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Did you know that wind energy is one of the cleanest, most affordable and home-grown sources of energy?

The Commission launches a public consultation on the EU ETS, Market Stability Reserve, Innovation Fund, and Modernisation Fund ahead of 2026 reviews. Share your views on the future of EU carbon markets by 8 July 2025.

On 8 April, the ‘2025 Cleantech Conference: Advancing Europe’s clean industrial transformation’ explored Europe’s path towards a competitive, resilient, and decarbonised future.

EU emissions under the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) have now dropped by 50% compared to 2005, with 2024 seeing another 5% reduction. Driven by a surge in renewables, the power sector led the way—while aviation emissions rose and shipping joined the system for the first time.

A new agreement between DG CLIMA and EUROCONTROL boosts efforts to tackle aviation’s full environmental impact beyond CO₂. With cutting-edge monitoring of contrails and nitrogen oxides now in focus, this collaboration marks a step toward cleaner skies and a more sustainable aviation sector.

The Commission will publish the available verified emissions data 2024 on April 4, 2025.

Despite the US withdrawal, international partners reaffirm their commitment to supporting South Africa’s just energy transition, with over $2.5bn already invested and pledges exceeding initial commitments.

The Commission’s latest reports assess the impact of the EU ETS extension to maritime transport and explore the potential inclusion of smaller ships in emissions monitoring.

Faced with high energy costs and fierce competition, European industries need urgent support to thrive in a global marketplace. The European Commission is placing competitiveness at the heart of its economic agenda to turn decarbonisation into a driver of growth for these industries.

The European Hydrogen Bank’s second auction for the production of renewable hydrogen has attracted 61 bids from projects in 11 countries within the European Economic Area (EEA) . Eight of the bids were submitted under the dedicated maritime topic by hydrogen producers with off-takers in the maritime

On 4 March 2025, the European Union (EU) and South Africa came together for the 7th EU-South Africa Policy Forum on Environment, Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Water, held in Brussels and online.

The Commission presents the Clean Industrial Deal, a bold business plan to support the competitiveness and resilience of our industry. The Deal will accelerate decarbonisation, while securing the future of manufacturing in Europe.

The latest assessment shows some positives, but more effort is needed to meet the EU's objectives.

On 18th February 2025, the 2nd High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change between Japan and EU was held in Tokyo.

The European Commission launched a call for applications to select organisations as additional members of the aviation formation within the Commission expert group on climate change policy. The call is open until 21 March 2025.

At the 11th High-Level Dialogue between Mexico & the European Union last week, senior officials from both sides agreed to continue their cooperation on tackling the interdependent global challenges of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss

On 6 February, Commissioner Hoekstra hosted a lively first Youth Policy Dialogue, engaging in insightful discussion on two critical topics: climate action and taxation.

On 11 February, at the San Carlos Palace, headquarters of the Colombian Foreign Ministry, Colombia and the European Union met for the second High Level Dialogue on Climate and Environment which focused on climate change.

The Commission has adopted EU rules for ETS financed support to speed up the use of sustainable aviation fuels.