Coherent and strong laws needed to solve Energy Union puzzle
The Energy Union package has not lived up to expectations to accelerate a shift to a fossil fuel free economy in the EU so far, according to Climate Action Network […]
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G20 failed to bring the world closer to a strong deal in Paris
G20 leaders failed to show leadership in the ongoing negotiations for a strong climate agreement to be concluded in Paris. The representatives of the richest countries in the world did […]
EU weakens its alliance with vulnerable countries
The EU position on climate finance for the Paris climate summit was adopted today by the EU Finance Ministers. Unfortunately, it falls short of what is needed to deliver a […]
EU finance ministers need to fill the void on climate finance for the Paris agreement
All eyes will be on the EU Finance Ministers meeting in Brussels on November 10th to adopt the EU position on climate finance for the Paris climate summit. According to […]
Environmental organisations deplore ‘lost year’ for environmental protection
One year since the entry into office of the current European Commission headed by Jean-Claude Juncker, environmental groups have criticised the EU executive for a paralysis in policymaking on issues […]
Climate targets spread across the world, but not bold enough yet
The report assessing countries’ contributions to the Paris climate agreement released today by the UNFCCC sets off alarm bells for all governments to strengthen current, inadequate climate targets before they […]
Current 23% emissions cut cannot be an excuse to emit more after 2020
The EEA “Trends and projections in Europe 2015” report, published today, reveals that the EU is overachieving its emission reduction target for 2020 already by 3% in 2014.
Joint reaction on the Energy Community’s Roadmap from CEE Bankwatch Network and Climate Action Network Europe
On Friday 16th October the Ministerial Council meeting in Tirana adopted a Roadmap on the future of the Energy Community.[1]
Media advisory: The last five days of negotiations before the Paris Climate Summit.
Will the last five days of negotiations before the Paris Climate Summit bring us closer to saving the climate?
EU leaders fail to rise to the occasion for more climate action, despite its clear future impact on migration
European leaders meeting in Brussels today for the last European Council before the Paris climate summit in December have missed an opportunity to strengthen the EU’s position for the international […]