COP29: Germany seeks international projects on biodiversity and climate action
Several German ministries launched a joint Call of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) at the Climate Change Conference in Baku.…
Sweden starts inquiry to strengthen international climate action
The Swedish Government has issued inquiry terms of reference to strengthen and develop Sweden’s international climate action. The government inquiry…
Could AI revolutionize climate action? – ITU
Along with reshaping social and economic life, artificial intelligence (AI) could become a decisive factor in global efforts against climate…
IEA and COP29 Chairs’ call to action at High-Level Energy Transition Dialogues
On energy, the COP29 Presidency has launched three initiatives as part of the COP29 Action Agenda, to respond to the…
Joint report on co-ordinated approaches towards climate action, carbon pricing, policy spillovers
Five international organisations today released a landmark report that outlines pathways for co-ordinated approaches on climate action, carbon pricing, and…
EU Commissioner Simson visits Iceland to strengthen energy cooperation
EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson will visit Reykjavík to strengthen energy relations with Iceland. Under the European Economic Area (EEA)…
Greenland: Keynote speech by EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen
"Greenland is especially vulnerable to the impact of climate change. But you are also uniquely equipped to fight it –…
EU Auditors: EU recovery fund probably not as green as claimed
Spending allocation on climate projects could be overestimated by €34.5 billion. Not all measures tagged as ‘green’ were confirmed as…
Arctic Institute: EU-Sámi cooperation on climate change adaptation in the Arctic
In this article, the author is focussing on the relationship between the European Commission and the Sámi people and political…
EESC: Climate migration: where to next?
10/09/2024 This page is also available in: FR EESC, Rue Van Maerlant 2, 1040 Brussels,...
Climate Resilience Dialogue: How to narrow the climate protection gap
The final report of the Climate Resilience Dialogue puts forward actions for increasing climate resilience in the EU and addressing…
Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: Statements by EEAS and UNFCCC
Despite their rich histories and cultures, many Indigenous Peoples remain among the world’s most marginalised communities. Increasing competition over natural…
Re-energising Europe’s global green reach – Bruegel Policy Brief
The EU’s green reach strategy will need to use a broad range of levers to build equitable partnerships that will…
Climate Vote 2024 reveals “astonishing consensus” for stronger climate action
A UNDP landmark public opinion research reveals an overwhelming majority around the world to support more ambitious efforts and to…
Committee of the Regions: 161st Plenary Session
19/06/2024 : 15:00 (CEST) – 20/06/2024 : 13:00 (CEST) Brussels: Hemicycle (European Parliament) The Members...
EU Commissioner Hoekstra discusses climate action in Finland
EU Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra will be in Finland to meet with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, and with other national representatives,…
Sweden: EU Commissioner Hoekstra discusses climate issues with national stakeholders
EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, will be in Sweden to meet with national representatives and stakeholders including industrial, forestry and…
Ukraine: Energy Community Secretariat recommends changes to National Energy and Climate Plan
The finalisation of the Plan is an important conditionality linked with the Ukraine Facility, the European Union's 50 billion euro…
Bundestag beschließt Verbesserung des Klimaschutzes beim Immissionsschutz
Der Deutsche Bundestag hat das Gesetz zur Verbesserung des Klimaschutzes beim Immissionsschutz, zur Beschleunigung immissionsschutzrechtlicher Genehmigungsverfahren und zur Umsetzung von…
Spain champions support for enhanced IMF-WBG Framework: Raising SDR Impact
Spain champions the call to step up the impact of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) through the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
World Bank Group and IMF deepen joint effort to scale up climate action
The collaboration will provide critical support for countries’ climate strategies—through an integrated, country-led approach to policy reforms and climate investments.
EU Commissioner McGuinness speech on capital markets and climate action
"We have a regulation so that we can see what financial products are actually delivering in terms of sustainability. I see…
8th UNECE International PPP Forum calls for global resilience and climate action
With less than six years remaining to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the unprecedented climate crisis, along with…
IRENA: Transition to renewables calls for new approach to energy security
The evolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development, says IRENA.
EU Commission: Just Transition Platform Conference
This event will provide a forum for sharing views and experiences on the just transition...
