BRUSSELS – In response to rapid developments in the coatings market, the European Commission has presented an updated set ofEU Ecolabel criteria for paints and varnishes.These criteria bring one of the programme’s key product groups up to date with the latest technological advances and market trends, including revised requirements for the most environmentally friendly paints […]
21 aerolíneas europeas modificarán sus declaraciones medioambientales tras dialogar con la UE y las autoridades de consumo
Veintiuna compañías aéreas se han comprometido a cambiar sus prácticas en relación con las declaraciones medioambientales consideradas engañosas por la Red de Cooperación para la Protección de los Consumidores (CPC). Esto se produce tras un diálogo con la Comisión Europea y la red CPC, dirigida por la Dirección General de Inspección Económica de Bélgica, la […]
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 […]
COP29: EP calls for all countries to pay for climate action
Parliament on Thursday adopted its demands for COP29, which is to set a new collective target for climate action financing. With 429 votes in favour, 183 against and 24 abstentions, the House calls on all countries to agree on a new collective target on climate finance after 2025. MEPs want it to be based on […]
Hearing with Teresa Ribera, nominee for Executive Vice-President of the European Commission
Three parliamentary committees on Tuesday examined Teresa Ribera, nominee for vice-president of the European Commission for Clean, Fair and Competitive Transition. The European Commission’s vice-presidential candidate for Clean, Fair and Competitive Transition, Teresa Ribera, was examined by three parliamentary committees on Tuesday. During her opening speech, Ms Ribera paid tribute to the victims of the […]
Postdoctoral Researcher/Project Researcher, Climate and Environmental Law and Policy, Finland
A Postdoctoral Researcher/Project Researcher position in Climate and Environmental Law and Policy is open for applications. The position will be hosted by the Center for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law (CCEEL) at the UEF Law School on the Joensuu campus and will start on 1 January 2025, or as agreed. The Researcher position will be filled […]
European Parliament adopts rules for companies on human rights and the environment
Parliament on Wednesday gave the green light to new rules that will oblige companies to mitigate their negative impact on human rights and the environment. The European Parliament adopted with 374 votes in favour, 235 against and 19 abstentions the new Due Diligence Directive, agreed with the Council, which requires companies and their […]
Council gives green light to new legislation toughening penalties and extending the list of environmental offences
The Council formally adopted a directive on the protection of the environment through criminal law. The law will improve the investigation and prosecution of environmental crime offences. The directive establishes EU-wide minimum rules on the definition of criminal offences and penalties. It replaces the previous law which dates back to 2008. The law will only […]
Commission invests more than EUR 233 million in strategic environment and climate projects across Europe
The Commission is investing over €233 million in twelve new Strategic Projects across Europe under the LIFE programme to support the implementation of the EU’s environmental and climate ambitions under the European Green Deal. These Strategic Projects are expected to mobilise substantial additional funds from other EU sources, including agricultural, structural, regional and research funds, as well as […]