EU Climate Action
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We are the @EU_Commission's Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA).
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The jargon of #ClimateChange can be hard to grasp.
Ahead of #COP27 , we'll be explaining climate terms to get you up to speed.
First up, 𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: any action to reduce or absorb greenhouse gas emissions to stop climate change from getting worse. 👇🏽
#EUatCOP27
On 3 Nov, we will launch the 3rd #InnovationFund call for large-scale projects.
The call comes with an increased 💶 of €3 billion and 4 call topics:
🟢General decarbonisation
🟢innovative electrification in 🏭 & hydrogen
🟢clean-tech manufacturing
🟢mid-sized pilots
#RepowerEU
1⃣ week to go until #COP27 !
On 15 & 17/11, 3⃣ #EUatCOP27 events will focus on the latest developments in sustainable…
🚢 Shipping
🌆 #UrbanMobility
🛤️Infrastructure #TEN_T
Will you join us?
All info here 👉 europa.eu/!g34BBr
Our #EUClimatePact newsletter is out THIS WEEK.
We're focusing on:
🐝how nature can help us fight climate change
🎨Innovative paint packaging with a lower CO2👣
🌍 #EUatCOP27 events
Get it straight in your inbox: europa.eu/!rkdgDh
#DYK that 2021 fire🔥 season was the second worst in EU🇪🇺 for the extension of burnt area, while the current one is already setting record across 9⃣ EU countries?
Read our annual #ForestFires report – just out 👉europa.eu/!dqyVVJ #forestfires
Renewables are key to our energy independence.
#REPowerEU aims to scale them up by:
☑️ Speeding up wind & solar project permits
☑️ Boosting the production & uptake of renewable gases
☑️ Introducing a solar rooftop obligation for new commercial, public & residential buildings
On 3 Nov, we will launch the 3rd #InnovationFund call for large-scale projects.
The call comes with an increased 💶 of €3 billion and 4 call topics:
🟢General decarbonisation
🟢innovative electrification in 🏭 & hydrogen
🟢clean-tech manufacturing
🟢mid-sized pilots
#RepowerEU
📅 SAVE THE DATE – 9 November #EUFinanceDay at #COP27 ! Don’t miss the 4 virtual events on sustainable finance:
🌿 IPSF Annual Event – Transition finance
🌿 EU ESG Disclosures
🌿 Taxonomies
🌿 Management of climate risks
See all #EUatCOP27 side events 👉bit.ly/3sELaCY
The 6th session of #EUEnergyDay ⚡️ will be 👨🏾💻online 👩🏻💻 so don't miss the opportunity to join #EUatCOP27 for #Digitalisation for #sustainability .
The event is co-organised with German Environment Agency on 14/11 at 17.30–18:30 (GMT+2) europa.eu/!jMqytM #digitalenergy
#Countdown to #COP27
The effects of #ClimateChange are visible, and even more so thanks to the eyes of #Copernicus
In September 2022, a massive and unseasonal ice sheet melting 🧊♨️ episode occurred in #Greenland 🇬🇱
It was imaged by our #Sentinel3 🇪🇺🛰️
A year ago, we launched the #EducationForClimate online community🌱
5000+ members later... we're having our Education for Climate Days! Let's find innovative #education solutions together for the green transition 💚
Join the event on 🗓️7-8-9 Nov 🔗 europa.eu/!rnxNNn
#ImageOfTheDay
The waters of the Mediterranean Sea continue to be heavily affected by the recent unseasonal temperatures
⬇️As shown by Copernicus Marine data, a widespread Sea Surface Temperature anomaly♨️, with peaks of ~5°C was registered along the coasts of 🇫🇷 & 🇮🇹 on 30 October
✅ Fact: Renewables are the cheapest form of energy in most parts of the 🌎.
Take a look at the United Nations guide 'Communicating on Climate Change' to find out how you can help us spread credible information on the #ClimateCrisis .
The jargon of #ClimateChange can be hard to grasp.
Ahead of #COP27 , we'll be explaining climate terms to get you up to speed.
First up, 𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: any action to reduce or absorb greenhouse gas emissions to stop climate change from getting worse. 👇🏽
#EUatCOP27
🎙🚨 LIFE Programme Podcast Alert 🚨🎙
Hear from 6⃣ LIFE projects that are working to combat #climatechange via:
🌊River restoration
⚡Renewables
🏡Energy efficiency
🌽Sustainable food
🌍Peatland restoration
📚Climate education
Listen🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/5YmRgy…
#LIFEis30
With our🆕 #ZeroPollution package, we are proposing stronger rules on:
☁️ ambient air
🌊 surface & groundwater pollutants
🏙️ urban wastewater treatment
Because clean air and clean water are essential for the health of people and ecosystems. europa.eu/!7MHx8D
#EUGreenDeal