While Europe is groaning under a heatwave, the European Commission announced its long overdue and heavily trailed 2040 climate target of a -90% cut in greenhouse gas emissions.
Today’s decision by the European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents to establish a working group focused solely on EU funding of NGOs risks undermining democracy and the essential role of civil society in EU policy-making.
The European Parliament and EU Council have agreed changes to the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism with the aim of reducing the administrative burden for SMEs and occasional importers.
The EU Commission has adopted a European Ocean Pact strategy to better protect the ocean, promote a thriving blue economy and support the well-being of people living in coastal areas.
Today the European Commission has launched the long-awaited EU Water Resilience Strategy. Despite promises for a strong roadmap to bring resilience to Europe, currently experiencing a dire water crisis, the Commission’s Strategy generally lacks binding commitments, dedicated funding, and introduces only limited governance tools to support implementation.
The EU Commission has adopted a water resilience strategy aimed at restoring and protecting the water cycle, securing clean and affordable water for all and creating a sustainable, resilient water-economy in Europe.
The EU Commission and European Investment Bank (EIB) are to renew project development assistance to increase technical and financial advisory support for innovative decarbonisation projects.
