EU endorses landmark Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change

This Declaration was launched during COP30 by the Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change, established by UNESCO, the Government of Brazil and the UN.  It establishes shared international commitments to address information integrity on climate change and promote accurate, evidence-based information on climate issues.  This endorsement comes at a time when the information […]

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EU announces €153 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and Moldova

The European Commission is announcing €153 million in emergency aid to Ukraine and refugee-hosting Moldova, as millions Ukrainians face freezing temperatures without power under sustained Russian bombardment of energy infrastructure. Responding to the urgent needs, the EU is allocating an initial €145 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine to provide protection assistance, shelter, food, cash […]

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EASA published the updated Easy Access Rules for Guidance Material on Remote Aerodrome Air Traffic Services – Revision from January 2026 is out now

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new revision of the Easy Access Rules for Guidance Material (EAR) on Remote Aerodrome Air Traffic Services. This Revision from January 2026 incorporates EASA ED Decision 2023/005/R of 30 March 2023, introducing Issue 3 of the GM. The EAR for Guidance Material on Remote Aerodrome Air Traffic Services are available […]

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Statement by President von der Leyen

“We mark the 81st anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. We remember and pay tribute to the six million Jewish women, men and children murdered in the Holocaust, as well as all the other innocent victims of the Nazi regime.” Source link This article was originally published on https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_26_204. […]

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EU needs to invest €70 billion per year in climate adaptation up to 2050

The EU, its Member States and the private sector should invest about €70 billion per year until 2050 in climate adaptation, to reduce exposure to increasing climate hazards and improve resilience, according to a new study commissioned by the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) and funded under Horizon Europe. Assessment of EU and Member […]

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EU–Norway Green Alliance: partners review progress and next steps

DG CLIMA Director for International Affairs and Climate Finance Diana Acconcia, and Norwegian Ambassador to the EU Anders H. Eide at the EU-Norway Green Alliance Implementation Meeting Norway House in Brussels On 22 January 2026, the European Union and Norway held the annual implementation meeting of the EU–Norway Green Alliance, bringing together representatives of the […]

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Commission invites public input on future carbon farming voluntary certification

Carbon farming activities enhance carbon storage in forests and soils, and can reward farmers and foresters financially. The Commission has launched a four-week public feedback exercise to gather input on proposed certification methodologies for carbon farming activities. Land managers, such as farmers and foresters, play a crucial role in delivering these benefits through practices such […]

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Estimated Loss from Cybercrime Cost Up to $10 Trillion in 2025 as Cybersecurity Funding Falls to Multiyear Low

Venture capital investment in the cybersecurity sector has dropped to a multiyear low, even as global cybercrime losses are projected to reach as much as $10 trillion in 2025. The contrast between shrinking investment and escalating economic damage is sharpening concerns that the industry may be underestimating the scale and urgency of the threat. The cybersecurity […]

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EU deploys emergency generators as Russian strikes leave 1 million Ukrainians without power in -20°C

Over 1 million Ukrainians are without electricity, water and heating in freezing temperatures following relentless Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. The European Commission is today deploying 447 emergency generators worth €3.7 million from EU strategic reserves to restore power to hospitals, shelters and critical services. The generators – mobilised from rescEU strategic reserves hosted in […]

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EU Mission on Adaptation launches new portal to support a climate-resilient Europe

The EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change has launched a new Mission Portal, providing a rich source of information and practical tools for regions, local authorities and communities to understand climate risks, develop adaptation strategies and implement innovative solutions. The portal is designed to support Europe’s transition to a climate-resilient future, offering guidance, data and […]

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