Bellona Europa
bellonaeu.bsky.social
Bellona Europa
@bellonaeu.bsky.social
Solution-oriented NGO, accelerating credible climate solutions in Europe. 🌍

Bellona Europa is the Brussels branch of the Bellona Foundation - an independent, environmental non-profit organisation. #ClimateAction

Our team is gearing up for #COP30noBrasil in Belém! 🌍

For 30 years, we’ve been where change happens working with thinkers, doers & decision-makers to turn climate ambition into credible action. Explore our past engagement at #COP: eu.bellona.org/events/bello...

Stay tuned for more updates!
November 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Vous ne trouverez pas mieux que cette explication par ma collègue Amélie : "Relying on even more international credits and abandoning our land sinks is like using less coffee and topping it up with water: the cup looks full, but the strength is weaker."

Et on n'aime pas le mauvais café.
Today, EU Environment ministers finally agreed on their position on the 2040 90% #climatetarget & the 2035 NDC.

But it has been significantly watered down.

👉 Read our full reaction: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/05/e...
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Today, EU Environment ministers finally agreed on their position on the 2040 90% #climatetarget & the 2035 NDC.

But it has been significantly watered down.

👉 Read our full reaction: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/05/e...
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🤔 Struggling to make sense of #NZIA Article 23?

Bellona’s new explainer breaks it down: what it is, why it matters, and how it makes oil & gas producers accountable for building Europe’s 2030 CO₂ storage capacity. 🌍

🤝 #Article23Watch with @cleanaircatf.bsky.social & Carbon Balance Initiative ⬇️
Article 23 Explainer: CO₂ Storage in the Net Zero Industry Act - Bellona EU
Article 23 of the EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) introduces a landmark obligation for oil and gas producers to collectively develop enough CO₂ storage capacity to support Europe’s 2030 climate goal...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🌿 Our #Bioeconomy Workshop is just one week away!

Will you be joining us to explore #feed production in the #EU?

There’s still a few spots left. Register & check out all event information here: eu.bellona.org/event/from-b...
Workshop - From bioresources to bioeconomy: Building a low-carbon future for feed in the EU  - Bellona EU
Feed production is a key component of a circular, regenerative and competitive bioeconomy. Nonetheless, the sector’s high-volume consumption places substantial pressure on resources and land, making i...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
💡 How can we decarbonise carbon-intensive industries like #cement?

Our Embodied Carbon Advisor, Dr. Marco Sirotti shared his thoughts at Industry Link's CarbonZero 2025 event.

Missed our recent cement report exploring net-zero pathways for the European cement industry? 📘https://lnkd.in/dkbUezhr
October 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
🍽️ Today on the menu: Bellona’s recipe for net-zero #cement 🧱

Not sure you’ve got the mix right? Check out our report “Net-Zero Pathways for European Cement”, where we explore the different pathways for decarbonising one of Europe’s hardest-to-abate sectors.

youtube.com/shorts/EWJzw...
Bellona's recipe for net-zero cement | with Dr. Marco Sirotti
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October 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The @ec.europa.eu’s draft on updating #ETS State Aid Guidelines risks further diverting away EU ETS revenues from #climateaction.

⬇️🔗Read this article in @endseurope.com, quoting our Policy Advisor on Sustainable Economy Francesco Lombardi Stochetti!
LEAK: Chemicals, metals, glass, ceramics and textile producers could be among manufacturers set to benefit from compensation for indirect energy costs caused by the EU’s emissions trading system, under plans drafted by the European Commission ⬇️
LEAK: Commission mulls expanding ETS electricity compensation to numerous additional sectors
Chemicals, metals, glass, ceramics and textile producers could be among manufacturers set to benefit from compensation for indirect energy costs caused by the EU’s emissions trading system (ETS), unde...
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October 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
At Bellona, we’re concerned that the proposed ETS State Aid Guideline changes would expand subsidies for fossil-based power instead of driving #decarbonisation.

❕This risks diverting #ETS revenues away from #climateaction and could delay progress on measures like the #CBAM.
The European Commission is considering a massive increase of the energy intensive sectors eligible for reimbursement of the CO2 cost embedded in their electricity bill, an internal policy document obtained by Euractiv shows.
Brussels plans electricity rebate for swathes of EU industry | Euractiv
Pressure from Berlin, Paris, and Rome appears to have persuaded the EU executive to act
www.euractiv.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
New column for E24 by Lina Strandvåg Nagell, our Deputy Director & Head of Policy!

She warns that Europe still “lacks clear goals and direction” on climate and that fading ambition risks delaying vital targets. #2040target #climatetargets

Read here (in Norwegian) e24.no/internasjona...
Én bokstav viser endringen i EU
Under ett år etter valget i EU fører en ny politisk virkelighet til stagnasjon i fremdrift for klimamål og -planer.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🎥 Media Corner from the Bellona Climate Action Conference 2025!

