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As the EU enters the next phase of its climate framework, the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change has published its 2026 work programme, outlining its priorities for the year ahead.
Following the designation of its members and the start of its second four-year term on 24 March, the Advisory Board has defined its priorities and adopted its programme of work for 2026. As an independent body providing scientific advice to the European Union on climate change, in 2026 the Advisory Board will focus on assessing progress and policy opportunities to achieve the EU's climate objectives, exploring pathways for industrial transition and international cooperation, and strengthening communication and stakeholder engagement.
The programme comes as the EU enters the next phase of its climate framework following the adoption of the 2040 climate target under the amended European Climate Law. At the same time, evolving policy priorities and a changing geopolitical context provide the backdrop for the Advisory Board’s future work.
In 2026, the Advisory Board's activities will focus on three main areas:
EU progress towards its climate targets, policy gaps and opportunities:
Building on its 2024 report Towards EU climate neutrality: progress, policy gaps and opportunities, the Advisory Board will assess progress towards the EU’s climate objectives and examine policy gaps, policy coherence, implementation challenges, adaptation and resilience, and broader transition pathways. The analysis is intended to contribute to discussions on the evolution of the EU’s post-2030 climate policy framework.
Industrial transition, geopolitical resilience and international cooperation on climate action:
The Advisory Board will explore how EU policy can support the transition of industry towards climate neutrality and resilience in a changing global environment, including questions related to energy and resource use, competitiveness, supply chains, and international cooperation.
Communication and stakeholder engagement:
The Advisory Board will continue communicating proactively on its work. It will continue and expand dialogue with experts, stakeholders and national climate councils and the scientific community.
The two analytical workstreams above are expected to begin in the second half of 2026.
The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change is an independent body established under the European Climate Law. It comprises 15 independent senior scientific experts supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of EU climate policies by providing timely, relevant and scientifically robust advice.