We are the European Commission Directorates-General for Environment (DG ENV) and Climate Action (DG CLIMA)
EU Environment and Climate
🌲 Europe's land carbon sink is shrinking.
Fires, droughts, pests and harvesting have weakened EU forests over the last decade, leaving a projected gap of 40-55 Mt to the 2030 target.
🔗 climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/cl...
Can Europe restore nature and protect food security?
New research says yes! 🌽🦋
By using integrated spatial planning, the EU could improve conservation status for up to 42% of threatened species while still allowing farming and forestry areas to grow 👉 link.europa.eu/c4GXjQ
Happy Constitution Day, Denmark!
A country of hygge, wind & climate ambition 🌱
Did you know?
🌊 Offshore wind is transforming the energy system
🎯 Emissions are set to fall 70% by 2030
🌾 Denmark is the first country to introduce a tax on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions
Glædelig Grundlovsdag!
Europe is melting 🥵🌡️
Cities heat up faster than surrounding areas due to the urban heat island effect.
Trees are one of the simplest and most effective solutions as they:
🌿 cool our streets by at least 5°C
🌿 can absorb over 22kg of CO2 per year on average
🌿 make cities healthier and more livable
🇸🇪 Happy National Day, Sweden!
Net-zero target for 2045. Renewables dominating the grid. Cities built for sustainability.
Sweden keeps setting the bar 🌍💚
Grattis på nationaldagen! ✨
We are stepping up action to boost Europe's bioeconomy! 📈🌱
Today, we are launching 3 initiatives complementary to the 🇪🇺 Bioeconomy Strategy and a call for expressions of interest to participate in the Bio-based Europe Alliance - open until 31 July 2026!
More 👉 link.europa.eu/q3Wq7k
#Bioeconomy
Find your place in climate action 🌍
Start by talking about it💬, join local activities🌱, and connect with others🤝.
Get inspired by the #EUClimatePact guide ⬇️
climate-pact.europa.eu/articles-and...
#MyWorldOurPlanet
🇱🇹 The EU has approved Lithuania's Social Climate Plan: €884 million to support vulnerable households and micro-enterprises through the clean transition!
🏠 40,000+ homes renovated
🚌 7,000+ electric vehicles
🚲 280 km of new bike lanes
➕ much more!
🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Europe is warming faster than any other continent. Adaptation is not keeping pace.
New today: an interactive platform on extreme weather, a report on adaptation policies across 32 countries, and a briefing on small municipalities leading the way: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...
🌍 Did you know that the machinery and equipment sector account for 17% of Europe’s exports by value and uses 25–30% of the metals required to produce machinery and equipment?
Curious to learn more? 🔗 Register:
for our next #EUCircularTalk
📅 17 June | 🕙 14:00–16:00 CEST
