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Clean energy technologies are driving job creation in the EU, but challenges remain around skill shortages and inclusionClean energy technologies are driving job creation in the EU, but challenges remain around skill shortages and inclusionScience at the heart of policy and implementation at COP17Innovators wanted: UNDP launches USD 1 million global challenge for healthier oceanNairobi Convention at 40: A Legacy of Regional Ocean Governance and CooperationRotting food is supercharging the climate crisis. Here’s what to do about that.
European Environment Agency
Clean energy technologies are driving job creation in the EU, but challenges remain around skill shortages and inclusion
Clean energy technologies are creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across the European Union, according to a report published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). However, persistent shortages of skilled workers risk slowing future growth, while at the same time the clean energy sector faces inclusion challenges,…
European Environment Agency
Clean energy technologies are driving job creation in the EU, but challenges remain around skill shortages and inclusion
Clean energy technologies are creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across the European Union, according to a report published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). However, persistent…
UNDP
Innovators wanted: UNDP launches USD 1 million global challenge for healthier ocean
UNDP with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), launched its fifth Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC) Call for Proposals to accelerate progress on SDG 14 targets.…
UNEP
Nairobi Convention at 40: A Legacy of Regional Ocean Governance and Cooperation
As the Nairobi Convention marks 40 years of regional cooperation, COP12 will bring together Western Indian Ocean countries and partners to strengthen ocean governance, advance a sustainable blue…
UNEP
Nairobi Convention marks 40 years as COP12 charts future of ocean governance
The Twelfth Conference of the Parties (COP12) to the Nairobi Convention concluded with 15 decisions aimed at accelerating action for the protection, management, and sustainable development of the…
European Environment Agency
Industrial transformation key to cutting emissions and pollution further in Europe’s energy-intensive industries
Emissions from energy-intensive industries in Europe have fallen sharply over the past two decades, but progress has stalled and the health-related costs of pollution remain high, according to…
European Environment Agency
Climate-resilient agriculture may benefit farmers’ incomes
Climate-resilient agriculture can help maintain productivity and stabilise farm incomes—while safeguarding food security and the ecosystem in Europe. Strategic investment and stronger governance are needed to support farms’…
European Commission Energy
Methane emissions reporting templates – Commission launches call for feedback
The European Commission has published a draft implementing regulation adopting reporting templates for methane emissions in the energy sector and launched a 4-week call for feedback on the…
European Commission Energy
EU local leaders and authorities gather to discuss affordable energy, housing and climate resilience
Tomorrow, hundreds of mayors, local and regional leaders and representatives from across Europe will come together in Brussels to participate in the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2026.
European Commission Energy
Commissioner Jørgensen in Slovakia to discuss energy prices and security with Visegrad Energy Ministers and continue his Affordable Housing Tour
On Monday, 19 October, Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen will be in Bratislava, Slovakia, to discuss high energy prices and security of supply with the energy…
European Commission Energy
Equality platform for the energy sector
A forum to discuss equality-related issues and share concrete actions towards enhanced diversity and inclusion in the energy sector.
European Commission Environment
Roswall & Schneider commit to stronger EU water enforcement
Commissioner Jessika Roswall & German Federal Minister Carsten Schneider signed a joint statement on water resilience in Germany.
European Commission Environment
New EU emissions framework for poultry & pig rearing
The measures, which will begin applying between 2030 and 2032, simplify rules for farmers and reduce red tape.
European Commission Environment
Commission presents Water Resilience Investment Accelerator
The newly announced initiative will bring together investors and solution providers to support financing for water-related projects.
European Commission Environment
EU delivering on COP17 nature & biodiversity targets
The 17th United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP17) starts in Yerevan next week, as hopes of building a consensus begin.
European Commission Climate Action
Research and innovation for climate action
Discover how Horizon Europe uses cutting-edge research and innovation to address climate change.
FAO
World Food Forum 2026: FAO calls for smarter water governance to safeguard food security
FAO launches digital platform to guide sustainable irrigation investment
UNCCD
UNCCD COP17 advances new pathways for land restoration, drought resilience and implementation
US$1.3 billion portfolio of finance for land restoration and drought resilience across 23 countries, with rangelands at its centre through a US$1.2 billion portfolio spanning 45 projects Progress…
UNCCD
Restoring land, recognizing local knowledge: Community voices at COP17
Land is often discussed at global conferences in hectares, targets and indicators. For the people who live from the land, it is also home, livelihood, culture, memory and…
UNCCD
COP17 launches new Drought Resilience Index to support earlier action on drought
Drought resilience is not only about knowing when and where drought will occur. It is about understanding how well societies, economies, ecosystems and institutions can anticipate, prepare for…
UNCCD
Redrafting the pattern: Fashion4Land traces sustainability back to healthy land
Cashmere can look weightless on a runway. Whether its footprint is equally light depends on the health of the rangelands that produce it. In Mongolia, around 190,000 herder…
UNEP
Fire and water: Lessons from running up Mount Kenya
Recent wildfires on Mount Kenya highlight the need to strengthen ecosystem resilience, protect peatlands and prepare for growing climate risks.
UNEP
Boosting action on climate and nature in focus
Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director, called for faster climate action through Kigali ratification, methane cuts and a stronger UNEP to protect people and nature.
UNEP
Air conditioning may cool the room, but it also heats the world – here are five more sustainable ways to bring down temperatures
Temperatures in cities are rising fast, and so are emissions from cooling – here are five ways to cool buildings more sustainably, reducing the need for air conditioning.
