Tuesday, 13 December 2023 – A whirlwind COP28 has drawn to a close, leaving a trail of paradoxes in its wake. On one side, this COP exposed the undeniable influence of fossil fuel lobbies on the COP Presidency and many governments, including several European ones, as a new report revealed
Until now, the majority of climate change mitigation policies have primarily focused on reducing emissions on the production side, with comparatively fewer measures addressed to the demand side. According to the IPCC ‘having the right policies, infrastructure and technology in place to enable changes to our lifestyles and behaviour can result
With just one day to go, we are in the final push to ensure COP28 delivers final decisions that truly address the urgency of the climate crisis without casting a shadow over the future of our planet and the communities most vulnerable to the devastating effects of climate change. “It’s
What to Expect from Week II: After a week of negotiations at the UN Climate Summit COP28 in Dubai, despite a dynamic start marked by substantial declarations, little progress has been made, with minimal technical agreements achieved and numerous unresolved issues carrying over to week 2. It is crucial for
EU Buildings Directive could leave millions of homes behind, hope now rests on Member States Brussels, 8th December 2023 – Yesterday evening, the final trilogue of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) came to a conclusion, bringing to an end a tumultuous revision process. The European Parliament, the Council and
The mobilisations at COP have been instrumental in raising awareness of climate change and its devastating impacts. They have brought together people from different backgrounds to demand climate action from world leaders. The actions have also helped to create a sense of urgency around the issue of climate change, leading
While the Paris Agreement sets a global temperature target, it leaves EU Member States a great deal of flexibility to stay below this threshold. Similarly, the emission reduction obligations of EU Member States gives leeway to deciding how to implement them at national level. Many countries therefore adopted climate change
At COP28, all parties should agree to a rapid, just and equitable global phase-out of fossil fuels in all sectors in line with the 1.5C temperature limit by 2050 at the latest, without abatements. As a major historic emitter, the EU needs to take a lead in mitigation, but also
Dubai, 2nd December 2023 – The second and final day of COP28’s World Climate Action Summit is over. The day has seen many declarations and announcements on the energy transition. Reacting to these declarations, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe Director Chiara Martinelli commented: “The second day of COP28’s World Climate
Dubai, 1st December 2023 – Today, world leaders presented their commitments at the World Climate Action Summit during COP28. Representing the EU, European Commission President von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel took the floor, alongside national heads of state and government. Reacting to the EU’s declaration, Climate
Dubai, 1 December 2023 – Following the recent declaration by the Turkish delegation at COP28, explicitly opposing the phasing down or phase-out of fossil fuels and resisting any progress beyond the agreements reached in Glasgow, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, in collaboration with local civil society, reiterates its plea for
Written by Eva Brardinelli, Buildings Policy Expert at CAN Europe, and Mónica Vidal, Renewable Heating Campaigner at CAN Europe. Since the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) began, we have witnessed what was initially a promising legislation to decarbonise Europe’s largely inefficient building stock continuously being watered
18 prominent European NGOs has sent a letter to EU Policymakers ahead of the Final Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) calling for ambitious National Building Renovation Plans. These plans can set a foundation that will see the worst-performing homes and buildings in member states being renovated, helping to reduce
Read the full opinion editorial originally published on the Social Europe By Chiara Martinelli This year, European Union member states were required under EU regulation to update their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP). These documents should drive the transformation of how Europeans use energy, grow food, move around and
EU Gas Package: More Gaslighting when it comes to the EU’s climate ambition Brussels, 28th November 2023 – Yesterday, the European Parliament and Council only came to a partial agreement on the reform of Europe’s future gas and hydrogen market. The Directive has been brought over the finish line, but the Regulation is still in
Missed Targets: Insights into the Draft NECPs of the Western Balkans CAN Europe releases its assessment report for the drafts of National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) submitted by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Serbia to the Energy Community Secretariat. The report offers a detailed assessment of the
BRUSSELS, 27 November 2023 – On 27 November, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe presented its assessment report for the drafts of National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) submitted by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Serbia to the Energy Community Secretariat. The assessment report is based on an analysis of the
Download Campaigners Project COP28 Statement CAN Europe, in the framework of the CAMPAIGNers project, is organising a COP28 online side event ‘Reimagining NDCs: unlocking the potential of sustainable lifestyles’ on 6 December 13:00-14:30 CET (16:00-17:30 GST)! Register here! COP28 represents a crucial moment in the global fight against climate change.
