Tony Agotha
@tonyagotha.bsky.social
Special Envoy for Climate and Environment / EU / lifelong Red Sox fan
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Tony Agotha
@tonyagotha.bsky.social
· Jan 25
The most eloquent and pertinent article of the Treaty on the European Union
Trots op m’n Nederlandse collega’s
Van 10 tot 21 november vindt de VN-klimaatconferentie #COP30 plaats in Belém, Brazilië 🌎
De Nederlandse hoofdonderhandelaar Jori Keijsper en klimaatgezant Jaime de Bourbon de Parme blikken vooruit op de klimaattop ⤵️
De Nederlandse hoofdonderhandelaar Jori Keijsper en klimaatgezant Jaime de Bourbon de Parme blikken vooruit op de klimaattop ⤵️
November 7, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Trots op m’n Nederlandse collega’s
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Vorig jaar daalde Europese CO2-uitstoot 2,5%. Sinds 1990 -37,2% terwijl de economie 71% groeide.
November 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Vorig jaar daalde Europese CO2-uitstoot 2,5%. Sinds 1990 -37,2% terwijl de economie 71% groeide.
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A horrific mass murder is unfolding in Sudan, where no one can see it. The RSF are murdering civilians in El Fasher, having finally defeated the Sudanese army forces holding out in the city. The BBC has managed to speak to some who escaped
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...
Sudanese survivors of el-Fasher siege tell the BBC about RSF brutality | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:14 AM
A horrific mass murder is unfolding in Sudan, where no one can see it. The RSF are murdering civilians in El Fasher, having finally defeated the Sudanese army forces holding out in the city. The BBC has managed to speak to some who escaped
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...
It’s not a beauty contest, but facts matter 👇
We consistently stress that Europe is doing more than its fair share in international climate finance.
We also always make the point that, no matter the amount of public finance, we need more private money.
Yesterday’s publication underlines both points.
We also always make the point that, no matter the amount of public finance, we need more private money.
Yesterday’s publication underlines both points.
The 🇪🇺 and its member states are the world’s biggest providers of climate finance.
In 2024, they contributed:
• €31.7 billion from public sources
• €11 billion in private financing
The aim of this finance is to help developing countries combat climate change.
More ➡️ link.europa.eu/4prHb9
In 2024, they contributed:
• €31.7 billion from public sources
• €11 billion in private financing
The aim of this finance is to help developing countries combat climate change.
More ➡️ link.europa.eu/4prHb9
October 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM
It’s not a beauty contest, but facts matter 👇
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We're taking a more strategic, results-focused approach to climate and energy diplomacy.
By strengthening global partnerships, we aim to boost clean investments, reform finance, and make the clean transition a worldwide success.
My speech 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
By strengthening global partnerships, we aim to boost clean investments, reform finance, and make the clean transition a worldwide success.
My speech 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
October 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We're taking a more strategic, results-focused approach to climate and energy diplomacy.
By strengthening global partnerships, we aim to boost clean investments, reform finance, and make the clean transition a worldwide success.
My speech 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
By strengthening global partnerships, we aim to boost clean investments, reform finance, and make the clean transition a worldwide success.
My speech 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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IEA: #Renewables have cut #fossilfuel imports for more than 100 countries
#climate
www.carbonbrief.org/iea-renewabl...
#climate
www.carbonbrief.org/iea-renewabl...
IEA: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries - Carbon Brief
More than 100 countries have cut their dependence on fossil-fuel imports and saved hundreds of billions of dollars by continuing to invest in renewables
www.carbonbrief.org
October 10, 2025 at 9:20 AM
IEA: #Renewables have cut #fossilfuel imports for more than 100 countries
#climate
www.carbonbrief.org/iea-renewabl...
#climate
www.carbonbrief.org/iea-renewabl...
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Deze brief. Van een 19 jarige. Ze kan geen plezier hebben zonder voortdurend last te hebben. Van mannen. Het maakt me woedend. We zijn niets opgeschoten. Beste mannen, spreek elkaar aan! Laat dit stoppen! Vrouwen zijn niet van jullie. We zijn van onszelf!
www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...
www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...
