In reaction to the Inflation Reduction Act in the United States (IRA), the European Commission announced an upcoming Net Zero Industry Act and a loosening of the State aid
As the final trilogue discussions approach on the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), it is important to understand how this legislation can be the missing piece when it comes to Europe
The Orientations proposed by the European Commission in November 2022 to reform the EU economic governance, if not improved, risk deepening the climate crisis. While they make austerity less brutal
This op ed was first published by Social Europe. Strong climate governance means holding governments to account. The EU institutions have shied away from doing so. In November, the European
We the undersigned organizations advocating for climate justice, understand the importance of peaceful dissent, participation, and advocacy to demand climate action and to ensure the actions taken advance human rights.
Emissions Trading System’s agreement raises climate ambition, but is still not in line with the 1.5°C goal and the 70% emissions reduction needed Free pollution permits to industry will only
Media Advisory The Council’s position on the Methane Regulation weakens leakage reduction measures and does nothing to slash emissions from imports. Czech EU Presidency remains stubborn on the 40% EU
At the coming Environment Council meeting you will discuss several interlinked topics from climate change to biodiversity protection, incorporating zero pollution, circular economy and industrial emissions generally and specifically on
At the coming Environment Council meeting you will discuss several interlinked topics from climate change to biodiversity protection, incorporating zero pollution, circular economy and industrial emissions generally and specifically on
The 20th Ministerial Council of the Energy Community took place on 15th December 2022, which takes on additional significance given the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis. The
MEDIA ADVISORY The EU can’t afford an own goal: policy makers should look to score on bolder climate ambition as the final whistle is about to bring key legislative proposals
To: Ambassadors of Permanent Representatives of Member States to the EU From: CEE Bankwatch Network, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, Just Finance Subject: CSO letter in the light of Tirana
Brussels, 30 November 2022 – Today’s European Commission proposal to create a carbon removals certification framework leaves too many important questions unanswered, such as by whom and how the certificates
Around 50 000 large-scale industrial installations are covered by the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), at the core of which lies an obligation for Member States’ authorities to prepare an environmental
In spite of EU climate goals and soaring gas prices, an EU Modernisation Fund for energy systems has spent €167m over the past year to potentially convert coal-fired heat and
European Parliament calls for immediate withdrawal from failed, anti-climate Energy Charter Treaty Brussels, 24 November 2022 – CAN Europe welcomes the plenary resolution passed by the European Parliament today with a
Energy poverty is not a new phenomenon: In 2019, 1 in 4 households in the EU, over 50 million individuals, could not afford to adequately heat, cool or light their
Climate justice win to help people suffering from loss and damage and to make the EU and other big historical polluters pay for the impacts of climate change Risk of
Turkey announced at COP27 an updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), setting 2038 as an emission peak year The new scenario presented as a success translates into increasing today’s greenhouse
CAN Europe has provided its feedback to the public consultation of the European Union’s Agency for the Coordination of Energy Regulators (ACER) on its Framework Guidelines on the joint scenarios
Much higher ambition could inspire other countries to step for the mitigation work programme which governments are expected to adopt at COP27 The EU should increase its energy targets for
Dear President Nausėda, Dear Prime Minister Kariņš, Dear Prime Minister Kallas, Dear Minister Kreivys, Dear Minister Indriksone, Dear Minister Sikkut, We, the signatories of this joint letter, are
The EU will sign a MoU on renewable hydrogen with Egypt, while having already signed one with Namibia last week, and is about to sign one on hydrogen only with
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Considering the power of methane as a greenhouse gas, its emissions pose a major threat to the environment. The European Commission has published a proposal for Regulation aiming
