The 2021 UN climate change conference (COP26) took place from 1 to 12 November 2021 in Glasgow.&nbsp;The EU and its Member States took&nbsp;part as Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

The annual Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC brought&nbsp;together governments from around the world to agree coordinated action to tackle climate change. The conference was&nbsp;also a space for governments, businesses, local authorities and civil society to discuss and showcase climate action. The COP26 was&nbsp;the first stocktaking of the implementation of the Paris Agreement.

After two weeks of negotiations, the Glasgow Climate Pact was adopted on Saturday 13 November.

Parliament has been pushing for more ambitious EU climate legislation, and declared a&nbsp;climate emergency&nbsp;on 28 November 2019. In June 2021, the&nbsp;European Climate Law&nbsp;was adopted by Parliament. It transforms the&nbsp;European Green Deal’s political commitment to EU climate neutrality by 2050 into a binding obligation for the EU and its member states. It also increases the EU’s target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from 40% to at least 55%, compared to 1990 levels. In July 2021, the Commission presented the&nbsp;“Fit for 55 in 2030” package&nbsp;to enable the EU to reach the more ambitious 2030-target.

COP 26 in Glasgow

From 2 to 13 December 2019, the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) takes place in Madrid.

Under the presidency of Chile, which had originally planned to host the conference, delegates continue to negotiate the rules for international cooperation in climate change mitigation and discuss issues such as adap-tation and support to developing countries.

The draft resolution calls for the European Green Deal, announced by Ursula von der Leyen, President-elect of the EC, to include a target of 55% emissions reductions by 2030 in order to be able to reach its target on climate neutrality by 2050.

COP 25 in Madrid

The COP 23 Conference on Climate Change, chaired by the Fiji, is held in Bonn, Germany from 6-17 November 2017. 

The program focuses on the implementation of the Paris Agreement.

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UN Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland - Interview with Jo Leinen - vice chair of the delegation of European Parliament

Delegation of European Parliament to COP24 during work.

UN Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland

UN Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland  - Xie Zhenhua Head of the Chinese Delegation meets with delegation of European Parliament

Jytte GUTELAND - delegation of European Parliament to COP24.

UN Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland: ambiance shots of the MEPs arrival

Ms Anukriti Hittle, Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Coordinator at HawaiiDepartment of Land and Natural Resources during the meeting with delegation of European Parliament to COP24.

Mr Yasuo Takahashi vice-minister for Global Environmental Affairs of Japan during the meeting with delegation of European Parliament to COP24.

A delegation of MEPs participates in the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change which is held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November to 12 December 2023. The conference concludes the first globalstocktake of climate action under the Paris Agreement, a two-year process to review progress and outline the way forward. This news item shows extracts from the meetings with delegations in Dubai and a statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Chair of the EP delegation, giving his conclusive view on the participation of the delegation to the conference.

European Parliament Delegation to COP28: meetings with delegations and closing statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Chair of the EP delegation

A month after the publication of the latest IPCC report confirming climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying, Parliament during the plenary session debate the “Fit for 55” package with Council and Commission. The European Climate Law adopted in June 2021 increases the EU’s target for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from 40% to at least 55%, compared to 1990 level. Opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister for Foreign Affairs for the Council and by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Presentation of the Fit for 55 package after the publication of the IPCC report: opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister for Foreign Affairs and by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (14-18 December 2020), David SASSOLI, EP President, makes his opening remarks from Strasbourg on the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and the 25th anniversary of the Dayton Agreement. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Resumption of session and order of business: opening remark by David SASSOLI, EP President on the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and the 25th anniversary of the Dayton Agreement

The COP25, which takes place between the 2nd and the 13th of December in Madrid, under the Presidency of the Chilean Government, brings together governments, businesses, local authorities and civil society to work on the rule book for implementing the Paris Agreement and to build momentum for more ambition in the years ahead.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid): atmosphere shots of COP25

In the framework of the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which takes place in Madrid, Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Chair of delegation and by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Vice-Chair of EP delegation, make their final statements.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid): final statements by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Chair of delegation and by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Vice-Chair of EP delegation

In the framework of the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which takes place in Madrid, an EP delegation led by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), meets with ZHAO Yingmin, Chinese Vice-Minister for Ecology and Environment, Head of Chinese delegation; Fekadu BEYENE, Commissioner for the Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Commission (EFCCC) of Ethiopia, and Laurence TUBIANA, CEO of the European Climate Foundation (ECF).

