EU leaders can land the European Green Deal in the EU budget
Media advisory The new president of the European Commission von der Leyen has made the European Green Deal a top priority for the European Union. Her political commitments put a […]
Date: 2019
European Parliament calls for a quantum leap in EU financial support for climate action
The European Parliament voted today for an increase of climate action spending in the next EU budget, calling for a quantum leap in financial efforts in order to achieve the […]
Timmermans willing to increase climate action but struggles with UN timeline
During his hearing in the European Parliament today, Commissioner-designate Frans Timmermans, pledged to propose an increase of the EU 2030 climate target to 55% emission cuts. The timing of this proposal […]
EU kicks the can down the road, as it delays a decision on the increase of the 2030 climate target AGAIN
A clear majority of EU Environment Ministers have called for raising the EU 2030 climate target today. Others, representing 10 Members States, have turned a blind eye to numerous calls […]
Kadri Simson unclear about the need for higher energy targets
During her hearing in front of the European Parliament today, Kadri Simson, Estonian commissioner-designate for energy focused on the implementation of the current, weak renewable energy and energy efficiency targets. […]
Climate Defenders or Dinosaurs in Disguise?
The hearings of Commissioner candidates in front of the European Parliament from 30 September to 8 October will test the climate credentials of the new Commission.
Ambitious climate action and a just energy transition: Priorities for EU funds 2021-2027
To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, the European Union needs to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. EU funds must support the decarbonization of all sectors by developing […]
Climate Defenders or Dinosaurs in Disguise?
Media briefing on the Commissioner candidates’ tasks and views on climate The hearings of Commissioner candidates in front of the European Parliament from 30 September to 8 October will test […]
CAN Europe’s letter to ministers ahead of the Environment Council on 4th October
Dear Minister,We are disappointed that the European Union knowingly missed the opportunity to boost global climate ambition by deciding not to announce an increase of the EU’s 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target […]
Without rapid action, world faces destructive ocean- and ice-related climate impacts
The new landmark IPCC report on oceans released today shows that oceans are poised to turn into a huge threat to humanity unless we massively scale up emission cuts in […]