will avoid about 125 million tonnes of CO2 emissions in the first 10 years of operation. After successfully completing their grant agreement preparation, the projects’ leaders met on 19 January in Brussels for the signing of the agreement granting the project support from the Innovation Fund.

Energy in a low-carbon world: trade in fossil fuels plummets, global energy self-sufficiency increases (06/02/2023)

A modelling exercise for a 1.5°C global warming scenario shows that energy trade shrinks to account for 13% of global energy demand in 2050, and energy production goes local as renewables increase to reach 75% share of energy supply.

ETS Revision: no change to deadline to surrender allowances in 2023 (06/02/2023)

On 18 December 2022, the Council and Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the revision of the EU emissions trading system (‘EU ETS’), as part of the ‘Fit for 55’ package. This political agreement on the revision of the EU ETS includes adjustments to its compliance calendar. In particular, the deadline for competent authorities to grant free allocation is planned to be postponed from 28 February to 30 June, and the deadline to surrender allowances from 30 April to 30 September.

Cities on the Frontline of the Energy Crisis: the Covenant of Mayors Europe 2023 Conference (06/02/2023)

This year’s Covenant of Mayors – Europe conference in Brussels will focus on the local response to the energy crisis, discussing how it has shown (once again) that cities are frontrunners of Europe’s energy transition, and how these efforts can become long-term strategies to redefine lifestyles in the face of climate change.

Commission is calling for experts to advise on the new framework of the EU ETS Innovation Fund upcoming calls for proposals and new auction mechanism (06/02/2023)

The call for applications will remain open until 3 March 2023.

The Bigger Picture: how the climate and biodiversity are intimately linked, and what the EU is doing to protect them both (19/01/2023)

After the COP27 UN climate conference in Egypt and the COP15 biodiversity conference in Canada, it is clearer than ever that the two crises – climate change and biodiversity loss – are interconnected and need to be tackled together.

Implementing the Green Deal: Commission launches Climate Resilience Dialogue (19/01/2023)

The Climate Resilience Dialogue will explore how insurance and other risk mitigation actions can contribute to climate resilience, from increasing climate risk insurance penetration, to incentives and investment in good adaptation solutions.

Innovation Fund: additional large-scale geothermal project invited to prepare grant agreement (19/01/2023)

EAVOR-LOOP will proceed with the first commercial-scale implementation of an innovative closed-loop geothermal technology.

European Green Deal: EU agrees to strengthen and expand emissions trading, and creates a Social Climate Fund to help people in the transition (19/01/2023)

The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached with the European Parliament and Council to strengthen the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), apply emissions trading to new sectors for effective economy-wide climate action, and establish a Social Climate Fund.

EU Carbon Market Report: driving emission reductions and enabling climate and energy investment (19/01/2023)

On 14 December 2022, the European Commission adopted its annual report on the European carbon market in 2021.

EU and international partners strike an agreement to support Viet Nam's ambitious climate and energy goals (19/01/2023)

Leaders from Viet Nam and the International Partners Group, including the EU, United Kingdom, France, Germany, the United States, Italy, Canada, Japan, Norway and Denmark on 14 December 2022 agreed a bold Just Energy Transition Partnership.

European Green Deal: new rules agreed on applying the EU emissions trading system in the aviation sector (19/01/2023)

The Commission welcomes the deal reached in the week of 9 December 2022 between the European Parliament and the Council to help make the aviation sector ‘Fit for 55', setting in law its contribution to our target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030.

The European Climate Pact: Together in Action (01/02/2023)

The European Climate Pact is celebrating two years of taking climate action together, in our worlds, for our planet. On 1 February 2023, we are bringing together Climate Pact Ambassadors, experts and activists to take stock of the journey so far and discuss ways to build a more sustainable Europe for the future. You can network with the people and organisations involved in the European Climate Pact, hear about their achievements, and learn how you can get involved.

LIFE Programme survey (24/03/2023)

The LIFE Programme is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action. You can now give your input on the ex-post evaluation of LIFE 2014-2020 until 24 March 2023.

EU agrees to COP27 compromise to keep Paris Agreement alive and protect those most vulnerable to climate change (05/12/2022)

At the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, the European Commission showed ambition and flexibility to keep the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees within reach.

European Green Deal: EU reaches agreement on national emission reductions from transport, buildings, waste and agriculture (05/12/2022)

The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached with the European Parliament and Council to increase the ambition of the EU's Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR).

How the EU is helping partner countries fight climate change (05/12/2022)

From Pakistan to California to the south of France: the floods, heatwaves and wildfires that have hit different countries around the world this year have – once again – demonstrated how climate change knows no borders.

