Cyprus takes over the Presidency of the @consilium.europa.eu at a decisive moment for Europe’s climate & industrial agenda, from the #2040Target to #CBAM milestones. What does #CY2026EU signal for EU climate policy & where are the gaps still to be filled? 🔗 ➡️ eu.bellona.org/2026/01/08/c...

Happy new year! Bellona Europa’s team is slowly making its way back to snowy Brussels & ready to keep pushing for solutions and advocating for a #netzero future. 🌍

⏰ The #IAA may have been delayed to Jan 28, but conversations continue in Brussels. Let’s make the most of the wait and focus on one of the less discussed aspects: cement & concrete labels! Read our 🆕 position paper, highlighting how a cement label should be designed: eu.bellona.org/publication/...

❗Equinor fined €60 million over pollution & long-term maintenance failures. Bellona & the Norwegian Environment Agency filed this case to Økokrim in 2020,now representing the largest penalty in the history of Norway’s petroleum sector. Our founder Frederic Hauge was quoted in @financialtimes.com👇

The European #GridsPackage is now on the table – & it sends the message that without modern grids, there is no clean, competitive Europe. Our 🆕 fact sheet highlights the grid investment gap. Read it: eu.bellona.org/publication/... @ec.europa.eu #grids

The @ec.europa.eu just released its second #PCI/ #PMI list under the revised TEN-E Regulation, and we've examined the details so you don't have to. 💡 Read our commentary: eu.bellona.org/publication/... #electricity #hydrogen #ccs

The scientific consensus is clear: #CCS plays a role in nearly all pathways that limit #globalwarming to 1.5°C or 2°C. 🏭 So, what are the needed building blocks for a well-functioning CO₂ market? Read more in our new #report: eu.bellona.org/publication/...

Can we scale #CCS and simultaneously limit the need for the technology through deep #emission cuts? Yes, and the #Nordics must show the way. This is the key message in our 🆕 op-ed in @dagensindustri.bsky.social, together with @concito.bsky.social. 🔗 (in Swedish): www.di.se/debatt/ge-in...

❗As reported by @euractiv.com, at least 15 oil & gas producers have filed legal challenges against the @ec.europa.eu to contest the #NZIA CO₂ injection capacity obligation. Read our joint PR with @cleanaircatf.bsky.social & @cleanaircatf.bsky.social: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/28/p...

🧱 How to build sustainably for the future? The EU's Omnibus I package would cut #sustainability reporting requirement for many industries, including for the #construction sector. Learn more in our factsheet, comparing #EUTaxonomy & ISBT criteria: eu.bellona.org/publication/...

Our 🆕 op-ed in illuminem argues that while the Nordics are already leaders in low-carbon #cement & steel, real #decarbonisation won’t happen without a significant boost in demand. We call on Nordic countries to push for ambitious EU wide procurement policy to enable effective lead markets!

✅ Multilateralism survives, ❌ but climate ambition does not at @cop30brazil.bsky.social. . The #COP30 outcome in Belém fell short of expectations for a “COP of Truth”, without a plan to halt #deforestation nor to phase out #fossilfuels. Read our reaction: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/24/p...

“The outcome from Belém represents a weak consensus, which does not match scientific reality.” 💬 said Bellona founder Frederic Hauge, noting the lack of plans to stop deforestation or phase out fossil fuels. Our #COP30 reaction was mentioned in @theguardian.com 🔗 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

A cohort of Norwegian students dropped by our office to get a #Bioeconomy 101 and a deep dive into Bellona Europa's history. 🤝We love seeing motivated students who share our passion for #climate solutions! Read more about our work on bioeconomy & aquaculture: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/20/e...

Despite the potential of #marine resources🪸🐚 to deliver sustainable #biomass and innovative economic opportunities, it is still under-utilised & under-recognised. The @ec.europa.eu's #BioeconomyStrategy revision is a chance to change course! 🔗Read more in our article: lnkd.in/dyRHwmHC

At #COP30, our Head of Carbon Accounting, @mrkprstn.bsky.social, highlighted why #electrifying #nonroadmachinery is key and how strong policy signals, smart #publicprocurement, and innovative power solutions will drive this transition. More here: eu.bellona.org/focus-area/e...

🎙️ Cement decarbonisation takes the mic! Our Embodied Carbon Advisor, Dr. Marco Sirotti & Embodied Carbon & Lead Markets Policy Manager, Irene Dominguez, joined @deutschewellerss.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy's Inside Europe podcast. Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/17nC...

