Environment and Energy

The Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation launches its vision towards electric and hydrogen flight in Europe

At the aerospace exhibition ILA Berlin, the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation (AZEA) launched its vision on enabling hydrogen and electricity-powered flights in Europe. Through this vision, published in a report, the aviation ecosystem shows that it is determined to become more climate-friendly and to invest in the technologies of the future. The vision sets the ambitious objective of having 36 …

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Green transition: Council gives its final approval to the ecodesign regulation

The Council has adopted the ecodesign regulation, which sets requirements for sustainable products. The regulation replaces the existing ecodesign directive and enlarges its scope, beyond energy products, to all kind of goods placed in the EU market. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure. Green requirements for sustainable products The regulation affects all …

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New Environmental Crime Directive comes into force

The law provides a comprehensive and up-to-date list of environmental offences addressing the most serious breaches of environmental obligations. New rules to protect the environment through criminal law entered into force on May 20. The new Environmental Crime Directive will help achieve European Green Deal objectives by fighting against the most serious environmental offences, which can have …

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Heavy-duty vehicles: Council signs off on stricter CO2 emission standards

The Council formally adopted the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, amending and strengthening the existing EU rules. The updated rules will further reduce CO2 emissions from road transport and will introduce new targets for 2030, 2035 and 2040. More robust standards for CO2 emissions will help increase the share of zero-emission vehicles in the heavy-duty vehicle fleet …

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EU announces €3.5 billion worth of commitments to protect the ocean and promote sustainability at Our Ocean Conference in Greece

The European Union at the Our Ocean Conference in Greece, confirmed its strong engagement for international ocean governance by announcing 40 commitments for action for 2024. These actions will be funded by €3.5 billion from various EU funds. They represent the biggest amount ever announced by the EU since the start of Our Ocean Conferences. The Our Ocean …

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Industrial emissions: Council signs off on updated rules to better protect the environment

The Council adopted the revised directive on industrial emissions (IED) and the regulation on the establishment of an industrial emissions portal (IEP), two complementary pieces of legislation aimed at regulating and monitoring the environmental impact of industrial activities. The new rules will offer better protection of human health and the environment by reducing harmful emissions from industrial installations, while promoting energy efficiency, …

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Energy Performance of Buildings Directive adopted to bring down energy bills and reduce emissions

The Commission welcomes final adoption of the strengthened Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, another milestone of the European Green Deal. This legislation sets the framework for Member States to reduce emissions and energy use in buildings across the EU, from homes and workplaces to schools, hospitals and other public buildings. This will help improve people’s health and quality of life. …

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Green Deal Funding Alert – March 2024

This is the latest edition of the Green Deal Funding Alert, a monthly newsletter that keeps you informed about funding opportunities and initiatives that support sustainable development and the transition to climate neutrality. This edition offers professional support and guidelines for finding the right financing approach for your climate adaptation projects, and provides opportunities for …

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