IEA report launch: From Taking Stock to Taking Action: How to implement the COP28 energy goals
24 September 2024 Report launch Paris, France Background information At the COP28 climate conference last...
Global Renewables Summit announced to triple renewable Power by 2030
Summit will bring together leaders from industry, government, intergovernmental organisations, NGOs, philanthropy, and COP presidencies in New York to help…
EU Commissioner Simson attends IRENA assembly
This year's meeting follows the success of the global commitment to renewable energy and energy efficiency, led by the EU…
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 with commitment to expand renewable energy capacity
The 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) came to a close in Dubai on 13 December. The main topics discussed…
Insight EU Climate Monitoring 13 December 2023
UNFCC states COP28 Agreement Signals “Beginning of the End” of the Fossil Fuel Era +++ EU negotiators secure agreement at…
Statement of EU Commission President von der Leyen on the outcome of COP28
I want to thank our Climate Action Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra and all of our Commission and Member State negotiators for…
UNFCCC: COP28 agreement signals “beginning of the end” of the fossil fuel era
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) closed today with an agreement that signals the “beginning of the end” of…
Insight EU Climate Monitoring 11 December 2023
UN: Stop ‘kicking the can down the road,’ UN chief urges COP28 deal on phaseout of fossil fuels +++ COP28: The…
COP28: Lemke und Özdemir für Natürlichen Klimaschutz und Kreislaufwirtschaft
Das Bundesumweltministerium und das Bundeslandwirtschaftsministerium setzen sich auf der Weltklimakonferenz (UNFCCC COP28) dafür ein, den natürlichen Klimaschutz zu stärken und Biomasse,…
EU Commissioner Sinkevičius at COP28 to highlight nature and ocean protection
Commissioner Sinkevičius will be at COP28 in Dubai tomorrow, where he will enhance cooperation with partners worldwide on important Green Deal matters,…
Insight EU Climate Monitoring 5 December 2023
COP28: WMO: The Global Climate 2011-2020: A decade of acceleration +++ Over 60 countries pledge to slash cooling emissions amid…
Clean Energy Partnership: G7+ and Ukraine joint statement
This Partnership brings together the Government of Ukraine, bilateral donors, key international organisations and financial institutions and voices representing the…
COP28: Statement by EU President von der Leyen at the Super Pollutants Summit
"The EU only accounts for 6% of global methane emissions in energy. That is why we have also focused on…
Reducing methane emissions: EU announces €175m financial support at COP28
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,…
COP28: EU leads global initiative to triple renewable energy and double energy efficiency
This initiative, proposed by the EU Commission Presiden in April, sets global targets to triple the installed capacity of renewable energy to at…
Carbon pricing and carbon markets: IMF MD Georgieva at EU Pavilion discussion
"Let's look at where we are today. We have close to 25% of emissions covered. When we look at this…
Coal Transition Accelerator initiative: Statement by President von der Leyen
"Coal has been part of Europe's history. It created jobs for many regions. At the same time, we have understood…
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…
Insight EU Climate Monitoring 30 November 2023
COP28: UN Climate Change Executive Secretary at COP28 Opening: "Accelerate Climate Action" +++ COP28 Presidency unites the world on Loss…
Agenda highlights: COP 28 world climate action summit in Dubai, 1-2 December 2023
World leaders will gather in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for the World Climate Summit to...
EU Commissioner Hoekstra visits Zambia for COP28 preparations
Tomorrow, Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra will make an official visit to Zambia in preparation of the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference.
COP28: MEPs want all countries to strengthen their climate commitments
With 56 votes in favour, nine against and one abstention, the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety…
EU Commissioner Hoekstra travels to Brazil for COP28 preparations
Tomorrow, Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, starts a two-day visit to Brazil to continue with preparations for the forthcoming COP28 UN Climate Change conference.…
Main results: Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 17 October 2023
The Council took stock of the progress on the review of the economic governance framework and stressed the need to…
Paris Climate Agreement: EU Council submits updated NDCs to UNFCCC
The EU Council today approved the submission of an updated nationally determined contribution (NDC) of the EU and its member…
UN climate summit in Dubai: EU Council sets out EU position for COP28
The Council today approved conclusions that will serve as the EU’s general negotiating position for the 28th United Nations Climate…
EU Commission welcomes ‘Fit for 55’ legislation for 2030 goals
The Commission welcomes today's adoption of two final pillars of its ‘Fit for 55' legislative package for delivering the EU's…
Informal meeting of environment and energy ministers: Closing remarks by EU Commissioner Simson
"The EU will have a strong story to tell. The energy crisis did not derail our energy transition. On the…
Insight EU Climate Monitoring 3 July 2023
Speech by EVP Timmermans at Tsinghua University in China on the global Climate and Biodiversity crises +++ IEA: Climate Resilience is key…
Spanish EU Presidency: Informal presidency workshop on climate change
4 – 5 July 2023 La Concepción Jardín Botánico-Histórico de Málaga Málaga, Spain Ministry for...
EU Commission Executive VP Timmermans in Barbados, Guyana and Suriname to discuss climate diplomacy
Today, Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, starts a visit to Barbados (12-13 June), Guyana (14 June) and Suriname…
COP28: Von der Leyen, Timmermans and Borrell discuss preparations with Dr Sultan Al-Jaber
The European Commission and the Incoming COP28 Presidency intend to maintain close coordination at the political and technical level in…
EU Commission Executive VP Timmermans in India and Maldives for COP28 preparations
Brussels, 24 May 2023 Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, starts on Thursday a...
EU Commission executive VP Timmermans attends the Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Brussels, 28 April 2023 Next Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 and 3 May, Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans participates...
COP28 preparations: EU Commission Executive VP Timmermans in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico
Brussels, 20 January 2023 Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, starts on Monday a...
IRENA Assembly: EU Commission Executive VP Timmermans and Commissioner Simson in Abu Dhabi
Brussels, 13 January 2023 On 14 and 15 January, the Commission will be represented by...