In CAN Europe’s latest paper, Powering Europe’s Tomorrow – A blueprint for 100% renewable and resilient infrastructure, 5 key recommendations are outlined on what needs to be done with Europe’s grids and energy infrastructure to accommodate the crucial transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy and reach climate neutrality. European’s
In a pivotal plenary vote on its Resolution for the UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai (COP28), the European Parliament set out its priorities to address the pressing climate crisis. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) emphasised the urgent need for a tangible phase out of fossil fuels as
Context As the world grapples with the repercussions of a year marked by unprecedented climate events, the international community turns its gaze towards the United Nations conference in the UAE, less than two weeks away. Against the backdrop of record-breaking global temperatures and extreme weather
With this letter, we express our serious concerns regarding the Certification Framework for Carbon Removals text under consideration for adoption at the Coreper meeting on 17.11.2023. We believe the current text has significant issues that need addressing before adoption can be considered. As it now stands, it undermines the effectiveness
Time to End Fossil Winters #EndFossilFuels Followed by another summer marred by extreme weather events, winter sets in as the haunting shadow of the fossil fuel crisis looms large once again. The past few years have exposed Europe’s and the globe’s dangerous addiction to fossil fuels. A dependence that not
A starting point on a methane mitigation framework, but ambition is still leaking Brussels, 15 November 2023 – Late last night, the European Parliament and Council came to an agreement on the EU Methane Regulation, which now provides a framework to tackle methane emissions. Yet, if the EU wants to effectively
MEDIA ADVISORY Final Trilogue on the Methane Regulation: It is time to plug the leak on methane emissions Brussels, 13th November 2023 What’s happening: Tomorrow, Member states and the European Parliament (EP) will have their final negotiation session on the Methane Regulation, a crucial text to reduce methane emissions
The Electricity Market design reform is a structural and legislative response to the fossil gas crisis that led to high electricity prices in all EU countries during the years 2021-2022. It is currently the only available tool, which can address in a systematic way the high volatility of energy prices
A modest win for nature, but biggest hurdle still ahead in the Parliament’s Environment committee Brussels, 10 November 2023 – Late last night, Thursday, EU policymakers were able to come to a crucial agreement for an European regulation to restore nature. Although the precise restoration obligations in each ecosystem are yet
Brussels, 7 November 2023 – A new report released today by a broad coalition of civil society organisations led by CAN Europe and Friends of the Earth Europe, reveals that at least 107 out of 425 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel extraction projects are operated by EU-based companies such as Total Energies,
CAN Europe’s latest briefing, Social Safeguards are the Cornerstone of a Bold & Fair Buildings Directive, explores the crucial role that social safeguards have in the planning and implementation of the renovation activities needed to deliver climate neutral, healthy and comfortable European homes and buildings as soon as possible. The
Written by Maria Santos, Community and Renewable Energy Campaigner at Friends of the Earth Europe. The Community Power Coalition, an alliance of more than 50 organisations advocating for community energy from across Europe, is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Once a niche idea, the community energy movement has gained support and
On the 25th of October 2023, 100+ civil society, trade unions and anti-poverty groups signed on to the People Over Polluters declaration to kick polluters out of decision making and centre the voices of groups working for the public interest. New Fossil Free Politics research shows oil companies actively lobbied
A coalition of NGOs raises concerns over the current state of the draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) within the European Union as the European Commission is due to present the “State of the Energy Union”. In a scathing assessment, the NGOs have highlighted several significant shortcomings, including a
The undersigned organisations are writing to you to express their serious concerns regarding the lacking ambition level and inadequate quality of the draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs). The window for stopping runaway climate change is closing rapidly, the loss of ecosystems and biodiversity continues apace, and our citizens
CAN Europe’s latest briefing provides an overview of permitting related policy and regulatory landscape. The briefing offers insights into implementation of the most recent permitting rules in some of the Member States, calling for attention to the need for proper monitoring and robust implementation. The Emergency Council Regulation on the
Scale up action to deal with the Climate Emergency Deliver a Climate Emergency Package to ramp up climate action before 2030, including proposals to allow upward revisions of the 2025-2030 ambition of the EU climate and energy legislative framework in order to enable the EU to move substantially beyond its
Brussels, 17th October 2023. Today, the Economic and Financial Affairs Council configuration (Ecofin) decided on the EU’s climate finance priorities, following the Environment Council’s Conclusions setting out the EU’s overall position for COP28 yesterday. The EU failed to take a strong, sustainable stance on the $100 billion climate finance promise
The Environment Council, consisting of EU Environment and Climate Ministers, gathered on 16 October 2023 to approve Council Conclusions on COP28, taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November to 12 December 2023. See below CAN Europe’s reactions to the Council Conclusions. Global Stocktake Explanatory context: The global
To: Executive Vice President Maros Sefcovic Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra Directorate-General for Climate Action Climate Commissioner must support ambitious EU methane regulation As civil society organisations active in the field of the reduction of methane emissions from fossil fuel operations, we are writing to urgently request your stronger support
