EU Commission reports 1.6% emissions decline, cautions on slower progress towards 2030
The EU Commission’s 2026 Climate Action Progress Report shows greenhouse gas emissions fell by 1.6% in 2025, bringing them 39%…
EEA warns climate extremes expose vulnerabilities in Europe’s infrastructure
The EEA reports that extreme heat cost the EU at least 1% of GDP in 2026, while drought, wildfires and…
EU and Canada expand AI climate modelling for wildfires and Arctic risks
The EU Commission and Canada have agreed to expand cooperation under Destination Earth, combining AI-enabled climate modelling and high-resolution simulations.…
EU Commission establishes PreparEU group to strengthen disaster preparedness
The EU Commission has established a 17-member PreparEU Advisory Group to assess Europe's readiness for wildfires, extreme weather and emerging…
EU Commission presents Climate Resilience Law to address €50bn annual losses
The EU Commission has presented a Climate Resilience Framework and proposed legislation to address €50 billion in annual climate damage…
EU allocates €12m to strengthen Thailand’s flood resilience under Global Gateway
The EU Commission has announced a €12m grant under its Global Gateway strategy to improve irrigation and flood management in…
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SOTEU 2026: Von der Leyen outlines EU security overhaul and associate status for Canada
In her 2026 State of the Union address, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposes opening a path to…
Hoekstra links EU climate policy with industrial competitiveness on Nordic visit
EU Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra will meet governments, lawmakers and industry leaders in Copenhagen and Helsinki to discuss how EU climate…
Von der Leyen calls for stronger EU crisis prevention after summer of wildfires
Following a visit to the EU’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Europe’s civil…
EU environment ministers debate cars, water resilience, nature credits and REACH
EU environment ministers reviewed progress on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans, the European water resilience strategy, biodiversity as…
EEA flags extreme weather challenges and uneven climate adaptation for Europe’s resilience
Europe experiences record-breaking temperatures, severe floods, droughts and wildfires intensified by climate change. The European Environment Agency (EEA) published today…
EU Commission presents first-ever EU strategies for islands and coastal communities
The European Commission has adopted two dedicated strategies for EU islands and coastal communities, setting out the first coordinated European…
EU Commission launches OceanEye to make Europe a leader in ocean observation
The European Commission has adopted OceanEye, a new initiative designed to position the EU at the forefront of global ocean…
EU Commission deploys record wildfire response as summer risks rise
The EU Commission is deploying its largest-ever wildfire preparedness operation under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, with 777 firefighters from…
EU Council adopts modernised wine policy to boost resilience and competitiveness
The EU Council has adopted a revamped regulatory framework for the EU wine sector, aiming to better align supply and…
Main results of the Environment Council on 16 December 2025
Brussels, 16 December 2025 Europe’s environment 2030 EU environment ministers approved conclusions on ‘Europe’s Environment 2030...
EU Commission seeks input to shape Europe’s future climate resilience
On Monday, the European Commission has launched a public consultation on climate resilience, inviting citizens, businesses, regional authorities, civil society and all stakeholders…
OECD: Rising costs from droughts require effective policies to limit losses and damage
The global land area affected by drought has doubled in the last 120 years. The cost of droughts has also…
EU Commission invests €86m to improve climate resilience and water security
The EU Commission invests €86 million in new Strategic Integrated Projects focusing on improving water quality and availability, cleaning up polluted rivers, improving fire and…
COP29 Climate Conference: EU Commission summary of the main results
The EU Commission secures an agreement on carbon market rules and a new climate finance goal, broadening the contributor base…
EU roundtable on climate risks report: How to protect people and prosperity?
The EU Commission hosted a high-level roundtable on how to manage climate risks and damages. Participants called for bold action…
EIOPA: Leveraging insurance to shore up Europe’s climate resilience
The extreme weather events of the past few years from flash floods in Germany, torrential rain in Slovenia as well…
UNCTAD Chief to visit Panama Canal ahead of 1st Globel Supply Chain Forum
Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan will spotlight the negative impact of climate change on this global trade route. Urgent action is needed…
Climate change resilience: OECD sees massive investment needs in sustainable infrastructure to build
A new OECD report details the growing pressure of such climatic events on infrastructure in all sectors, from electricity, communication…
EU Commission: 100 more regions join the EU Mission for Climate Adaptation
Brussels, 30 September 2022 Yesterday, the Commission announced that 100 more regions and local authorities...
EU Commission adopts new guidance on climate-proofing future infrastructure projects
Brussels, 29 July 2021 Today, the European Commission has published new technical guidance on climate-proofing of...