Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of the present and the future. Rising temperatures and sea levels, as well as extreme weather events are manifestations of climate change that also influence military capabilities.
This October a coalition of EU countries reaffirmed their commitment to an ambitious climate policy that will feature at the heart of EU foreign and security policy, by forming a Group of Friends (GoF).
The EU and its member states have taken unprecedented steps to reduce their dependence on Russian energy resources. ECFR’s new EU Energy Deals Tracker documents Europeans’ agreements with new suppliers – and highlights four key lessons for policymakers.