Opinie: Een avond waar ik zo naar had uitgekeken, werd stukje bij beetje van me afgepakt
Naroepen, intimidatie, betast worden en zonder toestemming gezoend worden op de mond: Vera van der Gaag (19) beschrijft hoe een avondje uit op een zaterdag in Utrecht eruit ziet.
www.volkskrant.nl
October 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Deze brief. Van een 19 jarige. Ze kan geen plezier hebben zonder voortdurend last te hebben. Van mannen. Het maakt me woedend. We zijn niets opgeschoten. Beste mannen, spreek elkaar aan! Laat dit stoppen! Vrouwen zijn niet van jullie. We zijn van onszelf!
www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...
www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...
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According to the City of Paris, in the last 10 years 150K trees have been planted & 45ha of parks created in the already hot city, all intended to not only improve quality-of-life today, but also help the city adapt to & manage summer heatwaves of 50℃ (122F) by 2050.
Just the start.
Common sense.
Just the start.
Common sense.
October 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
According to the City of Paris, in the last 10 years 150K trees have been planted & 45ha of parks created in the already hot city, all intended to not only improve quality-of-life today, but also help the city adapt to & manage summer heatwaves of 50℃ (122F) by 2050.
Just the start.
Common sense.
Just the start.
Common sense.
Prachtige podcast, over een componist, een slachtoffer magische soms onheilspellende muziek, en geschiedenis
Na Stalins dood moest Sjostakovitsj de triomfen laten klinken van de Sovjet-Unie als wereldmacht – nu met kernbom en Spoetnik-satelliet! Het regime bleef de vaak wanhopige, altijd bange componist als 'posterboy' misbruiken. #BetrouwbareBronnen omny.fm/shows/betrou...
September 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Prachtige podcast, over een componist, een slachtoffer magische soms onheilspellende muziek, en geschiedenis
Morning in Tervuren
September 28, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Morning in Tervuren
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10 years have passed since we adopted the Paris Agreement.
Since then, the world has changed.
The clean transition is moving forward.
Since then, the world has changed.
The clean transition is moving forward.
September 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
10 years have passed since we adopted the Paris Agreement.
Since then, the world has changed.
The clean transition is moving forward.
Since then, the world has changed.
The clean transition is moving forward.
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With the world united behind renewables and energy efficiency, COP28 made history.
So thank you, Sultan Al Jaber.
Now we must deliver on its legacy.
Europe is working with industry to roll out renewables in developing countries.
We’ll stay true to the spirit of COP28.
So thank you, Sultan Al Jaber.
Now we must deliver on its legacy.
Europe is working with industry to roll out renewables in developing countries.
We’ll stay true to the spirit of COP28.
September 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
With the world united behind renewables and energy efficiency, COP28 made history.
So thank you, Sultan Al Jaber.
Now we must deliver on its legacy.
Europe is working with industry to roll out renewables in developing countries.
We’ll stay true to the spirit of COP28.
So thank you, Sultan Al Jaber.
Now we must deliver on its legacy.
Europe is working with industry to roll out renewables in developing countries.
We’ll stay true to the spirit of COP28.
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Tegen extreemrechts geweld moet je je laten horen. Dan zet je alle democratische middelen in om een vuist te maken. We vragen voor volgende week een debat aan om samen een streep trekken.
Mijn reactie op de gebeurtenissen van vandaag:
Mijn reactie op de gebeurtenissen van vandaag:
September 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Tegen extreemrechts geweld moet je je laten horen. Dan zet je alle democratische middelen in om een vuist te maken. We vragen voor volgende week een debat aan om samen een streep trekken.
Mijn reactie op de gebeurtenissen van vandaag:
Mijn reactie op de gebeurtenissen van vandaag:
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The entry into force of the Marine Biodiversity Treaty is a historic milestone.
It shows the power of multilateralism, as we head to New York for the UN General Assembly,
Now we call on more countries to join the movement & ensure the universal protection of our ocean.
www.un.org/sg/en/conten...
It shows the power of multilateralism, as we head to New York for the UN General Assembly,
Now we call on more countries to join the movement & ensure the universal protection of our ocean.
www.un.org/sg/en/conten...
September 20, 2025 at 6:38 AM
The entry into force of the Marine Biodiversity Treaty is a historic milestone.
It shows the power of multilateralism, as we head to New York for the UN General Assembly,
Now we call on more countries to join the movement & ensure the universal protection of our ocean.
www.un.org/sg/en/conten...
It shows the power of multilateralism, as we head to New York for the UN General Assembly,
Now we call on more countries to join the movement & ensure the universal protection of our ocean.
www.un.org/sg/en/conten...