Read the whole report: Protecting the Defenders: Briefing on initiatives aiming to protect environmental & climate defenders in Europe In Europe, recent months have seen an amplification in the number, scale and diversity of forms of public protest by environmentalists and climate activists. In France and Belgium, hundreds of people have
To: Executive Vice President Commissioner for an Economy that works for the People, European Commissioners for Budget and Economy Copy: Executive Vice President for the European Green Deal, European Commissioners for Climate and International Partnerships Dear Commissioners, We are writing in the context of the Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN)
To: European Commissioner for Climate Copy: Executive Vice President Commissioner for the European Green Deal Dear Commissioner Hoekstra, We are writing to share recommendations in the context of the Environment Council’s adoption of COP28 Conclusions on 16 October. In a year of record-breaking extreme heat and shifting geopolitics, we are
Central Eastern European countries do not have the best track record with regards to public participation and involving the citizens in the process of drafting and implementing energy and climate strategies and policies. However, recent signs show that keeping the pressure high on policy makers pays off and can bring
Europeans can’t afford empty promises on climate action Brussels, 03 October 2023 – Wopke Hoekstra’s rhetoric display in last night’s questioning by the European Parliament’s Committee on Environment (ENVI) must be backed by urgent action. President Von der Leyen’s nomination of Hoekstra to be the next EU Climate Commissioner has already
On 29 September 2023, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe together with BirdLife Europe, European Environmental Bureau, Transport & Environment and WWF European Policy Office sent a letter to President of the European Council Charles Michel, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola and the President of the European Commission
CAN Europe is a third-party intervener in the largest climate legal action to date. On 27 September 2023, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg is holding a public hearing in the Portuguese Youth case. Six young people from Portugal are arguing that 32 European countries need to go
The report provides an overview of main options for scaling up new and additional public climate finance resources, summarizing the current state of affairs and providing an outlook with regard to new and innovative sources of funding through new and existing policies at multilateral and EU level. A major focus
Brussels, 15th September 2023 – As hundreds of thousands of people around the world take to the streets this weekend in a major global climate mobilisation to demand a fast, fair, and permanent end to fossil fuels, 43 civil society organisations from across Europe have signed onto a ‘10-point plan
Read the full opinion editorial originally published on the Green European Journal and in Spanish on El Salto Diario. By Chiara Martinelli With a crucial EU election only a few months away, Europe’s green agenda seems to have run out of steam. In this week’s State of the Union address,
Written by Ana-Maria Seman, Regional Climate and Infrastructure Lead at WWF Central and Eastern Europe. In pursuit of the EU’s ambitious 2030 target of 60GW of offshore wind capacity, there is growing recognition of its importance in decarbonising the continent’s energy use. While Nordic nations have made substantial strides in
This article was originally published in Euractiv It is now clear that extreme weather events will have a massive impact on our economies if we don’t transform them. Times have changed and the rules governing the coordination of national economic policies in the EU must adapt. By Isabelle Brachet,
Rolling out heat pumps is central to the clean-energy transition and to achieving carbon neutrality in line with the goals set in the European Green Deal. All policy scenarios underpinning the ‘Fit for 55’ legislative proposals show a significant uptake of heat pumps in all sectors, and notably in buildings.
On the 29th August 2023, ahead of the second EPBD trilogue under the Spanish Council Presidency, 67 civil society organisations, social, health and environmental NGOs, trade unions and youth movements across Europe have signed onto a joint statement calling on their elected representatives to deliver an ambitious and socially just
On 23 August 2023, CAN Europe and the Global Legal Action Network submitted a request for internal review to the European Commission to revise its Implementing Decision 2023/1319. This Implementing Decision which sets national annual emission allowances based on the -55% EU 2030 climate target, infringes EU environmental law as
Brussels, 22 August 2023 – CAN Europe welcomes the recent decision taken by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Türkiye to terminate its partnership with the Limak Foundation. CAN Europe believes that UN agencies should be at the forefront of upholding the core commitments of the United Nations
Introduction Coal-based employment opportunities are steadily declining globally, including in Turkey. Even in the largest coal-producing countries, the contribution of the coal sector to overall employment remains minimal. According to data from the Social Security Institution (SSI), approximately 35.000 people are currently employed in the coal and lignite mining
CAN Europe provided its feedback to TYNDP 2024 Scope of Studies and Stakeholder Engagement Plan and TYNDP 2024 Scenarios Input Parameters. 08/06/2023 Submission to TYNDP 2024 Scope of Studies and Stakeholder Engagement Plan CAN Europe has provided its feedback to the June 2023 public consultation concerning the TYNDP 2024 scope
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 to express our deep concern at the Commission’s plans to tighten fiscal rules for EU governments. Moving forwards with public
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 non-profit organisations in collaboration with local communities, amounting to a total funding of almost €3 million. All projects contribute to
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 change and clean energy, as well as the environment more broadly, are a distinct element within that roadmap. Both Parties
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 ruling after the EU has withdrawn from the ECT. The study finds convincing evidence that EU member states could be
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 savings and demand-side flexibility activation, is critical to increase the resilience of Europe’s energy system and mitigate the climate crisis.
