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Environment

EU countries work together to protect the environment and its resources, fight climate change, and move towards a circular economy.

Topics

Climate

Net-zero economy and fighting against climate change

Energy

Securing a sustainable and affordable energy supply

Pollution

Improving air, water and soil quality

Fisheries

Sustainable management of EU fish stocks

Transport

Passengers' rights and cleaner, safer and more competitive transport

In focus

Illustration of a factory chimney emitting smoke beside a tall stack of coins, overlaid with a circle of EU-style stars.

Carbon border adjustment mechanism

A pipeline system with various points marked along its path. On the right is a disconnected valve with a Russian flag symbol.

Ending Russian energy imports

A collage featuring a farmer tending to plants in a field, surrounded by cabbage, chickens, and a lemon tree.

Organic farming