Climate

The geopolitics of climate change - EEAS blog post by EU HR Josep Borrell +++ Socialists and Democrats outline their…

On Thursday 7 December 2023, the leaders of the EU and China will hold a summit in Beijing, China.. The…

COP28: WMO: The Global Climate 2011-2020: A decade of acceleration +++ Over 60 countries pledge to slash cooling emissions amid…

EU endorses international Declaration on Climate and Health at COP28 Health Day +++ Speech at the COP28 Climate and Health…

CARBON PRICING: EU Commission President advances global cooperation on carbon pricing in high-level event at COP28 +++ EU Council: First…

Climate super-pollutants--including methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, and tropospheric ozone--are responsible for over half of today's warming.  Under the Global Methane Pledge,…

This initiative, proposed by the EU Commission Presiden in April, sets global targets to triple the installed capacity of renewable energy to at…

"Let's look at where we are today. We have close to 25% of emissions covered. When we look at this…

"Coal has been part of Europe's history. It created jobs for many regions. At the same time, we have understood…

"Climate finance is one of the core topics in the coming days. It's not just about money. It's also about…

COP28: UN Climate Change Executive Secretary at COP28 Opening: "Accelerate Climate Action" +++ COP28 Presidency unites the world on Loss…

COP28: A Decade of REDD+: Notable Achievements by Forest Nations +++ Closing Adaptation Knowledge Gaps in Asia-Pacific +++ IEA: Strong…

These extreme weather events are more recurrent due to a result of climate change. On 6 August, the EU Civil…

UN Explainer: What’s COP28 and why is it important? +++ Remarks by EU Commissioner Simson at the European Parliament's ITRE…

The updated law will help guide industrial investments necessary for Europe's transformation towards a cleaner, carbon neutral, more circular and…

CCUS: New policy and business approaches are needed to support scaling up of CCUS to help reach net zero goals…

France expresses its full solidarity with the Bolivian people and authorities in the face of the ongoing forest fires that…

EU - CANADA: EU and Canada forge Green Alliance for closer cooperation +++ EU-Canada Summit 2023 - Joint Statement +++…

UNFCCC: Early climate reporting shows countries’ commitment to transparency +++ Bruegel: COP28 - key issues at stake and indicators of success…

Today, the EU and Canada have established a Green Alliance at a bilateral Summit in St John's, Newfoundland. The Alliance…

The Council approved the figures today, in preparation for the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28), which…

UNFCCC: Powering climate action through Earth observations technology +++ CLIMATE RISKS: 2022 was the second-worst year for wildfires, a warning…

In 2022, nearly 900 000 ha of land burnt in the EU, according to the new report Forest Fires in Europe, Middle…

COP28: IEA Data tool gives fine-grained view of climate vulnerabilities in the energy system and beyond +++ MEPs want to end…

UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2023 +++ UNFCCC: Advancing Gender-Responsive Climate Action: Policy Brief Reveals Progress and Challenges +++ COP28: Opening…

In addition to the political consultations, the two sides convened the two Senior Officials (SOM) working groups meetings on trade…

The resolution calls for an end of all direct and indirect fossil fuel subsidies, at national, EU and global levels,…

The EBA publishes final templates to collect climate-related data from EU banks +++ Readout of the meeting between EU Commissioner…

Notice of provisional EU ETS 2024 auction volume of general and aviation allowances +++ CBAM: Remarks by Commissioner Hoekstra at…

Today the Council adopted its negotiating mandate for talks with the European Parliament on a proposal to establish the first EU-level certification…

COP 28: COP28 President-Designate welcomes US - China Agreement+++EP Think Tank: COP28 climate change conference in Dubai+++EP Think Tank: The…

New Analysis of National Climate Plans: Insufficient Progress Made, COP28 Must Set Stage for Immediate Action +++ Close the climate…

The regulation introduces new requirements for the oil, gas and coal sectors to measure, report and verify methane emissions, as…

UNFCCC: Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023 launches in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, showcasing regional commitment to climate action+++.COP28: At special forum…

UNFCCC: Enhancing Climate Transparency in Latin America and the Caribbean +++ GREEN DEAL EU Commission approves €1.7 billion Italian State…

UNFCCC: Consultative Group of Experts Advances Transparency Efforts for Climate Reporting +++ GREEN DEAL: Speech by Executive Vice-President Šefčovič at…

Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, has announced the EU's intention to support the upgrading of Barbados' climate-resilient infrastructure for clean…

COP28 presidency facilitates the founding of innovate for climate tech coalition to drive global climate tech innovation and strengthen ecosystems…

COP28:Commissioner Hoekstra visits Zambia for COP28 preparations+++COP28: MEPs want all countries to strengthen their climate commitments+++COP28 presidency receives 'Abu Dhabi…

I am pleased to invite you to a dinner on the Strategic Agenda to continue our discussions on the priorities…

COP28 presidency hosts breakthrough meeting that agrees recommendations on operationalization of loss and damage fund +++ Draft resolution on UN…

One year after the agreement to hold regular political talks in future, the head of the FDFA's Africa Division, Ambassador…

With 56 votes in favour, nine against and one abstention, the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety…

UNFCCC: AI for Climate Action: Technology Mechanism supports transformational climate solutions +++ UN Body charts a path for robust carbon…

COP28 President calls on Multilateral Development Banks to show “more ambition” and work faster to address climate finance and development…

EU taxonomy: green investments to boost sustainable finance +++ COP28 UAE Presidency and Munich Security Conference announce partnership to address…

Upcoming COP28 summit must ‘respond decisively’ to gaps in global climate action +++ COP8, IRENA and Global Renewables Alliance outline…

COP28: EU Commissioner Hoekstra visits Saudi Arabia and UAE to prepare international climate talks and attend Pre-COP28 meeting +++ Opening…

UNFCCC: Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia: catalyzing regional climate action ahead of COP28 +++ Latin America…

The European Council reiterates its resolute condemnation of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which constitutes a manifest violation of…