Explainers

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine caused an unprecedented energy crisis in Europe in 2022. EU countries stood united and their response helped keep prices down.

With the REPowerEU plan, the EU wants to end its dependence on Russian fossil fuels by saving energy, diversifying supplies and accelerating the clean energy transition.

The EU aims to improve transport connections between countries by funding infrastructure, encouraging greener travel and making sure different systems work well together.

Healthy forests are vital for people and the environment. EU rules aim to reduce global deforestation by regulating imports and exports of goods whose production contributes to the loss of forests worldwide.

The EU and its member states are working together to develop a better connected, safe and sustainable railway network.

The EU and its member states work with global partners to advance and finance climate action.

The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming and fight climate change. All EU countries have ratified the agreement.

Making the transport sector more sustainable is important in order to achieve the goal of climate neutrality by 2050. The European Union therefore aims to make mobility more sustainable while ensuring connectivity.

The EU is committed to achieving a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and sustainable economy. Together with its member states, the EU is the biggest provider of climate finance in the world.

How does the EU contribute to fighting climate change globally? The EU and its countries are the biggest providers of climate finance in the world.