Almost six months have passed since the last Ministerial Council meeting of the contracting parties of the Energy Community Treaty, when the Western Balkan six countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
MEDIA ADVISORY Brussels, 31st May – What is happening: On Thursday, 1st June, the European Parliament and Council will start their first trilogue discussions on the hydrogen and decarbonised gas
Today the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament failed to push ambition for climate and the environment with its decision on the Industrial
The climate crisis remains the defining challenge of our time and Europe will play a significant role in determining whether we can avert the worst impacts of rising temperatures or
Review of the Multiannual Financial Framework: The case for increased funding for external action This paper has been drafted by civil society organisations (CSOs) and networks from various sectors of
This briefing builds on the ongoing collaborative work between REScoop.eu, CEE Bankwatch Network and Climate Action Network, mapping to what extent 3 major types of EU Funds (Recovery and Resilience
CAN Europe and 350 Turkey together with local association KARDOK, the village association from the coal region and Milas City Council just released a joint report titled “Milas Beyond Coal”.
MEDIA ADVISORY Brussels, 8th May – What is happening: On Tuesday, 9th May, Members of the European Parliament will vote in plenary on the Methane Regulation and set Parliament’s position
On the morning of February 6th 2023, a devastating wave of earthquakes struck Turkey, causing the strongest tremors the country had felt in nearly a century. According to official numbers,
THE NEED FOR RESTORATION OF FORESTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF PROTECTED AREAS Biodiversity loss in European forests is taking place at an alarming scale. To reverse this we must:
20 April 2023, Brussels Dear Member of the European Parliament, Methane is the primary component of fossil gas and it has an extremely high global warming potential. There is no
The undersigned civil society organisations are writing to you to express their serious concerns regarding the lack of participation avenues for citizens and stakeholders in climate policy-making processes across the
The EU will not reach climate neutrality by accident nor without thorough planning. National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) are a central strategic tool in this regard, laying out key
The Social Climate Fund (SCF) is the first EU Fund specifically dedicated to provide financial support to vulnerable households, transport users and micro-enterprises in the transition towards sustainable mobility and
The Commission is soon to make a legislative proposal to reform the EU fiscal rules in order to give more leeway and time for member states with debt above 60%
The upheaval in the global energy sector in 2022 created renewed speculation of a “coal comeback,” but the end of coal nevertheless remains in sight. Today, nearly one-third of operating
In February, CAN Europe launched a new report on renewable heating, which finds that ineffective EU and national policies are not keeping up with demand as homes and businesses look
Cross-cutting political action needed to eradicate fossil fuel subsidies and make better use of taxpayers’ money Brussels, 31 March 2023 – A new report launched today by CAN Europe outlines
Regret, not REPowerEU: EU policymakers lack conviction when it comes to Europe’s renewable energy transition The agreed binding 42.5% 2030 EU renewable energy target fails to recognise the multiple crisis
Gas package provides timid steps towards decommissioning fossil gas networks or reduced blending rates but fails to solve fundamental governance problems and to provide a systematic plan for a full
On February 13th, the European Commission adopted the Delegated Acts (DAs) which outline the rules for producing Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs). These provide clear regulations that will encourage
The backbone of Europe’s energy transition; The final stand for EU’s Renewables Directive A 2030 Renewable Energy target lower than 45% does not reflect neither the energy price or
A thematic report on the use of human rights in climate change litigation in Europe Climate change litigation is booming around the world. Figures show that more and more climate
To: Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President, European Green Deal Kadri Simson, Commissioner for Energy MEP Markus Pieper, Rapporteur for the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) Deputy Permanent Representatives Support the
The Paris-Agreement-Compatible (PAC) scenario gives the recipe for the EU to do its fair share to deliver the Paris Agreement commitment to keep global temperature increase to 1.5°C. This civil-society
In a cross-party debate organised by the European Environmental Bureau and CAN Europe, five members of the European Parliament discussed how to best balance environmental, social and fiscal sustainability. The
It has been two years since the Modernisation Fund (based in EU Emmission Trading System) started operating. As NGOs, we have been closely following the spending as we believe it
