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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · 1d

Thirsty?

How about a beer brewed with sunshine? 🍺☀️

In Patras 🇬🇷 the SUNbrewed project is installing a concentrated solar thermal plant to supply CO2-free steam to a brewery — cutting 2 192 tonnes of CO2 a year!

Read 👇
link.europa.eu/dBwPVy

#InnovationFund

EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · 7d

Our planet is calling us to take action! 🌍

Step up as an #EUClimatePact Ambassador or Partner and join 1,000+ changemakers shaping a climate-neutral Europe by 2050.

⏰ Apply by 15 October👉 climate-pact.europa.eu/get-involved...

#MyWorldOurPlanet

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · 10d

🔈 We’ve just published a new report that explores how the EU can grow carbon dioxide removal markets, attract investment, and remove more CO₂ through carbon farming.

📄: op.europa.eu/en/publicati...

#CarbonFarming #EUGreenDeal #SustainableAgriculture

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · 21d

There’s been some updates on the #IF24Auction! 🔔

For the latest information, please regularly check our website 👉 climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu...

Read our dedicated Q&A that explains the updates in detail 👉 climate.ec.europa.eu/document/dow...

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · 22d

📢 Registrations for the #CoMCeremony2025 are still open!

🗓 16 Oct
📍 European Parliament, Brussels
📝 Register by 20 Sept

Join mayors, regional leaders & EU decision-makers in discussions on shaping Europe's clean & resilient future.

🔗 eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Covenant-...

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · 24d

📢 Last chance! Registration for in-person attendance at our big climate event (30 Sept, Brussels + online) closes tonight at 23:59.

✨ Hear from EU policymakers, business leaders, financial institutions, & changemakers shaping the transition.

🔗 climate.ec.europa.eu/citizens-sta...

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · Sep 9

1/ The Africa Climate Summit is underway. I had the honour of addressing leaders and participants on the urgent need for a just green transition.

In turbulent times, partnership, multilateralism and fairness are more important than ever.

🔗 audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Sep 8

⏰ The deadline to give your input on the draft Terms & Conditions for the 2025 #InnovationFund Hydrogen Auction is on 14 September!

Terms & Conditions 👉 climate.ec.europa.eu/document/dow...

Feedback Survey 👉 ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Sep 3

Climate action is for everyone & the right green skills can give you the confidence to lead.

Level-up with the EU Climate Action Academy:
🔹Learn practical climate solutions
🔹Study at your own pace
🔹Earn a certificate

Start today ⤵️
climate-pact.europa.eu/articles-and...

#EUClimatePact

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Sep 1

📢 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

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Aug 29

2025 is on track to become the worst year on record for wildfires in the EU. 🔥

Since January, there have been more than 1 800 fires detected, with a total of over 1 000 000 hectares burning up in flames.

The data is available at 👇
joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/projects-and...

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Aug 27

To reach climate neutrality, Europe must scale up permanent Carbon Removals (CDR). 🌍

We have just published 3 reports with Ramboll and Ecologic assessing EU CDR projects, funding & policy options for a EU-wide purchasing programme.

Read more 👉 europa.eu/!k4yyBB

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Aug 22

Did you know organic household waste can become sustainable fuel for trucks & ships?

Meet the project FirstBio2Shipping doing just that!🚚🚢

#InnovationFund

👉 europa.eu/!pvdBJ7

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Aug 13

🚀 Launched!

The #CopernicusEU Sentinel-5A is now in orbit, reinforcing Europe’s global leadership in #EarthObservation!

🌍 It will deliver daily data, providing vital information on air quality & pollution, greenhouse gases, solar energy & climate.

👉 www.copernicus.eu/en/news/news...

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Aug 12

📣 Young people aren’t waiting for change, they’re making it happen!

#EUClimatePact Youth Ambassadors show us what real leadership looks like.

Celebrate #YouthDay & learn how you can lead climate initiatives too with the EU Climate Action Academy ⤵️

climate-pact.europa.eu/eu-climate-a...

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Aug 8

Meet SustainSea

✨ a project backed by the #InnovationFund
⛴️ retrofitting 5 cargo ships with 26-meter suction sails
💨 harnessing wind to cut fuel use by 10–30%
📉 set to cut 45,000+ tonnes of CO₂ in 10 years

More info 👉 cinea.ec.europa.eu/featured-pro...

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Jul 30

📢 Attention hydrogen producers!

The draft Terms & Conditions for the upcoming 2025 #InnovationFund Hydrogen Auction are out now!

Give your input on the Auction’s scope and design 📝 by 14 September 2025!

T&Cs: climate.ec.europa.eu/document/dow...

Feedback Survey: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Jul 25

On Tuesday, a delegation of California’s Senate visited DG CLIMA to discuss EU-California cooperation on climate action, climate adaptation and emissions trading systems 🤝🌎

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Jul 24

Knowledge sharing is key for present & future #InnovationFund project success 💡

The 2025 report shows how projects overcome:

📊market and offtake challenges
💶access to finance and permits
📈rising costs and supply chain issues

Read 👉 op.europa.eu/en/publicati...

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Jul 23

Turning climate ambition into action! 💪

Reps from Brazil, Chile, Colombia & Kazakhstan joined our Study Tour on carbon pricing.

Inspired by the 20 years EU Emission Trading System (ETS) journey, experts sparked dynamic exchanges to drive forward carbon pricing globally. 🌍

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Jul 22

#InnovationFund news 🔔

6 reserve projects from the #IF23Call have signed Grant Agreements!

They will:
🔹 receive €319 million from the #EUETS
🔹 cut over 24 million tonnes of CO₂
🔹 cover sectors like hydrogen, ocean energy, refineries + more

👉 cinea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/...

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Jul 18

🌍 Have your say on permanent carbon removal in the EU!

Join the public consultation & get the chance to influence EU certification methods.

📅 Open until 22 September 2025

👉 ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...

#EUGreenDeal #ClimateAction #CarbonRemoval #CRCF #HaveYourSay

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Jul 18

📢 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...

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Jul 17

On 15 July, the EU marked the Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis. 🕯️

🎙️ Speeches by EU leaders including @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu
🖼️ Events in 10+ countries
🎻 Violin tribute

Let’s honour the victims with climate action.

Find out more: climate.ec.europa.eu/news-other-r...

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EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · Jul 16

Extreme weather is hurting our health, economy & nature. 🌍

Europe is warming faster than any other continent — and climate change is fuelling more intense heatwaves, floods & fires.

So let’s separate facts from disinformation.

Here are 5 facts you should know:

europa.eu/!Cq4qTb

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