“What’s your main takeaway from this year’s Bellona Climate Action Conference?” We asked our speakers and guests - and here’s what they had to say!

Check out the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDHg...
#BCAC #climateaction
October 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🏭🍃Takeaways from the Baltic Carbon Forum!

Clara spoke on Nordic industrial #decarbonisation & public perception, while Janis highlighted #CCS as a scalable #climatesolution for hard-to-abate industries.

Collaboration & knowledge sharing remain key to accelerate CCS deployment across the region.
October 14, 2025 at 8:34 AM
🚨 Good news from Latvia: the ban on CO₂ storage has been lifted!

Today the Latvian Parliament approved key amendments to the Law on Pollution, ending the ban on geological CO₂ storage.

Read why we've been advocating for this progress & why it's a major step: eu.bellona.org/2025/10/09/l... #CCS
Latvian Parliament Lifts Ban on CO₂ Storage in Geological Formations  - Bellona EU
For years, Latvia’s significant potential for permanent CO₂ storage both onshore and offshore has offered a promising solution for industrial decarbonisation and reducing emissions to the atmosphere1....
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October 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#Cement builds our world, but it also emits 4% of the EU’s CO₂.

Our 🆕 report breaks down how we can decarbonise this crucial sector to reach #climateneutrality by 2050.

Thanks to those that joined the Q&A with Dr. Marco Sirotti, author of the report!

Read it here: eu.bellona.org/publication/...
October 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Journalists👋 join us tomorrow for a Q&A with our Embodied Carbon expert Dr. Marco Sirotti on our new report about decarbonising #cement.

Cement makes up 4% of total EU CO₂ emissions, yet is one of the hardest-to-abate sectors.

Bring your questions & register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
💬“CCS, hydrogen, and other technologies are not goals in themselves - they are tools to reach net-zero industry.”

Our Director @jonashelseth.bsky.social shared insights on how Europe can lead the clean industrial transformation at the 4th Europe CCUS & Hydrogen Decarbonisation Summit.

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October 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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What a day!

Relive the highlights from our Bellona Climate Action Conference 2025 in our aftermovie⬇️📽️

& stay tuned for the Media Corner interviews that are coming soon...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMBz... #BCAC #climateaction
Aftermovie - Bellona Climate Action Conference 2025
YouTube video by Bellona Europa
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October 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
What a day!

Relive the highlights from our Bellona Climate Action Conference 2025 in our aftermovie⬇️📽️

& stay tuned for the Media Corner interviews that are coming soon...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMBz... #BCAC #climateaction
Aftermovie - Bellona Climate Action Conference 2025
YouTube video by Bellona Europa
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October 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who joined the Bellona Climate Action Conference 2025 making it such a success!👏🌎

Now let's turn these conversations into action to make industrial decarbonisation a reality!

📸 Scroll through the photos from the event here: portals.wetransfer.com/reviews/44ba... #BCAC
October 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Name tags are being printed for our Bellona Climate Action Conference #BCAC… see you on Thursday!

⬇️👀Sneak peek of our speakers below!

Check out the agenda & full list of speakers: eu.bellona.org/event/bellon... #climateaction #BellonaClimateActionConference
September 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The countdown is on...

The Bellona Climate Action Conference #BCAC is officially less than one week away!

⚡Meet the #EnergySystems panelists⬇️

More info on our conference here: eu.bellona.org/event/bellon... #climateactionnow
September 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Welcome back to the bi-weekly #CleanTechEU thread!🧵

Bellona has been working hard to find solutions to get the #CBAM right for the #climate & EU industry. In this thread, we will share the main points of our consultation response on the CBAM.

Read on for more!
September 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🗣️Meet the speakers of our panel “From Policy to Implementation: Scaling up CO₂ Transport & Storage Infrastructure” at the Bellona Climate Action Conference #BCAC!

Haven't registered yet?
Registration & agenda here 👉 eu.bellona.org/event/bellon... #climateaction #BellonaClimateActionConference
September 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
⚠ Yesterday, #EU environment ministers agreed on a weak statement of intent, setting a 2035 emissions reduction range of 66.25-72.5%.

But, it should reflect the full range of ambition, including a 2035 target of 79% reductions.

Read our reaction: eu.bellona.org/2025/09/19/e... #climateactionnow
September 19, 2025 at 9:19 AM
⏰ This week EU Environment Ministers should have been deciding on the #2040Target, but some governments have now secured further delays!

Citizens, local authorities & businesses are calling on Europe to deliver ambition, not water it down.
Read more 👉 eu.bellona.org/2025/09/15/s...
#climateaction
Statement from the Coalition for Higher Ambition urging to agree on an ambitious EU 2040 domestic emissions reduction target and NDC - Bellona EU
Ahead of the September ENV Council (18th) and ENVI Committee vote (23rd), the Coalition for Higher Ambition, an alliance of European business, major city networks and regional governments and civil so...
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September 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM