The report published on Wednesday shows that the EU's targets under the European Green Deal are achievable if the planned measures are fully implemented. Mid-term review (more…)
Extreme melting and precipitation events can accelerate ice flow on the Greenland Ice Sheet, potentially causing more ice to move to lower elevations, where temperatures are warmer and melting rates are higher. Several unprecedented melting events occurred in September 2022. Their intensity caused some glaciers on the ice sheet to accelerate by 240 % compared to their pre-event speeds. Despite these accelerations, our analyses show that these events had only a minimal long-term impact on how much ice moved to lower elevations due to the short duration of the accelerations. As a result, while these melt-induced accelerations are expected to be more common in warmer climates, their impact on the amount of ice transported toward the ice sheet's edges is minimal. (Ryan N. Ing, Peter W. Nienow, Andrew J. Sole, Andrew J. Tedstone, more at agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com)
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday stressed the need to fight global warming, calling climate change a "crisis multiplier" with implications for global security.
He said this at a press conference in Baku alongside Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, whose energy-rich country is set to host the COP29 UN climate change conference in November.
Praising Azerbaijan for its "important role in supplying (natural) gas to key NATO allies," Stoltenberg said "the challenge is that the world needs energy, but at the same time we have to fight global warming." (Agence France-Presse, More at philstar.com)
Creating a greener Europe means moving towards a clean, zero-emission economy by supporting the clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investments, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility.
Our programme helps local, regional and national governments across Europe to develop and deliver better regional development policies in this area.
We create opportunities to share solutions to regional development problems, to exchangebest practicesand for policy education through our two pillars: our interregional cooperation and our policy education platform.
Scroll down to capitalize on the knowledge you gained, participate in upcoming capacity building opportunities, or request your own project proposal. ( More on interregeurope.eu)
Planting a tree is one of life's greatest joys. But with climate change at the fore, it's never been more important to choose carefully. By planting the right tree in the right place, you help ensure that the trees in your yard are durable for years to come. The environmental benefits of planting trees are widely known. Trees act as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converting it into oxygen and energy through photosynthesis. Deciduous species such as oak, beech and maple are some of the best trees to grow due to climate change because their leaves have a larger surface area, which increases the level of photosynthesis. (SARAH WILSON, more at homesandgardens.com)
The EEA has just published the European Climate Risk Assessment (EUCRA), a major report that should help Europe address the growing risks from climate change. We spoke to our colleagues Julie Berckmans, Marianne Dons Tychsen and Hans-Martin Füssel, who have worked closely on the report over the past two years.
What is a EUCRA report?
The European Commission today published a Communication on Climate Risk Management in Europe. (EUCRA) It sets out how the EU and its Member States can better anticipate, understand and manage growing climate risks. It also sets out how the EU and its Member States can design and implement policies that save lives, reduce costs and protect prosperity across the EU.
The Communication responds to the first ever European Climate Risk Assessment (EUCRA) in the form of a scientific report prepared by the European Environment Agency. Together, the Communication and the assessment constitute a call for action for all levels of government, as well as for the private sector and civil society. They illustrate how all major sectors and policy areas are exposed to climate-related risks, how serious and urgent these risks are, and how important it is to clarify who is responsible for addressing them. (More on ec.europa.eu)
In the context of global warming, many extremes such as heat waves, heavy rainfall and droughts are becoming more frequent and more intense than theoretically (more…)
According to the EIB's climate survey, climate change is the biggest challenge facing the vast majority of Europeans today. And we fully understand how difficult it can be for teachers to digest this complex topic in order to explain it clearly to children. It is also challenging to ensure that we create hope rather than anxiety in the classroom.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is at the forefront of global efforts to combat climate change, but everyone has a role to play, from international institutions to governments, companies and individuals. The first step is awareness, which begins at an early age. That's why the EIB, the EU's climate bank, has created educational content for primary school pupils and their teachers, which explains in a simple and understandable way what climate change is, what causes it and how it can be mitigated.
Discover our complete package of videos and printables for teachers. (More on www.eib.org)
Sustainable technologies are a powerful tool for promoting economic prosperity while minimizing adverse effects on the environment. With increasing environmental challenges such as air pollution, resource scarcity and climate change, the role of sustainable technologies becomes even more important. Many influential politicians and leaders have recognized the urgency of solving environmental problems and emphasized the need for innovative solutions to mitigate their impact. And as customers also become "conscious shoppers," many companies and even start-ups are incorporating sustainability into their businesses.
Here are some examples of how businesses are moving towards sustainable technologies:
(Nidhi Karanwal, More at community.nasscom.in)
Are you an ecodelegate or would you like to become one soon? It's already great you are taking the first step in the fight against climate change! ÉduClimat offers you content to help you train, raise awareness around you or simply create a debate with classmates or teachers.
Climate change is not always well integrated into the school curriculum: we offer you a recap with a very well-made video from ADEME, and if you want to go further in understanding, do not hesitate to check out the Climate Future MOOCs!
