Climate change 

Taking urgent action to tackle climate change and its consequences 

The Green Deal is the EU’s answer to the ongoing climate crisis. Find out more about this roadmap for a climate-neutral Europe.

With the European Climate Law, the EU is committing to carbon neutrality by 2050. What does that mean in practice?

What are the goals of the EU Environment Action Plan to 2030 and what has to be done to achieve them?

Ahead of the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference, the EU has made its long term climate goals, including the climate neutrality by 2050 legally binding.

MEPs want a new EU law to ensure companies are held accountable when their actions harm people and the planet. Watch our video for more information.

The EU's emissions trading system (ETS) aims to reduce the industry's carbon emissions. Discover how it works and why a reform is needed.

The Effort Sharing Regulation sets national targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions to help the EU reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

Parliament wants an ambitious carbon levy on imported goods to stop companies moving outside the EU to avoid emissions standards, a practice known as carbon leakage.

Carbon dioxide is just one of many greenhouse gases. Learn about their impact on global warming, their origin and their share in EU emissions.

Find out how the EU works to reduce emissions from greenhouse gases besides CO2.

For regions that have a lot of industry using carbon the move to a climate neutral economy can be challenging. Find out how the Just Transition Fund will help.

The EU wants a just energy transition. Find out how the Social Climate Fund aims to help those who are most exposed to energy poverty.

A shift to a less-polluting economy requires significant investment. The EU wants to attract more private money as public funds are insufficient.

To boost the shift towards eco-friendly investment the EU is introducing rules to define what qualifies as green or sustainable activities.

EU funding will help regions recover from the Covid crisis, whilst reducing disparities, making them greener and creating jobs.

Check out our infographics to discover greenhouse gas emissions by country and by sector in the EU as well as the world's top emitters.

Climate change is already having wide-ranging consequences for human health, the environment and economies across Europe. Check out our map to learn more.

The EU has exceeded the targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. Check out our infographics to find out more.

Ever wondered how much CO2 is emitted by cars or whether electric vehicles really are a cleaner alternative? Check out our infographics to find out.

Greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation and shipping have grown rapidly over the past three decades. Check out our infographics.

Check out our infographic containing a timeline listing milestones and key initiatives in the global fight against climate change.