With the ‘Fit for 55’ package, need to revise the LULUCF Regulation to mitigate both climate and biodiversity crises

The ways we use our land and forests require urgent changes which should be in line with the speed and scale of the climate emergency we are facing. The upcoming […]

Read more 30/06/2021

Blog Climate action

1.5°C to survive. Evidence from the IPCC Special Reports

These briefings summarise the impacts of global warming at and above 1.5°C relative to pre-industrial levels. Key information is extracted from the Special Reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate […]

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Report Climate action

Unveiling the costs of future fossil gas infrastructure – and why they matter for the revision of the TEN-E regulation

The Trans European Energy Infrastructure regulation (TEN-E), defining the criteria and infrastructure categories for Projects of Common Interest (PCIs), is under revision. This briefing looks at both the ongoing revision […]

Read more 29/06/2021

Position paper Report Energy transition

Do not lock Maritsa TPPs with fossil gas!

A group of Bulgarian environmental organizations sent end of June a joint letter to Bulgarian and EU policy makers to express their concerns about funds from the National Recovery and […]

Read more 28/06/2021

Letter Energy transition

The EU needs to make its upcoming climate and energy legislative package ‘Fit for 1.5°C’

OP. ED A post-covid Europe must take far more effort when it comes to tackling climate change. Even with its recently enhanced target of at least 55% emissions reduction by […]

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Op-Ed Climate action

Analysis of Coal-Based Employment and Economy in Turkey

STUDY REPORT The study analyses employment in the coal mining sector and the coal dependent economy in Turkey. It gives an overview of the mining sector within the context of […]

Read more 21/06/2021

Report Europe in transition Financing the transition

CAN Europe’s contribution to consultation on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

With a view to achieve the objectives of the Renovation Wave, the European Commission committed to revise the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and to align it with the […]

Read more 20/06/2021

Submission to consultation Energy transition

Renewables target must be aligned with the EU higher climate ambition

The revamped Renewable Energy Directive should set an EU binding renewable energy target of at least 50% by 2030, paving the way towards transition to a 100% renewable energy based […]

Read more 17/06/2021

Op-Ed Energy transition

20 organisations release an EU fossil gas manifesto for a 2035 phase out

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 17 June 2021 – 20 European climate and energy civil society organisations and networks have signed a fossil gas manifesto asking EU policy-makers to ultimately deliver a […]

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Press release Energy transition

MEDIA BRIEFING: Economy Ministers’ Summit must ensure recovery is sustainable and transparent

EU Ministers will meet on 18 June for the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN Council). They will exchange views on Member States’ Recovery and Resilience Plans (RRPs), and discuss […]

Read more 16/06/2021

Press release Financing the transition