Reaction to today’s release of the IPCC’s Synthesis report of the 6th Assessment Cycle, which reflects an undeniable scientific consensus about the urgency of the climate crisis, its primary
Member States set to undermine key industrial pollution prevention rules, green NGOs warn Brussels, 15 March 2023 Environmental NGOs warn that the EU Council Presidency proposal for a general approach
The Green Deal Industrial Plan (GDIP), and proposals for a Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and a Critical Raw Materials Regulation (CRMR) are presented as drivers for the EU’s ambitions and
Science and equity principles say it loud and clear that the EU’s plans to reduce emissions are not in line with the Paris Agreement objective and the transformation of our
The EU Commission proposal is a needed step for a 100% renewable energy-based system but needs to avoid non-renewable technologies stealing the role Brussels, 14 March 2023 – CAN
Without a plan and measures the climate targets would be empty promises. NECPs are National Energy and Climate Plans for 2021-2030 – These fundamental documents combine the targets, policies and measures
EU Parliament’s vote on Buildings directive is a hit and miss for our buildings transition The MEPs’ vote in favour of a mandatory renovations requirement that limits exemptions is
Brussels, 10th March 2023 To: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for
Final decision on EU Energy Efficiency: Policymakers settle for meagre mediocrity rather than meaningful efficiency A disappointing decision from the final trilogue that fails to recognise the urgent action needed
The climate crisis, its impacts and the actions that are needed to rapidly slow it down and respond to it effectively require an intersectional, gender-responsive lens. The most recent and
As many pieces of legislation try to organise industry’s transition, CAN Europe proposes its vision for a better planned transition, taking people and the environment at its heart. The
Brussels 1st of March 2023 Dear Minister, You have been invited to discuss the European Commission’s proposal to establish an EU certification framework for carbon removals (the CRCF) at the
Dear Deputy Permanent Representative, Ahead of the conclusion of the final trilogues of the revision of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), CAN Europe is calling on rapidly stepping up energy
INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE: Seven EU economic governance reforms for a stronger, greener and more resilient Europe Europe faces serious economic, environmental and social challenges that require reforms and
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CAN Europe’s launches a new report on renewable heating, which finds that ineffective EU and national policies are not keeping up with demand as homes and businesses look to reduce
Introduction Civil Society Organisations, including CAN Europe, welcome the Commission’s non-paper on the next steps regarding the membership of the EU and Euratom to the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). In
Unprecedented levels of global energy price increase and volatility due to the EU’s systemic dependence on fossil gas started surfacing by the end of 2021. In order to shield consumers
To: European Ministers of Foreign Affairs Dear EU Minister of Foreign Affairs, We are writing to you ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on 20 February, where
Hydrogen has been proclaimed for some time now as a transitional fuel from fossil gas to sustainable renewables, especially in the last months with the fossil fuel crisis and geopolitics
To: Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President, European Green Deal To: Ditte Juul-Jorgensen, Director General for Energy of the European Commission To: Céline Gauer, Director General of the Recovery and Resilience Task
PRESS RELEASE Majority vote in favour of gas operators in charge of designing hydrogen infrastructure undermines infrastructure plans for the much needed transition to really sustainable renewables, especially in the
Despite the EU strongly being impacted by one of the worst energy price crises, EU policy makers could miss the opportunity to take strong measures to exit fossil gas: through
Dear Energy Attachés, We are an alliance of local authorities and civil society groups calling for a framework to ensure gas Distribution System Operators (DSOs) are better prepared for the
EU industrial strategy is in a period of frenetic activity, especially as EU industry is affected by multiple converging crises resulting in increased costs and supply chain provisioning difficulties. This
Dear Member of the European Parliament, Developing a European renewable hydrogen network is vital to our energy transition. The EU must secure world leadership in this key technology, build energy
On February 1st 2023, the European Commission is expected to propose a 4 pillar response to the US’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which will be discussed at the upcoming
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 and Albanian languages CAN Europe analysis of National Energy and Climate Plans for Western Balkans states shows that the progress of creating and adopting these national
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
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