EU Environment and Climate

The EU stays the course with environmental and climate spending. The upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034 demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental priorities: 📌 ensuring that the EU remains a leader in the green transition 📌 setting a dedicated joint 35% spending target for climate and environment 📌 providing a strong basis for investments in the circular economy, nature restoration and water resilience 📌 ensuring that investments do not harm the environment though the enhanced “do no significant harm principle” 📌 mobilising national and private funds in support of environmental objectives 📌 helping to uphold our international obligations The 2028-2034 #MFF is well-equipped to help deliver on EU and international environmental goals. Learn more 👉 https://europa.eu/!8R8VWX

Extreme weather harms our health, our nature, and our economy — and it’s getting worse. From floods to wildfires, these events are happening more often and with greater intensity. Climate change plays a key role — but disinformation often clouds the truth. Here are 5 facts about extreme weather to set the record straight. Read the full article 👇  https://europa.eu/!Cq4qTb 

Life. Spaces. Buildings. The Festival of the New European Bauhaus returns to Brussels on 9–13 June 2026! 🎉 Let’s put people at the heart of transformation! You can help us shape a Festival to remember! Our calls are now open: 📣 Call for FAIR – A platform for innovators to showcase projects and prototypes that tackle today’s urgent challenges. 📣 Call for FEST – A celebration of expression and conviviality through music, theatre, dance, and all art forms that bring creative tribes together. 📣 Call for Satellite events – An invitation to connect from every corner of the world and join our hybrid map of events and initiatives. ⏰ Apply by 30 Sept (FAIR, FEST) or by 31 Dec (Satellite events) 👉 europa.eu/!wQ6BmQ And stay tuned for more to come about this Festival's edition! #NewEuropeanBauhaus EU Science, Research and Innovation

Today, we mark the EU Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis. 🌍 The climate crisis is not just about numbers - it's about real people, communities, and lives impacted worldwide. Climate disasters affect us all, whether floods, wildfires, droughts, or storms, highlighting why solidarity and action are critical. Let’s remember, reflect, and accelerate action together to protect our future. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ewkeC2Nz

Tomorrow, for the EU Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis, we will honour those lost to and affected by the climate crisis during a special commemoration ceremony in Brussels. Speakers include: • Teresa Ribera, European Commission Executive Vice-President • Lars Aagaard, Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities • Antonio Decaro, MEP and Chair of the ENVI Committee • Citizens and civil society representatives The ceremony will close with a minute of silence and a live violin performance. You can follow the ceremony live online. ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!xvJvR9 🕡 Tuesday 15 July 2025, 18:30 - 19:30 (CEST) 🔴 Watch live: https://lnkd.in/g8Q7nFH

Last week, Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra visited the #InnovationFund project ACCSION, who is pioneering onshore carbon capture and storage in Denmark. By helping decarbonise a hard-to-abate sector like cement production and build vital infrastructure for CO2 storage, this project is driving progress towards climate neutrality. 🌍 📉

📢 Registrations for the 🇪🇺 #BusinessNatureSummit are open! Join business leaders, financial institutions, and policymakers from across Europe to explore how business action can enhance resilience and competitiveness while contributing to a nature-positive future! Secure your spot in 🇫🇮 Helsinki on 23-24 October 👉 https://europa.eu/!kjpWmb

Bonne Fête Nationale, France! 🇫🇷 Did you know? 🚄 France has the 3rd longest high-speed rail network in the world, helping millions travel sustainably 🌊 The country has the second-largest offshore wind energy potential in Europe 🚴♀️ Paris now sees more journeys by bike (11%) than by car (4%), a big step towards cleaner cities Today, we celebrate France’s commitment to a greener, more sustainable future! Happy national day! #France #BastilleDay

The European Commission has proposed a new EU climate target: a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. This is a key step in staying on track to climate neutrality by 2050, and gives European businesses, investors and citizens a clear sense of direction. But what does the target mean in practice? How will it work? And what are the next steps? We’ve broken it down in a simple explainer. Want to find our more? 👇 https://europa.eu/!fvYnn3

Dear friends, colleagues, While Jan Dusík is in the 🇵🇭 attending a meeting of the Loss and Damage Fund board, my post this week is coming from the informal Environment Council in 🇩🇰, which I am attending with Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra. Topics on the agenda include COP30 and EU climate policy beyond 2030. We just finished a visit of Aalborg Portland A/S Cement, where we saw how the foundations are being laid for low carbon cement through carbon capture and storage, with support from the Innovation Fund. This week has again brought the need for climate resilience to the fore. According to Copernicus, this June was the hottest on record for western Europe, with an average temperature of 20.49C, 2.81C above the 1991–2020 June average. Scientists have attributed over half of the death toll from last week’s heatwave to climate change. This past week brought more extremes: a storm in northern Italy, flooding in Texas, and wildfires in Spain, France and Greece. In the face of these events, it is more important than ever to remember those who have lost their lives or been affected by climate change. Next Tuesday, 15 July, marks the third annual EU Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis. Next week we plan to launch a Call for Evidence for our new European climate resilience and risk management initiative, until now known as the ‘Climate Adaptation Plan’ announced in the President von der Leyen’s political guidelines. We also need to build resilience to disinformation. On Wednesday we published our latest ‘5 things to know’ article, looking at extreme weather, its links to climate change, and how we can reduce the risks it poses. The best and most cost-effective way to reduce risks is to reduce emissions. On Monday, I joined UNIDO’s Global Green Industrialisation Dialogue to explain the EU’s track record, the role of emissions trading and how the Clean Industrial Deal will help modernise our industry. I underlined the need to help build a strong business case for decarbonisation in energy-intensive sectors by giving them a perspective of return on investment in decarbonisation. DG CLIMA colleagues working on road transport published a consultation and 2 calls for evidence on the evaluation and review of CO2 standards for cars and vans and on car labelling, important steps in ensuring a fair and economically viable shift to zero-emission mobility and better-informed consumers. Also on Thursday, the Carbon Removal Expert Group met to discuss the draft Delegated Act establishing certification methodologies for direct air and biogenic capture and storage, and biochar carbon removal. There is great need for enabling carbon removals in Europe, which we will need at scale to become climate neutral. The Commission also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the hydrogen market by introducing a GHG emission methodology for low-carbon hydrogen and fuels. Another piece in the transition puzzle falling into place. Enjoy the weekend, Kurt