Last week, the biggest #EUClimatePact Together in Action event united the climate community to celebrate progress and turn ambition into action. 👥 800 participants 🎤 150 speakers from 25 countries 🗓️ 115 Climate Action Days events Explore highlights 👇 climate-pact.europa.eu/articles-and...

On International Fact-Checking Day, fight climate disinformation. False narratives downplay risks — but Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average, with rising heat, floods and droughts. Facts matter. Stay informed. 🌍 🔗 climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/cl... #ClimateFactsMatter

📢 Two new DG CLIMA studies find: ➡️ The transition can go hand-in-hand with sustainable public finances 🔗 Read more: op.europa.eu/en/publicati... ➡️ The transition drives changes in jobs & skills needs across the labour market 🔗 Read more: op.europa.eu/en/publicati...

✨ Good news ✨ The EU has approved Denmark's €1 billion state aid scheme to pay farmers to give their land back to nature. This means that Danish landowners can voluntarily remove their farmland and forestry from productive use 👉 link.europa.eu/66bcQb #NatureRestoration

1,079,538 hectares burned last year in the EU alone. That is approximately the area of Cyprus. This comes from the satellite-based analysis of the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), managed by our scientists. Read the 2025 report: joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and...

🆕 Practical guide to help EU countries protect 🇪🇺 wild birds! 🐦 Clarifies species protection rules 🐦 Provides practical examples to help protect bird populations and avoid misinterpretations 🐦 Explains the correct implementation of derogations More 👉 link.europa.eu/mdk6VV

Air pollution remains a major health risk in the EU! ⚠️ 🇵🇱 Researchers are developing the 1st standardised air quality map, inspired by the concept of a cadastre. This could support stronger policies and help cities take more effective action. More 👉 link.europa.eu/RtwjXM

🆕Guidance on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation ♻️ Today, the European Commission is clarifying the rules under the #PPWR to strengthen sustainability & competitiveness in the EU packaging sector 👉 link.europa.eu/TPJQpq #BeatPlasticPollution #CircularEconomy ✏️© @karikaturalv.bsky.social

🌍 The world wastes food on a staggering scale — roughly 10% never reaches the plate, and the average EU resident discards ~132 kg of edible food each year. Zero waste starts on your plate 🥗. #ZeroWasteDay #BeatWastePollution #EuropesEnvironment2025

They look like clutter, but hold key raw materials that could be reused: 🔋Cobalt, lithium, graphite for batteries 🧲Rare earths for magnets 📱Indium for touchscreens ⚡Gallium & germanium for semiconductors 🔌Tantalum for capacitors More👉 lnkd.in/eNP9x853 #ZeroWasteDay

Three days of action, ideas and collaboration ✅ The #EUClimatePact Together in Action event brought Europe’s climate community together — from policy to practice. 🌍 📸 Photos are now online 👇 🔗 climate-pact.europa.eu/articles-and... #MyWorldOurPlanet

The third EU–Japan High Level Dialogue on Climate took place this week. Amid the current geopolitical situation, we called to accelerate the clean energy transition - for net zero by 2050, stronger energy security & competitiveness 🤝 🔗 Read more: climate.ec.europa.eu/news-other-r...

We have adopted new guidance to help EU countries climate-proof their #Natura2000 protected sites. Forests, oceans, soils, and fungi absorb more CO2 than they emit, but these natural carbon sinks are under growing pressure of climate change. Read more about our new guidance: link.europa.eu/W3rkQt

That's a wrap ✅ The #EUClimatePact Together in Action event wrapped in Brussels — three days of ideas, action and collaboration. From policy discussions to hands-on workshops, Europe’s climate community showed what action looks like. Here are the highlights 🧵 #MyWorldOurPlanet

Biodiversity is a natural fortress against wildfires 🔥🫷🌳 Today we are adopting a new guidance document on #Natura2000 and climate change, to make Europe’s nature more resilient to wildfires. Because a healthy forest is its own first firefighter. link.europa.eu/kVBNqT

Happy Independence Day, Greece! Greece is advancing its clean transition: ☀️ Wind & solar driving clean energy 🌍 2019 climate & renewable energy targets exceeded 🎯 More ambitious goals set for 2030 & 2050 ⚡ Reducing fossil fuels & boosting energy independence Χρόνια πολλά!

