Today, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the Commission presented the 21st edition of its Annual Report on Forest Fires in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, covering 2020. After the worst year to date in 2019, 2020 was another year in which fires burnt large areas of natural land in Europe. Despite the increased level of […]
Turn ambition into action and deliver on the Paris Agreement
COP26: EU encourages partners to turn ambition into action and deliver on the Paris Agreement From 1 to 12 November, the European Commission will take part in the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, in Glasgow, UK. On 1-2 November, President von der Leyen will represent the Commission at the World Leaders Summit which officially opens COP26. Executive Vice-President […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Social science for land-use strategies in the context of climate change and biodiversity challenges
Expected Outcome Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: A characterisation of future expected land use patterns consistent with long-term objectives (especially on climate, biodiversity and renewable energy) and its comparison with the current situation and trends. A comprehensive understanding of the key motivations and drivers (economic, regulatory, legal, […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Socio-economic risks of climate change in Europe
Expected Outcome Project results are expected to contribute to some of the following expected outcomes: A comprehensive socio-economic evaluation of future climate change impacts across sectors, countries/regions, timescales and climate building on socio-economic scenarios with improved sectoral, cross-sectoral and spatial resolution of impact projections. Improved climate change related decision support based on better understanding (and […]
LIFE Programme: Multilevel climate and energy dialogue to deliver the energy governance
Objective The topic aims at supporting Member States in fostering a multilevel dialogue to deliver the energy governance. Collaboration between governance levels (such as regions, cities and communities, national governments) and stakeholders (e.g. civil society, academia, industry and business, NGOs) is crucial to allow for delivery of the clean energy transition and of the European […]
The European Environment Agency (EEA) photo competition
Launched by the European Environment Agency (EEA) the photo competition “Climate Change PIX” invites citizens from eligible countries, from 18 years old, to reconnect with nature and capture all its wonders on camera. Participants can submit photographs depicting any of the following four categories: Climate change impacts on nature Climate change impacts on society Societal solutions for […]
LIFE Programme: Climate Change Mitigation
Objective Projects under the Climate Change Mitigation Priority Area should contribute to the socially just and sustainable transition towards a climate neutral economy by 2050 and to reaching the EU emission reduction target for 2030 to at least 55% compared with 1990 levels. Scope Scope and areas of intervention: Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions […]
Europeans consider climate change to be the most serious problem facing the world
Eurobarometer Survey: Europeans consider climate change to be the most serious problem facing the world A new Eurobarometer survey published on July 5, 2021, shows that European citizens believe climate change is the single most serious problem facing the world. More than nine out of ten people surveyed consider climate change to be a serious […]
Ready for the green challenge?
“Ding Dong challenge” is the result of the partnership between 15 local influencers and the European Commission’s Regional and Urban Policy Directorate-General (DG REGIO) to encourage and inspire young people to take action against climate change and contribute to a greener future. From October to December 2020, the influencers took a remarkable green journey. During the trips, […]