Commission for the Environment, Climate change and Energy (ENVE)  

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The remit of the ENVE Commission covers:

  • Environment
  • Climate Change
  • Energy
  • Space policies of the European Union     

The ENVE commission also coordinates activities related to the Covenant of Mayors, an initiative involving local and regional authorities in the fight for better climate and energy policies.

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European Natura 2000 Award: countdown to vote for your favourite project!
European Natura 2000 Award: countdown to vote for your favourite project!
11.09.2020
Commissioner Kadri Simson warns green recovery plans will only succeed with cities and regions fully on board
Commissioner Kadri Simson warns green recovery plans will only succeed with cities and regions fully on board
09.09.2020
Green Deal Going Local: call for best practices
Green Deal Going Local: call for best practices
27.08.2020
Protecting biodiversity must be a key principle of the EU's Recovery Plan
Protecting biodiversity must be a key principle of the EU's Recovery Plan
04.08.2020
We stand ready to switch to a circular economy
We stand ready to switch to a circular economy
22.07.2020
Cities and regions support an ambitious EU hydrogen strategy to reach climate-neutrality
Cities and regions support an ambitious EU hydrogen strategy to reach climate-neutrality
01.07.2020
We need an ambitious EU hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe
We need an ambitious EU hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe
25.06.2020
The European Week for Waste Reduction rewards its best actions implemented in 2019
The European Week for Waste Reduction rewards its best actions implemented in 2019
25.06.2020
Reconciling forestry and agriculture: we need a new certification scheme to protect forests
Reconciling forestry and agriculture: we need a new certification scheme to protect forests
23.06.2020
European Week of Waste Reduction Awards ceremony coming up 25 June 2020
European Week of Waste Reduction Awards ceremony coming up 25 June 2020
18.06.2020
The European Green Deal is Going Local
The European Green Deal is Going Local
15.06.2020
The European Green Deal is the roadmap to our economic and social recovery
The European Green Deal is the roadmap to our economic and social recovery
09.06.2020
CoR ENVOY - Bulletin of ENVE Commission No. 2
CoR ENVOY - Bulletin of ENVE Commission No. 2
05.06.2020
We need a paradigm shift in water management
We need a paradigm shift in water management
03.06.2020
Cities and regions need direct EU funding to accelerate a COVID-19 green recovery
Cities and regions need direct EU funding to accelerate a COVID-19 green recovery
26.05.2020
The COVID-19 recovery plan is an opportunity to carry out a truly green revolution
The COVID-19 recovery plan is an opportunity to carry out a truly green revolution
20.05.2020
CoR ENVOY - Bulletin of ENVE Commission No. 1
CoR ENVOY - Bulletin of ENVE Commission No. 1
05.05.2020
New Circular Economy Action Plan: stakeholder's consultation now open. Helping the environment and the COVID-19 economic recovery
New Circular Economy Action Plan: stakeholder's consultation now open. Helping the environment and the COVID-19 economic recovery
08.04.2020
EU Climate Law: Cities and regions demand 5-year action plan
EU Climate Law: Cities and regions demand 5-year action plan
06.03.2020
The European Green Deal frames cities and regions' new priorities
The European Green Deal frames cities and regions' new priorities
28.02.2020
Mayor of Seville Juan Espadas elected new ENVE Chair
Mayor of Seville Juan Espadas elected new ENVE Chair
14.02.2020
Consultation on Air Quality - Executive Summary
Consultation on Air Quality - Executive Summary
13.02.2020
European Green Deal – small communities can make a big difference
European Green Deal – small communities can make a big difference
12.02.2020
Implementation report on air quality is published
Implementation report on air quality is published
20.12.2019
COP25: Cities and regions show unity to boost climate action
COP25: Cities and regions show unity to boost climate action
19.12.2019
Green Deal: cities and regions ready to deliver
Green Deal: cities and regions ready to deliver
12.12.2019
"We must act now, together" Local and regional leaders set out vision to deliver European Green Deal
"We must act now, together" Local and regional leaders set out vision to deliver European Green Deal
06.12.2019
Towards COP25 and European Green Deal: EU cities and regions are on board
Towards COP25 and European Green Deal: EU cities and regions are on board
22.11.2019
Lousada wins 2019 Transformative Action Award
Lousada wins 2019 Transformative Action Award
22.11.2019
Circular Berlin, Leuven2030 and the City of Lousada shortlisted for the 2019 Transformative Action Award
Circular Berlin, Leuven2030 and the City of Lousada shortlisted for the 2019 Transformative Action Award
23.10.2019
The EU will not reach 2050 climate neutrality without raising its energy and climate targets
The EU will not reach 2050 climate neutrality without raising its energy and climate targets
09.10.2019
Cities and regions give a boost to climate action in New York
Cities and regions give a boost to climate action in New York
26.09.2019
Climate change: time for action
Climate change: time for action
23.09.2019
Europe's energy transition and climate-neutrality gain EU's centre stage
Europe's energy transition and climate-neutrality gain EU's centre stage
20.09.2019
End the Cage Age
End the Cage Age
26.07.2019
Cities and regions call for support for coal regions in transition
Cities and regions call for support for coal regions in transition
09.07.2019
Europe will not reach climate neutrality by 2050 without its cities and regions
Europe will not reach climate neutrality by 2050 without its cities and regions
28.06.2019
Time to eradicate energy poverty in Europe
Time to eradicate energy poverty in Europe
27.06.2019
Sustainability needs to be the guiding principle for Europe
Sustainability needs to be the guiding principle for Europe
26.06.2019
Cities and regions are at the heart of Europe’s carbon-neutral and digital transformation
Cities and regions are at the heart of Europe’s carbon-neutral and digital transformation
14.06.2019
Cities and regions key to deliver EU green priorities over next five years
Cities and regions key to deliver EU green priorities over next five years
12.06.2019
European Committee of the Regions and Congress of the Council of Europe celebrate their 25th anniversary in Brussels on 27 June
