Progress on climate action
Every year, the Commission publishes the EU Climate Action Progress Report: an annual report on progress towards the EU’s emission reduction targets. The report covers actual (historic) emissions …
2040 climate target - Climate Action - European Commission
Our 2030 climate target is to reduce net GHG emissions by at least 55% relative to 1990. The 2040 proposal builds on this target and sets out a pragmatic and flexible pathway towards a decarbonised …
2030 climate targets - Climate Action - European Commission
In 2023, the EU adopted a set of Commission proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to …
Evaluation shows EU clean air policy works, but further efforts needed
6 days ago · The study assessed whether the NEC Directive is effectively reducing air pollution, among other things.
Climate strategies & targets - Climate Action - European Commission
Our targets for the future, and how we’re going to reach them.
Press corner | European Commission
The European Commission today proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, setting a 2040 EU climate target of 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared to 1990 levels, …
Reduce, reuse and repair - #ForOurPlanet 2025 launches
Apr 22, 2025 · Reduce, reuse and repair - #ForOurPlanet 2025 campaign launches Our annual initiative is back with a bang, as we go all out on the circular economy in a bid to make the EU economy grow …
Effort sharing 2021-2030: targets and flexibilities - Climate Action
To reduce administrative burden and allow for the potential contribution from the land use sector (which has a 5-year compliance period), a comprehensive review of Member States' emissions reports and …
EU ETS emissions cap - Climate Action - European Commission
Limiting emissions year after year.The EU ETS sets a cap on emissions from aircraft operators flying within the European Economic Area and departing to Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The …
Revised Waste Framework Directive enters into force
Oct 16, 2025 · It will help reduce waste, mitigate environmental damage, and enhance the EU’s economic security and resilience by driving innovation in sustainable practices and reducing …