Climate change 

Taking urgent action to tackle climate change and its consequences 

       

CO2 emissions from cars: facts and figures (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.

       

Reducing carbon emissions: EU targets and measures 

Read what measures the European Union is taking to meet targets to reduce carbon emissions in different sectors in order to prevent climate change.

       

Greenhouse gas emissions by country and sector (infographic) 

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: using EU forests to offset carbon emissions 

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.

       

Cutting EU greenhouse gas emissions: national targets for 2030  

The Effort Sharing Regulation sets national targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions to help the EU meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement.

       

The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and its reform in brief 

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.

       

Infographic: how climate change is affecting Europe 

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

       

EU responses to climate change 

Fighting climate change is a priority for the Parliament. Below you will find details of the solutions the EU and the Parliament are working on.

       

EU progress towards its climate change goals (infographic) 

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.

       

Press Releases 

Press Releases 

Climate: MEPs pass law to cut CO2 emissions and fund low-carbon innovation  

A law to strengthen EU curbs on CO2 emissions from industry, so as to begin delivering on Paris climate accord pledges, was passed by Parliament on Tuesday.

       

Climate change: what are the objectives of COP23? (video) 

A delegation of 12 MEPs will attend the 23rd UN climate summit in Bonn, Germany, from 14 to 17 November. What is the focus of COP23 after the Paris agreement?

       

Climate change in Europe: facts and figures 

Find out the key facts and statistics about climate change in Europe: regional impact, top emitters, the reduction of greenhouse gases and more.

       

Climate change: mitigating the impact on women 

Women are hit harder by natural disasters than men and MEPs want action to address the risks that especially affect poorer women.

       

Press Releases 

Press Releases 

CO2: plans to cut emission allowances and fund low-carbon innovation agreed 

Plans to boost greenhouse-gas emission curbs through the EU carbon market (EU ETS) were informally agreed between MEPs and Council Presidency on Thursday.

       

Press Releases 

Press Releases 

Paris Agreement: debate with California’s Governor Edmund G. Brown 

Political groups discussed the way forward on climate cooperation with the Governor of California, who earlier also met with Environment and EU-US delegation MEPs, on Wednesday.

       

Reducing car emissions: new CO2 targets for cars explained 

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

       

Mitigating climate change with the EU's clean energy policy  

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.

       

How to increase green investment in the EU 

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

       

What is carbon neutrality and how can it be achieved by 2050? 

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?

       

Environment: Europeans want EU to do more to tackle climate change 

Three quarters of Europeans want the EU to do more to protect the environment according to a survey. Read more on what Parliament does to fight climate change.

       

Arctic: MEPs debate strategy to prevent conflicts over polar region heating up 

The melting of Arctic ice is unlocking new opportunities in the form of shipping routes and gas and oil stocks, but also increasing tensions and creating risks for the environment. A Parliament report calls for the protection of the Arctic's unique ecosystem and sets out ways to defuse possible tensions. "There is need to avoid the militarisation of the Arctic and respect for international law is essential,"said report co-author Urmas Paet. MEPs debate the report tonight and vote on it tomorrow.

       

Infographic: timeline of climate change negotiations 

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