UNEP
ED press statement – launch of the State of Biodiversity Report, COP17 Leaders’ Summit
UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen says biodiversity gains are emerging, but faster climate-nature action, policy alignment and finance are crucial to meet GBF goals.
European Commission Energy
Commissioner Jørgensen in Slovakia to discuss energy prices and security with Visegrad Energy Ministers and continue his Affordable Housing Tour
On Monday, 19 October, Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen will be in Bratislava, Slovakia, to discuss high energy prices and security of supply with the energy…
FAO
World Food Forum 2026: FAO calls for smarter water governance to safeguard food security
FAO launches digital platform to guide sustainable irrigation investment
European Commission Environment
EU delivering on COP17 nature & biodiversity targets
The 17th United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP17) starts in Yerevan next week, as hopes of building a consensus begin.
UNDP News Centre
Global Innovation Initiative for Sustainable Agriculture
Cultiv@te, a global technology and innovation initiative for sustainable agriculture was announced today at the Singapore inTech Festival (SFF) and Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology by United…
European Environment Agency
Circular economy offers the EU win-win on environment and economy
Stepping up a circular economy offers the European Union the potential for significant positive impacts on Europe’s environment and poses an untapped and strategic economic opportunity in terms of better access to materials and the creation of new businesses. Three new assessments on circularity, published today…
European Environment Agency
Europe’s bathing waters remain safe to swim
From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, the vast majority of bathing waters in Europe met the European Union's most stringent ‘excellent’ bathing quality standards in 2025, according to…
European Environment Agency
Diversifying Europe’s protein supply could cut emissions and reliance on imported feed
Broadening the range of proteins that Europe produces and consumes could strengthen food security, improve resilience, enhance competitiveness and reduce environmental pressures, according to a new European Environment…
European Environment Agency
Renewables lower energy prices and play key role to reduce vulnerability to fossil fuel supply shocks
Boosting the use of homegrown renewable electricity is Europe’s best way to reduce its vulnerability to volatile international energy supplies and rising energy prices according to a European…
European Commission Energy
Energy Transition Investment Council – Call for applications
The European Commission has launched a 4-week call for applications for membership of the newly established Energy Transition Investment Council (ETIC) expert group and its National Promotional Banks…
European Commission Energy
Recent videos on energy policy
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European Commission Energy
Articles on energy themes
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European Commission Energy
Energy union indicators webtool
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European Commission Energy
REPowerEU – phase out of Russian energy imports
This is the EU’s strategy to phase out Russian energy from EU markets in a gradual and coordinated way.
European Commission Energy
AccelerateEU to strengthen EU energy resilience
AccelerateEU proposes actions to address rising energy costs on volatile markets, while speeding up the EU’s shift to homegrown, clean energy.
European Commission Energy
EU energy statistical pocketbook and country datasheets
Annual EU energy statistics and energy markets in EU countries data, including national energy profiles.
European Commission Energy
Energy prices and costs in Europe
Detailed data and analysis of energy prices and costs in Europe, published by the Commission every 2 years.
European Commission Climate Action
Commission hosts a high-level policy dialogue on the role of forest-based value chains in the EU’s climate transition
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European Commission Climate Action
Local and regional climate action
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European Commission Climate Action
Transport decarbonisation
Transport represents almost a quarter of Europe's greenhouse gas emissions and is the main cause of air pollution in cities.
UNDP
Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people…
UNDP
ISO and UNDP launch world’s first International Standard to advance action on the Sustainable Development Goals
ISO and UNDP launched ISO/UNDP 53001, Management systems for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – Requirements, the world’s first International Standard to help organizations integrate the…
UNEP
How one programme supported stronger environmental governance in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific
The Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific MEAs Programme is helping countries to bolster environmental governance by implementing multilateral environmental agreements.
UNEP
Why karst wetlands are critical for water security – but challenging to protect
Karst wetlands are biodiversity hotspots and crucial water sources, but hard to see and manage. Learn what’s being done to improve protection worldwide.
UNEP
Could electric vehicles help this African capital clean its air and fight climate change?
When it comes to the rise of electric motorcycles, Kenya is one of the world leaders – but the country’s electric mobility revolution faces both tremendous opportunities and…
UNEP
How blended cement, used everywhere from ancient Rome to modern London, could help counter climate change
From the Pantheon to the Burj Khalifa, some of the world’s most remarkable structures reveal how alternative materials can reduce reliance on carbon-intensive clinker while delivering high-performance concrete.
UNEP
Advancing One Health implementation and investment: from country action to sustainable solutions
The Quadripartite organisations highlight country action, science and investment as priorities for advancing One Health at the 9th World One Health Congress in Lisbon, Portugal.
UNEP
Here’s what to expect at a “pivotal” UN conference on biodiversity
The UN Biodiversity Conference is expected to focus on countries can ramp up efforts to protect the natural world, which experts say is degrading at an alarming rate.
UNEP
Youth, education and environment
The work of UNEP on youth, education and environment cuts across of UNEP's activities.
UNEP
Environmental law and governance
The work of UNEP on environmental law and governance is led by the Law Division.
UN News
As disasters mount, next UN climate summit faces a test of trust
Less than a month before the UN climate conference COP31 opens in Antalya, Türkiye, representatives of three successive summit presidencies gathered to address a pressing question: How can…
UNEP
Here’s what to expect at a “pivotal” UN conference on biodiversity
The UN Biodiversity Conference is expected to focus on countries can ramp up efforts to protect the natural world, which experts say is degrading at an alarming rate.
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