@bellonaeu.bsky.social
Solution-oriented NGO, accelerating credible climate solutions in Europe. ๐ Bellona Europa is the Brussels branch of the Bellona Foundation - an independent, environmental non-profit organisation. #ClimateAction
Building blocks visual highlighting the needed steps for a well functioning CO2 market
The scientific consensus is clear: #CCS plays a role in nearly all pathways that limit #globalwarming to 1.5ยฐC or 2ยฐC.
๐ญ So, what are the needed building blocks for a well-functioning COโ market?
Read more in our new #report: eu.bellona.org/publication/...
Can we scale #CCS and simultaneously limit the need for the technology through deep #emission cuts?
Yes, and the #Nordics must show the way.
This is the key message in our ๐ op-ed in @dagensindustri.bsky.social, together with @concito.bsky.social.
๐ (in Swedish): www.di.se/debatt/ge-in...
We urge all obligated entities to build & deliver, not block or delay, the injection capacity obligation that is an essential mechanism for progress towards Europeโs #climateneutrality goals & long-term competitiveness of its industries!
๐@euractiv.com's article: www.euractiv.com/news/big-oil...
quote card from Lina Strandvag Nagell, Deputy Director & Head of Policy at Bellona Europa
โAs reported by @euractiv.com, at least 15 oil & gas producers have filed legal challenges against the @ec.europa.eu to contest the #NZIA COโ injection capacity obligation.
Read our joint PR with @cleanaircatf.bsky.social & @cleanaircatf.bsky.social: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/28/p...
๐งฑ How to build sustainably for the future?
The EU's Omnibus I package would cut #sustainability reporting requirement for many industries, including for the #construction sector.
Learn more in our factsheet, comparing #EUTaxonomy & ISBT criteria:
eu.bellona.org/publication/...
Our ๐ op-ed in illuminem argues that while the Nordics are already leaders in low-carbon #cement & steel, real #decarbonisation wonโt happen without a significant boost in demand.
We call on Nordic countries to push for ambitious EU wide procurement policy to enable effective lead markets!
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The #COP30 outcome in Belรฉm fell short of expectations for a โCOP of Truthโ, without a plan to halt #deforestation nor to phase out #fossilfuels.
Read our reaction: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/24/p...
Screenshot from The Guardian article featuring Bellona's reaction on COP30 negotiations
โThe outcome from Belรฉm represents a weak consensus, which does not match scientific reality.โ ๐ฌ said Bellona founder Frederic Hauge, noting the lack of plans to stop deforestation or phase out fossil fuels.
Our #COP30 reaction was mentioned in @theguardian.com ๐ www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Group of students receiving a Bioeconomy 101 from our Policy Manager Carolina
A cohort of Norwegian students dropped by our office to get a #Bioeconomy 101 and a deep dive into Bellona Europa's history.
๐คWe love seeing motivated students who share our passion for #climate solutions!
Read more about our work on bioeconomy & aquaculture: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/20/e...
Spongebob and Patrick meme about the blue bioeconomy
Despite the potential of #marine resources๐ชธ๐ to deliver sustainable #biomass and innovative economic opportunities, it is still under-utilised & under-recognised.
The @ec.europa.eu's #BioeconomyStrategy revision is a chance to change course!
๐Read more in our article: lnkd.in/dyRHwmHC
At #COP30, our Head of Carbon Accounting, @mrkprstn.bsky.social, highlighted why #electrifying #nonroadmachinery is key and how strong policy signals, smart #publicprocurement, and innovative power solutions will drive this transition. More here: eu.bellona.org/focus-area/e...
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Marco and Irene recording for a podcast
๐๏ธ Cement decarbonisation takes the mic!
Our Embodied Carbon Advisor, Dr. Marco Sirotti & Embodied Carbon & Lead Markets Policy Manager, Irene Dominguez, joined @deutschewellerss.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy's Inside Europe podcast.
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/17nC...
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@europarl.europa.eu confirms #2040target of 90% emissions reduction & introduces safeguards on the quality of international credits.
โ The deal still dilutes domestic #climateaction: allows up to 5% of credits, weaker land sinks & calls for a delay/ slower phase-out of EU ETS free allowances.
Joint letter visual with written 'Civil society warns ICC reform risks diverting ETS revenues from real climate action' with all signatories' logos
๐จ New joint letter: The @ec.europa.eu must rethink its proposed reforms to the #ETS State Aid Guidelines - or risk diverting billions in carbon revenues away from real #climateaction & #decarbonisation.
Read our joint call together w/ CSOs and cleantech innovators: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/11/j...
'Bellona at COP' visual with team members who are attending COP: Nina, Jonas, Mark and Mats.
