EU climate targets need more ambition As the majority shifts to the right, can the Commission still align the EU's 2030-target with the 1.5°C objective? Read more
Editorial: EU delays critical action for 1.5°C target Over the next months, the EU will negotiate a pathway and set a 2040 target outlining the steps required to meet the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement. Read more
WHO calls for urgent and radical action on climate change For the first time in 16 years, the World Health Assembly adopted a new WHO resolution on climate and health at the end of May. Read more
The toxic cocktail of heat and air pollution in a changing world New data reveals synergistic impact of heatwaves and air pollution on mortality. The good news is that these two challenges can be addressed through unified strategies. Read more
Updated EU directive set to tackle industrial emissions More consistent pollution control, increasing the scope to include mines and battery manufacturers and and enabling victims of illegal polltution to seek compensation are some of the wins, when the revised Industrial emissions directive entered into force. Read more
The need for new transportation goals and cheaper public transport There is an urgent need for integrated policies that both electrify the car fleet and reduce car usage to meet climate goals efficiently. Read more
Commission NEC report: Ammonia pollution lags behind Ammonia emissions have only fallen by 16% since 2005. Some Member States have even seen increases, making ammonia a key challenge moving forward. Read more
Lessons for the EU – policy mixes are the way to go Experiences from 1500 policies world-wide, show that an effective climate mitigation strategy must include a mix of approaches that include carbon pricing. Read more
Best climate policies in northern and eastern Europe Civil society experts have evaluated existing climate mitigation measures and highlight the best practices and lessons that countries can learn from each other. Read more
UN body discusses northern forests and climate change Last May, at the 45th session of the joint FAO/UNECE Working Party on Forest Statistics, Economics and Management, governments held a thematic discussion on climate change and northern forests. Read more
Reducing methane emissions would boost global crop yields Ground-level ozone is an invisible air pollutant that causes significant damage to crops worldwide. Tackling methane emissions, one of the precursors, could be the key to curbing rising background levels of ozone. Read more
EU Member State's policies in the fight against air pollution Report shows that the majority of air pollution policies in 2022 and 2023 have targeted NOx emissions, but there is also more focus on PM2.5 and ammonia compared to previously. Read more
Offshore wind’s role in the race to net zero Technological advancements and policy reforms are paving the way for offshore wind, but are these efforts sufficient to replace fossil fuels at the pace required? Read more
Many risks related to carbon markets and Article 6 in the Paris Agreement Article 6 of the Paris Agreement sets out how parties can use voluntary cooperation internationally to achieve their climate mitigation targets (NDCs). However, civil society identifies significant risks, including failed climate action and adverse social and environmental consequences in host countries. Read more
Forests in Azerbaijan – a vital yet diminishing resource They are the most valuable ecosystems for the country’s biodiversity, home to hundreds of endemic species. However, over the past century, two thirds of the area has been lost. Read more
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