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EEA report launch: Renewables, electrification and flexibility for a competitive EU energy system

Dear reader ,   The past decade has seen a rapid and successful shift in EU Member States away from fossil fuels and into more sustainable energy sources, especially in electricity, but also in heating and transport. At the same time, policies to improve energy efficiency have kept energy demand growth in check .    The EEA report ‘Renewables, electrification and flexibility — for a competitive EU energy system’ looks at key aspects of decarbonisation and electrification as well as what are the key levers to make Europe’s energy system more competitive and secure by 2030.   Find out more about the report and Europe's energy transition in our online launch event on 26 June 2025, from 14:30 to 15:30 (CEST, Copenhagen).

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Kind regards,  The European Environment Agency  Our quarterly update on Europe's environment European Environment Agency's Newsletter, Issue 02/2025   Editorial Water for people, nature and the economy   Water sustains every aspect of our lives — from the health of our citizens to the productivity of our industries and the health of our natural environment. From extended droughts and pollution to mounting demand and inefficient use, our freshwater systems are under unprecedented stress. How can we ensure that we continue to have access to sufficient amounts of clean water in the future?   Leena Ylä-Mononen EEA Executive Director Read the editorial Eulalia Peris Expert environmental noise Interview Assessing the health and environmental impacts of noise   "When people think about noise and health, they often picture loud places like concerts or heavy machinery that can hurt our hearing. However, the effects of noise pollution go beyond those on the hearing system and are very extensive. For example, if we are constantly exposed at home to background noise from traffic, it can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and many more."     Read full interview In the spotlight: Just resilience report “Leave no one behind” must be central to Europe’s climate resilience efforts Europe is warming up faster than any other continent and the most vulnerable people are bearing the brunt of climate impacts. The new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) 'Social fairness in preparing for climate change: how just resilience can benefit communities across Europe' shows that although the most vulnerable groups are disproportionately affected, they are often overlooked in climate adaptation planning and especially implementation. More about the report Latest indicators   The EEA published 8 indicators in the last quarter. Check them out by clicking on your topics of interest.   Climate change Seas and coasts Environment and health Upcoming events Webinar: Advancing a just transition towards circular economy 18 June 2025, online In the EU context, a just transition refers to the shift toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy in a way that is fair, inclusive, and leaves no one behind. To support this effort, the EEA is hosting a webinar that brings together insights from recent research and country-level practices to better understand the socioeconomic impacts of the circular economy transition. Read more   Research and Innovation for a Competitive Green Transition 23-24 June 2025, Brussels and live streamed The event will showcase tangible solutions for Europe’s green transition that are enhancing citizens' quality of life, boosting EU economic competitiveness, and implementing the EU Green Deal. Read more   Noise: The overlooked pollutant – Impacts and solutions for a healthier Europe 24 June 2025, Brussels, European Parliament More than one hundred million people in Europe are exposed to harmful transport noise levels, a major environmental health risk causing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, and affecting ecosystems. The EU aims to reduce share of people chronically disturbed by transport noise by 30% by 2030, but previous assessments show that progress has been very slow.  Read more   EEA report launch: Renewables, electrification and flexibility for a competitive EU energy system 26 June 2025, online The EEA report ‘Renewables, electrification and flexibility — for a competitive EU energy system’ looks at key aspects of decarbonisation and electrification as well as what are the key levers to make Europe’s energy system more competitive and secure by 2030.  Read more   Conference: Earth observation for monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon removals 7 - 10 October 2025, Copenhagen As the role of land in climate mitigation grows in importance, Earth Observation (EO) technologies are becoming indispensable for enabling accurate, timely, and large-scale monitoring of carbon fluxes. 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