As a global leader, the EU continues to lead on international efforts, and in conjunction with our partners, we address environmental challenges and promote the implementation of ambitious climate, environment and energy policies across the world. Through bilateral efforts, we accompany partners to transition towards more sustainable development pathways.
The Green Deal is an integral part of this Commission’s strategy to implement the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Programmes
BIOPAMA: Managing biodiversity and protected areas
The Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management (BIOPAMA) Programme assists the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries to address their priorities for better managing and governing biodiversity and natural resources. It provides a variety of tools, services and funding.
ECOFAC6: Preserving biodiversity and fragile ecosystems in Central Africa
ECOFAC6 promotes a green economy characterised by sustainable and inclusive economic development, as well as the fight against climate change.
NaturAfrica
The NaturAfrica initiative supports biodiversity conservation in Africa, taking an innovative, people-centred approach.
Partnerships for Sustainable Cities
This programme aims to strengthen urban governance by supporting social, environmental or economic sustainability.
SWITCH Africa Green
The SWITCH Africa Green programme aims to assist African countries with sustainable development, by encouraging a shift towards an inclusive green economy.
SWITCH Asia
SWITCH Asia promotes sustainable consumption and production.
Intra-ACP Climate Services Programme
Euroclima+
AgriFI
Food Fortification Advisory Services (2FAS)
Nutrition Research Facility
FISH4ACP
Latest news
The EU and IFAD join forces to support resilient and sustainable food systems
Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, and Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), signed two agreements today for a total of €70.7 million.
Global Gateway: EIB Global launches technical assistance cooperation agreement for the Guinea-Bissau Resilient Road Corridor project
At the 5th UN Conference on Least Developed Countries in Qatar, the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and the European Investment Bank have announced the signature and first stage implementation of the technical assistance cooperation agreement for the Guinea-Bissau Resilient Road Corridor project.
Global Gateway: Team Europe strengthens support for the Gambia Renewable Energy project
Today The Gambia, the EU and the EIB announced the signature of a €24.08 million EU Global Gateway grant to be used alongside an €8 million EIB loan to support the implementation of a renewable energy on and off-grid generation, transmission and distribution programme across The Gambia.