Environment Ministers must get serious about climate change

On the 11th of June, EU environment ministers discussed several climate change issues. They had debates on the provision of financial support to developing countries for reducing emissions and adapting […]

Read more 19/06/2012

Press release Global transition

Dismal carbon price to be fixed. We are waiting to see the plan and the ambition.

Last week EU Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard announced a review of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) by the end of this year. It may result in a limit to the […]

Read more 26/04/2012

Press release Climate action

One step closer to adapting to climate change in Europe

Today’s launch of The European Climate Adaptation Platform (CLIMATE- ADAPT), potentially opens a new era in EU Adaptation policies. This platform marks a continuation of the process which began in […]

Read more 23/03/2012

Press release Global transition

Poland holds EU climate ambition hostage

Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe was appalled to see the obstructionist tactics used by Poland ahead of today’s meeting of Environment Ministers. While Poland seems intent on skirting its climate […]

Read more 09/03/2012

Press release Climate action

Energy Savings Man swoops on Parliament

CAN Europe and Friends of the Earth Europe, assisted by Energy Savings Man, paid a visit to MEPs in the European Parliament yesterday. The mission? To remind MEPs on the Energy Committee […]

Read more 29/02/2012

Press release Energy transition

European Parliament leads the way with energy efficiency vote

Today the European Parliament’s Industry, Trade and Research Committee (ITRE) voted in support of a binding 20% energy savings target as part of the ongoing Energy Efficiency Directive discussions. Green […]

Read more 28/02/2012

Press release Energy transition

Green Climate Fund ready for lift-off but still lying empty

NGOs welcome the renewed resolve expressed by EU Finance Ministers today [1] to help developing countries adapt to climate change and curb carbon emissions. Environmental and development groups now call […]

Read more 21/02/2012

Press release Global transition

The Financial Transaction Tax: Strong words need strong actions

In 2012 Nine countries put their weight strongly behind the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) calling for the Danish Presidency to accelerate with analysis and the  negotiation process even if there […]

Read more 15/02/2012

Press release Financing the transition