Media advisory on G7 Summit 7-8 June 2015
Climate and energy issues are on the agenda of the upcoming G7 Summit in Schloss Elmau, Germany. Chancellor Merkel has reserved the Monday morning (8 June from 0900 to 1030) […]
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G7 climate pledges not in line with climate science
With Japan’s cabinet agreeing on its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution today, now all G7 countries have announced their commitments to the Paris climate agreement to be signed at the end […]
Energy waste in buildings: Central governments do not lead by example
New analysis by the Coalition for Energy Savings (of which CAN Europe is a member) of national reports on the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) reveals that central […]
Jobs in renewable energy increased by more than a million worldwide in 2014
In contrast, in Europe employment in renewable energy sector has declined On 19 May, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released the 2015 edition of its Renewable Energy Jobs Review. […]
The US unveils its pledge for Paris climate talks
The US contribution to the Paris climate agreement, filed within the agreed deadline today, should provide impetus for global efforts to tackle climate change, according to Climate Action Network Europe. […]
The Energy Union lacks a clear winning strategy
European leaders adopted today conclusions on the creation of an “Energy Union with a forward-looking climate policy”. According to Climate Action Network Europe and its more than 120 members, the […]
South East Europe should not become a dumping ground for dirty energy projects, say MEPs
Last Friday, 6th March, Chairs of the European Parliament Delegations for six* EU accession countries and the Vice-President of the European Parliament sent a letter to Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič and […]
The EU’s climate pledge for the Paris agreement sets a low standard for other emitters
Today the EU’s environment ministers signed off the EU’s commitment towards the Paris agreement on climate change. According to Climate Action Network Europe and its over 120 members, the EU’s […]
Member States and Commission in conflict over EU’s commitment to the Paris climate deal
On Friday, 6th March, the EU’s environment ministers will discuss and most likely decide upon the EU’s commitment towards the Paris agreement on climate change. On behalf of over 120 […]
Commission’s Paris proposals useful, but insufficient
The European Commission’s proposals for the EU’s contribution to the Paris Climate Summit announced today advocate for a strong, legally binding outcome of the international climate negotiations. On behalf of […]