Algeria 
Bahrain 
Egypt 
Iran 
Iraq 
Israel 
Jordan 
Kuwait 
Lebanon 
Libya 
Morocco 
Oman 
Palestine * 
Qatar 
Saudi Arabia 
Syria 
Tunisia 
United Arab Emirates EU Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis
In Europe and around the world, people are impacted by the growing risks that climate change poses to their lives, health and livelihoods. To honour those lost to and affected by the climate crisis, the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the EU have designated 15 July as the EU Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis.
While climate change is a global challenge, its consequences are felt locally. The date of 15 July was one of the worst days of the deadly floods that hit Europe in 2021. As our planet heats up, the impacts – from extreme weather events likes heatwaves, droughts or floods, to coastal erosion from rising sea levels – continue to take a toll on lives and livelihoods across Europe and the world, causing a lasting impact on the local economies and communities.
The EU Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis serves not only to commemorate victims worldwide, but also as a call to action. We must act now to minimise the impact of climate change wherever we can and build resilience to protect what is most precious to us – our lives, our health, and our communities.
On 15 July 2025, the EU will honour those lost to and affected by the climate crisis with a ceremony held in Brussels. Find out about the ceremony and how to raise awareness and inspire action around the day.
Countries covered:
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Algeria
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Bahrain
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Egypt
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Iran
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Iraq
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Israel
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Jordan
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Kuwait
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Lebanon
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Libya
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Morocco
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Oman
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Palestine *
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Qatar
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Saudi Arabia
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Syria
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Tunisia
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United Arab Emirates
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Yemen
