National Building Renovation Plans – the European Commission’s first assessment

The Commission’s first assessment of the complete draft National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs) shows strong commitment by EU countries to make buildings more energy efficient and decarbonised. This, in turn, lowers energy bills and makes buildings more liveable, particularly during harsh winter conditions or heatwaves. Buildings account for more than 30% of all energy used in Europe … Continue reading National Building Renovation Plans – the European Commission’s first assessment →

EU can reduce risk of international credit shortfalls through centralised purchasing and early planning, find CONCITO and CATF

Under the EU’s revised Climate Law, the bloc can meet up to 5% of its 2040 climate target from 2036 with international carbon credits purchased under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. A new joint analysis from CONCITO and Clean Air Task Force provides recommendations for the European Commission’s forthcoming legal framework, identifying strategies to minimise risks for these … Continue reading EU can reduce risk of international credit shortfalls through centralised purchasing and early planning, find CONCITO and CATF →

European Commission boosts Europe’s competitiveness, decarbonisation and independence with Electrification Action Plan and ETS review

On July 17th the Commission presented an Electrification Action Plan to make Europe the first electro-powered continent, and a stronger carbon market to support EU's industry in the clean transition and electrification. Europe's reliance on imported fossil fuels has repeatedly exposed it to geopolitical shocks. These have driven up energy prices for both households and companies, and dragged down our competitiveness. While … Continue reading European Commission boosts Europe’s competitiveness, decarbonisation and independence with Electrification Action Plan and ETS review →

New report by the European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO)

urope’s climate transition is showing signs of acceleration – but progress remains too uneven and too slow to strengthen resilience at the pace needed. ECNO's 2026 Flagship Report finds that more than half of the indicators they track have improved their rate of progress compared to last year and that nearly a quarter are now … Continue reading New report by the European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) →

Clean energy means security: The European Commission’s energy priorities

In this interview on the Open Access Government website, Anna-Kaisa Itkonen, the European Commission’s Spokesperson for Climate, Energy, Environment, Transport, and Housing, discusses the European Commission’s strategic vision for Europe’s energy future. The European Commission’s energy priorities Anna-Kaisa Itkonen, the Spokesperson for Climate, Energy, Environment, Transport, and Housing, outlines the European Commission’s energy priorities … Continue reading Clean energy means security: The European Commission’s energy priorities →

The EU ETS enters a defining moment

Nikolaus J. Kurmayer writes on the Politico website about the coming political battle over the future of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), with industry groups pushing for weaker carbon pricing while EU climate officials seek to strengthen it and make free allowances more conditional. With industry divided, EU climate officials are hoping to push … Continue reading The EU ETS enters a defining moment →

A stronger safety net for Europe’s new carbon market

Marta Pacheco writes on the Euronews website about the EU's attempt to balance carbon pricing, climate policy and affordability as it extends emissions trading to buildings and road transport under ETS2. The upcoming carbon costs due to kick in in 2028 will hit road transport and buildings, likely pushing energy prices higher. EU steps … Continue reading A stronger safety net for Europe’s new carbon market →

The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels

The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels aims to solidify a coalition of the willing and provide a political platform for countries ready for an orderly, equitable transition away from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels drive nearly three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions. Yet international climate decisions have had little to say about phasing … Continue reading The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels →

New EEA briefing analysing Europe’s GHG emissions data

The European Union's greenhouse gas emissions fell a further 3% between 2023 and 2024, bringing the EU’s total emission reductions to 40% below 1990 levels, according to official EU data sent to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and a European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis published this week. The EU greenhouse gas … Continue reading New EEA briefing analysing Europe’s GHG emissions data →

India has quietly abandoned its bid to host the UN’s top-tier climate conference COP33

Scheduled for 2028, India has quietly abandoned its bid to host the UN's top-tier climate conference COP33, marking a shift from PM Narendra Modi's pledge in 2023. In an article on the Deutsche Welle website, Murali Krishnan explores what's behind the decision. India walked away from its bid to host COP33 — here's why … Continue reading India has quietly abandoned its bid to host the UN’s top-tier climate conference COP33 →