The pledge has no legally binding effects, and it introduces nothing new to the current EU commitments in the Methane Regulation Proposal – under discussion at the European Parliament and
Photo credit: Bianka Csenki (Artivist Network), Instagram @8iank4 (@artivistnet) Link to photos and videos of the protest available here Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. 11 November 2022 – Amidst the
Lack of ambition and transparency in EU’s Fit for 55 forest and land use regulation (LULUCF) Worrying flexibilities that exclude emissions from natural disturbances and give Member States the
Press Release in Macedonian language CAN Europe analysis of National Energy and Climate Plans for Western Balkans states shows that the progress of creating and adopting these national plans across
Disappointing level of ambition – failure to draw a strict and reliable trajectory ESR agreement is not in in line with 1.5°C goal and the 50% reductions needed Last
Today’s proposals are loosening the noose on highly-indebted Member States, which is necessary to avoid imminent cuts in public spending on climate action, energy transition, health or education. However,
MEDIA ADVISORY Fears of EU backtracking on fossil fuels tomorrow The European Parliament to vote in Plenary a ‘REPowerEU’ proposal that would allow more fossil gas investments under
COP27, hosted by an African Presidency, is here. Judging its outcomes will not only depend on the negotiation agreements and in the form of COP decisions, and to what extent
The UN Climate Summit COP27 is just around the corner. As always, it has to address a range of issues to solve the biggest challenge humanity faces, but some will
To: EU Commission: President, Von der Leyen; Vice President, Timmermans; Vice President, Borrell German Chancellor, Scholz; German Vice Chancellor, Habeck President of France, Macron President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella; Prime
At the 6th AU-EU Summit held in February 2022 the European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) affirmed a joint partnership vision for 2030. This briefing looks at the Partnership
A mural painted at Josif Pančić elementary school in Belgrade depicts the transition from dirty fossil fuels to reliable, safe and clean renewable energy sources The “Energy Superheroes” Coaly,
MEDIA BRIEFING How do we manage to keep us below the 1.5°C limit in a fair manner through international climate negotiations – the role of Europe #FairFor1Point5 The expectations are
This fossil winter crisis is fuelled by human made disasters such as war and climate change, both wrecking the futures of tens of millions of people in Europe and beyond.
EU Energy Ministers adopted an agreement today on the Energy Performance Buildings Directive (EPBD) which fails to maximise the potential of buildings in addressing the climate, energy and socio-economic priorities
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) recast is a once-in-a-generation opportunity because any ambitious choice made now on our buildings will have positive and long-lasting environmental and socio-economic impacts.
The European Parliament passes a UN Climate Summit resolution asking for increased emissions reductions, fossil fuels phase out and scaled up climate finance, and a loss and damage finance facility
In a joint letter, 18 organisations from across the economy, including NGOs and city representatives, the construction, EV, and renewable heating sectors, and flexibility service providers, as well as solar PV
180 signatories call for a reform of the EU’s economic governance framework towards green public investment and environmental wellbeing The letter is sent prior to European Commission releasing a proposal
To: EU energy ministers, EU 27 Brussels, October 10, 2022 Dear Minister, Last year, the European Commission published its proposed reforms of the European Union’s gas market rules, called
Dear Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Dear Ms Esther de Lange MEP, Dear Mr David Casa MEP, Dear Mr Peter Liese MEP, Dear EVP Frans Timmermans,
Now more than ever, there is a strong public demand within EU countries to embrace a solar revolution. As national governments are now scrambling to secure alternative energy
This briefing examines the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) under the REPowerEU Package and its implications for accelerating Europe’ transition to a fully sustainable renewable energy system and achieving net zero
Istanbul, October 6 2022 – Travel to Rome, Athens or Istanbul to take part in the Olympic games and at the same time do something good for the
To: Environment Ministers/Ministers responsible for UNFCCC of EU Member States, Executive Vice President Commissioner for the European Green Deal Frans Timmermans Fair for 1.5°C at UNFCCC COP27 Dear Ministers, Dear
