European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has proposed outgoing Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra for the post of EU Commissioner for climate action.

If his candidacy is approved by the Council and the European Parliament, Hoekstra will inherit responsibility for the EU's ambitious package of climate policies, aimed at achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/08/29/von-der-leyen-proposes-wopke-hoekstra-as-eu-commissioner-for-climate-action

#EU #EuropeanCommission #WopkeHoekstra #ClimateNeutrality

PGE accelerates the transformation of Poland’s energy sector – zero-carbon company by 2040 [Promoted content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/opinion/pge-accelerates-the-transformation-of-polands-energy-sector-zero-carbon-company-by-2040/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #2040 #climateneutrality #greenenergy #newstrategy #Polisheconomy

Why the EU should ban climate neutral claims now https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/opinion/why-the-eu-should-ban-climate-neutral-claims-now/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #climateneutrality #consumers

The CoM's Expert Missions brings together cities striving to achieve #climateneutrality.
Find out more about this twinning between Pau Béarn Pyrénées 🇫🇷 & Braga 🇵🇹 which focused on water, green spaces and biodiversity restoration 👉 https://bit.ly/3pUYzcc
#CitiesAdapt

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/eumayors/status/1689967429256900608

The CoM Expert Mission brings together advanced cities working towards #climateneutrality.
Check out more on the exchange between the cities of Valongo🇵🇹 and Derry City & Strabane District Council, focusing on water management, reforestation, & more...
👉https://bit.ly/3pUYzcc

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/eumayors/status/1687458121558450176

How can we tackle 17% of EU greenhouse gas emissions? The European Commission recently published a report on scaling up innovative technologies for climate neutrality. ♻️
Read more here 👉 https://europa.eu/!CcNV3j
#EUOpenData #ClimateNeutrality https://t.co/O84zYxqLkt

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_opendata/status/1679400320043204608

🚛🟢 @StefanBack2 charts the transition to a long-term #SustainableTransport system to achieve #ClimateNeutrality in Europe by 2050
▶️Read his article in @OpenAccessGov : http://www.openaccessgovernment.org/long-term-sustainable-transport-system-europe/163480/

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/employers_EESC/status/1679028007829209088

We need to #RestoreNature now!
Nature is the basis of our existence. But it is disappearing before our eyes.
We cannot achieve #ClimateNeutrality without healthy ecosystems that absorb & store carbon.
Tell MEPs to vote for the Nature Restoration Law: http://act.greens-efa.eu/restore-nature https://t.co/2vvzEKq1r8

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GreensEFA/status/1677272278671806467

Missed our first #GreenDeal-NET Conference or eager to revisit the engaging panels? We've got you covered! 💚

🎥 Relive the insights and perspectives shared during our roundtable debates and inspiring keynotes on governing the EU's transition towards #ClimateNeutrality 🌱

👉 https://lnkd.in/ezwyA26e

⏲️ Short on time? No worries, we've also prepared concise summaries to give you a quick overview of the key discussions. 😉

RT Stephan Klement 🇪🇺
Honoured to accompany EU Commissioner for Energy @KadriSimson at the #OPECSeminar for discussions and bilateral meetings on energy sustainability and the EU’s goal for #climateneutrality by 2050 https://t.co/KoKT8WDNk4
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Kadri Simson: Important exchanges of views in the #OPECSeminar in Vienna today. Meeting with Energy Ministers from #Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 &amp; Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦, also representatives from companies such as #Vitol &amp; #OMV.
The #EU 🇪🇺 needs reliable partners as we diversify away from Russian fossil fuels. https://t.co/iuuvGCw6UD
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Amb_Klement_EU/status/1676885296158326785

NEW video: EU can halve its #fossilgas use by 2030 & completely phase it out by 2050 while maintaining industrial production, ensuring security of supply & without disruptive behavioural changes. Learn more about our new pathway to #climateneutrality: https://bit.ly/44Nz3of 7 1/2

📢#EU #HorizonEU #Transport
👏One year on, 1⃣1⃣2⃣ #MissionCities taking stock of achievements so far, identifying barriers to progress and inspiring each other on this exciting journey towards #climateneutrality
Follow 👇 https://n.respublicae.eu/NetZeroCitiesEU/status/1673608839940145154
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NetZeroCities: 📣Follow all the #MissioninProgress plenary sessions (9:30-12:30 CEST), as well as closing remarks from @TimmermansEU (17:45-18:00 CEST) online: https://netzerocities.app/event-1076 https://t.co/WRKJIkLcii
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/cinea_eu/status/1673645936277438464

Re Strong relationship &amp; cooperation with coal, peat &amp; oil shale regions, the so-called coal+ regions, is key to achieving #climateneutrality in the #EU 🇪🇺 by 2050.
The @EU_Commission is committed to support the transition of these regions, both technically &amp; financially. https://t.co/7TL0IoZdBT

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/KadriSimson/status/1673667163373162496

EU must pick up speed to reach climate goals, report says https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/eu-must-pick-up-speed-to-reach-climate-goals-report-says/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #climateneutrality #EUGreenDeal

RT NetZeroCities
🚀Is your city taking action to confront the climate crisis? On the @NetZeroCitiesEU Portal you can exchange best practices with a community of changemakers and practitioners committed to #climateneutrality.
➡️https://netzerocities.eu/2022/12/12/how-the-netzerocities-portal-can-help-your-city-reach-climate-neutrality/
#EUMissions

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/NetZeroCitiesEU/status/1671040222245601281

#EUSEW2023 is just around the corner!

Register to join our session where will be looking at the labour & skills shortages in European municipalities and what is needed to deliver a just transition to #climateneutrality at the #local level.

➡️ https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/eusew-session-better-capacities-for-the-energy-and-climate-transition

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/eumayors/status/1668220104465608710

Are you looking to accelerate your city's journey to #climateneutrality? Are you eager to learn from the @NetZeroCitiesEU Pilot Cities & solutions they are implementing?

This is your chance! Join their Twinning Programme 📣 OPEN TO ALL CITIES 📣 https://buff.ly/43TTZcL

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/eumayors/status/1668154673658834945

The EC 🇪🇺 is working on a new Industrial #CarbonManagement strategy to serve #CO2 emitters in sectors who would apply #carboncapture, storage & utilisation or industrial #carbonremovals to achieve #climateneutrality🌱.

📣 #EUHaveYourSay until 31/8 → https://europa.eu/!nnKDVD

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Energy4Europe/status/1667104693879750658

RT @Energy4Europe: The EC 🇪🇺 is working on a new Industrial #CarbonManagement strategy to serve #CO2 emitters in sectors who would apply #carboncapture, storage & utilisation or industrial #carbonremovals to achieve #climateneutrality🌱.

📣 #EUHaveYourSay until 31/8 → https://energy.ec.europa.eu/news/call-evidence-and-public-consultation-launched-industrial-carbon-management-under-european-green-2023-06-09_en https://t.co/jiHYfSfDVt

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1667109989117313024

RT @NetZeroCitiesEU: 🎯Working on a just transition to #climateneutrality in your city? Take a look at @NetZeroCitiesEU Transition Team Playbook. This guide identifies the core principles & steps to put together a Transition Team that will enable transformative climate action➡️https://netzerocities.app/TransitionPlaybook?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--c1Q53vWtuR4S-CGoFirXaf-FNFE2BXLRhyzhXhg9AufSizOLJXvi1Z6SzRMxvPEam2kup https://t.co/NTAyJBZT4F

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/eumayors/status/1666820332249034752