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RSSThe European Commission published today the total number of allowances in circulation on the European carbon market. It amounts to 1 449 214 182 allowances. At the same time last year the amount was 1 578 772 426 allowances.
The Commission today announced the 100 EU cities that will participate in the EU Mission for 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030, the so-called Cities Mission.
Greenhouse gas emissions from operators covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) increased by 7.3% in 2021 compared with 2020 levels. However, compared with pre-pandemic levels emissions are still on the decline.
H.E. Sameh Shoukry, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and President-designate of the Twenty-Seventh session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC, received Mr. Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission.
On 3 May 2022 at 12:00 CEST, the European Commission will publish on the EUTL website the installation-level compliance code for 2021, based on the data available on 30 April, setting out whether an operator surrendered the required amount of allowances.
The European Commission has today proposed two new Regulations to more tightly control fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) and ozone depleting substances (ODS).
The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has today published its latest report, setting out the action we need to take to put a brake on global warming, avoid irreversible impacts on our planet and meet the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
Today, the Commission signed grant agreements of €1.1 billion with seven large-scale projects via the EU Innovation Fund, funded by revenues from the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS). These projects aim to reduce emissions by over 76 Mt of CO2eq during the first ten years of operation.
Today, the European Commission is launching the second call for small-scale projects under the Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest funding programmes for the deployment of innovative low-carbon technologies, financed by revenues from the auction of emission allowances from the EU’s ETS.
Today, the Commission launched an invitation to EU regions and communities to join the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change. A survey is now available for regions and communities to express their interest in joining the Mission.
In response to the Innovation Fund’s second call for large-scale projects, the European Commission received 138 applications for innovative clean tech projects in all eligible categories: renewable energy, energy-intensive industries, energy storage, and carbon capture and storage.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has today published its latest report on the impacts, adaptation and vulnerabilities related to climate change.
Today, the Commission is announcing an investment of over €110 million into LIFE programme integrated projects for environmental and climate protection, selected after a call for proposals covering the year 2020.
Today, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) updated the 2022 auction calendar for general allowances.
Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans is travelling to Vietnam tomorrow, where he will discuss the green transition.
This special 'LIFE 2020 Call for Proposals from NGOs on the European Green Deal (NGO4GD)' aims to lessen the impact of Covid-19 on the non-profit sector's operations.
Today, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst published a request for proposals for large-scale deep green tech projects based in Europe. The request will trigger investments in a portfolio of high-potential projects in the areas of clean hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels, direct air capture, and ...
The European Commission launched a call for experts to join the five Mission Boards, with the role of advising on the implementation of the EU Missions. The five Mission Boards will have up to 15 independent top experts for each Mission.
Eighty Panel representatives will present the outcomes of their respective Panel discussions, and debate them.
Support for 26 investment proposals in eight beneficiary countries to modernise their energy systems and improve energy efficiency.