ResponsibilitiesThe Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) leads the Commission’s efforts to fight climate change and turn the EU into a climate-neutral and resilient society. It develops and implements policies and legislation to help the EU reach its 2030 climate targets and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in a way that enables clean growth for the EU economy, is an integral part of its industrial strategy, and ensures a social and fair transition for all. DG CLIMA promotes action to make the EU better prepared for growing climate-related risks in order to strengthen societal resilience and protect people and prosperity. It works with partners across the world to encourage and support climate action by other countries and regions.Climate Action website Leadership and organisation Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra Director-General Kurt Vandenberghe Deputy Director-General Jan Dusík 1 NOVEMBER 2025Climate action - Organisation Chart Search for staff Transparency As part of the Commission's commitment to transparency, Commission staff holding management functions publish information on and minutes of all meetings they hold with interest representatives. Meetings of the Directorate-General for Climate Action Contact Directorate-General for Climate Action NameDirectorate-General for Climate ActionPhone number+32 2 299 11 11 (Commission switchboard)Postal addressEuropean Commission 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel Belgium Social mediaXFacebookInstagramLinkedinYoutube Press contacts Send a message to this department Plans and reports Commission work programmeThe Commission work programme sets out a plan of action for the next 12 months. It describes how political priorities will be turned into concrete actionsStrategic planHow departments contribute to the Commission’s broader political goals, and define specific objectives for a five-year periodManagement planDepartment forecasted outputs, activities, resources for current yearAnnual activity reportDepartment achievements, resources used during previous year Related links Climate actionEnergyEnvironmentCompetitivenessBusiness and industryEconomy and financeResearch and innovationStrategic communication and countering foreign information manipulation and interferenceInnovation Fund LatestNews article23 January 2026Commission invites public input on future carbon farming voluntary certification2 min readNews article23 January 2026EU needs to invest €70 billion per year in climate adaptation up to 20503 min readNews article23 January 2026EU–Norway Green Alliance: partners review progress and next steps1 min readSee more news
Commission work programmeThe Commission work programme sets out a plan of action for the next 12 months. It describes how political priorities will be turned into concrete actions
Strategic planHow departments contribute to the Commission’s broader political goals, and define specific objectives for a five-year period
News article23 January 2026Commission invites public input on future carbon farming voluntary certification2 min read
News article23 January 2026EU needs to invest €70 billion per year in climate adaptation up to 20503 min read
News article23 January 2026EU–Norway Green Alliance: partners review progress and next steps1 min read
