EU approves landmark Declaration on the integrity of climate change information

The European Union has endorsed theDeclaration on the Integrity of Climate Change Information,following its approval by the Council on 20 January. 

This Declaration was launched during COP30 by the Global Initiative for Integrity of Climate Change Information, established by UNESCO, the Government of Brazil and the UN. 

It establishes shared international commitments to address the integrity of climate change information and promote accurate, evidence-based information on climate issues. 

This endorsement comes at a time when the information environment can be complex, especially on climate issues. According to the2025 Eurobarometer on climate change, while 84% of Europeans agree that climate change is caused by human activity, 52% say that traditional media do not provide clear information on the subject, and 49% say they have difficulty identifying reliable content on social media. 

By endorsing this Declaration, the European Union is demonstrating its strong commitment to fact-based debate, climate science and evidence-based policy-making. Prior to the EU’s approval, fifteen EU Member States had also endorsed the Declaration individually: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, and Sweden. 

Commissioner Hoekstra announced the EU’s accession to the Declaration, stating: “We live in a world where the threat of climate change is becoming increasingly urgent and, at the same time, where alternative truths, confrontation and misinformation abound. This is a cause for concern. Informed public debates, where we listen to and analyse the science, are essential for humanity to effectively address the climate crisis.”  

Climate facts matter: awareness campaign on climate misinformation

As part of efforts to address the problem, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action has launched the “ClimateFactsMatter”campaign. Campaign to empower people to see beyond climate misinformation. It will provide people across the EU with the information they need to make informed decisions. The campaign will share resources that will enable everyone to identify the main techniques used to mislead and highlight the reality of EU climate action.    

More information: European Commission.