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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 7d

Very productive conversation on COP30 and NDCs with 🇹🇷 Minister Murat Kurum during the EU-Turkish High-Level Dialogue on Climate.

Looking forward to advancing carbon pricing, adaptation, and cooperation on CBAM, plus exploring new opportunities including just transition.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 7d

Good to speak with Frank Elderson from the @ecb.europa.eu yesterday.

We discussed climate-related transition risks in the Eurosystem, the role of banks in the transition and climate resilience. We agree on the risks of climate impacts on macroeconomic indicators and the stability of banks.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 8d

With interesting tax incentives, people are more encouraged to invest in higher-return investments, which in turn will help us find growth capital and be more competitive.

More here: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

EU to boost financial literacy and investment opportunities for citizens

The European Commission today announced two major initiatives to advance the Savings and Investments Union and deliver tangible benefits for all EU citizens.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 8d

The Savings and Investments Union (SIU) is an important step for EU’s economy. This is good for our capital markets, for people’s financial future, for sustainable growth and innovation.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 8d

Very good and productive conversation with ePure on the potential of bioethanol in decarbonising the chemicals industry as well as maritime and aviation fuels.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 12d

3/3 The EC is committed to working with Greece and ensure this project’s environmental security, given its significant contribution to the EU’s climate goals. Look forward to continue jointly promoting innovation in this technology and foster Industrial Carbon Management solutions.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 12d

2/3 Greece has achieved remarkable progress in its energy transition and is pioneering new clean technologies, such as building a full Carbon Capture and Storage value chain around the CEF project in Prinos and a number of Innovation Fund projects.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 12d

1/3 As always, it was great to meet with the Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, earlier this week here at the UN, following last week’s EU Environment Council and shortly after the EU’s Intervention at the UN Climate Summit.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 13d

Great to reconnect with legendary @schwarzenegger.bsky.social at his roundtable co-hosted with the Institute for Global Change on Climate “Superpowers”: Nature, Tech and Comms. Discussed how innovation is key to tackling the climate crisis. That’s why the EU is helping clean tech start-ups scale up.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 13d

Being at #UNGA allows me to engage with partners worldwide to raise our voices and urge all countries to increase ambition, align NDCs with the 1.5°C goal, and promote a just transition for all. On behalf of the 🇪🇺, I signed the High Ambition Coalition: www.highambitioncoalition.org/statements/u...

UNGA80 - High Ambition Coalition Ministerial Statement — The High Ambition Coalition

September 24th, 2025

www.highambitioncoalition.org

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 13d

The world can count on Europe's climate leadership.

Our Nationally Determined Contribution will range between 66.25% and 72.5%.

And we are working full speed on -90% by 2040.

We are on our way to climate neutrality.

link.europa.eu/vngFn4

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 13d

For validation: Delighted to meet Mike Bloomberg & join his climate action/ sustainable agriculture event. Together we discussed urban/regional climate goals and the need to support on-the-ground stakeholders in implementation/resilience. Also covered COP and public-private finance.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 13d

Great to see Ed Miliband again in NYC.

We’re continuing our discussions around COP30 preparations and exploring how we can join forces also on topics such as reducing methane emissions.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 13d

2/2 Mexico is planning to launch an emissions trading system and is working on an ambitious 2035 climate target — setting a strong example for Latin America in the fight against climate change.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 13d

1/2 Great meeting with Ms. Alicia Bárcena, 🇲🇽 Minister of Environment and Natural Resources. We reaffirmed the strong EU-Mexico partnership and discussed stepping up cooperation on climate action.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 13d

Great to reconnect with South African Minister Dion George 🇿🇦 on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

We had a productive discussion on COP preparations, NDCs and the upcoming G20 meeting in Cape Town.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 13d

Great meeting in NYC with forward-thinking EU businesses like IKEA, @patagonia.com and Unilever leading the charge on decarbonisation. Huge potential for lasting change. They need predictability & clear direction for confident clean investment. We’ll continue to provide that.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 14d

2/2 A way to anchor our industry in the economy of the future. A means to create growth and opportunities for workers and businesses

Link to my speech: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Remarks by Commissioner Hoekstra at the Climate Summit 2025 event on ‘High-Level Solutions Dialogue on Industrial Decarbonisation\'

Good evening, \nFor the EU, it is fair to say that decarbonisation is at the intersection of many of the challenges that we face. \nIt has to do with the world we are living in today. \nWe have a ver...

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 14d

1/2 Attended the Climate Solutions Dialogue on Industrial Decarbonisation #UNGA80.

Decarbonisation is massive economic opportunity. This is the case in the EU, but also worldwide.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 14d

Honoured to participate in the @harvardsalata.bsky.social’s New York Climate Week event.

We engaged in a rich and insightful discussion on key climate policy topics, including carbon pricing, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, COP30, and the role of multilateralism in advancing climate action.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 14d

Always a pleasure to catch up with @marinasilva.bsky.social.

We discussed delivering on Belém’s agenda: collective NDC ambition, adaptation indicators, the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, the Baku-to-Belém roadmap and leveraging COP30 to promote carbon pricing to achieve climate goals.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 14d

Great to sit down together on the margins of UNGA.

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 14d

California and the European Union share a long history of climate collaboration.

Today, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra and I reaffirmed our commitment to strengthen climate cooperation between California and the EU, and to continue working toward our mutual goals.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 14d

Delighted to meet with Chile’s Maisa Rojas. Discussed strong 🇪🇺-🇨🇱 bilateral cooperation, including on carbon pricing. I commended Chile for adopting its NDC today. We look forward to deepening collaboration to support Chile’s energy sector and explore EU investment opportunities.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 14d

Great to speak at the 🇩🇰 Pension Fund event in NYC alongside Minister Jeppe Bruus and John Kerry. We need to mobilise more private investment for the clean transition.

Pension funds are a natural fit for funding energy infrastructure.

My speech here: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 15d

As always, a pleasure to meet @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social in NYC. And amazing that Australia has submitted such an ambitious NDC, similar to the EU’s direction of travel.

We agree how important it is to remain in line with the Paris Agreement and have ambitious NDCs for all for Belém.

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