Climate change 

Taking urgent action to tackle climate change and its consequences 

Parliament wants the Green Deal to be at the core of the EU’s Covid-19 recovery package. Find out more about this roadmap for a climate-neutral Europe.

Find out how Europe aims to fund projects to tackle climate change and support the regions most affected by the transition to a green economy.

Under the Paris agreement, the EU has committed to carbon neutrality by the second half of the 21st century. What does it mean in practice?

EU should commit to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the UN Conference, says Parliament.

MEPs support the European Green Deal, but highlight challenges, including ensuring a just and inclusive transition and the need for high interim targets.

MEPs convened in a plenary session to discuss with Ursula von der Leyen and Frans Timmermans the roadmap to a climate-neutral continent.

The EU has set out ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. Check out our infographics to find out about the progress it is making.

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 meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement.

Learn with our infographics how the EU wants to use forests' power to absorb CO2 to fight climate change and offset carbon from the land use sector.

To reduce car emissions MEPs have adopted tougher CO2 limits on cars. Here’s what you should know the plans.

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.

Fighting climate change continues to be one of the EU's priorities. Find out what MEPs have done to boost energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources.

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.

Greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation have more than doubled over the past two decades, while those from shipping have also increased. Check out our infographics.

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.

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