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Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy by EUbusiness — last modified 19 November 2020, 16:52 CET

To help meet the EU's goal of climate neutrality by 2050, the European Commission presented on 19 November the EU Strategy on Offshore Renewable Energy.

EU Methane Strategy by EUbusiness — last modified 14 October 2020, 23:33 CET

The European Commission presented on 14 October an EU strategy to reduce methane emissions.

2030 Climate Target Plan by EUbusiness — last modified 17 September 2020, 17:52 CET

The European Commission presented on 17 September its plan to reduce EU greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.

New EU type-approval rules for safer and cleaner cars by EUbusiness — last modified 31 August 2020, 23:43 CET

The EU Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles started to apply from 1 September, 2020.

EU budget: the Common Agricultural Policy and Common Fisheries Policy by EUbusiness — last modified 03 June 2020, 23:42 CET

To help repair the economic and social damage brought by the coronavirus pandemic, kick-start European recovery, and protect and create jobs, the European Commission presented on 27 May 2020 a major recovery plan for Europe based on harnessing the full potential of the EU budget. This proposal includes a new recovery instrument, Next Generation EU, within a revamped long-term EU budget. In this context, the Commission is proposing to reinforce the funds available to support farmers and rural areas as well as the fisheries sector in recovering and delivering the European Green Deal and in particular the new Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies.

Circular Economy Action Plan - background guide by EUbusiness — last modified 11 March 2020, 17:22 CET

The European Commission adopted on 11 March a new Circular Economy Action Plan - one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe's new agenda for sustainable growth.

The European Climate Law and Climate Pact by EUbusiness — last modified 04 March 2020, 17:55 CET

The European Commission presented on 4 March a proposal to enshrine in legislation the EU's political commitment to be climate neutral by 2050, to protect the planet and our people.

LIFE Integrated Projects by EUbusiness — last modified 17 February 2020, 22:47 CET

The European Commission announced on 17 February an investment of EUR 101.2 million for the latest projects under the LIFE programme for the Environment and Climate Action.

European Green Deal Investment Plan + Just Transition Mechanism by EUbusiness — last modified 14 January 2020, 23:20 CET

The European Green Deal's Investment Plan - the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan - presented on 14 January will mobilise public investment and help to unlock private funds through EU financial instruments, notably InvestEU, which would lead to at least €1 trillion of investments.

EU-wide classification system for sustainable investments (taxonomy) by EUbusiness — last modified 19 December 2019, 13:42 CET

The European Parliament and the EU Council reached agreement on 18 December on the creation of the world's first-ever 'green list' - a classification system for sustainable economic activities, or taxonomy.

The European Green Deal by EUbusiness — last modified 11 December 2019, 17:48 CET

The European Commission today presented The European Green Deal - a roadmap for making the EU's economy sustainable by turning climate and environmental challenges into opportunities across all policy areas and making the transition just and inclusive for all.

COP25 climate change conference by EUbusiness — last modified 05 December 2019, 23:36 CET

This year's UN Climate Conference brings together governments, businesses, local authorities and civil society in Madrid to express support for the Paris Agreement and for urgent climate action.

Communication on forests by EUbusiness — last modified 23 July 2019, 13:52 CET

The European Commission adopted on 23 July a comprehensive Communication setting out a new framework of actions to protect and restore the world's forests, which host 80% of biodiversity on land, support the livelihoods of around a quarter of the world's population, and are vital to our efforts to fight climate change.

National energy and climate plans by EUbusiness — last modified 19 June 2019, 18:01 CET

The European Commission published on 18 June its assessment of Member States' draft plans to implement the EU's Energy Union objectives, and in particular the agreed EU 2030 energy and climate targets.

EU firefighting fleet launched for next forest fire season by EUbusiness — last modified 22 May 2019, 18:18 CET

To prepare for the risk of forest fires during the upcoming summer, the Commission is launching today the first fleet of firefighting aircraft under the new rescEU system to tackle natural disasters.

Sustainability criteria for biofuels specified by EUbusiness — last modified 15 March 2019, 01:00 CET

The European Commission adopted on 13 March a delegated act on sustainability criteria for biofuels as requested by the European Parliament and Member States.

Strategic approach to pharmaceuticals in the environment by EUbusiness — last modified 13 March 2019, 15:57 CET

The European Commission adopted on 11 March a Communication outlining a set of actions addressing the multifaceted challenges that the release of pharmaceuticals poses to the environment.

Circular Economy Package Report by EUbusiness — last modified 04 March 2019, 18:43 CET

The European Commission adopted a Report on 4 March on its 2015 Circular Economy Action Plan to stimulate Europe's transition towards a circular economy which aimed at boosting global competitiveness, fostering sustainable economic growth and generating new jobs.

Innovation Fund Delegated Regulation by EUbusiness — last modified 01 March 2019, 01:21 CET

The Commission announced on 26 February an investment programme worth over €10 billion for low-carbon technologies in several sectors to boost their global competitiveness.

Strategy for a climate neutral Europe by 2050 by EUbusiness — last modified 28 November 2018, 16:05 CET

The European Commission presented its strategy for a climate neutral Europe by 2050 on 28 November.