To: Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Cc: Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans; Commissioner Johannes Hahn; Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni; Commissioner Nicolas Schmit Dear Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis, We are writing
Since its establishment in 2013, EKOenergy ecolabel and its Climate Fund have successfully financed 94 renewable energy projects in countries of the Global South. These projects have been implemented by
Background and purpose of the policy brief At their joint summit in May 2020, India and the EU agreed on the “EU-India Strategic Partnership: A Roadmap to 2025”. Climate
The legal study investigates what would happen to EU member states that remain in the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and implement binding EU acts (like a directive) or a court
Brought to you by the Together for 100% Renewable Europe Campaign Why a EU Solar Standard? Accelerating solar energy deployment, both photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal, in buildings, coupled with energy
Today, and while finalising a series of votes on resolutions regarding the reports on the enlargement package for the Western Balkans, the European Parliament reaffirmed the urgent need for speeding
A starting point for rescuing Europe’s natural environment from disaster The Nature Restoration Law has been narrowly adopted today in the European Parliament with 312 votes for rejection and 324
The energy system of tomorrow is primarily electrified, digital and flexible, harnessing 100% renewable energy. This system will fully optimise high renewables generation through balancing out supply and demand
Ahead of the informal European Council meeting on the 12th July, organisations from across Europe are calling on EU Energy Ministers to support a coordinated withdrawal of Member States from
Next week, Members of the European Parliament will sit down to adopt the agreed Energy Efficiency Directive and overall EU Energy Efficiency Target for 2030. This has important implications for
In the Western Balkans region, the dependence on coal-powered plants for electricity supply is deeply entrenched. Given the urgent need to transition away from coal, it is vital to support
Tomorrow, 30 June, marks the official deadline for EU countries to submit their updated draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) to the European Commission. These plans will reveal their
The EU’s renewable energy Directive (RED) sets the framework for the EU in deploying renewable energy across all sectors in the Member States with the overall goal of increasing the
“We’re close to the tipping point that will make 1.5 degrees impossible to achieve. We need an acceleration agenda and once again we count on the leadership of the European
Executive summary The climate crisis, its impacts and the actions needed to rapidly slow it down and respond to it effectively require an intersectional and gender-responsive lens. The most recent
The catastrophic effects of climate change continue to wreak havoc on Europe and the world. We witness more frequent floods, droughts, and extreme temperature events, underscoring the urgency of bringing
Target levels need to be consistent with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal: In order to address the climate emergency and limit temperature increase in line with the objectives of the
Climate emergency is intensifying with glaciers melting at record speed, repeated droughts and floods hitting regions across the EU, most recently in Spain and Italy. The urgency to tackle greenhouse
Introduction The need for new and additional international public climate finance has been underlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 6th Assessment Report. There are major opportunities
The electricity market design reform, launched this year by the European Commission as a response to the volatility of energy prices during the fossil fuel price crisis, caused by Russia’s
The European Commission proposed, along with the mid-term review of the EU budget (Multi-annual Financial Framework, MFF) a regulation establishing a Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’). The objectives of
The SB58 session marked, as usual, the main preparatory session to COP28 across all the key agenda items on the level of negotiators and technical experts. The session was characterised
The European Investment Bank (EIB) should not support the creation of a hydrogen market, stop financing fossil fuel companies and cease funding projects which damage the environment, society and economy
Climate Action Network Europe climate and land use policy officer Erich de Castro Dias said: “Today, we are deeply shocked at the lack of concern shown by the right-wing groups
CAN Europe has recognised the need to broaden and deepen its vision and mission, to be more cognisant of the impacts we have as one species within nature, to uphold
Change is underway, with renewables flourishing and demand for fossil gas declining, while coal has no future in sight. National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) are the right opportunity to
On 15 June you will meet to vote on the important Nature Restoration Law proposal. This is an immense opportunity to act against the intertwined climate and biodiversity crises and,
Brought to you by the Together for 100% Renewable Europe Campaign Energy communities are a democratic solution to our pressing energy, poverty and social challenges. In response to the
This briefing calls on policymakers to strengthen citizen participation in the energy transition through the ongoing revision of the recovery and resilience plans and drafting of the REPowerEU chapters. All
A joint letter from CAN Europe and the European Environmental Bureau (EBB) expressing concerns from a climate and environment perspective on the European Commission’s proposals to reform the EU economic
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
The 200+ CAN Europe membership supports the Paris Agreement’s call to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C as the only acceptable threshold to avert even more dangerous climate change, based on
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
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