EU Climate Action

We have a provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and EU Member States for a legally binding commitment to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to 1990 levels. 📢🎯 🔗 Read more: ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

In 2025, 47.3% of the electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources.⚡♻️ Primary sources of renewable electricity in the EU: 💨Wind (37.5% of the total) ☀️Solar (27.5%) 💧Hydro (25.9%) Read more 👉link.europa.eu/VPbXr8

Among EU countries in 2025, highest shares of electricity from renewable sources in: 🇩🇰Denmark (92.4%, mostly wind) 🇦🇹Austria (83.1%, mostly hydro) 🇵🇹Portugal (82.9%, mostly hydro & wind) Lowest: 🇲🇹Malta (16.2%) 🇨🇿Czechia (16.6%) 🇸🇰Slovakia (17.8%) 👉link.europa.eu/VPbXr8

DG Werner at European Carbon Farming Summit: 'Carbon farming is already emerging as an additional source of income for farmers & foresters from a climate-neutral & nature-positive economy, but its rollout must stay simple & work on the ground, hand in hand with food production.'

Interested in contributing to science for EU policy? Apply for the European Commission’s Blue Book Traineeship and join the Joint Research Centre for a 5-month paid traineeship. 📆 Application deadline: 7 April, 10:00 (Brussels time) More info at: link.europa.eu/YNDggC

The new #H2RegulatoryForum will gather for the first time this week, on 19-20/3 in Rotterdam. Key stakeholders will meet to discuss opportunities & challenges related to the #hydrogen market development. Agenda & presentations ➡️ link.europa.eu/B7C6YJ

⚠️ Where is economic value concentrated in a city - and what’s at risk during disasters? 🛰️ A new asset map from the @CopernicusEMS shows economic value across Munich, supporting risk assessment and recovery planning. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image… #CopernicusEU #ImageOfTheDay

Climate action works when it connects people to the places they live in – and invites them to be part of the solution💡 From life‑sized puppets to planting trees, the #EUClimatePact community turns awareness into action through collaboration. Read more⤵️ climate-pact.europa.eu/get-inspired/m…

We are investing more than €103 million in strategic environment and climate projects across Europe. These projects will focus on: 🔹Climate and water resilience 🔹Biodiversity 🔹Circular economy 🔹Sustainable land use Read more: link.europa.eu/cg997Q

Happy National Day, Lithuania! 🇱🇹 From forests and wetlands to the iconic Curonian Spit, Lithuania’s natural landscapes are a vital part of Europe’s environment. 🌍 Today we celebrate the country’s heritage and its role in building a greener future. 💚

Join policymakers, experts and communities at the #EUClimatePact Together in Action event. 📍 Brussels & online 🗓 24–25 March Explore the sessions that match your interests & book your place 👇 climate-pact.europa.eu/articles-and-e… #MyWorldOurPlanet

Join us at the European Climate Pact’s annual event, Together in Action 2026! 24–25 March 2026 in 🇧🇪Brussels to hear from @WBHoekstra & others + visit our stand and meet our #JTM, #HorizonEU, #LIFEprogramme & #CEFTransport projects! Register 👇 climate-pact.europa.eu/together-actio…

🌍🌡️ The latest Climate Bulletin from Copernicus Climate Change Service shows Feb 2026 was the 5th-warmest February globally, with average surface air temperature 1.49 °C above pre-industrial levels. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image… #CopernicusEU #ImageOfTheDay

Rising oil prices and uncertainty make the clean energy transition more urgent than ever. Today, we’re presenting a new set of initiatives to boost clean energy investment, strengthen Europe’s energy independence, and help lower energy prices ⬇️

Delivering the clean #EnergyTransition will require €660 billion of investment/year until 2030 - rising to €695 billion between 2031 and 2040 💶 The Clean Energy Investment Strategy presented today will help mobilise additional private investment 👇 link.europa.eu/TTFCHt

Strong emotions are often used as a tool to make climate disinformation stick. When a post makes you feel furious or frightened, slow down and take a moment to reflect. Check who shared it and verify the claim using trusted sources. #ClimateFactsMatter

The EU's Gas Coordination Group meeting with EU countries and @IEA just finished. It confirmed that gas supplies are stable – there is currently no impact on the EU #SecurityOfSupply of gas. The Commission keeps monitoring the situation. Gas security 🔗link.europa.eu/D8kptD

Do you think global warming could affect the future of the Tour de France? 🚴‍♂️🌍 A recent study developed within the TipESM, #HorizonEU project, shows that: heat stress risk during the Tour is rising steadily. Learn more: #Ack1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nature.com/articles/s4159… @ISGLOBALorg @LSHTM #Climate #EU

In 2025, carbon pricing covered 28% of global emissions, carbon markets expanded, & international cooperation stayed strong 🌍 Read more on how EU climate diplomacy is shaping carbon pricing & carbon markets around the world, and what’s next for 2026 👉 climate.ec.europa.eu/pages/how-eu-c…

Strong emotions are often used as a tool to make climate disinformation stick. Strong reactions can cloud judgement. Slowing down helps keep the focus on facts and understanding what’s really happening. #ClimateFactsMatter

The two 2026 #InnovationFund Auctions have officially closed! 🔹 #IF25Heat Auction attracted 85 bids 🔹 #IF25Hydrogen Auction drew 58 bids More info coming soon!