✅ @europarl.europa.eu confirms #2040target of 90% emissions reduction & introduces safeguards on the quality of international credits. ❌ The deal still dilutes domestic #climateaction: allows up to 5% of credits, weaker land sinks & calls for a delay/ slower phase-out of EU ETS free allowances.

🚨 New joint letter: The @ec.europa.eu must rethink its proposed reforms to the #ETS State Aid Guidelines - or risk diverting billions in carbon revenues away from real #climateaction & #decarbonisation. Read our joint call together w/ CSOs and cleantech innovators: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/11/j...

Our team is gearing up for #COP30noBrasil in Belém! 🌍 For 30 years, we’ve been where change happens working with thinkers, doers & decision-makers to turn climate ambition into credible action. Explore our past engagement at #COP: eu.bellona.org/events/bello... Stay tuned for more updates!

Vous ne trouverez pas mieux que cette explication par ma collègue Amélie : "Relying on even more international credits and abandoning our land sinks is like using less coffee and topping it up with water: the cup looks full, but the strength is weaker." Et on n'aime pas le mauvais café.

Today, EU Environment ministers finally agreed on their position on the 2040 90% #climatetarget & the 2035 NDC. But it has been significantly watered down. 👉 Read our full reaction: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/05/e...

🤔 Struggling to make sense of #NZIA Article 23? Bellona’s new explainer breaks it down: what it is, why it matters, and how it makes oil & gas producers accountable for building Europe’s 2030 CO₂ storage capacity. 🌍 🤝 #Article23Watch with @cleanaircatf.bsky.social & Carbon Balance Initiative ⬇️

🌿 Our #Bioeconomy Workshop is just one week away! Will you be joining us to explore #feed production in the #EU? There’s still a few spots left. Register & check out all event information here: eu.bellona.org/event/from-b...

💡 How can we decarbonise carbon-intensive industries like #cement? Our Embodied Carbon Advisor, Dr. Marco Sirotti shared his thoughts at Industry Link's CarbonZero 2025 event. Missed our recent cement report exploring net-zero pathways for the European cement industry? 📘https://lnkd.in/dkbUezhr

🍽️ Today on the menu: Bellona’s recipe for net-zero #cement 🧱 Not sure you’ve got the mix right? Check out our report “Net-Zero Pathways for European Cement”, where we explore the different pathways for decarbonising one of Europe’s hardest-to-abate sectors. youtube.com/shorts/EWJzw...

The @ec.europa.eu’s draft on updating #ETS State Aid Guidelines risks further diverting away EU ETS revenues from #climateaction. ⬇️🔗Read this article in @endseurope.com, quoting our Policy Advisor on Sustainable Economy Francesco Lombardi Stochetti!

At Bellona, we’re concerned that the proposed ETS State Aid Guideline changes would expand subsidies for fossil-based power instead of driving #decarbonisation. ❕This risks diverting #ETS revenues away from #climateaction and could delay progress on measures like the #CBAM.

New column for E24 by Lina Strandvåg Nagell, our Deputy Director & Head of Policy! She warns that Europe still “lacks clear goals and direction” on climate and that fading ambition risks delaying vital targets. #2040target #climatetargets Read here (in Norwegian) e24.no/internasjona...

🎥 Media Corner from the Bellona Climate Action Conference 2025! “What’s your main takeaway from this year’s Bellona Climate Action Conference?” We asked our speakers and guests - and here’s what they had to say! Check out the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDHg... #BCAC #climateaction

🏭🍃Takeaways from the Baltic Carbon Forum! Clara spoke on Nordic industrial #decarbonisation & public perception, while Janis highlighted #CCS as a scalable #climatesolution for hard-to-abate industries. Collaboration & knowledge sharing remain key to accelerate CCS deployment across the region.

🚨 Good news from Latvia: the ban on CO₂ storage has been lifted! Today the Latvian Parliament approved key amendments to the Law on Pollution, ending the ban on geological CO₂ storage. Read why we've been advocating for this progress & why it's a major step: eu.bellona.org/2025/10/09/l... #CCS

#Cement builds our world, but it also emits 4% of the EU’s CO₂. Our 🆕 report breaks down how we can decarbonise this crucial sector to reach #climateneutrality by 2050. Thanks to those that joined the Q&A with Dr. Marco Sirotti, author of the report! Read it here: eu.bellona.org/publication/...

