Forward look: 24 October – 6 November 2022

Environment Council, 24 October 2022

EU environment ministers will seek to approve two sets of Council conclusions that will serve as the EU’s general negotiating mandate for the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP27), and for the 15th United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP 15).

Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy), 25 October 2022

EU energy ministers will aim to reach a general approach on the proposal for a directive on the energy performance of buildings. Ministers will hold a policy debate on the gas package on common internal market rules for renewable and natural gases and hydrogen.