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 project supports biodiversity conservation in six priority regions: Congo Basin forest ecosystems, Transhumance landscapes in Central Africa, West Africa Forests, Sudano-sahelian savannahs of West Africa, Eastern Rift savannahs and watersheds, Transfrontier conservation areas of Southern Africa.
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
Global Gateway: EU and Mauritania launch the affordable, clean and green electricity programme
Mauritanian Minister of Petroleum, Mines and Energy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Abdessalam Ould Mohamed Saleh and Director General for International Partnerships, Koen Doens launched a new programme 'Affordable access to clean, renewable electricity'.
Global Gateway: European Union and Costa Rica agree on cooperation priorities and launch biodiversity protection initiative
Jutta Urpilainen, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, visited Costa Rica ahead of the EU-CELAC Summit, which will be organised in Brussels in July.
Global Gateway: EU, Latin America and the Caribbean lead the charge for a Green and Just Transition
In commemorating Europe Day, the European Union (EU) officially launched its €35-million climate action programme Euroclima in the Caribbean region.