Emissions trading: 2012 saw continuing decline in emissions but growing surplus of allowances2013-05-16
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 May 2013 Emissions of greenhouse gases from installations participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) decreased by 2% last year, according to the information recorded in the Union Registry.

Climate Action: Commission kick-starts public debate in Southern and Eastern Europe2013-05-14
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 14 May 2013 European commissioner for climate action Connie Hedegaard is launching a series of public events to engage European citizens in the climate change debate and to encourage individual action to combat it.

Climate finance: the EU delivers more than its fast start finance pledge2013-05-14
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 14 May 2013 "Despite difficult economic circumstances, the European Union has met and even surpassed its fast start finance pledge to developing countries by providing more than €7.3bn of climate finance.

Spotlight on Africa's life source – first Soil Atlas of Africa2013-04-26
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 April 2013 The European Commission has today presented the first Soil Atlas of Africa, highlighting a vital natural resource which provides food, fodder, fuel wood, reduces flood risk and protects water supplies.

April infringements package: main decisions2013-04-25
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 25 April 2013 April April CLIMATE ACTION DIGITAL AGENDA EMPLOYMENT ENERGY ENVIRONMENT JUSTICE TRANSPORT HEALTH & CONSUMER POLICY TAXATION & CUSTOMS UNION BE 1 CY 1 1 DE 1 1 DK 1 EE 1 EL 1 1 ES 1 1 1 HU 1 IE 1 IT...

Strengthening Europe's preparedness against natural and man-made disasters2013-04-16
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 April 2013 The European Commission today presents a package consisting of two parts: The EU strategy on adaptation to climate change sets out a framework and mechanisms for taking the EU's preparedness for current and future climate impacts to a new level; and, in...

Commissioner Hedegaard's statement on today’s vote by the European Parliament on the backloading proposal2013-04-16
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 16 April 2013 The European Parliament today voted against the Commission's backloading proposal. In response to the Parliament's vote, European Commission for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard said: ''The Commission of course regrets that the European Parliament has not approved the back-loading proposal.

EU strategy on adaptation to climate change Media resource sheet2013-04-16
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 16 April 2013 Maps of projected climatic changes in Europe (Based on Climate change, impacts and vulnerability in Europe 2012. European Environment Agency) Change in annual and summer precipitation for 2071–2100 vs 1961–1990 (%) Average number of simultaneous hot days and tropical nights Fire danger Note:...

Questions and Answers: EU strategy on adaptation to climate change2013-04-16
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 16 April 2013 1. What is the goal of the EU adaptation strategy and what key actions are planned? The overall aim is to contribute to a more climate-resilient Europe. The intention is to do this by encouraging and supporting action in three priority areas: promoting...

Climate Action: European Commission engages industry to spread best climate practices2013-04-08
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 8 April 2013 On Monday 8 April 2013, industry and public sector representatives from 10 European Member States participate in a field trip to visit leading energy efficiency business-cases in Denmark.