IPCC meets in Latvia to draft outline of special report on climate change and cities
Over 140 experts from 65 countries will meet next week in Riga, Latvia, to draft the outline of the Intergovernmental Panel…
EU Commissioner Hoekstra visits Germany for climate talks
On 11 and 12 April, EU Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra will discuss climate action measures with national representatives. He will…
Clean Transition Dialogue: EU Commissioner Hoekstra on the construction sector
"The industry has an enormous potential for contributing to Europe's green transition towards net zero in 2050. And as I'm sure…
IPCC Chair’s remarks during the Opening of the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial
"Our latest report showed that with every increment of warming the world will become more and more dangerous. Beyond 1.5°C…
BMWK: Wie wirken sich Klimawandel und Klimaschutz auf die Wirtschaft?
Das Forschungsgutachten hat als Zwischenergebnis untersucht, welche Auswirkungen die Änderungen in der Klimapolitik der letzten drei Jahre auf die wirtschaftliche…
UNFCCC: Investing in women is key to climate action
"It is alarming that only 0.01% of global finance supports projects address both climate and women's rights," says Sima Bahous,…
COP28 Global Stocktake Roundtable: Statement by President von der Leyen
"Climate finance is one of the core topics in the coming days. It's not just about money. It's also about…
EU deal: Cutting methane emissions for climate action
The regulation introduces new requirements for the oil, gas and coal sectors to measure, report and verify methane emissions, as…
National Strategy for the Arctic Region: U.S. Implementation Plan
The Biden-Harris Administration continues to take bold action to meet the urgency of the climate crisis and to protect our…
The European Climate Stocktake: EU and global progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement
In 2015, 196 countries adopted the Paris Agreement: the world’s first ever legally binding treaty on climate change having the…
MEPs back Wopke Hoekstra as EU Commissioner, new tasks for VP Šefčovič
After the hearings of Mr Hoesktra (Netherlands) on 2 October and of Mr Šefčovič (Slovakia) on 3 October, and after additional written follow-up…
EP hearing of EU Climate Commissioner-designate Wopke Hoekstra
During his introductory speech, Mr Hoekstra stressed that the Green Deal lays the foundation for the EU’s green transition and underlined…
Climate diplomacy: EU, Canada and China co-host the 7th MoCA
On Thursday 13th and Friday 14th July, Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans, Canada's Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, and…
EU Commission Executive VP Timmermans travels to Albania to discuss tourism and green transition
Brussels, 31 March 2023 On Monday and Tuesday (3-4 April), Executive Vice-President for the European...
EIB: Young European job-hunters expect climate action of their prospective employers
The majority of young Europeans say the climate impact of prospective employers is an important...
Climate change: IPCC report underscores urgency of taking more ambitious action
INTERLAKEN, Switzerland, March 20, 2023 — There are multiple, feasible and effective options to reduce...
European Green Deal: EU agrees to strengthen ETS, and creates a Social Climate Fund
Brussels, 19 December 2022 The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached with the European...
LIFE Programme: €380m for 168 new green projects all around Europe
Brussels, 23 November 2022 Today, the Commission has approved more than €380 million of funding for 168 new projects across Europe under...
COP27 Breakthrough Agreement: New “Loss and Damage” Fund for Vulnerable Countries
20 November 2022 UN Climate Press Release UN Climate Change News, 20 November 2022 – The...
27th session of the Conference of Parties
Sharm el-Sheikh, 7 – 18 November 2022 On the agenda of the meeting of the...
COP27 sharpens focus on Paris climate action promises
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, 6 November 2022 – The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 opened today...
EU Climate Mission: 118 regions and local authorities joining
Brussels, 7 June 2022 On Tuesday, the European Commission announced the first 118 regions and...
WHO: Include mental health support In Climate Action Plans
Stockholm, 3 June 2022 Mental health support must be included in national responses to climate...
Insight EU Climate Monitoring 18 February 2022
EU-AFRICA SUMMIT EU-Africa: Global Gateway Investment Package – Climate Resilience CLIMATE & TRADE WTO DG...
Global warming: Joint action to combat climate change in the Mediterranean
Brussels, 4 December 2021 Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean...