Manuel Carmona Yebra
@carmonayebra.bsky.social
Deputy Head for Global Issues and Innovation
European Union Delegation to the United States
Washington DC
European Union Delegation to the United States
Washington DC
EU has become one of the largest issuers of green bonds in the world, see report below - a total of €78.5 billion worth of EU Green Bonds have been issued to date, which will avoid an estimated 14 million tons of CO₂ per year being released.
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EU becomes major Green Bond issuer
The EU has become one of the largest issuers of green bonds in the world, according to the 2025 edition of the NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bonds Annual Allocation and Impact Report, published yester...
ec.europa.eu
December 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
EU has become one of the largest issuers of green bonds in the world, see report below - a total of €78.5 billion worth of EU Green Bonds have been issued to date, which will avoid an estimated 14 million tons of CO₂ per year being released.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Why have we seen such repression of climate activists around the world?
Because activists were so successful in changing the narrative around fossil fuels
Because activists were so successful in changing the narrative around fossil fuels
We (@crossdale.bsky.social, Christina Pantazis, @roxana-pessoa.bsky.social, Tiê Franco Brotto and I) present the first academic peer-reviewed article, studying the criminalisation and repression of climate and environmental protest as a global phenomenon. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
December 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Why have we seen such repression of climate activists around the world?
Because activists were so successful in changing the narrative around fossil fuels
Because activists were so successful in changing the narrative around fossil fuels
The beauty of Richmond, Virginia. Autumn 2022.
December 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The beauty of Richmond, Virginia. Autumn 2022.
30% of global trade.
43% of global GDP.
EU-US, together, form the world's most integrated economic partnership.
The EU is swiftly moving forward in implementing the tariff elements of the EU-U.S. Joint Statement.
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
43% of global GDP.
EU-US, together, form the world's most integrated economic partnership.
The EU is swiftly moving forward in implementing the tariff elements of the EU-U.S. Joint Statement.
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
EU-US trade relations: Council moves forward in implementing the tariff elements of the Joint Statement
The Council agreed its negotiating mandate on two regulations to implement the EU-US Joint Statement, eliminating or reducing import tariffs on certain US goods.
www.consilium.europa.eu
December 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
30% of global trade.
43% of global GDP.
EU-US, together, form the world's most integrated economic partnership.
The EU is swiftly moving forward in implementing the tariff elements of the EU-U.S. Joint Statement.
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
43% of global GDP.
EU-US, together, form the world's most integrated economic partnership.
The EU is swiftly moving forward in implementing the tariff elements of the EU-U.S. Joint Statement.
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
Like the circular economy, bioeconomy focuses on using renewable, sustainably managed biological resources from land and sea, to produce products like bio-based plastics and textiles - to name just a few.
Hear it from the experts in our new video!
environment.ec.europa.eu/news/5-thing...
Hear it from the experts in our new video!
environment.ec.europa.eu/news/5-thing...
5 things you need to know about the bioeconomy
Discover some important facts about the bioeconomy and how it is helping the EU reach its climate and environmental goals.
environment.ec.europa.eu
December 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Like the circular economy, bioeconomy focuses on using renewable, sustainably managed biological resources from land and sea, to produce products like bio-based plastics and textiles - to name just a few.
Hear it from the experts in our new video!
environment.ec.europa.eu/news/5-thing...
Hear it from the experts in our new video!
environment.ec.europa.eu/news/5-thing...
CBAM has triggered policy change outside the EU, in Turkey and China, where governments point to it as a sign to industry that decarbonisation is starting to reshape international markets and trade.
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Trade policy is central to the green transition
Governments must address the fact that imported ‘embodied’ emissions make up a large portion of their carbon footprints
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November 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
CBAM has triggered policy change outside the EU, in Turkey and China, where governments point to it as a sign to industry that decarbonisation is starting to reshape international markets and trade.
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Thought-provoking peace on climate action and geopolitics.
The age of "Green Realpolitik"?
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The age of "Green Realpolitik"?
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Europe talks a geopolitical green game: Now it must deliver at COP30
COP30 in Belém will be the first global test of the EU’s new climate and energy diplomacy vision, adopted just last month. After years of talking about values, Europe is finally speaking the...
big-europe.eu
November 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Thought-provoking peace on climate action and geopolitics.
The age of "Green Realpolitik"?
big-europe.eu/publications...
The age of "Green Realpolitik"?
big-europe.eu/publications...
Worth protecting.
November 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Worth protecting.
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#COP30: "What makes disease risks worse under climate change?
There are several compounding factors. First, pathogens (such as a virus or bacterium that can cause disease) can adapt to new vectors and climates."
www.juancole.com/2025/11/spre...
There are several compounding factors. First, pathogens (such as a virus or bacterium that can cause disease) can adapt to new vectors and climates."
www.juancole.com/2025/11/spre...
COP30 Report Reveals Climate Change is Spreading Infectious Diseases to new Regions
By Tulio de Oliveira, Stellenbosch University and Cheryl Baxter, Stellenbosch University (The Conversation) - Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and extreme weather events create ideal co...
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November 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
#COP30: "What makes disease risks worse under climate change?
There are several compounding factors. First, pathogens (such as a virus or bacterium that can cause disease) can adapt to new vectors and climates."
www.juancole.com/2025/11/spre...
There are several compounding factors. First, pathogens (such as a virus or bacterium that can cause disease) can adapt to new vectors and climates."
www.juancole.com/2025/11/spre...
L’Union Européenne a officiellemment lancé un programme à 59 millions d'euros pour appuyer la gestion durable des ressources marines en Afrique de l’Ouest. L'initiative entend convertir le vaste potentiel maritime de la région en moteur de croissance durable.
www.latribune.fr/article/afri...
www.latribune.fr/article/afri...
En Afrique de l’Ouest, l’Europe se joint aux efforts pour débloquer le potentiel de l’économie bleue
L’Union Européenne a officiellemment lancé un programme à 59 millions d'euros pour appuyer la gestion durable des ressources marines en Afrique de l’Ouest. Face à leur surexploitation et à l’érosion c...
www.latribune.fr
November 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
L’Union Européenne a officiellemment lancé un programme à 59 millions d'euros pour appuyer la gestion durable des ressources marines en Afrique de l’Ouest. L'initiative entend convertir le vaste potentiel maritime de la région en moteur de croissance durable.
www.latribune.fr/article/afri...
www.latribune.fr/article/afri...
Joint statement from recent summit EU / Latin American countries: "we agree to advance the value chain of sargassum as a priority area of bi-regional cooperation, promoting innovative approaches that
transform environmental challenges into opportunities".
www.consilium.europa.eu/media/tfqicb...
transform environmental challenges into opportunities".
www.consilium.europa.eu/media/tfqicb...
www.consilium.europa.eu
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Joint statement from recent summit EU / Latin American countries: "we agree to advance the value chain of sargassum as a priority area of bi-regional cooperation, promoting innovative approaches that
transform environmental challenges into opportunities".
www.consilium.europa.eu/media/tfqicb...
transform environmental challenges into opportunities".
www.consilium.europa.eu/media/tfqicb...
The European Union has formally endorsed the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP), underscoring the importance of coordinated climate action across all levels of governance. The role of cities and regions is crucial.
climate.ec.europa.eu/news-other-r...
climate.ec.europa.eu/news-other-r...
Ahead of COP30, EU joins CHAMP, backing cities and regions as key partners for boosting climate action and resilience
The European Union’s endorsement reinforces the crucial role of cities and regions as key partners in delivering the Paris Agreement global goals
climate.ec.europa.eu
November 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The European Union has formally endorsed the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP), underscoring the importance of coordinated climate action across all levels of governance. The role of cities and regions is crucial.
climate.ec.europa.eu/news-other-r...
climate.ec.europa.eu/news-other-r...
EU Member States and the European Parliament (EP) reached a provisional agreement on the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), a dedicated financing programme for defence worth €1.5 billion for the period 2025-2027.
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
European defence industry programme: MEPs reach deal with Council | News | European Parliament
The agreed draft law is designed to strengthen the EU defence industry, foster joint European defence procurement, ramp-up defence manufacturing and increase support for Ukraine.
www.europarl.europa.eu
October 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
EU Member States and the European Parliament (EP) reached a provisional agreement on the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), a dedicated financing programme for defence worth €1.5 billion for the period 2025-2027.
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
A new EU vision on global climate action is out. The EU's message to its global partners: 1. We have reduced our emissions by 37% and counting, we walk the talk; 2. We are a reliable partner that plays by the rules; and 3. We are open to cooperation.
ec.europa.eu
October 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A new EU vision on global climate action is out. The EU's message to its global partners: 1. We have reduced our emissions by 37% and counting, we walk the talk; 2. We are a reliable partner that plays by the rules; and 3. We are open to cooperation.
As data centers’ financial and environmental impacts have become clearer, the public is broadly growing more concerned. In some US communities, data centres electricity and water consumption has increased residential utility bills.
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A Michigan town hopes to stop a data center with a 2026 ballot initiative
Local officials see millions of dollars in tax revenue, but more than 950 residents who signed ballot petitions fear endless noise, pollution and higher electric rates.
grist.org
October 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
As data centers’ financial and environmental impacts have become clearer, the public is broadly growing more concerned. In some US communities, data centres electricity and water consumption has increased residential utility bills.
grist.org/elections/a-...
grist.org/elections/a-...
Washington Post reports top Russian Foreign Ministry official cautioned President Donald Trump’s administration Wednesday against giving Ukraine access to long-range Tomahawk missiles that could hit targets deep within Russia.
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Russia escalates warning as Trump considers sale of Tomahawks to Ukraine
The warning is part of a concerted Russian effort to deter President Donald Trump from giving Ukraine access to the missiles, repeating a tactic Moscow has used throughout the war.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Washington Post reports top Russian Foreign Ministry official cautioned President Donald Trump’s administration Wednesday against giving Ukraine access to long-range Tomahawk missiles that could hit targets deep within Russia.
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wapo.st/4oguYTf
Beautiful DC sunset on the roof of stunning @swedeninusa.bsky.social with friends and colleagues from all over Europe and beyond. Thank you Sweden!!
October 2, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Beautiful DC sunset on the roof of stunning @swedeninusa.bsky.social with friends and colleagues from all over Europe and beyond. Thank you Sweden!!
Fish talk.
Groupers convey specific messages to one another about courtship and territory.
Nature is fascinating as well as crucial to our health and economy . Protect it.
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Groupers convey specific messages to one another about courtship and territory.
Nature is fascinating as well as crucial to our health and economy . Protect it.
www.popsci.com/environment/...
Eavesdropping on grunting groupers reveals how the fish communicate
Scientists listened to these Caribbean fish for over 2,000 hours.
www.popsci.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Fish talk.
Groupers convey specific messages to one another about courtship and territory.
Nature is fascinating as well as crucial to our health and economy . Protect it.
www.popsci.com/environment/...
Groupers convey specific messages to one another about courtship and territory.
Nature is fascinating as well as crucial to our health and economy . Protect it.
www.popsci.com/environment/...
Last week, the European Commission proposed doubling its support to Greenland as part of the next EU seven-year budget.
Which means that for 2028–2034, the Commission is proposing over €530 million in funding for Nuuk.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Which means that for 2028–2034, the Commission is proposing over €530 million in funding for Nuuk.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
European Commission doubles its bets to gain influence in the Arctic
The European Commission's proposal to double its financial support for Greenland marks a turning point in defending the EU's strategic interests in the Arctic region in the face of Russian, Chinese and American ambitions. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
September 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Last week, the European Commission proposed doubling its support to Greenland as part of the next EU seven-year budget.
Which means that for 2028–2034, the Commission is proposing over €530 million in funding for Nuuk.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Which means that for 2028–2034, the Commission is proposing over €530 million in funding for Nuuk.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Bankers know the risk.
The head of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde warned cutting the scope of the EU’s sustainability reporting directives could weaken the EU’s central banking system, in a letter addressed to members of the European Parliament.
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The head of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde warned cutting the scope of the EU’s sustainability reporting directives could weaken the EU’s central banking system, in a letter addressed to members of the European Parliament.
www.esgtoday.com/ecb-presiden...
ECB President Warns Lawmakers Against Watering Down CSRD Sustainability Reporting Requirements - ESG Today
Initiatives underway to reduce European sustainability reporting and due diligence reporting requirements could limit the European Central Bank’s capability to manage climate risk in the financial sys...
www.esgtoday.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Bankers know the risk.
The head of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde warned cutting the scope of the EU’s sustainability reporting directives could weaken the EU’s central banking system, in a letter addressed to members of the European Parliament.
www.esgtoday.com/ecb-presiden...
The head of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde warned cutting the scope of the EU’s sustainability reporting directives could weaken the EU’s central banking system, in a letter addressed to members of the European Parliament.
www.esgtoday.com/ecb-presiden...
The EU Deforestation Regulation will contribute to G7 commitments. In the latest G7 summit in June, leaders stated that "We will align with commitments to halt and reverse deforestation and forest and land degradation by 2030 globally"
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August 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The EU Deforestation Regulation will contribute to G7 commitments. In the latest G7 summit in June, leaders stated that "We will align with commitments to halt and reverse deforestation and forest and land degradation by 2030 globally"
g7.canada.ca/en/news-and-...
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Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one child per hour during Israel's war in Gaza.
“A whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years,” UNICEF’s executive director said.
Here are some of their stories: wapo.st/3UCiAjn
“A whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years,” UNICEF’s executive director said.
Here are some of their stories: wapo.st/3UCiAjn
July 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one child per hour during Israel's war in Gaza.
“A whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years,” UNICEF’s executive director said.
Here are some of their stories: wapo.st/3UCiAjn
“A whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years,” UNICEF’s executive director said.
Here are some of their stories: wapo.st/3UCiAjn
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Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Motherfucking wind farms…
Forests and vegetation absorb 30% of carbon from burning fossil fuels.
A vital climate service performed at virtually no cost by trees around the world, from tropical rainforests to temperate and boreal forests.
If we lose them, we are lost.
www.wri.org/insights/for...
A vital climate service performed at virtually no cost by trees around the world, from tropical rainforests to temperate and boreal forests.
If we lose them, we are lost.
www.wri.org/insights/for...
World’s Forest Carbon Sink Shrank to its Lowest Point in at Least 2 Decades, Due to Fires and Persistent Deforestation
Forests have been quietly cooling the planet for decades, but their role is increasingly under threat.
www.wri.org
July 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Forests and vegetation absorb 30% of carbon from burning fossil fuels.
A vital climate service performed at virtually no cost by trees around the world, from tropical rainforests to temperate and boreal forests.
If we lose them, we are lost.
www.wri.org/insights/for...
A vital climate service performed at virtually no cost by trees around the world, from tropical rainforests to temperate and boreal forests.
If we lose them, we are lost.
www.wri.org/insights/for...