The Environment Committee has adopted its demands for the UN Climate Change Conference COP28, which will take stock of the progress on implementing the Paris Agreement.
The European Commission has adopted a new proposal on combining transport modes for more sustainable freight.
As of this year, the Romanian state officially recognizes Sustainability Day in Romania.
The EU has responded effectively to the crisis, looks to the future, and accelerated the green transition.
Ten European cities were awarded the Label of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, one of the EU Missions in Horizon Europe.
The European Commission has welcomed an agreement on new legislation to prevent 500 million tonnes of emissions from fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances.
The Bucharest Government has adopted the action plan for the National Strategy regarding the circular economy.
The European Commission has approved a €193 million Lithuanian scheme to support offshore wind farms to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy, in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan.
The European Commission has adopted measures to restrict intentionally added microplastics.
The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to ban misleading advertisements and provide consumers with better product information.
All mobile phones must have easy-to-replace batteries from 2027. We will be able to use the mobile phone for more years by changing only the battery, and we will reduce the carbon footprint generated by the manufacture of new phones.
The European Commission adopted the rules governing the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during its transitional phase, which starts on 1 October of this year and runs until the end of 2025.
The European Commission has approved a €6.5 billion German scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies to address the risk of carbon leakage from higher fuel prices resulting from the German fuel emission trading system (German fuel ETS).
The Council adopted new rules to reduce final energy consumption at the EU level by 11.7% in 2030.
The process of obtaining all the authorizations necessary to put new energy production capacities from renewable sources into operation is difficult and takes a long time, according to a study carried out by the Competition Council.
EU and Argentina step up cooperation on clean energy transition and energy security.
The European Commission calls on Czechia and Slovakia to update their national law to limit air pollution from medium combustion plants.
The EU must have restoration measures in place by 2030 covering at least 20% of its land and sea areas, say MEPs.
MEPs approved plans, already agreed with the Council, that set new energy-saving targets for 2030, as part of the European Green Deal.
The European Parliament agreed on its negotiating position for talks with EU governments on a new law to make products in the EU more sustainable.
The European Commission is proposing rules to make producers responsible for the full lifecycle of textile products and to support the sustainable management of textile waste across the EU.
The European Commission adopted measures for the sustainable use of key natural resources, strengthening the resilience of EU food systems and farming.
Romania established the European Institute for Sustainable Development in Poland. It was created with the aim of supporting the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda at the level of local communities.
The European Commission announced 18 new projects which will receive over €106 million to contribute to the EU Mission ”Restore our Ocean and Waters”.
Poland has moved up 49 places in the Climate Risk Index 2025, underscoring the increasing impact of climate change on the real estate sector. Heatwaves, heavy rainfall, droughts and floods are becoming a regular challenge for property owners and investors, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
European companies are facing widespread challenges as they attempt to comply with the EU's new sustainability reporting standards, according to recent findings from the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).
Improving energy efficiency in buildings plays a key role in building a sustainable future. It leads to lower costs, a healthier indoor environment, and a smaller environmental footprint. According to România Eficientă, efficient energy use is not about sacrificing comfort but about eliminating waste.
Hidroelectrica has selected Waldevar Energy to implement the Nufărul Project, a pioneering renewable energy initiative set to become the largest floating photovoltaic (FPV) system installed on a hydroelectric dam in Europe.
The European Ombudsman has formally questioned the European Commission's handling of recent proposals aimed at scaling back corporate sustainability requirements, raising concerns over transparency and procedural compliance.
