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A picture is worth a thousand words, so I’ve sketched some of the key outcomes of #COP30, which took place in Belém earlier this month ✏️🦎

Beyond the COP30 deal, the EU supported many other initiatives to further climate action at a global scale 🌎

More info 👉 link.europa.eu/bw3bJn

#EUatCOP30
December 1, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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At COP30, the EU worked with global partners to reach an agreement that keeps the Paris Agreement goals alive and strengthens global climate action. 🌍

Read more about the final deal and COP30 outcomes:
link.europa.eu/bw3bJn

#EUatCOP30 #COP30
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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COP30 kicked off yesterday in📍Belém, Brazil!

But what exactly is COP?

✅ Where 198 countries shape global climate action
✅ Delivered real results – from Kyoto to Paris
✅ Built on fairness & cooperation

Get the 5 key facts about COPs 👉 climate.ec.europa.eu/news-other-r...
November 11, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Belém must be the COP that delivers.

Delivers on tripling renewables & doubling energy efficiency by 2030.

Delivers for the countries vulnerable to climate change.

Delivers robust climate finance and carbon pricing.

Europe will play its part ↓

link.europa.eu/Wv479K
November 7, 2025 at 7:24 AM
⏳ Just 10 days left to register!

Don’t miss your chance to join the conversation on climate action, innovation and the EU’s path to net zero and prosperity 🌍
📢 Registration is still open for our climate event on 30 Sept 2025!

📜 Updated programme & speakers now live

📍 Location: Brussels + online

🔗 More info & registration: climate.ec.europa.eu/citizens-sta...

⏳ Registration deadline: 15 Sept
September 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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1/3 Today, we gathered at the European Commission to honor the victims of the climate crisis, a clear reminder of the urgency we face. As a violinist played Vivaldi's masterpiece at the event, the swift tempo of the music reminded us of the fast-paced action we must take to combat climate change.
July 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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📢 Save the date: 30 September 2025

Join our high-level event "Climate action that works for you" 🌍

💡 Explore how climate action drives prosperity, resilience & innovation

🎙️ With @WBHoekstra & key stakeholders

📍 Brussels + livestream

🔗 climate.ec.europa.eu/citizens-sta...
July 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Is #AI solving climate problems or creating new ones? 💻

The impact is bigger than you think, from endless cloud storage to AI’s energy demands. But digitalisation can also be part of the solution.

Read this #EUClimatePact article to find out 🔗 europa.eu/!hnypyv

#MyWorldOurPlanet
April 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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We’re choosing a future that is clean and competitive.

Today we have announced the #CleanIndustrialDeal - our roadmap to making decarbonisation a driver of growth - boosting industries, lowering energy costs and creating quality jobs.

ℹ️: commission.europa.eu/topics/eu-co...
February 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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The EU budget is a powerful tool to drive climate action and create a sustainable future for all Europeans. Help us shape its future! 🗣️📢

Today, we published a series of public consultations about the next long-term EU budget, open to all EU citizens! 🌍

🔗 europa.eu/!BJYmRR
February 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Want to price carbon effectively to cut emissions & drive a low-carbon economy?

This Q&A answers key questions on carbon taxes & emissions trading, especially for emerging markets. A must-read for jurisdictions considering a carbon pricing instrument!💡

Explore it here: www.i4ce.org/en/publicati...
February 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Hello Bluesky! 🦋

This is the official account of Directorate-General for Climate Action of the European Commission, working to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. 🌍

Join the conversation & take #ClimateAction with us!
February 4, 2025 at 11:13 AM