The European Commission is reacting on the immediate needs of communities in Columbia and is providing €2.1 million in life-saving assistance. Several provinces and cities in the central and western part of the country have been affected by a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake causing hundreds of casualties and extensive damage. This funding will provide vital support […]
Continue ReadingThe auction calendar has been adjusted following the suspension of the auctioning of the first leg of emission allowances allocated to the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The auctioning of emission allowances for the RRF under the REPowerEU plan started in July 2023 with a revenue target of EUR 20 billion: EUR 12 billion from […]
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The 7th Plenary Meeting of the Aviation Non-CO₂ Expert Network (ANCEN) brought together sixty leading experts representing the scientific community, academia, aircraft manufacturers and operators, fuel producers, research organisations, air navigation service providers, non-governmental organisations, regulators and policymaking actors to advance the understanding of aviation’s climate impacts from non-CO₂ emissions and support evidence-based discussions and […]
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The European Union is providing an additional €10.5 million in humanitarian aid for people affected by the conflict in Myanmar. This brings EU humanitarian support for the country to €49.1 million in 2026. More than 100,000 lives have now been lost since the military coup in February 2021. EU humanitarian partners will, thanks to the […]
Continue ReadingRepresentatives from nearly 200 countries met at the annual mid-year UN climate conference from 8 to 18 June. The meetings focused on turning previous climate commitments into practical action and identifying areas where further progress is needed ahead of the next COP. The European Union worked constructively with international partners throughout the session to advance […]
Continue ReadingAs the EU prepares its participation in the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), scheduled to take place in Antalya, Türkiye, in November 2026, the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee, in cooperation with the European Youth Forum and Generation Climate Europe, […]
Continue ReadingAs the Mediterranean faces growing climate risks, 43 countries have launched the development of the region’s first-ever Climate Action Plan under the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM). The initiative was announced during the 3rd UfM Mediterranean Green Week, held from 30 June to 3 July 2026, and marks a major step towards coordinated regional action […]
Continue ReadingAs the Mediterranean faces growing climate risks, 43 countries have launched the development of the region’s first-ever Climate Action Plan under the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM). The initiative was announced during the 3rd UfM Mediterranean Green Week, held from 30 June to 3 July 2026, and marks a major step towards coordinated regional action […]
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The European Union continues to mobilise assistance for Colombia following the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Sweden has offered 150 tents and 360 blankets, Germany is sending 3,000 kitchen sets and 2,500 water filters, while Luxembourg has offered 79 tents through the EU civil protection mechanism. The Commission’s emergency response coordination centre is coordinating the European […]
Continue ReadingOn the picture: Laura Maanavilja, Deputy Head of Unit, Betsy Vivegnis, Project Manager, Leonardo Di Filippo, Team Leader, Mar Segura Mondejar, Project Assistant, European Commission, DG Climate Action, Unit E2 – Communications and stakeholders. The European Climate Pact has received two awards from the European Ombudsman for Good Administration. The Pact took the prize for […]
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