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid): meeting with ZHAO Yingmin, Head of Chinese delegation; with Fekadu BEYENE, Ethiopian Commissioner for Environment, and meeting with Laurence TUBIANA, CEO of the European Climate Foundation

In the framework of the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which takes place in Madrid, an EP delegation led by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), meets with Hussain RASHEED HASSAN, Minister of Environment of Maldives. Cutaways EP side event - atmosphere of the Green Zone and statement by Mohammed CHAHIM (S&D, NL).

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid): meeting with Hussain RASHEED HASSAN, Minister of Environment of Maldives, cutaways EP side event - atmosphere of the Green Zone - statement by Mohammed CHAHIM (S&D, NL)

In the framework of the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which takes place in Madrid, an EP delegation led by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), meets with Ricardo SALLES, Brazilian Minister for the Environment. Statement by Pernille WEISS (EPP, DK)

EP Delegation to COP25: meeting with Ricardo SALLES, Brazilian Minister for the Environment and statement by Pernille WEISS (EPP, DK)

In the framework of the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which takes place in Madrid, Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, and by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Chair of the EP delegation to COP25, give a press conference. Extracts.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid): extracts from the press conference by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the EC in charge of the European Green Deal, and by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Chair of the EP delegation

In the framework of the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which takes place in Madrid, an EP delegation led by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), meets with Inger ANDERSEN, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Statement by Morten PETERSEN (RE, DK).

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid): meeting with Inger ANDERSEN, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and statement by Morten PETERSEN (RE, DK)

External and internal shots of the COP25, taking place at Feria de Madrid, in Madrid (Spain).

Infoclip: COP25 Chile - External and internal shots of the COP25, taking place at Feria de Madrid, in Madrid (Spain)

In the framework of the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which takes place in Madrid, an EP delegation led by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), meets with Hiroyuki YAMADA, Director of Marine Environment Division and Edmund HUGHES, Head of Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Statement by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Chair of the EP Delegation.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid): arrival of the EP delegation, meeting with Hiroyuki YAMADA and Edmund HUGHES, Members of IMO, and statement by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL),

In the framework of the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which takes place in Madrid, an EP delegation led by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), meets with Julie CERQUEIRA, Executive Director of the US Climate Alliance. Statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Vice-Chair of EP delegation.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid): meeting with Julie CERQUEIRA, US Climate Alliance and statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Vice-Chair of EP delegation

This infoclip illustrates the Madrid Rio Project, large swathes of land which have now been turned into a long green corridor connecting the three major green areas of Madrid, from Parque del Oeste to Casa de Campo and Monte del Pardo. The approximately 10 kilometre long green zone is a huge recreational and cultural area that is enjoyed by the city dwellers.

Infoclip: Greening of Madrid City River, the Madrid Rio Project

During the plenary session (25-28 November 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate the climate and environmental emergency and discuss how to ensure that the EU leads in countering climate change, ahead of the UN climate change conference (COP25) in Madrid on 2-13 December. Statements by Kimmo TIILIKAINEN, Finnish Presidency, Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy, Pascal CANFIN (RE, FR) and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL).

Climate and environmental emergency / 2019 UN Climate Change Conference (COP25): extracts from the joint debate

During the plenary session in Strasbourg (11-14 March 2019), MEPs debate the long-term reduction targets of greenhouse gas emissions with theCommission. Statements by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL), Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL) and Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy. Shots of young climate activists present in the Chamber during the debate.

Climate change: extracts from the debate

During the EP Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), in Brussels, MEPs vote on the strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction in accordance with the Paris Agreement. The EP Paris agreement strategy was adopted, 61 votes in total, 49 in favour, 6 votes against and 6 abstentions.

Strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction in accordance with the Paris Agreement: extracts from the vote

At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland, the EP Delegation meets with Mr Mohamed NASHEED, Special Envoy of the President, Maldives Head of Delegation, with members of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA). Statements by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA,NL) and by Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE,NL)

UN Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland: meetings with Mr Mohamed NASHEED, Special Envoy of the President, Maldives Head of Delegation, with members of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)

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