Our team is gearing up for #COP30noBrasil in Belรฉm! ๐
For 30 years, weโve been where change happens working with thinkers, doers & decision-makers to turn climate ambition into credible action. Explore our past engagement at #COP: eu.bellona.org/events/bello...
Stay tuned for more updates!
Vous ne trouverez pas mieux que cette explication par ma collรจgue Amรฉlie : "Relying on even more international credits and abandoning our land sinks is like using less coffee and topping it up with water: the cup looks full, but the strength is weaker."
Et on n'aime pas le mauvais cafรฉ.
Meme from the office with written: EU's diluted 2040 target
Today, EU Environment ministers finally agreed on their position on the 2040 90% #climatetarget & the 2035 NDC.
But it has been significantly watered down.
๐ Read our full reaction: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/05/e...
๐ค Struggling to make sense of #NZIA Article 23?
Bellonaโs new explainer breaks it down: what it is, why it matters, and how it makes oil & gas producers accountable for building Europeโs 2030 COโ storage capacity. ๐
๐ค #Article23Watch with @cleanaircatf.bsky.social & Carbon Balance Initiative โฌ๏ธ
๐ฟ Our #Bioeconomy Workshop is just one week away!
Will you be joining us to explore #feed production in the #EU?
Thereโs still a few spots left. Register & check out all event information here: eu.bellona.org/event/from-b...
Dr Marco Sirotti standing at the podium at the CarbonZero 2025 Conference
๐ก How can we decarbonise carbon-intensive industries like #cement?
Our Embodied Carbon Advisor, Dr. Marco Sirotti shared his thoughts at Industry Link's CarbonZero 2025 event.
Missed our recent cement report exploring net-zero pathways for the European cement industry? ๐https://lnkd.in/dkbUezhr
Thanks @ellitess.bsky.social! Next up - a recipe video on hydrogen production? ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ณ
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๐ฝ๏ธ Today on the menu: Bellonaโs recipe for net-zero #cement ๐งฑ
Not sure youโve got the mix right? Check out our report โNet-Zero Pathways for European Cementโ, where we explore the different pathways for decarbonising one of Europeโs hardest-to-abate sectors.
youtube.com/shorts/EWJzw...
The @ec.europa.euโs draft on updating #ETS State Aid Guidelines risks further diverting away EU ETS revenues from #climateaction.
โฌ๏ธ๐Read this article in @endseurope.com, quoting our Policy Advisor on Sustainable Economy Francesco Lombardi Stochetti!
At Bellona, weโre concerned that the proposed ETS State Aid Guideline changes would expand subsidies for fossil-based power instead of driving #decarbonisation.
โThis risks diverting #ETS revenues away from #climateaction and could delay progress on measures like the #CBAM.
New column for E24 by Lina Strandvรฅg Nagell, our Deputy Director & Head of Policy!
She warns that Europe still โlacks clear goals and directionโ on climate and that fading ambition risks delaying vital targets. #2040target #climatetargets
Read here (in Norwegian) e24.no/internasjona...
๐ฅ Media Corner from the Bellona Climate Action Conference 2025!
โWhatโs your main takeaway from this yearโs Bellona Climate Action Conference?โ We asked our speakers and guests - and hereโs what they had to say!
Check out the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDHg...
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Nordics Manager Clara Axblad & Baltics Manager Jฤnis Volberts networking at the Baltic Carbon Forum in Tallinn
๐ญ๐Takeaways from the Baltic Carbon Forum!
Clara spoke on Nordic industrial #decarbonisation & public perception, while Janis highlighted #CCS as a scalable #climatesolution for hard-to-abate industries.
Collaboration & knowledge sharing remain key to accelerate CCS deployment across the region.
๐จ Good news from Latvia: the ban on COโ storage has been lifted!
Today the Latvian Parliament approved key amendments to the Law on Pollution, ending the ban on geological COโ storage.
Read why we've been advocating for this progress & why it's a major step: eu.bellona.org/2025/10/09/l... #CCS
From the analysis, one key lever for emissions reduction stood out.๐ก Hint: itโs all about using less to achieve more.
Read more in our new report "Net-Zero Pathways for European #Cement": eu.bellona.org/publication/...
Have questions? Our experts are happy to discuss, get in touch with us! ๐
Dr. Marco Sirotti with a podcast microphone and Bellona Europa branded construction hat - during the report launch Q&A with journalists
#Cement builds our world, but it also emits 4% of the EUโs COโ.
Our ๐ report breaks down how we can decarbonise this crucial sector to reach #climateneutrality by 2050.
Thanks to those that joined the Q&A with Dr. Marco Sirotti, author of the report!
Read it here: eu.bellona.org/publication/...
