11.12.2012
For some years now, the European Union has been promoting an integrated Maritime Policy with the aim of offering a more coherent approach to maritime affairs and improved coordination between relevant actors and sectors.
10.30.2012
Commission to streamline rules on environmental impact assessments of projects
The European Commission today outlined new proposals to streamline legislation on environmental impact assessments.
10.29.2012
Second Meeting of The Atlantic Forum in Brest
The maritime strategy for the Atlantic Ocean adopted by the European Commission on 21 November 2011 as part of its Integrated Maritime Policy outlined a number of areas where there is scope for EU-level action to support the coastal and maritime economies of Member States along the Atlantic seaboard.
10.25.2012
Report shows EU remains on track towards Kyoto emissions target
The European Commission published its annual report on the European Union's progress towards meeting its Kyoto Protocol target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, the European Environment Agency (EEA) published its latest analysis of greenhouse gas trends in the EU.
10.16.2012
Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, today launched a pan-European communication campaign in collaboration with more than 70 organisations from across Europe.
10.02.2012
Seminar to present Campus of the Sea and Climatlantic Strategic
10.02.2012
Seminar to present CLIMATLANTIC results
Next October 2nd, Eixo Atlantico organizes a seminar at the Portuguese REPER in Brussels, to present the results of CLIMATLANTIC and their link with the future Atlantic strategy, which is currently debated in Brussels.
09.28.2012
Many Europeans still exposed to harmful air pollutants
Almost a third of Europe's city dwellers are exposed to excessive concentrations of airborne particulate matter (PM). Particulate matter is one of the most important pollutants in terms of harm to human health as it penetrates sensitive parts of the respiratory system.
07.26.2012
Emissions Trading: Commission prepares for change of the timing for auctions of emission allowances
The European Commission initiated in mid-April the review of the auction time profile of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and proposes today a Decision to clarify the provisions of the EU ETS Directive on the timing of auctions of emission allowances.