The Council approved conclusions on climate finance ahead of the United Nations framework convention on climate change (UNFCCC) meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024 (COP 29). In its conclusions, the Council underlines that the EU and its member states are committed to the current goal of developed countries to collectively mobilise […]
European Environment Agency photo Competition
Launched by the European Environment Agency (EEA) the photo competition “Urban Treasures” invites you to capture the essence of our cities and towns through inspiring moments for a more sustainable tomorrow. Participants can submit photographs depicting any of the following three categories: Wildlife in the city Charming Neighbourhoods Green at heart Eligibility EU citizens, citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, […]
EU announces €3.5 billion commitments to protect oceans and promote sustainability
At the last Our Ocean Conference in Greece, the European Union confirmed its strong commitment to international ocean governance by announcing 40 commitments for action by 2024. These actions will be financed with €3.5 billion from various EU funds. They represent the largest amount ever announced by the EU since the inception of the “Our […]
Europe unprepared to cope with rapidly increasing climate risks, EEA says
The extreme heat, drought, forest fires and floods experienced in recent years will worsen in Europe, even under optimistic global warming scenarios, and will affect living conditions across the continent. The EEA is publishing for the first time the European Climate Risk Assessment (EUCRA), which will help identify policy priorities for climate change adaptation and […]
Parliament backs deeper political and economic ties with Chile
On Thursday, MEPs approved the EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement and its complementing deal on trade and investment liberalisation. The agreements lay down the framework for deeper and broader political and economic cooperation between the like-minded partners on global issues, such as foreign and security matters, sustainable development, environmental protection, climate change, sustainable energy, rule of […]
Young Champions of the Earth
Young Champions of the Earth celebrates young people around the world tackling climate change, biodiversity and nature loss, and pollution. Who can apply young people aged between 18-30 (young artists, scientists, economists, communicators and entrepreneurs) residing in one of these global regions: Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, […]
Greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 2% last year across the European Union
Now that the bulk of EU climate and energy legislation under the “Target 55” package is in place, the EU and its Member States are working to meet the targets, according to the report “Trends and projections in Europe 2023“, which details the progress made. As greenhouse gas emissions resumed a downward trajectory following the […]
Is climate change changing the taste of beer? CORDIS responds
The taste and aroma of European beers is under threat because of a changing climate. Europeans do love their beer. It has been a diet staple for thousands of years, and become deeply ingrained in tradition and culture. In 2022, the 27 EU Member States produced nearly 34.3 billion litres of beer containing alcohol and […]
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Climate Change / Renewable Energy in Brazil
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Climate Change / Renewable Energy Main tasks The research will focus on modeling radiative transfer in the atmosphere to reduce uncertainties in estimates of downward surface solar irradiance provided by the model BRASIL-SR used in solar energy assessment for the Brazilian territory. The model is consolidated in the energy sector community and […]