Position paper on the Energy Efficiency Directive Recast
In July 2021, the European Commission launched its recast proposal for a revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) within the “Fit for 55” package, which aims to reach at least 55% […]
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Briefing for the European Commission: the Polluter Pays Principle in the just transition process – diagnosis and recommendations
POLICY BRIEF Writen by Miłosława Stępień, Riccardo Nigro, Marta Anczewska Overview A recent report of the European Court of Auditors,[1] the guardian of the EU budget, highlights that despite the Polluter Pays Principle […]
Submission to Consultation on the Ten Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) 2022 – Draft Scenario Report
CAN Europe responds to the consultation on the draft scenario report for the Ten Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) 2022. This masterplan of European energy infrastructure planning is prepared every […]
Take action to prevent nuclear energy and fossil gas from being labelled as green
LETTER Olaf Scholz Federal Minister of Finance and Vice Chancellor 11016 Berlin Germany Please save the Green Deal: Take action to prevent nuclear energy and fossil gas from being labelled […]
New report: The Roadmap for Paris-Compatible Turkish coal exit
REPORT ISTANBUL, 2 NOVEMBER 2021 – Turkey can be coal free by 2030. How? Fossil fuel companies must be made financially responsible for their externalities in line with the ‘polluter […]
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 […]
Policy briefing on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Revision
Addressing the structural shortcomings of European buildings, given there substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, is a stepping stone towards the achievement of the climate goals. Therefore, […]
NGOs demand a fully renewable energy system by 2040 in Europe
CAN EUROPE CALL TO ACTION 20 October 2021, Brussels NGOs demand a fully renewable energy system by 2040 in Europe Governments must secure unparalleled and sustainable growth of solar and […]
NGOs call ahead of COP26: Unprecedented solar and wind energy surge is needed to stabilise climate
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 20th of October – Europe needs an unparalleled rollout of wind and solar energy to avoid worsening climate breakdown, according to a call to action launched today […]
Calls for more climate ambition and faster transition to renewables from Central Eastern Europe Civil Society
LETTER 20 October 2021 Open letter on the occasion of the European Council on 21-22 October 2021 to the Heads of State of Central Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, […]