New EU presidency trio needs to protect the climate and the people, avoiding false solutions

– Joint NGO statement to FR-CZ-SE Trio EU presidencies- Six years after the ratification of the Paris Agreement by the European Union, the world is still far from “on […]

Fossil gas dressed up like a Christmas tree: 2nd part of the EU’s ‘Fit For 55’ not in line with 1.5°C

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 15th December 2021 – The 2nd part of the ‘Fit for 55’ climate and energy package unveiled today by the European Commission doesn’t deliver on the pathway […]

Despite steps on keeping 1.5 alive at COP26, the EU fails to secure a fair outcome for the most vulnerable on loss and damage finance

PRESS RELEASE GLASGOW, 13th November 2021 – While the EU and European countries helped to secure some advancements on emissions reductions at COP26, it failed to step up and secure […]

In the COP 26 aftermath the Western Balkan leaders must fully commit to their international obligations to mitigate the climate crisis, warn environmental experts

PRESS RELEASE Regional leaders need to put their political pledges into action and commit to a robust Green Agenda for the Western Balkans. The destructive effects of climate change, coupled […]

Civil society calls on the EU to ensure COP26 delivers on climate ambition

PRESS RELEASE GLASGOW, 9th November 2021 – COP26 must deliver on climate ambition and Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe is calling on the EU to play a leading role in […]

Courts play an increasingly important role in delivering climate justice and accelerating climate action

MEDIA ADVISORY Join CAN Europe’s litigation event at COP26 [Saturday 06/11 at 18.30 GMT in Strangford Lough, in the Blue Zone] and meet the people behind successful cases in […]

Europe at G20 and at COP26: fair and just delivery plan of the Paris Agreement urgently needed to keep the world below 1.5°C

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, October 27th 2021 – Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe urges European countries and the European Union at the upcoming summits of the G20 and the Climate Conference […]

UN Emissions Gap Report is an unequivocal call for urgent climate action across the world

PRESS RELEASE The UN Environment Emissions Gap Report 2021: The Heat Is On released today reminds countries across the world the urgent need to accelerate emissions cuts to avoid heading […]

Climate Action Network Europe has a new director

PRESS RELEASE Chiara Martinelli is taking up the position of director of Europe’s leading NGO coalition fighting dangerous climate change, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, this 25 October. With over […]

Reinforced impetus to the EU enlargement process – a crucial element for the climate and energy reforms in the neighbourhood

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 20 October 2021 – The European Union released yesterday its annual enlargement country reports on the progress of the Western Balkan states on the road towards joining […]

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