The impacts of climate change on Europe's environment and society are shown in this report. Past trends in the climate, its current state and possible future changes are presented using 22 selected indicators. For almost all of these a clear trend exists and impacts are already being observed....

The 34 projects selected for funding will be led by universities, research institutes, public authorities and private enterprises. The projects involve a total investment of €75.1 million, of which the Commission is providing action grants worth €41.5 million. This sum is split among the...

This study is aimed at developing a list of potential policy options for minimising on-site fugitive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during shale gas exploration and production in the EU, and evaluating their climate, environmental and economic impacts. The specific objectives of the study are to...

This year the European Commission has selected 24 NGOs to receive operating grants under the LIFE Regulation 2014-2020 from a total of 66 proposals. These NGOs focus on a wide range of fields from nature and biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, sustainable production, farming and...

Climate change is one of the major global challenges. Science has shown that recent climate changes have had widespread impacts on human and natural systems. The European Union is at the forefront of global efforts to address this challenge. The transition to a low-carbon society is an essential...

Climate change is one of the major global challenges. Science has shown that recent climate changes have had widespread impacts on human and natural systems. The European Union is at the forefront of global efforts to address this challenge. The transition to a low-carbon society is an essential...