Poland: Merely looking backward is not a way forward
A veto is an act of desperation, but it carries weight if used wisely. The more you use it, the more meaningless it becomes. The Polish media is already speculating […]
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Poland holds EU climate ambition hostage
Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe was appalled to see the obstructionist tactics used by Poland ahead of today’s meeting of Environment Ministers. While Poland seems intent on skirting its climate […]
Energy Savings Man swoops on Parliament
CAN Europe and Friends of the Earth Europe, assisted by Energy Savings Man, paid a visit to MEPs in the European Parliament yesterday. The mission? To remind MEPs on the Energy Committee […]
European Parliament leads the way with energy efficiency vote
Today the European Parliament’s Industry, Trade and Research Committee (ITRE) voted in support of a binding 20% energy savings target as part of the ongoing Energy Efficiency Directive discussions. Green […]
Green Climate Fund ready for lift-off but still lying empty
NGOs welcome the renewed resolve expressed by EU Finance Ministers today [1] to help developing countries adapt to climate change and curb carbon emissions. Environmental and development groups now call […]
The Financial Transaction Tax: Strong words need strong actions
In 2012 Nine countries put their weight strongly behind the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) calling for the Danish Presidency to accelerate with analysis and the negotiation process even if there […]
Lightbulbs, businesses and EU decision makers
Which European Directive links EDF, HSBC, Siemens and your local primary school? Or, roof insulation, power lines, light bulbs and the local council?
Identifying breakthrough technologies for the production of basic chemicals
A report by CE Delft commissioned by CAN Europe on identifying breakthrough technologies for the production of ammonia, olefins and aromatics in the European region.
Briefing: Achieving a 30% domestic carbon reduction target.
CAN Europe, Greenpeace, and WWF engaged Öko Institut and the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) to explore in depth the different options for the EU Member States to contribute […]
Submission on the EU’s 2050 Energy Roadmap
CAN Europe made a submission to the European Commission’s Consultation on the EU’s 2050 Energy Roadmap.