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Environment & Climate Change
Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to the world. As a climate leader, the EU contributes to fighting climate change through international cooperation under the European Green Deal, for a just transition towards sustainable, resource-efficient and climate neutral economies and energy systems. The Global Gateway — with as much as EUR 300 billion in investments until 2027 — supports this green transformation by promoting green technology exchanges and reinforcing energy security. Investing in both mitigation and climate resilience, as well as in clean energy, is both a necessity and major economic opportunity also in ASEAN.
EU environmental strategies and action plans — such as on single-use plastics and Farm to Fork — aim to contribute to the Green Deal’s objectives of no net emissions by 2050 (including the Fit for 55 target of 55% reduction by 2030), economic growth decoupled from resource use and no person and no place left behind. Launched in 2021, Green Team Europe further commits EUR 30 million towards a fairer, greener and more sustainable future in ASEAN. The EU also funds the work of partners in the region such as the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) and Rethinking Plastics.
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Young ‘Urban Heroes’ introduce regional campaign against waste at ASEAN Mayors Forum
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Filipinos introduced to Europe’s diversity at first ever Euro Village
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Cycling for Sustainability as part of EU Green Week
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Friends of Europe in Thailand celebrate over 60 years of diplomatic relations on Europe Day
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Showcasing EU and Thai sustainable initiatives in the heart of Bangkok
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EU-ASEAN youth exchange brings together young voices in sustainable urban development
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EU plants symbolic trees in Lumphini Park, with donation of 600 across Bangkok
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Hydroelectricity to be expanded across Vietnam’s Central Highlands with EU support in Gia Lai
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EU and Malaysian change makers express hopes at the crossroads of COP 27
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Vietnam’s strategy for green transition bolstered by EU commitments of support in VTV special feature
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EU Ambassador talk features sustainable food with Vietnam’s Chef of the Year
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EU-funded solar power provide shift to clean and affordable energy for Da Nang
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‘Is Climate Change Real?’ documentary answers with hard evidence from Malaysia
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EU investments in Vietnam’s green growth featured on national news
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Vietnam’s first eco-industrial park DEEP C highlighted amid green growth partnership with EU
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'Ocean Treasures' documentary kicks off sustainability campaign in Malaysia
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EU-Malaysia urban cooperation highlighted on World Habitat Day
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Vietnam TV presents EU-Vietnam cooperation to prevent flooding and mitigate climate change in Dien Bien
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Solar and wind contribute to energy efficiency and conservation in high-demand regions of Vietnam
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Voices of Malaysia’s Orang Asli amplified in documentary 'Suara Anak Bumi'
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EU Sustainable Food & Craft Market champions sustainable SMEs to mark Europe Day
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Green growth media training resonates with journalists in Vietnam
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Philippine experts talk trade and sustainability in EU-organised webinars
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EU economic diplomacy course resonates with ASEAN officials
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Celebrating 30 years of EU-Vietnam ties on VTV
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Newly enforced EU-Vietnam FTA introduced on state broadcasting network
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Digital economy campaign engages young Vietnamese professionals
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EU champions zero-waste solutions with Thai celebrities
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