Publications

Adaptation in Europe - Addressing risks and opportunities from climate change in the context of socio-economic developments

EEA (European Environment Agency) — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:18:32 +0200

This report provides policymakers across Europe, at different levels of governance and stages of policy formulation, with information that can be used to support adaptation planning and implementation. Specific parts of the report are therefore targeted at different audiences.

The impact of international shipping on European air quality and climate forcing

EEA (European Environment Agency) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:55:00 +0100

This EEA Technical report provides an overview on the state of knowledge on the impact of international shipping in European waters to air quality and climate change. Based on literature review and model assessment studies information is provided on past and future emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases, monitoring of ship emissions, emission mitigation policies and impact on European air quality and radiative forcing.

Ozone-depleting substances 2011 - Summary

EEA (European Environment Agency) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:55:00 +0100

Aggregated data reported by companies on the production, import, export, destruction and use of ozone-depleting substances in the European Union.

Using scenarios to improve understanding of environment and security issues

EEA (European Environment Agency) — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:00:00 +0100

Analysing the security risks resulting from climate change is essential for effective policy-making. The Organization for Security Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the European Environment Agency (EEA) is running the joint project 'Security implications of climate change in the OSCE regions' with the aim of improving understanding of the links between global megatrends and environment, and the security of food, fuel and water in different regions. It also aims to enhance cooperation and networking among the main institutions addressing climate security issues. A participatory-based scenario-building approach was used as a tool to help explore the complex and uncertain impacts stemming from climate change. This brochure provides a project overview, which includes the results of workshops carried out so far.

Climate change, impacts and vulnerability in Europe 2012

EEA (European Environment Agency) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:00:00 +0100

This European Environment Agency (EEA) report presents information on past and projected climate change and related impacts in Europe, based on a range of indicators. The report also assesses the vulnerability of society, human health and ecosystems in Europe and identifies those regions in Europe most at risk from climate change. Furthermore, the report discusses the principle sources of uncertainty for the indicators and notes how monitoring and scenario development can improve our understanding of climate change, its impacts and related vulnerabilities.

Approximated EU GHG inventory: early estimates for 2011

EEA (European Environment Agency) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0200

The objective of this report is to provide an early estimate of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU-15 and EU-27 for the year 2011. The official submission of 2011 data to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will occur in 2013.

Greenhouse gas emission trends and projections in Europe 2012 - Tracking progress towards Kyoto and 2020 targets

EEA (European Environment Agency) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0200

This report presents an overview of the progress achieved so far by the EU, its Member States and other EEA member countries towards their respective targets under the Kyoto Protocol and the EU burden-sharing agreement, as well as 2020 targets set at EU level. The assessment is based on greenhouse gas (GHG) emission data in Europe for the period 2008-2011, including recent EEA estimates of proxy 2011 GHG emissions.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases 2011

EEA (European Environment Agency) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0200

Aggregated data reported by companies on the production, import and export of fluorinated greenhouse gases in the European Union — Summary

Annual European Union greenhouse gas inventory 1990–2010 and inventory report 2012

EEA (European Environment Agency) — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200

This report is the annual submission of the greenhouse gas inventory of the European Union to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol. It presents greenhouse gas emissions between 1990 and 2010 for EU-27, EU-15, individual Member States and economic sector.

Urban adaptation to climate change in Europe

EEA (European Environment Agency) — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:00 +0200

Challenges and opportunities for cities together with supportive national and European policies

Forests, health and climate change

EEA (European Environment Agency) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:35:00 +0100

Urban green spaces, forests for cooler cities and healthier people

End-user GHG emissions from energy

EEA (European Environment Agency) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0100

Reallocation of emissions from energy industries to end users 2005–2009

Air pollution impacts from carbon capture and storage (CCS)

EEA (European Environment Agency) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:50:00 +0100

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) consists of the capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) from power plants and/or CO2-intensive industries such as refineries, cement, iron and steel, its subsequent transport to a storage site, and finally its injection into a suitable underground geological formation for the purposes of permanent storage. It is considered to be one of the medium term 'bridging technologies' in the portfolio of available mitigation actions for stabilising concentrations of atmospheric CO2, the main greenhouse gas (GHG).

Europe's forests at a glance — a breath of fresh air in a changing climate

EEA (European Environment Agency) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:21:44 +0200

Forests do not only provide us food, fibre and medicine, they regulate our climate and improve our quality of life. Human activities and climate change exert increasing pressure on our forest resources and the services they provide. With increasing demand on forests services on the one side, and uncertainty and risks linked to climate change on the other, we need to ensure that forests can continue fulfilling their multifunctional role.

Greenhouse gas emission trends and projections in Europe 2011 - Tracking progress towards Kyoto and 2020 targets

EEA (European Environment Agency) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:30:00 +0200

This report presents an overview of the progress achieved so far by the EU, its Member States and other EEA member countries towards their respective targets under the Kyoto Protocol and the EU burden-sharing agreement, as well as 2020 targets set at EU level. The assessment is based on greenhouse gas (GHG) emission data in Europe for the period 2008–2010, including recent EEA estimates of proxy 2010 GHG emissions.