Climate change is not a far-away problem of the future; it is here and now, risking our jobs, our health, and our security. The good news, we all can do something about it. No step is too small.
📈Climate change-driven summer heat led to an additional 16,500 deaths in 854 European cities, a new study led by the Grantham Institute and the @lshtm.bsky.social estimates 🧵
Watch Dr @clairbarnes.bsky.social from @ic-cep.bsky.social & @gkonstantinoudis.bsky.social explain the findings.
Watch Dr @clairbarnes.bsky.social from @ic-cep.bsky.social & @gkonstantinoudis.bsky.social explain the findings.
September 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Climate change is not a far-away problem of the future; it is here and now, risking our jobs, our health, and our security. The good news, we all can do something about it. No step is too small.
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In a democracy there is a place for everyone. It is built on participation, diversity and equality.
As the EU we support genuine elections, protect independent media, stand with civil society and challenge disinformation, because in a democracy, everyone counts and all voices matter.
#DemocracyDay
As the EU we support genuine elections, protect independent media, stand with civil society and challenge disinformation, because in a democracy, everyone counts and all voices matter.
#DemocracyDay
September 15, 2025 at 8:08 AM
In a democracy there is a place for everyone. It is built on participation, diversity and equality.
As the EU we support genuine elections, protect independent media, stand with civil society and challenge disinformation, because in a democracy, everyone counts and all voices matter.
#DemocracyDay
As the EU we support genuine elections, protect independent media, stand with civil society and challenge disinformation, because in a democracy, everyone counts and all voices matter.
#DemocracyDay
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The EU must stop being complacent & self-flagellating. It is an economic & political force, and has the military will to defend our freedom & interests. "That’s what we must continue doing,” said Delphine Pronk at #EUISS2025.
September 12, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The EU must stop being complacent & self-flagellating. It is an economic & political force, and has the military will to defend our freedom & interests. "That’s what we must continue doing,” said Delphine Pronk at #EUISS2025.
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Europe is engaged in a battle for freedom and democracy.
It must build its geopolitical power to participate as an equal player.
That’s why we have embarked on the biggest military undertaking in recent history.
Extract of my speech at EUISS conference ↓
It must build its geopolitical power to participate as an equal player.
That’s why we have embarked on the biggest military undertaking in recent history.
Extract of my speech at EUISS conference ↓
September 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Europe is engaged in a battle for freedom and democracy.
It must build its geopolitical power to participate as an equal player.
That’s why we have embarked on the biggest military undertaking in recent history.
Extract of my speech at EUISS conference ↓
It must build its geopolitical power to participate as an equal player.
That’s why we have embarked on the biggest military undertaking in recent history.
Extract of my speech at EUISS conference ↓
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Full text of speech at @euiss.bsky.social annual conference here
Europe in danger, but not alone. Getting serious about our security responsibilities
Keynote speech by EU HR/VP Kaja Kallas at the EUISS annual conference 2025
www.eeas.europa.eu
September 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Full text of speech at @euiss.bsky.social annual conference here
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We had the pleasure of speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
We warmly welcome India’s continued engagement with President Zelenskyy.
India has an important role to play in bringing Russia to end its war of aggression and helping create a path towards peace.
We warmly welcome India’s continued engagement with President Zelenskyy.
India has an important role to play in bringing Russia to end its war of aggression and helping create a path towards peace.
September 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
We had the pleasure of speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
We warmly welcome India’s continued engagement with President Zelenskyy.
India has an important role to play in bringing Russia to end its war of aggression and helping create a path towards peace.
We warmly welcome India’s continued engagement with President Zelenskyy.
India has an important role to play in bringing Russia to end its war of aggression and helping create a path towards peace.
Great example in Dublin on how to give nature a chance. It will reward us in return
September 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Great example in Dublin on how to give nature a chance. It will reward us in return
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The EU is already the world’s biggest trading block, with 76 trading partners.
Now we table two agreements that will cement this position.
→ europa.eu/!hYC7MJ
Now we table two agreements that will cement this position.
→ europa.eu/!hYC7MJ
September 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The EU is already the world’s biggest trading block, with 76 trading partners.
Now we table two agreements that will cement this position.
→ europa.eu/!hYC7MJ
Now we table two agreements that will cement this position.
→ europa.eu/!hYC7MJ