The EU and ASEAN joined forces at a high-level side event in Langkawi to boost cooperation on carbon pricing and markets. Leaders highlighted carbon pricing as a fair, effective tool to cut emissions, drive innovation and support a just transition ahead of COP30.
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DG CLIMA is exploring the design of an EU-wide purchasing programme for permanent CDR to encourage investment, boost technological progress and help meet EU climate targets.
Today, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) published the revised 2025 and the new 2026 EU ETS auction calendars.
Join us in Brussels on 16 October for this year’s 2025 EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony, alongside mayors, regional leaders, and top EU officials, to exchange on how to shape a resilient, secure and prosperous future for Europe together.
To mark the third annual EU Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis on 15 July, a high-level ceremony in Brussels and commemorations across the EU honoured those lost to and affected by the climate crisis and called for further action to reduce the risk of climate impacts.
Denmark and Luxembourg have revised their use of ETS flexibility under the Effort Sharing Regulation and will not cancel any ETS allowances between 2026 and 2030. The Commission has updated Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/2126 to reflect these changes.
Europe is facing more frequent and intense extreme weather — from heatwaves and floods to wildfires and storms. Climate change is driving these events, threatening health, nature, and the economy. Learn 5 key facts and how we can build resilience to protect our future.
The European Commission has launched the procurement process for the fourth common auction platform under the EU ETS. The platform will auction ETS1 and ETS2 allowances on behalf of Member States and EEA-EFTA countries, as well as allowances for key EU climate funds.
The Commission has launched a public consultation on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans and the Car Labelling Directive. Citizens and stakeholders can help shape the EU’s path to cleaner vehicles, innovation and competitiveness. Feedback open until early October 2025.
The EU is investing €3.66 billion from emissions trading revenues to modernise energy systems in 9 Member States. The projects will cut emissions, boost energy efficiency and support cleaner, more resilient energy—advancing the EU’s climate goals and strengthening energy autonomy.
