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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European Environment Agency's Newsletter, Issue 02/2025

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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?

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Please check regularly our dedicated page on the EEA website as more events will be organised in May and follow our LinkedIn to watch our live "Ask an expert" sessions.