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 up the energy transition in the Western Balkans and emphasised the importance of delivering credible and coherent National Energy and
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 against; Ambitious and binding legislation is needed to offset the rapid degradation of Europe’s nature and restore it. Brussels, 12
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 in a more efficient manner, and allow people to control their energy production and consumption. Households will play a vital
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 the Energy Charter Treaty. The European Commission has already announced it’s intention to withdraw from this disastrous Treaty. A full,
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 Europe’s energy transition and how it will stay on track to meet the Paris Agreement´s goal of limiting global temperature
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 local communities in their efforts to move away from all fossil fuels. This calls for a just and inclusive energy
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 new contributions to the EU 2030 climate and energy targets and the policies that lead there. As of now, unless
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 EU’s renewable share. After long and difficult negotiations, the RED is entering its final stages for adoption and Europe’s renewable
“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 Union in this regard.” – Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, 23 March 2023 The window for stopping
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 6th Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has given strong attention to equitable, just and enabling
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 down greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to its devastating impacts on the environment, the past few years have shown how
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 Paris Agreement, imminent and deep emission cuts before 2030 are decisive. If action is insufficient now, it will likely be
2024 was the planet’s warmest year on record and the first calendar year where the average global temperature exceeded 1.5°C above its pre-industrial level during 12 months in a row. While the climate emergency is intensifying and accelerating, the urgency to tackle greenhouse gas emissions is more imperative than
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 to shape bold policy responses in 2023, including through the UNFCCC transitional committee on loss and damage funding arrangements which
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 invasion of Ukraine, is at risk. A last minute push to open the door for coal subsidies is diverting attention
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 this initiative are to strengthen Europe’s autonomy by reducing its dependence on strategic technologies; enhance its competitiveness; favour a level
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 by a huge number of so-called mandated events on specific themes, as well as negotiations across a range of issues.
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 where they are built. The Fossil Free EIB coalition in a letter explains why the bank should heed warnings from
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 towards the biodiversity crisis and the climate emergency. Nature restoration and climate action go hand in hand. Today, a vital
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 a clearer vision for social justice, and to encompass the diversity of organisations and approaches within our Network. Read CAN
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 push the fast-forward button and accelerate climate action. Inspiring stories from all over Europe showcase how the just transition can
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, consequently, keep the European Union on track to reach the European Green Deal goals. Science has clearly demonstrated that it
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 worsening fossil fuel crisis, more and more communities across Europe are establishing local energy communities to take control of how
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 Member States should have submitted and published their updated recovery plans by the end of April 2023. However, the process
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 governance framework. The proposals on the table offer some leeway to Member States with a debt or deficit above the
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, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) made a historic decision to adopt the headline climate and energy targets for 2030
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 package, a crucial part of the ‘Fit For 55’ climate and energy package. Why it is important: The war on
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 Emissions Directive (IED). Despite the mild effort in the Commission’s proposal to take a step towards integrating decarbonisation and energy
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 whether people and the planet continue heading towards climate breakdown. In November 2019, the European Parliament declared a state of
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 development cooperation, climate and environmental protection and humanitarian aid. We are calling on the European Commission, the European Parliament and
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 Fund, Cohesion & Regional Development Funds, Modernisation Fund), are being used by Member States to support energy communities. We took
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”. The report takes a local perspective on just transition, zooming in the case of Milas, a coal region in Turkey.
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 for trilogue negotiations with the Council. This is a critical piece of legislation poised to both slow global warming and
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 seismic waves caused the death of more than 50,000 people, and left 850,000 displaced in Türkiye. While the losses
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: strictly protect (meaning non-intervention in) our remaining old-growth forests, set aside additional forests for restoration in order for them to
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 possible pathway to limit global warming to around 1.5°C without drastically cutting methane emissions NOW. The EU Methane Regulation could
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 EU. As evidenced below, the ongoing revision of the National Energy and Climate Integrated Plans (NECPs hereafter) is displaying a
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 reforms at national level for achieving climate and energy targets, mobilising crucial investments and reacting to the fossil energy price
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 energy consumption in buildings. Its adoption represents a milestone towards a more systematic integration of a social dimension into EU
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