Climate change, disaster risk reduction and desertification

See the special report and video about mangroves prepared by the Global Climate Change Alliance Plus (GCCA+).

Funds from public and private capital have continued to flow throughout the pandemic to assist development of cleaner and more efficient energy, water and sanitation systems

On the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction, 13 October, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR), with the support of the European Union, launched two new educational products to increase capacity on nature-based solutions for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.

Brush up your knowledge about biodiversity. Our planet and the economy depend on it: at least 40 % of the world’s economy and 80 % of the needs of the poor are derived from biological resources. This makes biodiversity loss the most critical global environmental threat alongside climate change — and the two are inextricably linked.

The series of ‘Quick Tips’ publications is produced to support DG DEVCO and EU Delegation staff with the integration of environment and climate change into sectoral programming.

Colleagues in EU Delegations around the world share how they plan to implement Green Deal measures in the countries where they work.

As foreseen in the Green Deal action plan, in March 2020 the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal for a climate law, setting the objective for the EU to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. The proposal aims to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 while boosting the competitiveness of European industry and ensuring a just transition for the regions and workers affected in its territory.

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us one thing, it is that risks are systemic; a disaster can quickly turn more complex and deadly, with a cascading effect on all aspects of society and the economy.

With the ‘European Green Deal’, the EU commits to lead by example, advance climate action and set standards for sustainable growth.

New strategy proposes a roadmap for future cooperation between the European Union and Africa

Robert Steinlechner, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Peru, shared his reflections on how his delegation can contribute to implementing the Commission’s new priority policy.

Over 100 colleagues from 83 EU Delegations and EU Headquarters in Brussels attended DEVCO Environment and Climate Change Week to discuss the new European Commission policy priorities and how to strengthen environment and climate change dimensions in EU external cooperation, in particular in light of the next programming phase.

Representatives of Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA+) projects in the African region met for a conference in Kigali, Rwanda in October. The community of practice showcased their projects, shared experiences and learning, and expanded their networks.

Further news items on climate, energy and forest-related issues. It's been a busy few months!

COP25 was the ideal platform to present the European Green Deal and the EU’s commitment to climate neutrality

An internal methodological guide has produced for EU delegations and other staff to support implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) established under the Paris Agreement on climate change in partner countries.

Vanuatu is an archipelago with a population of 300,000 people spread across 84 volcanic islands in the West Pacific. The collapse of tourism has made Vanuatu’s economic growth increasingly dependent on passport sales, public infrastructure spending, private sector construction activities, and aid flows. Rural populations are engaged in subsistence farming and limited production of copra, beef, cocoa, tuna, and kava for export.

Evidence about the role of land in achieving sustainable development, combating climate change and halting biodiversity loss is stronger than ever. A report from the UNCCD COP.

The EU joined the United Nations Climate Action Summit on 23 September with a strong story to tell: of delivering on our promises, preparing for a climate-neutral future and working with partners around the world for ambitious action.

Climate change, sustainable tourism development, vulnerable countries: a proven methodology applicable to all SMEs active in the tourism sector, whatever innovation stage they have reached, is helping to tackle this major challenge of our time.