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Advancing cooperation between the EU and Pacific countries ahead of new global climate deal

During a visit to Papua New Guinea, where he addressed the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum, Commissioner Arias Cañete said: "The EU and the Pacific...

EU ETS emissions estimated down at least 3% in 2013

Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said: "The good news is that emissions declined faster than in previous years even as Europe’s economies started to...

2030 climate and energy goals for a competitive, secure and low-carbon EU economy

European Commission President José Manuel Barroso said: "Climate action is central for the future of our planet, while a truly European energy policy is...

Commission moves forward on climate and energy towards 2030

Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action, said: "Europe's dependence on foreign fossil fuels is growing every year. That means more expensive and unaffordable...

Commission welcomes approval of improved EU rules for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions

Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, said: "These new rules will help Europe develop robust evidence-based climate policies and keep better track of...

Agreement reached on cutting CO2 emissions from cars further in 2020

Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action, said: "The European Parliament and the EU governments reach a deal on the European Commission's car emissions proposal:...

Commission approves over €31 million co-funding for climate projects

The projects are located in 12 EU Member States – Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the...

EU and Iceland sign agreement for joint fulfilment of second phase of Kyoto Protocol

They have committed to jointly achieve a 20% reduction in their combined greenhouse gas emissions for the period 2013-2020 compared to the level in...

Questions and Answers on the Communication Analysis of options to move beyond 20% greenhouse...

What are the objectives and the key points of the Communication? Where does the EU stand today on achieving its 20% reduction target? What...

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