Governments of the world Climate action is a legal duty. After decades of empty promises, it is time for real action and accountability. Climate change is here now. Ecosystems are
To: Ministers of Finance in EU Member States, Commissioner for Budget and Administration Hahn, Executive Vice President Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis, to the attention of EVP Commissioner for the
The EU could reach net zero emissions as much as a decade earlier than currently planned by raising its ambition by 2030 The EU27’s ‘Fit for 55’ and ‘REPowerEU’ plans
A stepping stone – EU Parliament votes on higher targets for energy efficiency and renewable energy Brussels, 14th September: As President Von der Leyen alluded to in her State of
EU Environmental organisations are calling for a holistic approach to the accelerated energy transition envisaged by the proposed revision of renewable energy permit-granting procedures under the
A delegation from CAN Europe, together with six partner organisations from the REAL DEAL project, took part at the Political Festival of Europe, which was held for the first time
We need a modern fiscal framework fit for climate change. Now. The reform of the EU’s fiscal rules should consider the need for investments and spending to achieve a just
Turkey should reduce its emissions by 35% until 2030 Climate NGOs from Turkey ask the policy makers to aim for at least 35% absolute emission reduction by 2030 as the
In response to the current energy crisis and looming climate emergency, many citizens and communities across Europe are looking towards establishing their own energy community or energy cooperative as a
Comparing funds mobilised vs. climate investment needs to 2030 In 2020, the EU increased its 2030 climate target from 40% emission reductions to at least 55% net emission cuts
Outrage as Italy ordered to pay out millions to oil investor over Energy Charter Treaty claim The huge sum that Rockhopper receives in compensation is almost nine times more
CAN Europe thanks the European Union’s Agency for the Coordination of Energy Regulators (ACER) for the opportunity to engage in preparatory discussions about the upcoming Scenario Guideline for the Ten
With this feedback to the proposals of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) and for Gas (ENTSOG) for the Ten Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) 2024,
Do not resuscitate: how the Energy Charter Treaty reform could resurrect a climate monster July 2022 The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is an international trade agreement that protects foreign investors
Sent to the European Commission on 19th July 2022. Download the PDF at the bottom of the page. Key recommendations The present briefing assesses key components of the European Commission’s
Taking Stock & Planning Ahead: National Energy and Climate Plans as a tool to achieve climate safety and energy security Life Unify Report July 2022 To do its fair
Extreme weather in Europe and its impact on lives, livelihoods and biodiversity will continue and worsen unless EU policy makers accelerate climate action EU legislators have the responsibility to protect
Dear Executive Vice President Commissioner Timmermans, The Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD) to be held on 18-19 July, and co-chaired by the COP27 Presidency and the Government of Germany, comes at
NOTE: Press Release issued by Energy Community, whose website is down at the time of release Just Transition Forum calls for ambitious 2030 energy and climate targets and inclusive policies
European Commission must guarantee a meaningful role for civil society in ‘RebuildUkraine’ Statement by European and Ukrainian civil society organisations Published during the Ukraine Recovery Conference, Lugano (Switzerland), 5 July
European and Ukrainian citizens don’t want a greenwashed Taxonomy Legal action to prove incompatibility of labelling gas and nuclear as green in Taxonomy with the EU’s climate laws Financial community
On 22nd June a hybrid round-table discussion gathered participants from the business sector, academia, CSOs and government representatives from across the Western Balkans region. The event, titled „The opportunities and
Deal on Council negotiation position on EU climate laws finally reached, but fails to face up to urgency of the climate emergency and the need to support vulnerable people in
The chemical industry is one of the central energy-intensive industries (EIIs) to be targeted in EU efforts to reduce environmental and social impacts through the European Green Deal. As a
Steelmaking is one of the industrial processes that generates the highest amount of CO2 emissions in the EU, primarily due to its use of coking coal as a reactant and