Commission invests €3 billion in innovative clean tech projects to deliver on REPowerEU and accelerate Europe's energy independence from Russian fossil fuels (05/12/2022)

On 3 November, the European Commission launched the third call for large-scale projects under the EU Innovation Fund. This call will boost the deployment of industrial solutions to decarbonise Europe and provide additional support towards ending the EU's dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

European Green Deal: EU agrees to increase carbon removals through land use, forestry and agriculture (05/12/2022)

The European Commission welcomes the provisional deal on the Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry regulation reached on 10 November with the European Parliament and Council to increase the EU's target for net carbon removals by natural sinks to 310 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2030.

2023 arrangement for the execution of transfers between the emission trading registries of the EU and Switzerland (05/12/2022)

The Joint Committee under the EU and Swiss Linking Agreement agreed on the 2023 arrangements for the transfers of emission allowances between the registries of the EU Emissions Trading System and the Swiss Emissions Trading System.

UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal (05/12/2022)

The UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, Canada, is coming up in December: read up on how climate change is connected to the millions of plants, animals and other organisms that exist around the world, and how nature can help us achieve the EU’s climate goals. And how can you help protect nature? Join our campaign and share your actions using #ForOurPlanet!

Call for tenders: Operation of the European Climate Pact Secretariat (PactSec) (16/01/2023)

The European Commission is seeking services for the implementation of the European Climate Pact. The Pact underpins the Green Deal by encouraging broad societal engagement on climate and environmental action. The contractor will provide: a general support and coordination for a wide range of activities; communications and outreach; citizen and stakeholder engagement; working together through online and offline means. Deadline is 16 January 2023.

EU emissions remain 4% below pre-pandemic levels despite rebound after COVID recovery (04/11/2022)

The Commission on 25 October adopted the EU Climate Action Progress Report. While EU domestic greenhouse gas emissions rose by 4.8% in 2021 from their exceptionally low 2020 pandemic level, they remained 4% below 2019 levels.

EU greenhouse gas intensity of road transport fuels down by 5.5% since 2010 – further action still necessary (04/11/2022)

The latest Fuel Quality Report finds that the average greenhouse gas intensity of fuels in the EU's 27 Member States has fallen by 5.5% compared to 2010, decreasing by 1.2 percentage points between 2019 and 2020.

Commission secures ambitious EU negotiating mandate for the COP27 on Climate and COP15 on Biodiversity (04/11/2022)

At the Environment Council in Luxembourg on 24 October, the Commission secured an ambitious negotiating mandate for the upcoming COP27 Climate Conference in November and the COP15 Biodiversity Conference in December. The EU will push for increased action at global level to tackle the interconnected climate and biodiversity crises, and will work with like-minded partners to secure a successful outcome at both international conferences.

The EU and Morocco launch the first Green Partnership on energy, climate and the environment ahead of COP 27 (04/11/2022)

The EU-Morocco Green Partnership was signed on the occasion on Executive Vice-President Timmermans’ visit to the Kingdom of Morocco on 18-19 October 2022. This is the first such EU initiative with a partner country as part of the external dimension of the European Green Deal.

More signatories join the EU Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change (30/09/2022)

100 more regions and local authorities sign the Charter of the EU Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change in support of the goals of the European Green Deal and the EU Climate Adaptation Strategy.

Breathing LIFE into the fight against climate change (30/09/2022)

Summer 2022 was Europe’s hottest on record – as we have all noticed. Across the continent, temperatures soared above 40°C, forest fires devastated huge swaths of land, and droughts reduced crop yields and dried up rivers – among much more.

CO2 emissions from new cars in Europe plummeted in 2020 as the share of zero- and low-emission cars tripled (30/09/2022)

CO2 emissions per km of new cars registered in the EU, Iceland, Norway, and the UK in 2020 decreased by 12% compared with 2019 levels, according to the European Environment Agency. This is mostly due to increased fleet electrification.

Second EU Innovation Fund call for small-scale projects: 66 applications for the €100 million funding for clean tech projects  (30/09/2022)

In response to the second EU Innovation Fund call for small-scale projects, the European Commission received 66 applications for innovative clean tech projects in all eligible categories.

Climate Diplomacy Weeks 2022 (30/09/2022)

From 12 September to 30 October, EU Delegations and embassies of EU Member States around the world will host events to foster dialogue and cooperation on climate change, showcase success stories and inspire further action.

EUTeens4Green: young actors of the green transition (30/09/2022)

EUTeens4Green call for project proposals is open and gives the opportunity for young people (15 - 24) to be actors of the green transition in Europe. The call for project proposals closes on 3 November 2022.