Arctic policy: EU opens consultation on the future approach

Climate change is dramatically transforming the region, and increasing its geopolitical importance.

EU support will bring clean energy to thousands of households in Spain and Austria

Renewable energies are crucial to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050.

Inspired by World Bicycle Day?

As we celebrate this accessible, healthy and clean form of transport, don’t forget that you can still share your views and help design the European Climate Pact.

A fair and just green transition for all

The European Commission has boosted its Just Transition Fund to foster the transition to a climate-neutral economy as Europe recovers from the coronavirus crisis.

Commission proposes a public loan facility to support green investments together with the European Investment Bank

The facility will be implemented with the involvement of the European Investment Bank and will encourage investments that support the transition towards a climate-neutral economy by public sector authorities to the benefit of coal- and carbon-intensive regions.

Preserving our biodiversity

The EU’s LIFE Programme is all about protecting and conserving the environment and pushing for climate action. Several of its projects have already made a difference.

What's new? An Industrial Strategy for a globally competitive, green and digital Europe

The European Commission has a new strategy to help Europe's industry lead the twin transitions towards climate neutrality and digital leadership.

The European Climate Law

The European Climate Law sets the 2050 target and the direction of travel for all EU policy, and gives predictability for public authorities, businesses and citizens. At the same time, the Commission is launching a public consultation on the future European Climate Pact. Through this consultation the public will be involved in co-designing this instrument.

Committing to climate-neutrality by 2050

The European Climate Law sets the 2050 target and the direction for all EU policy.

You can help shape the European Climate Pact and future policies

Alongside government policies and regulation, all sectors of society and economy have a part to play in the transition to a climate-neutral European Union.

For a green and climate-neutral Europe

These new EU funded projects will help to restore and conserve ecosystems and species we all depend on, move towards a circular economy, improve air and water quality, boost sustainable finance and increase climate resilience in Europe.

Estonia: Conserving forests and farmlands

The EU aims to be the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050.

A Europe Fit for the Digital Age

The EU’s digital strategy aims to make the digital transformation work for people and businesses while helping to achieve its target of a climate-neutral Europe by 2050.

Why does Europe need to limit climate change and adapt to its impacts?

Europe’s many regions are expected to face worsening impacts of climate change over the next decades.

Women in energy!

The EU Sustainable Energy Week - the biggest event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe – is looking to recognise women who are contributing to a climate-neutral Europe by 2050.

Understanding climate change with the help of glaciers

An ambitious mission to drill into the Antarctic ice sheet to extract some of the oldest ice on the planet will provide vital clues about a mysterious shift in the behaviour of our planet’s climate.

Meeting the EU’s energy and climate targets

The EU and its member countries have committed under the Paris Agreement to achieve at least 40% domestic greenhouse gas emissions reductions by 2030, as compared to 1990.

Sustainability and climate change

How is the sustainability and climate agenda being implemented in the Operational Programme for Sustainability and Efficient Use of Resources and what is expected to be achieved by 2023?

Winds of change sweep Croatia’s weather-forecasting system

Metmonic project aims to provide more accurate short and medium term forecasts and provide better warning of dangerous weather phenomena.

What's on the European Commission's agenda this year?

The focus for 2020 is kick-starting the transition to a fair, climate-neutral and digital Europe.