European Committee of the Regions and Congress of the Council of Europe celebrate their 25th anniversary in Brussels on 27 June
11.06.2019
CoR & ICLEI renew partnership on climate action and biodiversity
CoR & ICLEI renew partnership on climate action and biodiversity
23.05.2019
Local communities champion waste reduction
Local communities champion waste reduction
15.05.2019
EU cities and regions star at Green Week 2019
EU cities and regions star at Green Week 2019
13.05.2019
EU must prioritise biodiversity and climate change, as UN sounds alarm
EU must prioritise biodiversity and climate change, as UN sounds alarm
07.05.2019
Take a walk on the 'sustainable side' of Weststellingwerf
Take a walk on the 'sustainable side' of Weststellingwerf
17.04.2019
Regions in action: from climate-neutrality to eradicating energy poverty
Regions in action: from climate-neutrality to eradicating energy poverty
04.04.2019
Take part in our survey on socio-economic transformation and energy transition in EU regions and cities!
Take part in our survey on socio-economic transformation and energy transition in EU regions and cities!
15.03.2019
Climate change: local leaders back "Global Strike for Future" and call for a carbon-neutral EU by 2050
Climate change: local leaders back "Global Strike for Future" and call for a carbon-neutral EU by 2050
14.03.2019
Take your chance and win the 2019 Transformative Action Award!
Take your chance and win the 2019 Transformative Action Award!
08.03.2019
Cities and regions sketch out next Environment Action Programme
Cities and regions sketch out next Environment Action Programme
07.02.2019
EU cities and regions set 2019 priorities for environment, energy and climate
EU cities and regions set 2019 priorities for environment, energy and climate
29.01.2019
The EU's new space programme: a boost for jobs and sustainable growth
The EU's new space programme: a boost for jobs and sustainable growth
20.12.2018
COP24: Cities and regions will continue pressing for higher climate ambition
COP24: Cities and regions will continue pressing for higher climate ambition
19.12.2018
COP24: cities and regions call for a formal role in the Paris Agreement
COP24: cities and regions call for a formal role in the Paris Agreement
13.12.2018
Reusing water for agriculture and keeping our urban areas green
Reusing water for agriculture and keeping our urban areas green
11.12.2018
Climate Change: You can count on us
Climate Change: You can count on us
28.11.2018
COP24: Are you ready?
COP24: Are you ready?
15.11.2018
Burgenland: the power of autonomous green electricity supply
Burgenland: the power of autonomous green electricity supply
12.11.2018
Who's running for the Transformative Action Award 2018?
Who's running for the Transformative Action Award 2018?
16.10.2018
We need less and better plastics
We need less and better plastics
10.10.2018
Environmental success lies in the hands of local governments
Environmental success lies in the hands of local governments
28.09.2018
Local governments take climate ambition to the next level
Local governments take climate ambition to the next level
19.09.2018
Climate change: more ambition and new governance needed to deliver the Paris agreement
Climate change: more ambition and new governance needed to deliver the Paris agreement
06.07.2018
Protecting biodiversity and water quality in European Lakes
Protecting biodiversity and water quality in European Lakes
29.06.2018
Better renewable energy consumption in Central Europe
Better renewable energy consumption in Central Europe
26.06.2018
EU Clean Energy Package: regions and cities must go beyond targets if Europe is to deliver Paris climate goals
EU Clean Energy Package: regions and cities must go beyond targets if Europe is to deliver Paris climate goals
22.06.2018
How space technologies improve sustainable energy management
How space technologies improve sustainable energy management
07.06.2018
Apply now for the 2018 Transformative Action Award
Apply now for the 2018 Transformative Action Award
30.05.2018
The Lodzkie Region shows best practices in the circular economy
The Lodzkie Region shows best practices in the circular economy
15.03.2018
What role for waste incineration in the circular economy?
What role for waste incineration in the circular economy?
30.11.2017
Environmental protection and the fight against climate change: ENVE's top priorities for 2018
Environmental protection and the fight against climate change: ENVE's top priorities for 2018
26.11.2017
EU Green Week 2018
EU Green Week 2018
26.10.2017
Local targets agreed to tackle climate change
Local targets agreed to tackle climate change
10.10.2017
Climate change: local governments and their networks join forces
Climate change: local governments and their networks join forces
18.09.2017
Cor Lamers elected ENVE Commission Chair
Cor Lamers elected ENVE Commission Chair
18.09.2017
Race against the clock for climate finance
Race against the clock for climate finance
12.09.2017
Cities and regions can bridge the emissions gap
Cities and regions can bridge the emissions gap
05.07.2017
The Europe We Want: Investing for a Sustainable Future
The Europe We Want: Investing for a Sustainable Future
02.07.2017
Cities and regions key to deliver the Nature Directives Action Plan
Cities and regions key to deliver the Nature Directives Action Plan
19.06.2017
Common front to maximise the socio-economic benefits of nature protection
Common front to maximise the socio-economic benefits of nature protection
07.06.2017
Technology and innovation drive a new age of sustainability in tourism
Technology and innovation drive a new age of sustainability in tourism
01.06.2017
Celebrating nature protection: 21st May is the "European Natura 2000 Day"
Celebrating nature protection: 21st May is the "European Natura 2000 Day"
14.05.2017
ENVE visits Lower-Saxony
ENVE visits Lower-Saxony
04.05.2017
New EU Nature Directives Action Plan supports regions to protect biodiversity and drive socio-economic growth
New EU Nature Directives Action Plan supports regions to protect biodiversity and drive socio-economic growth
26.04.2017
Local governments want climate change to go under EU’s Environmental Implementation Review
Local governments want climate change to go under EU’s Environmental Implementation Review
24.04.2017
SMN consultation on "Clean Energy for all Europeans Package"
SMN consultation on "Clean Energy for all Europeans Package"
27.02.2017
Common front to boost the circular economy in Europe
Common front to boost the circular economy in Europe
31.01.2017