ÉduClimat also offers games to play with friends: Éduclimat Tree or Carbon Survey. (More on educlimat.fr)
The European Investment Bank is one of the world's main financiers of measures in the field of climate and environmental sustainability. A decade 2021-2030 it is crucial to solving climate and environmental emergencies on our planet. They are necessary to achieve this goal trillions of investments. The European Union and the EIB play a leading role in the implementation of the Paris Agreement. We place sustainability at the center of our activities. We have to:
The European Union is at the forefront of the global fight against climate change and environmental degradation. Through the European Green Deal, the EU aims to make the European economy sustainable and inclusive. The EIB is an important partner in this new growth strategy, playing a leading role in the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. (More on www.eib.org)
Introducing the guide CLIMAX – a specialized guide for regions that navigates the complexity of current and future climate risks. By providing a step-by-step framework and tools, the guide aims to help regions understand their climate risk and inspire action. The motto of the manual is "Standardized flexibility" . By combining these two concepts, we have created a wealth of material while allowing you to shape it to your requirements.
Our commitment goes beyond researching new climate values. Our goal is to move from data to impact across sectors and provide stakeholders with actionable guidance. (More on handbook.climaax.eu)
Most people concerned about the climate know that trees can help slow global warming by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, but a recent study published in the journal Science shows that the climate-cooling benefits of planting trees may be overstated.
"Our study showed that strong cooling occurs from trees. However, this cooling may not be as strong as we thought," said Maria Val Martinová, a researcher at the University of Sheffield in Great Britain.
Darker forests can warm the Earth because they lower the albedo of the land they cover, meaning they absorb more sunlight and reflect less sunlight back into space. So more heat is held by the Earth's surface. (Moriah McDonald, insideclimatenews.org)
Thanks to globalization, intense heat in one part of the world can cause financial losses in another. Annual losses could reach $25 trillion by 2060 if emissions are not curbed, surpassing any previous financial crisis. Without dramatic measures to curb greenhouse gas emissions, even countries at higher latitudes with cooler climates will suffer devastating, albeit indirect, financial losses as extreme heat disrupts global supply chains. The result could be the worst financial crisis the world has ever seen. (By James Woodford, More www.newscientist.com)
Climate change is predicted to alter snowfall patterns, affecting ski areas with economic and ecological consequences. In this study, researchers predicted trends in natural snowpack days this century under three environmental change scenarios: (low CO 2 (SSP1-2.6), high emissions (SSP3-7.0) and very high emissions (SSP5-8.5). a significant significant day decrease in snow cover in all ski areas (from an average of 216 days of snow cover in the past to 141 days of snow cover in the high emissions scenario), with a large rapid decrease at lower elevations. The authors expect the expansion of infrastructure towards higher altitudes, which threatens biodiversity among alpine species. ( Public Library of Science, Anna-Lise Paris, More at phys.org)
Climate change affects the security of our banking sector through physical risks, such as extreme weather events, as well as transition risks, such as uncertainties related to the transition to a low-carbon economy.
In our role of overseeing European banks, we work to ensure that banks properly identify, manage and disclose risks, including those arising from climate change. This helps banks become more resilient to climate and transformational shocks, which in turn contributes to the safety and soundness of the euro area banking sector and the financial system as a whole. (More on bankingsupervision.europa.eu)
MEPs on Wednesday gave the green light to new EU rules to reduce emissions from cars, vans, buses, trucks and trailers. By 297 votes in favor, 190 against and 37 abstentions, the Parliament accepted the agreement reached with the Council on the Euro 7 regulation (type approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles). Vehicles will have to meet the new standards for longer, ensuring they remain cleaner throughout their lifetime.
Reducing emissions, increasing battery life
The current Euro 6 test conditions and exhaust emission limits will be maintained for cars and vans. Buses and trucks will be subject to stricter limits for exhaust emissions measured in laboratories and in real driving conditions while maintaining the current Euro VI test conditions.
For the first time, EU standards will include particulate matter (PM10) emission limits for cars and vans and minimum performance requirements for battery life in electric and hybrid cars. (More on europarl.europa.eu)
A recent analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests that growth in global carbon emissions will reach a record high in 2023, but moderate compared to the previous year. This is primarily due to the continuous expansion of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and nuclear power.
According to the IEA report, global emissions in 2023 saw a slight increase of about 1.1 %, which is about 410 million tons. Ninety percent of these emissions are caused by human activity and currently total 37.4 billion tons. (More on iea.blob.core.windows.net)
The European Commission has adopted a Communication on "Climate Risk Management - Protecting People and Prosperity", which shows how the EU can effectively anticipate growing climate-related risks and build greater resilience to the impacts of climate change. The Communication responds to a broad body of evidence, including the first ever European Climate Risk Assessment, on the growing climate risks for Europe, and sets out further steps to address them.
One aspect that stands out in the Communication is that climate-related damages are not the result of unfortunate, unforeseen natural disasters, but are a function of known climate risks and the policy measures taken to reduce those risks. By focusing on solutions to address risks across societal systems, the proposals seek to help the EU and its Member States improve governance, provide the right tools, use structural policies and set the right conditions for financing climate resilience. (More on climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu)
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