Open letter to EU Environment Ministers on the revision of the EU ETS

Dear Environment  Minister, Ahead of the Environment Council we, the undersigned, representing 32 networks and organizations from 30 countries, would like to urge you to ensure that the low-carbon funding […]

Read more 27/02/2017

Letter Climate action

EU carbon market at risk of another lost decade

Next week, EU environment ministers are to strike a deal on the reform of the Emissions Trading System (ETS). If governments do not treat the reform with more seriousness, the […]

Read more 24/02/2017

Op-Ed Climate action

Press briefing: EU governments to clinch a deal on the carbon market reform

EU Environment Ministers meeting in Brussels next Tuesday, 28th February aim to reach an agreement on the revision of the Emission Trading System (ETS) for the next decade.

Read more 24/02/2017

Press release Climate action

Letter to Environment Ministers ahead of the Council on the ETS reform

Dear Environment Minister, Ahead of the informal Environment Council Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe would like to urge you to stand for significant reforms of the Emissions Trading Scheme.

Read more 23/02/2017

Letter Climate action

Outcome of the EU Parliament Plenary Vote of the ETS Reform

In terms of ambition, the results of the European Parliament vote on 15.2.2017 is a clear betrayal of the Paris Agreement.

Read more 20/02/2017

Blog Climate action

European Parliament betrays spirit of Paris Agreement

The European Parliament voted today on its position for the redesign of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme for the coming decade. Instead of scaling up emission cuts beyond what the […]

Read more 15/02/2017

Press release Climate action

Letter to MEPs ahead of ETS reform vote on February 15th 2017

Dear Sir or Madam, I’m writing to you on behalf of Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe ahead of the plenary vote on the Emission Trading Scheme reform on February 15th 2017.

Read more 15/02/2017

Letter Climate action

Frequently Asked Questions about the Emissions Trading System reform

The reform of the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for the period from 2021-2030 is currently being discussed in the European Parliament and the Council. The following should help you […]

Read more 15/02/2017

Factsheet Climate action

Future of Europe’s climate policy in hands of European Parliament

On 15 February, the European Parliament will vote on the redesign of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for the coming decade. The Parliament’s decision is the most important political milestone […]

Read more 10/02/2017

Press release Climate action

Sign our petition and urge the MEPs to make the polluters pay!

On February 14th 2017, Members of the European Parliament will vote on their position on the reform of Europe’s main climate policy: EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS). They will decide whether […]

Read more 02/02/2017

Blog Climate action