Climate Change Activism and the European Union (EU)

The Energy Efficiency Directive sets binding targets for EU member states to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy use.

The EU ETS is a cap-and-trade system that limits the total amount of greenhouse gases that can be emitted by certain industries and sectors in the EU.

The Effort Sharing Regulation sets binding targets for EU member states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from non-ETS sectors, such as agriculture, transport, and buildings.

The EU Adaptation Strategy provides a framework for EU member states to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

The ERDF supports climate change mitigation and adaptation projects in EU member states.

Horizon 2020 is the EU's climate change research and innovation program.

The Renewable Energy Directive sets binding targets for EU member states to increase the share of renewable energy in their energy mix.

The European Energy Label provides information on the energy efficiency of products such as appliances, lighting, and heating systems.

The CEF supports projects that promote sustainable transport, such as rail, road, and maritime transport.

ECAP is a platform that provides information and resources on climate change adaptation in the EU.

The Industrial Emissions Directive sets limits on emissions of air pollutants from industrial installations.

AirBase is the EU's air quality monitoring network.

The Aircraft Noise Directive sets limits on noise emissions from aircraft.

The Environmental Noise Directive sets limits on environmental noise pollution.

The EEA is responsible for coordinating environmental protection activities in the EU.