EU and China can outflank Trump on climate change
The time is ripe for Brussels and Beijing to step up their relationship as US climate diplomacy dwindles, write Maeve McLynn and Li Shuo
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Letter to Finance ministers on G20 preparations ahead of ECOFIN Council on February 21st 2017
Dear Minister, During the upcoming ECOFIN Council on 21 February, you will have the opportunity to give your input towards the EU’s preparation of the terms of reference for the […]
Civil society criticises “Business As Usual” as Commission publishes its plans for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals
PRESS RELEASE / SDG WATCH EUROPE / BRUSSELS / 23 NOVEMBER 2016 SDG Watch Europe, a civil society alliance of more than 90 EU NGOs established to ensure the full […]
Climate finance at COP22: not just a numbers game
As COP22 in Marrakech has come to a close, one can clearly note the same ugly issues raising their heads when it comes to financial support for climate action. Previous […]
Marrakech climate talks reiterate global commitment to tackle climate change – EU Member States need to step up their game
At the climate conference in Marrakech which is coming to an end, all countries have reaffirmed their collective commitment to implement all elements of the Paris Agreement. While concrete outcomes […]
Climate Change Performance Index 2017
With the historic Paris Agreement having recently entered into force, this year’s Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2017 confirms a boost for renewable energy and positive developments in energy efficiency. […]
Climate Change Performance Index 2017
Press Release Germanwatch and Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe Global energy transition has started Emerging economies catch up / European countries lose speed / Japan, Australia and Canada worst performers […]
The European Commission wins Fossil of the Day Award at UN climate talks for weakening the EUs energy policies
[Marrakech 15 November 2016] The European Commission received the “Fossil of the Day Award” from Climate Action Network at the UN Climate Summit in Marrakech today. The Commission was given […]
CAN Europe reaction to the result of the US elections
The result of the US elections has just been announced.In reaction, Ulriikka Aarnio, International Climate Policy Coordinator at Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe said:
Briefing: Pathways in the Paris Agreement for ending fossil fuel subsidies
This analysis highlights a number of key pathways within the Paris Agreement that governments can use to support the phase out of fossil fuel subsidies.