06.10.2014
Kyoto emissions targets: Joint fulfillment, 'burden sharing' and base years
The Kyoto Protocol allows Parties to fulfill their greenhouse gas (GHG) emission commitments jointly if they wish. In its legislation approving the Protocol , adopted in 2002, the European Union (then still called the European Community) stated that it and its 15 Member States at the time would make use of this provision to fulfill the EU's emissions commitment jointly.
05.16.2014
Emissions trading: 2013 data show lower emissions but surplus of allowances persists
Emissions of greenhouse gases from installations participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) are estimated to have decreased by at least 3% last year, according to the information recorded in the Union Registry.
05.07.2014
CLIMATLANTIC STRATEGY :an integrated strategy for carbon footprint reduction
Sustainable development and governance in County Council of Ourense
I Diagnosis of a Provincial Calender 21
04.02.2014
IPCC report shows growing risks from already-present climate change
Climate change is already having substantial and widespread impacts around the world, according to the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Drawing on a larger body of evidence than ever before, it highlights a wide range of risks in vital areas such as food supply, human health and economic development.
02.20.2014
Extreme Weather Events in Europe
In recent years, Europe has suffered a rising number of extreme weather events - from unprecedented heat waves and droughts to record-breaking floods, wind storms and freezes.
02.17.2014
Workshop on directly managed funds and operational programmes
The European Commission is organising a workshop on how to access and mobilise directly managed EU funds to pursue implementation of the Action Plan for a Maritime Strategy in the Atlantic area.
17 februar 2014, Brussels, Belgium
02.10.2014
Sustainable Energy Europe and ManagEnergy Awards 2014
A new edition of the award competitions in sustainable energy at the EU level is now open. The 2014 Sustainable Energy Europe and ManagEnergy awards will highlight public and private initiatives that are actively contributing to the EU’s 2020 energy and climate objectives. The competition is open until 28 March.
01.08.2014
A summary of the Year of Air – what we know about air pollution in 2013
In 2013 Europe’s air was a central theme of work at the European Environment Agenc (EEA), with several assessments looking at issues related to the gases, liquid droplets and solid particles polluting the atmosphere in many parts of Europe.
12.26.2013
CO2 emissions calculations: explaining concepts and methodologies
There are several methods for accounting for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The European Environment Agency (EEA) explains the key characteristics of different emissions accounting methods, highlighting the need for methodological improvements as well as better data coverage and quality.