Europe is taking action against the destruction of unsold clothes & shoes! 👗🧦🔄 New EU measures—including a ban on destroying unsold textiles—were adopted last month, backed by EEA findings showing that 4–9% are destroyed before use. Learn more about the issue: www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/...

54 projects selected in the #IF24Call have signed their Grant Agreements! Plus, six projects from the Call’s reserve list have been invited to prepare Grants 📄✍ Read more on the #IF24Call 👉 cinea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/...

🚨 NEW REPORT: Alarming state of migratory species! 🔴 49% of migratory species’ populations conserved by the global UN treaty are declining. 🔴 24% of species face extinction. As the #CMSCOP15 to the @cms.int starts today in Brazil, learn more about it 👉 link.europa.eu/kYRcCN

This saturday is #InternationalTreeDay 🌿 Our cities are burning in summer & trees are one of the simplest and most effective solutions, because: They can lower urban temperatures by at least 5°C Plant a tree with our funding: link.europa.eu/PYPbf7 #3BillionTrees

The #InnovationFund auctions have recently closed, and we took a closer look at the bids received 🔍 Check out this article for more information: climate.ec.europa.eu/news-other-r...

We need your expert view on Water to: 💧 restore and protect the water cycle 🔄 build a water-smart economy and 🫧 ensure access to clean and affordable water for all Express your interest to join by 17 April 2026: link.europa.eu/d9B76w #WaterWiseEU

Rising temperatures are helping the Asian tiger mosquito spread in Europe 🦟 Rather than relying on pesticides, the EU policies focus on: 🌡️climate-health monitoring 🛡️prevention and preparedness ⚕️resilient national health systems More: link.europa.eu/Q3h8ck

It's #GlobalRecyclingDay & still half of all e-waste generated in the EU is not collected. Although modern electronics are rich in critical raw materials - which has serious health, environmental & economic consequences. More on the #CircularEconomyAct: link.europa.eu/KFG7Cn

EU water legislation must work effectively 💧🔎 Today, we launched a call for evidence to support a targeted revision of the EU Water Framework Directive We call stakeholders & businesses to participate, particularly those affecting EU water bodies >>> link.europa.eu/BdD3RM

Hello Bluesky 👋 We are the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking, supporting #innovation to scale Europe’s #biobased industries. Since 2014: €1.3B invested, 220 projects, 1,700+ organisations in 45 countries. 📽️ See how CBE JU projects turn #EU policy priorities into real solutions.

Could old clothes keep our homes warm? 🍄🏠 🇱🇻 Latvian researchers are exploring mushroom-based insulation made from textile waste: a circular and potentially low-carbon solution for buildings. Learn more about it 👉 link.europa.eu/Pn3d6x #CircularEconomy

Investing in nature and using nature as a natural border control is necessary, and actually increases biodiversity. It’s a win-win. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

We work with numbers every day. 🔢 Percentages. Trends. Confidence intervals. 📈📉📊 But numbers are never just numbers. They represent ecosystems, communities, risks… We often try to tell the story through numbers. But what do they really mean? See what’s behind each number. 👇

125 Parties have submitted their 7th National Reports under the Convention on Biological Diversity. These reports provide key information on national progress to implement the #KMGBF and will inform the global review of progress at #COP17 in Yerevan. 🔗 www.cbd.int/article/2026...

#Natura2000 is the world’s largest network of protected areas 🏞️ Protected land benefits species, ecosystems, and the environment. Our goal is that 30% of the 🇪🇺 territory is protected by 2030. Only 9 countries have already reached this target 👉 link.europa.eu/GGqwfq

Happy Liberation Day, Bulgaria! Today, we're celebrating its commitment to climate action & nature protection. 🌲 35% of inland territory in the National Ecological Network 📉 Catching up with EU avg on GHG trends 🛡️ Climate policies strengthening resilience across regions & sectors Честит 3 март!

🗣️ At a recent meeting, stakeholders gathered to discuss the EU's Social Climate Fund. 💡 With input from experts in the social sector, energy, housing, and clean tech, we explored how to best support vulnerable communities while boosting clean heating/cooling and mobility.

