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 […]
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, […]
Building urban resilience to climate change
Cities are expected to bear the brunt of climate change and face increases in the intensity and occurrence of heatwaves, heavy rain, floods and other extreme weather events. EU researchers have developed groundbreaking solutions to deal with these disaster scenarios. It is estimated that around 66 % of the world population will be living in […]
Conference on the Future of Europe: launch of the multilingual digital platform
The Executive Board of the Conference on the Future of Europe, comprising representatives from the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission, is launching the multilingual digital platform for the Conference on the Future of Europe inviting all EU citizens to contribute to shaping their own future and that of […]
How nature can protect us from climate change?
The EU’s 2030 biodiversity strategy, a key pillar of the European Green Deal, includes a nature restoration plan that can boost the uptake of nature-based solutions. Nature-based solutions are also highlighted in the EU strategy on adaptation to climate change that was recently adopted by the European Commission. How nature can protect us Many countries […]
Global emissions cuts in line with Paris Agreement mean near-term benefits for Earth
A new EU-backed study shows that cutting emissions to meet the 1.5 °C and 2 °C temperature targets could slow warming within 2 decades. Many countries are taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. However, the short-term mitigation benefits that will arise from these efforts are […]