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Head of Unit: Elisa GAROSI

Deputy Head of Unit:Gianluca SPINACI

Assistant to the HoU: Livia VADUVA

B2.1 Sector Environment (ENVE):

  • Aliona FORNEA, Back-up to Deputy HoU, ENV coordination, CoR&DG ENV Platform
  • Mailys KAHN, Green Deal, Circular Economy
  • Stefano PANOZZO, EAP, Air Quality​
  • Roberto RINALDI, Biodiversity, COP CBD, COP UNFCCC
  • Monika RAY, Water, Aarhus Regulation, ENVOY
  • Sara MILANO, General support to the Environment Team and Green Deal 

B2.2 Sector Climate, Energy and Green Deal (CLIMA):

  • Alessandra ANTONINI, Climate, Energy and Green Deal coordination,
    Covenant of Mayors coordination
  • ​Jeroen VANDEUR, Hydrogen, Renewables, Energy efficiency, Space
  • Mario GRUBISIC, Climate, Green Deal, Green Deal Going Local Working Group 
  • José FONSECA LAVADO​, Climate, Green Deal Ambassadors, ENVOY,
    Green Deal communication
  • Claudia Lollo, General support to Climate, Energy and Space
  • Marta MANSANET CANOVAS (Trainee), General support to ENVE work
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  • Boosting the Capacity of LRAs to implement the Green Deal: a toolbox for the climate pact
    Publication date: 16.09.2020
    Theme: Climate change policy, Green Deal
    Keywords: ENVE (Commission for Environment, Climate change and Energy)
    Author: Alicia McNeill, Tugce Tugran, Jennifer McGuinn (Milieu Consulting SPRL)
    Available languages:

  • Adapting to climate change: Challenges and opportunities for the EU local and regional authorities
    Publication date: 16.09.2020
    Theme: Climate change policy, Multi-level governance and devolution
    Keywords: ENVE (Commission for Environment, Climate change and Energy)
    Author: Mariya Gancheva, Sarah O’Brien, Tugce Tugran and Camille Borrett (Milieu Consulting SRL)
    Available languages:

  • Integrated water management and policy coherence in regions and cities
    Publication date: 27.03.2020
    Theme: Water policy
    Keywords: ENVE (Commission for Environment, Climate change and Energy)
    Author: Alicia McNeill and Tony Zamparutti (Milieu Consulting SPRL, Belgium).
    Available languages:

  • Financing biodiversity action: opportunities and challenges for EU subnational governments
    Publication date: 19.03.2020
    Theme: Biodiversity
    Keywords: ENVE (Commission for Environment, Climate change and Energy)
    Author: Agnieszka Markowska, Lucille Labayle, Paola Banfi, Jennifer McGuinn (Milieu Consulting SPRL, Belgium)
    Available languages:

  • Towards sustainable neighbourhoods and small communities – Environmental policy below municipal level
    Publication date: 11.02.2020
    Theme: Environment policy, Multi-level governance and devolution
    Keywords: ENVE (Commission for Environment, Climate change and Energy)
    Author: Marco Cuevas, Carlo Miani, Hugo Ruiz and Evelyn Clara Rosenberg (adelphi consult GmbH, Germany)
    Available languages:

  • The role of local and regional authorities in National Energy and Climate Plans taking into account the recommendations by the European Commission
    Publication date: 27.09.2019
    Theme: Climate change policy, Energy efficiency, market and technology
    Keywords: ENVE (Commission for Environment, Climate change and Energy)
    Author: Mariya Gancheva, Argyro Kepesidi and Sarah O’Brien
    Available languages:

  • Financing climate action (part 2): cities and regions investing in energy
    Publication date: 19.09.2019
    Theme: Climate change policy, Energy efficiency, market and technology
    Keywords: ENVE (Commission for Environment, Climate change and Energy)
    Author: Mariya Gancheva, Agnieszka Markowska and Sarah O’Brien (Milieu Consulting SPRL)
    Available languages:

  • Contribution of EU local and regional authorities to a successful implementation of the EU Long Term Strategy
    Publication date: 15.04.2019
    Theme: Environment policy
    Keywords: ENVE (Commission for Environment, Climate change and Energy)
    Author: Mariya Gancheva, Guillermo Gea, Matthew Jones, Sarah O’Brien and Tugce Tugran (Milieu Ltd, Belgium).
    Available languages:

  • Water Reuse – Legislative Framework in EU Regions
    Publication date: 24.10.2018
    Theme: Water policy
    Keywords: ENVE (Commission for Environment, Climate change and Energy)
    Author: Mariya Gancheva, Alicia McNeill and Melanie Muro (Milieu Ltd, Belgium).
    Available languages:

  • Models of Local Energy Ownership and the Role of Local Energy Communities in Energy Transition in Europe
    Publication date: 25.09.2018
    Theme: Energy efficiency, market and technology, Energy Union and infrastructure
    Keywords: ENVE (Commission for Environment, Climate change and Energy)
    Author: Mariya Gancheva, Sarah O’Brien, Nicola Crook and Catarina Monteiro (Milieu Ltd, Belgium)
    Available languages:

  • Towards an 8th Environment Action Programme – Local and regional dimension
    Publication date: 31.07.2018
    Theme: Environment policy
    Keywords: ENVE (Commission for Environment, Climate change and Energy)
    Author: Mariya Gancheva, Sarah O’Brien, Catarina Monteiro and Alessia Valentino (Milieu Ltd)
    Available languages:

  • A European Strategy for plastics in the circular economy - Local and regional dimension
    Publication date: 14.06.2018
    Theme: Environment policy, Waste policy
    Keywords: ENVE (Commission for Environment, Climate change and Energy)
    Author: Marine Briard, Sarah O’ Brien and Florent Pelsy (Milieu Ltd, Belgium).
    Available languages:

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