Brussels, 27th June 2022 – The general approach coming out of the Energy Council today did not reflect the calls made by leaders back in February, after Russia’s invasion of
To: all Ministers of Environment of the European Union June 2022 Dear Minister of Environment, We are writing to you ahead of your next meeting on 28 June 2022, where
EU Commission turns a deaf ear to multiple calls to exit the Energy Charter Treaty The European Commission supports greenwashing reform of this unsustainable Treaty despite the European Parliament and
June 23 2022 Dear Minister of Environment Dear Permanent Representative As the Council adopts its general approach on the Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR), we – the signatories of this letter
Businesses, investor groups, local and regional authorities, trade unions and civil society groups come together to demand urgent and bold action from EU Environment Ministers Europeans are now facing
EU Member States (Social Affairs Council) adopted a Recommendation on a “Fair transition towards climate neutrality”. The objective is to ensure that the transition of the EU towards a climate-neutral
Press release in Serbian: Saopštenje za medije Civil society to political leaders: The Western Balkans are part of Europe and need tangible climate change action to move away from fossil
Marginal gains in some areas of the ECT are outweighed by increased risks associated with expansions to new technologies and geographies. A reformed ECT could harm and not help
Placing citizens at the heart of the green and just transition: new REAL DEAL Project on exploring meaningful participation for the European Green Deal Brussels, June 17, 2022 The
Brussels, June 15, 2022 RFNBO production needs strict criteria to ensure emission reductions, reduce fossil fuel dependency, and prevent increasing energy prices for consumers To: President Ursula von der Leyen
FROM MAASTRICHT TO PARIS Why climate change should be considered in a reformed EU fiscal framework A report by CAN Europe and Finance Watch INTRODUCTION Adopted 30 years ago,
Brussels, June 13th 2022 To: Ministers of Economy and Finance of EU Member States Re: Legislative proposal to finance RePowerEU Dear Finance Ministers, We are writing to you concerning
Brussels, June 14 – Today, the European Parliament’s Joint Committee on Economic Affairs and Environment (ECON/ENVI) rejected the Commission’s proposal for a Complementary Delegated Act (CDA) on Taxonomy classifying fossil
The Paris Agreement Compatible (PAC) scenario describes how the EU could achieve 65% greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030 on a pathway towards a fully renewable energy system that achieves
Emissions Trading System rejection is a dangerous delay and leaves climate ambition hanging in the balance The Environment Committee must double down efforts for a stronger more ambitious Fit
More than 6 months after COP26 in Glasgow, governments are meeting during the next two weeks for the UN climate talks in Bonn, Germany, the host city to the UNFCCC
Citizens’ demand for rooftop solar photovoltaics is rapidly increasing, and governments should intervene through incentives and better permitting procedures, writes Seda Orhan. The new EU Solar Strategy published by the
What is happening in plenary with regards to climate ambition? The negotiations on key climate files of the Fit For 55 package which was launched by the European Commission in
This is the first blog in a series called ‘Transformation for the future’ which aims to bring solution oriented stories about how to change our world for a better future for
Episode 5 of the Zona Zero podcast was a special collaboration between ZERO Portugal and Climate Action Network Europe (CAN Europe). More than 5 million Portuguese who study and work
An open letter sent to the Heads of State in Central Eastern Europe from civil society organisations in Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, calling for measures
Dear Permanent Representative, Ahead of the special meeting of the European Council, planned for the 30th and the 31st of May, CAN Europe would like to share with you
23 May 2022, Brussels – The European Commission proposed today in its Spring Package to continue to suspend the EU fiscal rules capping Member States’ debt and deficit
May 2022 Dear Member of the European Parliament, We write to you to express our grave concern about the European Commission’s proposal to generate EUR 20 billion from the
In 2021, the European Commission tabled a series of legislative proposals — the so-called Fit For 55 legislative package. The aim is to revise the current 2030 climate and energy
The European Commission’s plan for energy security includes a boost of renewables and an energy savings plan which is a good step but insufficient to deliver energy security for all
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