New study shows EU could make net savings of €250 billion per year with energy efficiency by 2030

  [Brussels, February 27] – A new report out today shows that the European Union could benefit from €200 billion net savings per year providing it gets on track to […]

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Environment Committee confirms the need for global aviation emissions deal

The European Parliament’s Environment Committee yesterday voted today for a one-year ‘stop the clock’ derogation from the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for flights to and from Europe.

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Another year of inaction on climate ends in Doha

EU misses opportunity to show leadership At the Doha climate talks, governments failed to do anything meaningful to avert the planet’s slide towards catastrophic climate change. Countries used the economic […]

Read more 08/12/2012

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Energy ministers endorse Europe’s renewable future

[Brussels, 3 December 2012] – CAN Europe welcomes Energy Ministers’ call for a long-term, stable framework for renewable energy in the EU after 2020. At today’s Energy Council, ministers recognized […]

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Civil Socety calls for Ministers to act on Loss and Damage at Doha

Take action now on climate change ‘Loss and Damage’, 40+ civil society organisations and networks tell Ministers as they arrive in Doha Over forty civil society organisations and networks from […]

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EU wins CAN International Ray of the Day at COP18! Really?

Ray of the Day: EU victorious in lack of ambitious emissions pledge. Civil Society Awards Fossil To Rich Countries Who Shun Kyoto Commitment.

Read more 26/11/2012

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NGOs welcome options to strengthen the ETS

CAN Europe, Greenpeace and WWF welcomed today’s European Commission proposals for structural reform of Europe’s carbon market.

Read more 14/11/2012

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Loss and Damage should not be forgotten at Doha

As we approach the 18th Conference of Parties (COP) in Doha, a growing concern for climate and development NGOs is the matter of loss & damage as a result of […]

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LULUCF – Durban loopholes migrate into EU legislation

Accounting for forestry and agriculture The international LULUCF accounting rules agreed in Durban under the Kyoto Protocol last year fail to account for what the atmosphere sees. The European Commission’s proposal […]

Read more 09/10/2012

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Energy Efficiency Directive Needs Ambitious Implementation By Member States

On 4 October the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) passed through its final legislative gate and was adopted by Member States at a Council meeting in Brussels. It is Europe’s first […]

Read more 07/10/2012

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