CO2 emissions in cars: EU Council gives final approval to more flexibility for carmakers
The EU Council has today adopted a targeted amendment to the regulation on CO2 standards for new passenger cars and…
MEPs support proposals to simplify the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism
The proposed changes to the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) are part of simplification efforts to reduce the administrative…
CO2 emissions: MEPs fast-track vote on flexibility measures for carmakers
MEPs have approved the use of the urgent procedure to fast-track a targeted amendment to CO₂ emission performance standards for…
UNEP: Emissions from building sector stopped rising for the first time since 2020
A growing number of countries are working to decarbonize buildings, but sluggish progress and financing puts global climate goals at…
Austria: EIB Group increases investment in Austria by nearly a third
The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) reported a total lending volume of nearly €1.7 billion and granted around 30% more loans…
PIK: 30 percent of global regions achieve growth while reducing carbon emissions
More and more regions around the globe combine economic growth with reducing carbon emissions, researchers from the Potsdam Institute for…
New UN Climate Change and WMO reports show surge in GHG emissions
The UN report’s findings are stark but not surprising: Current national climate plans fall miles short of what’s needed to…
Climate neutrality: 20 new cities receive EU Mission Label for their efforts
Today, the EU Mission Label was awarded to 20 cities that are part of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and…
IEA: Collaboration delivered in high emissions sectors, but progress must speed up
Strengthening international collaboration is vital to reduce emissions in the global economy’s largest emitting sectors to deliver on ambitious climate…
EU Flight Emissions Label: EU Commission seeks public feedback
Today, the EU Commission is launching a public consultation on the draft proposal establishing the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL). The initiative…
IEA Commentary: SUVs are setting new sales records – and so are their emissions
In 2023, there were more than 360 million SUVs on the roads worldwide, resulting in combustion-related CO2 emissions of 1…
CO2 emissions: MEPs endorse stricter targets for trucks and buses
The regulation, addressing emissions from new trucks, buses and trailers, was endorsed by MEPs with 341 votes in favour, 268…
The Future of European mobility: Brussels Declaration by the Belgian EU Presidency
With this Declaration, the Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU highlights the need for decisive action during the…
EU Commission’s blueprint for climate neutrality by 2050
The European Union is committed to reaching ‘net zero' CO2 emissions by 2050. While the major part of this effort will…
CO2 emissions for new cars and vans: statement by EP rapporteur
Brussels, 28 March 2023 Following today’s adoption by the Council of the regulation setting CO2...
EU Parliament majority wants zero CO2 emissions for new cars and vans in 2035
Road transport to contribute more to the EU’s climate neutrality target New methodology for assessing...
Energy importers and exporters on reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Brussels, 11 November 2022 The United States, European Union, Japan, Canada, Norway, Singapore, and the...
Italy: EU Commission approves prolongation of rail freight support
Brussels, 31 October 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the...
European Aviation Environmental Report 2022: Sustainability is crucial for long-term viability
Brussels, 21 September 2022 The newly published European Aviation Environmental Report reviews the aviation sector’s environmental performance and...
EU Commission welcomes provisional agreement on EU road charging rules
16/06/2021 The European Commission welcomes this morning’s provisional agreement between the co-legislators on new road...