Last April 24, the Commission is presenting a proposal to integrate the landmark international Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction’ (BBNJ) Agreement, which aims to protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate change, and curb biodiversity loss, into EU law. This will also help the Member States with the implementation in their national systems. Signed by the President […]
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How is the EU acting on climate change?
Today, 22 April, is International Mother Earth Day. We would therefore like to recall the work the European Union is doing to combat climate change and the commitment the Member States have agreed on for 2050. EU countries have made a legal commitment to combat climate change by moving to a climate-neutral economy with zero […]
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New rules to reduce microplastic pollution
Last April 8th, the Council and the European Parliament provisionally agreed on a regulation on preventing the loss of plastic pellets – the industrial raw materials used to make plastic products – into the environment. The new rules will help improve the handling of plastic pellets at all stages of the supply chain, both on […]
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EU regions and cities collaborate with UNEP to accelerate multilevel action on climate and environment
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a joint action plan to strengthen the capacities and boost the international cooperation of local and regional authorities within the CoR framework with sub-national governments around the world to tackle the triple global crisis. On 28 March, CoR President […]
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Developing a master plan for textile circularity
tExtended enters phase two in the development of a blueprint for optimised recovery, reuse and recycling of discarded textiles. The EU-funded tExtended project is launching the second phase of its plan to optimise textile flows and ensure materials retain their value in a safe and sustainable way. Its innovations are helping to meet the need […]
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A Union of Skills that prepare people for a competitive Europe
The Skills Union will support the development of our Union’s human capital to strengthen the EU’s competitiveness. A key initiative of the first 100 days of this Commission, the Skills Union: will enable higher levels of basic skills to be achieved , for example through the basic skills support pilot project; will offer adults […]
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EU advancing on 2030 zero-pollution targets but stronger action is needed
Today, the European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) published the second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook report, which provides an overview of the EU’s work to meet the 2030 zero pollution targets. The Commission also published today its fourth Clean Air Outlook report. The reports show that EU policies have contributed to reducing air pollution, pesticide […]
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Commission simplifies rules on sustainability and EU investments, delivering over €6 billion in administrative relief
The European Commission has adopted a new package of proposals to simplify EU rules, boost competitiveness, and unlock additional investment capacity. This is a major step forward in creating a more favourable business environment to help EU companies grow, innovate, and create quality jobs. By bringing our competitiveness and climate goals together, we are creating […]
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A Clean Industrial Deal for competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU
The Commission presents the Clean Industrial Deal, a bold business plan to support the competitiveness and resilience of our industry. The Deal will accelerate decarbonisation, while securing the future of manufacturing in Europe. Faced with high energy costs and fierce and often unfair global competition, our industries need urgent support. This Deal positions decarbonisation as […]
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