Journalists👋 join us tomorrow for a Q&A with our Embodied Carbon expert Dr. Marco Sirotti on our new report about decarbonising #cement. Cement makes up 4% of total EU CO₂ emissions, yet is one of the hardest-to-abate sectors. Bring your questions & register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

💬“CCS, hydrogen, and other technologies are not goals in themselves - they are tools to reach net-zero industry.” Our Director @jonashelseth.bsky.social shared insights on how Europe can lead the clean industrial transformation at the 4th Europe CCUS & Hydrogen Decarbonisation Summit. ⬇️

What a day! Relive the highlights from our Bellona Climate Action Conference 2025 in our aftermovie⬇️📽️ & stay tuned for the Media Corner interviews that are coming soon... www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMBz... #BCAC #climateaction

What a day! Relive the highlights from our Bellona Climate Action Conference 2025 in our aftermovie⬇️📽️ & stay tuned for the Media Corner interviews that are coming soon... www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMBz... #BCAC #climateaction

A huge thank you to everyone who joined the Bellona Climate Action Conference 2025 making it such a success!👏🌎 Now let's turn these conversations into action to make industrial decarbonisation a reality! 📸 Scroll through the photos from the event here: portals.wetransfer.com/reviews/44ba... #BCAC

Name tags are being printed for our Bellona Climate Action Conference #BCAC… see you on Thursday! ⬇️👀Sneak peek of our speakers below! Check out the agenda & full list of speakers: eu.bellona.org/event/bellon... #climateaction #BellonaClimateActionConference

The countdown is on... The Bellona Climate Action Conference #BCAC is officially less than one week away! ⚡Meet the #EnergySystems panelists⬇️ More info on our conference here: eu.bellona.org/event/bellon... #climateactionnow

Welcome back to the bi-weekly #CleanTechEU thread!🧵 Bellona has been working hard to find solutions to get the #CBAM right for the #climate & EU industry. In this thread, we will share the main points of our consultation response on the CBAM. Read on for more!

🗣️Meet the speakers of our panel “From Policy to Implementation: Scaling up CO₂ Transport & Storage Infrastructure” at the Bellona Climate Action Conference #BCAC! Haven't registered yet? Registration & agenda here 👉 eu.bellona.org/event/bellon... #climateaction #BellonaClimateActionConference

⚠ Yesterday, #EU environment ministers agreed on a weak statement of intent, setting a 2035 emissions reduction range of 66.25-72.5%. But, it should reflect the full range of ambition, including a 2035 target of 79% reductions. Read our reaction: eu.bellona.org/2025/09/19/e... #climateactionnow

⏰ This week EU Environment Ministers should have been deciding on the #2040Target, but some governments have now secured further delays! Citizens, local authorities & businesses are calling on Europe to deliver ambition, not water it down. Read more 👉 eu.bellona.org/2025/09/15/s... #climateaction

🚧A forgotten sector that can reduce #emissions & make cities healthier? #Construction machinery is a huge GHG emissions source in Europe, while pumping harmful pollution straight into the lungs of workers & residents. Read @irenedguez.bsky.social's op-ed in Revolve: revolve.media/opinions/the...

🌎 How could carbon removals interact with the #EUETS? Safeguards are essential to ensure that emission reductions remain at the core of the EU’s carbon market, while leveraging climate benefits of #removals. Read more in our new report: eu.bellona.org/publication/... #climateaction

👀Coming soon: the #CCS Ladder 2.0 At our Bellona Climate Action Conference on October 2nd, we’ll share a sneak peak of the updated Carbon Capture and Storage Ladder 2.0. Stay tuned! 🔗More info & registration here: eu.bellona.org/event/bellon...

🚫 Expanding Indirect Cost Compensation (ICC) to more sectors? Not before reforming their current design. Bellona’s take: ICC is needed, but it should only cover spillover carbon costs on non-emitting electricity. Read our response to the consultation: eu.bellona.org/publication/... #EUETS

🔉Bellona Europa worries that overlooking Europe’s #climate commitments could jeopardise both climate leadership & industrial #competitiveness. Today, President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu delivered the #SOTEU address to the @europarl.europa.eu. Read our full reaction: eu.bellona.org/2025/09/10/p...

Bellona Europa worries that overlooking Europe’s climate commitments could jeopardise both climate leadership & industrial competitiveness.