At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) presented their first joint report on the circular economy: “The circular economy in motion”.
As intense round-the-clock COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch in Baku, delegates are eagerly awaiting updates on the progress of negotiations regarding a new climate finance target. Meanwhile, high-level discussions also continued, with a focus on key issues such as urbanization, transport, and tourism.
Several German ministries launched a joint Call of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) at the Climate Change Conference in Baku. The IKI is looking for ambitious and innovative project ideas from around the world to combat the climate crisis and protect biodiversity in developing countries and emerging economies.
The EU Commission has opened a four-week call for feedback on the revision of ecodesign requirements for external power supplies (EPS). While this is part of the standard process to update ecodesign rules, the exercise will also provide a further important step in the process for consolidating the common charger.
Unlocking the Power of Recycling: A new IEA report reveals how scaling up critical minerals recycling can boost energy security, diversify supply chains, and cut emissions. With new policies and facilities on the rise, the transition to clean energy just got a sustainable edge!
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have released a progress update on the process to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Europe.
Today, the EU Council firmly reiterated its support to the proposed targeted amendment of the EU deforestation regulation, postponing its date of application by 12 months. The Council considers that this is the best way forward to ensure legal certainty for all stakeholders.
Last year, Europe, the Middle East and Africa suffered some of the worst wildfires since 2000. According to the Forest Fires 2023 report, published today by the Commission’s Joint Research Centre, wildfires affected over 500,000 hectares of natural lands, roughly half the size of the island of Cyprus.
“Closing the Gaps in Earth Observation: At COP29, the UN’s Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) underscores the critical role of Earth observations and long-term data records in tackling climate change. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) leads the charge—discover why filling these gaps is more urgent than ever!”
Europe’s marine environment faces increasing demands from maritime sectors and this briefing addresses the often-conflicting demands on the marine space. This briefing highlights the need for informed planning to meet climate goals and safeguard marine biodiversity.
Data published by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) in connection with European Antibiotic Awareness Day shows that, despite improvement in some areas, the EU is lapsing in progress towards its 2030 antimicrobial resistance (AMR) targets.
Today, the EU Agriculture Council has adopted a targeted revision of the EU plant health law, which improves the way the EU fights plant pests, ensures that the plants that enter the EU are safe, and simplifies procedures.
This Policy Brief by EU Think Tank Bruegel explains why the deforestation regulation has the right objectives but needed better design and preparation for implementation.
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses.
The EU Parliament also decided to refer this file back to committee for interinstitutional negotiations. In order for several changes to enter into force, the agreed text will have to be endorsed by both EU Council and EU Parliament and published in the EU Official Journal.
A flagship campaign to ensure that everyone on Earth is protected life-saving early warning systems is advancing and accelerating. But the most vulnerable countries continue to suffer disproportionately. And whilst floods and storms have traditionally been associated with the worst losses, extreme heat has emerged as a major killer.
Three committees questioned Teresa Ribera Rodríguez, Spanish candidate for Commission Executive Vice-President for the Clean, Just and Competitive Transition. In her opening remarks, Ms. Ribera committed to maintaining the course of the European Green Deal to meet climate targets, and to setting-up a new approach to competition policy supportive of European companies.
The ECHA Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) now contains 242 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and giving customers and consumers information on their safe use.
Chronic respiratory disease is one of the leading causes of death in Europe, and more than a third of these deaths are estimated to be caused by environmental factors that are preventable. According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report, published today, key interventions include reducing pollution, energy poverty, and occupational exposures.
Wopke Hoekstra from the Netherlands, Commissioner-designate for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth, was questioned by three committees on Thursday morning. At the start of the hearing, Mr. Hoekstra paid tribute to the victims of the recent floods in Valencia, Spain and highlighted the need to improve Europe’s ability to prepare for growing climate-related risks.
The Ecodesign Forum is set to play a pivotal role in implementing the new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which establishes a comprehensive framework for setting mandatory performance and information requirements on products.
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