#EUClimatePact Ambassadors have the right ingredients for climate action 🥗 By empowering chefs in 🇮🇪 and helping schools to offer plant-rich meals in 🇵🇱, they help spread sustainable choices and a taste for change. Get inspired⤵️ climate-pact.europa.eu/get-inspired... #MyWorldOurPlanet

Happy Independence Day, Estonia! ✨ On 24 February, Estonia celebrates its independence, and we'd like to highlight it's progress towards a climate-neutral future. 🌱 Palju õnne Eesti Vabariigi aastapäevaks!

The two 2026 #InnovationFund Auctions have officially closed! 🔹 #IF25Heat Auction attracted 85 bids 🔹 #IF25Hydrogen Auction drew 58 bids More info coming soon!

A new @eea.europa.eu report shows circular economy measures could cut GHG emissions by 33% on average - with even higher potential in waste, construction and industry. ➡️ Read more: www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/...

Climate disinformation is not always easy to spot. Sometimes it’s shared by people who present themselves as “experts” but don’t have recognised expertise in the field. Real expertise is transparent and backed by evidence. Your questions are a strength. #ClimateFactsMatter

Not every climate image you see online shows reality as it truly is. AI tools can now generate or alter photos and videos in ways that look convincing, but they’re not real. Small moments of attention help keep climate conversations clear and fact-based. #ClimateFactsMatter

📊 Q3 2025 EU climate & economy update: ➡️ Emissions: +1.1% q/q ➡️ GDP: +0.4% ➡️ 10 Member States cut emissions 📉 9 while maintaining or growing GDP 📈 Year-on-year, emissions were stable as GDP grew +1.6%. Decarbonisation must accelerate to reach our climate goals 🎯 🔗 ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web...

📣There's still time left to contribute to the public consultation on climate resilience and risk management. This is your last chance to share insights that will help shape how Europe prepares for and responds to climate risks. 👉 Share your views by 23 Feb (midnight): ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...

The @ec.europa.eu welcomes the recommendations from the @esabcc.bsky.social on strengthening Europe’s climate resilience, which will inform our future Integrated Framework on Climate Resilience and Risk Management 🌍🤝 🔗 Read the full report here: climate-advisory-board.europa.eu/reports-and-...

📢Climate action community is coming together this March! The #EUClimatePact Together in Action event is a key moment to shape what’s next for 🇪🇺 climate policy. Join experts, policymakers and changemakers in Brussels or online 👉 climate-pact.europa.eu/together-act...

Concern is common. Action is intentional. A climber, a hitchhiker, and a non-profit organisation: three #EUClimatePact action makers prove that climate action works when people choose to act. 🌍 Get inspired ➡️ climate-pact.europa.eu/get-inspired... #MyWorldOurPlanet

🌱 Climate Action Days are coming this March! Host an activity and be part of this EU-wide campaign with the #EUClimatePact 🤝 From clean-ups to school actions, workshops and digital campaigns, your creativity sets the tone! Register your event ⤵️ ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

Climate adaptation investments are essential to protect our future, yet there's a significant funding gap globally 🌍 To help bridge this gap, the @ec.europa.eu & the @eib.org have launched the EU International Adaptation Advisory Programme, providing technical assistance to vulnerable countries 🤝

✅New year’s resolutions, but make them climate-smart. How? With the help of #AI. If used wisely, it can help our planet. Explore the benefits, the risks, and how it's already happening 👇 climate-pact.europa.eu/articles-and... P.S. The #EUClimatePact webinar will help you act smarter.

#EUClimatePact x #EURegionsWeek collab successfully achieved 💪 Going Local Talks brought communities together in places like Rakvere 🇪🇪, Athens 🇬🇷 & Maribor 🇸🇮 to explore real climate solutions. Find out how 👇 climate-pact.europa.eu/articles-and... #MyWorldOurPlanet

Renewables reached 25.2% of EU energy consumption in 2024, nearly 3× higher than in 2004⚡ Sweden leads (62.8%), followed by Finland and Denmark. The 2030 goal: 42.5% of renewable energy in the EU. ##CleanEnergyDay #InternationalDayOfCleanEnergy

Putting EU–Norway strengths together to deliver on climate action 🤝