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The Commission & the EIB are unlocking an initial €3 billion to spur clean investment in buildings & road transport under ETS2. The new Facility lets EU countries act early, cutting energy bills, supporting clean heating and mobility and ensuring a fair transition before ETS2 starts in 2028.

The Commission has adopted the EU’s first voluntary certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals. Covering DACCS, BioCCS and biochar, the new rules set clear standards, support innovation and investment, and mark the shift from rule-setting to action on the path to climate neutrality.

On 29 January, the Commission met ETS operators from across the EU to take stock of how emissions trading works in practice and gather feedback on where implementation can be simplified and made more efficient.

The European Commission and EUROCONTROL launch NEATS V2, a new tool to track aviation’s non-CO₂ climate impacts. Airlines can now calculate indicative per-flight effects, paving the way for EU ETS reporting from 2025.

The EU has endorsed the Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change, reinforcing its commitment to climate science and evidence-based debate. Backed by Eurobarometer findings, the move strengthens efforts to counter climate disinformation across Europe.

The Commission has published its assessment of Belgium’s final updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP).

The EU and Norway met for the annual implementation meeting of the EU–Norway Green Alliance, reviewing progress and exploring next steps to deepen cooperation on climate action, clean energy, industrial decarbonisation, resilience and international climate and environmental diplomacy.

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...

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.

The EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change has launched a new portal bringing together data, tools and real-world solutions to help regions, cities and communities assess climate risks and accelerate adaptation across Europe.

Six projects selected in the 2024 Innovation Fund Auction for renewable hydrogen production (IF24 Auction) have signed their grant agreements, receiving a total of €270.6 million, sourced from EU Emissions Trading System revenues.

The Commission updates the Union Registry rules to improve transparency and accuracy in how Member States’ climate transactions are recorded, ensuring robust accounting under the Effort Sharing and LULUCF Regulations.

The Commission proposed measures to close loopholes to prevent circumvention and strengthen the efficacy of EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism's (CBAM), in response to feedback received from industry.

The Commission has launched a 12-week open public consultation and call for evidence to help shape the upcoming revision of the Governance Regulation. The consultation closes on 12 March 2026.

The Commission and EIB have disbursed €1.8 billion from the Modernisation Fund to support 45 clean energy projects in 12 Member States, including the first in Portugal—bringing total support since 2021 to over €20 billion for Europe’s energy transition.

The Commission today presented the Automotive Package to support the sector's efforts in the transition to clean mobility. It sets an ambitious yet pragmatic policy framework to ensure 2050 climate neutrality and strategic independence while providing more flexibility to manufacturers.

Today, the European Commission adopted the main Horizon Europe Work Programme for 2026–2027, setting out the upcoming funding opportunities available under the programme.

The European Commission today approved Sweden's Social Climate Plan which is the first of its kind to get the green light under the new Social Climate Fund.

Today, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) published the revised 2026 EU ETS auction calendars.