The European Union has legally committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. As further milestones are defined, there is growing urgency to clarify the role of individual sectors in climate change mitigation and their contribution. (more…)

Many Europeans face a double whammy: rising housing costs and high energy bills. This is no small problem. In 2023, 10.6 billion urban households spent more than 40 billion of their income just to keep a roof over their heads. At the same time, more (more…)

Every day we hear about new climate solutions. We see images of solar farms on the news, we read about the electric car boom, and we watch world leaders meet at summits. Yet many of us feel that the climate crisis is actually (more…)

Urban green infrastructure (GI) and nature-based solutions (NBS) have gained significant attention for their key role in mitigating urban environmental challenges such as heat islands, air pollution, and (more…)

Humanity has limited time to curb global warming and minimize future climate disasters. As efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are often tepid, scientists and business leaders are looking for (more…)

Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2025 brought about a revolution in materials engineering and recognized pioneering work that has the potential to significantly impact the global fight against climate change and pollution. The award was received by (more…)

Composting is a valuable strategy for recycling resources and protecting the environment in organic waste management. During this process, organic waste is converted into sanitized, stable (more…)

Food waste reduction targets to be achieved by Member States by December 31, 2030 at national level, are set out in Directive (EU) 2025/1892amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste. (more…)

In the current search for sustainable solutions, biochar has shown great promise as a tool for enhancing environmental health. This unique carbon-rich material is derived from organic materials (more…)

Industrial production is the foundation of the global economy, but it is also a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. As countries and industrial sectors strive to achieve net-zero emissions targets, (more…)

The European Union, as part of its ambitious climate goals, is reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and achieving climate neutrality by 2050, committed to a broad (more…)

The Circular Economy (OEC) is presented as a promising solution to pressing environmental challenges, offering an alternative to the linear “take, make, use, dispose” model. Its principles include reuse, recycling, and efficient use. (more…)

Limiting global warming to 1.5°C requires large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors, but also the use of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) methods. CDR refers to human activities that capture CO2 from (more…)

The European Union has adopted Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products (EUDR) to combat global deforestation and forest degradation. Its main objective is to ensure that relevant commodities and products placed on or exported from the Union market are not (more…)

Climate change mitigation requires large-scale lifestyle changes by individuals and public support for transformative climate policies. The UK Climate Change Committee estimates that at least 32 % of emissions reductions will be needed by 2035. (more…)

The Publications Office of the European Union has issued an important report entitled "Financing carbon removal in the EU" (Funding EU carbon removals). This publication, available in PDF format, presents an evaluation of existing funding programmes. (more…)

In times of increasing climate challenges, the concept permanent carbon removal is becoming a key pillar of the European Union's efforts to achieve carbon neutrality. The recent study entitled "Decarbonisation in the EU: (more…)

Automotive associations warn that the current European emissions targets for 2030 and 2035 are no longer sustainable. The heads of major industry associations (e.g. ACEA for manufacturers and CLEPA for suppliers) in their (more…)

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), food waste is one of the largest “invisible” sources of greenhouse gases. It is estimated that up to 8 % of global emissions is directly or indirectly connected (more…)

Climate change represents one of the most urgent challenges of our time, requiring rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. While international agreements and broad policies are key, individual decisions also play a significant role in achieving (more…)