ETS revision crucial for a climate deal

Without substantial reform of its Emissions Trading System, Europe cannot seriously claim a leadership role at the international negotiations in and after Paris, writes Anja Kollmuss of Climate Action Network Europe.

Business and NGOs join forces for an ambitious climate agreement

In a joint statement published today, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe and EUROCHAMBRES, representing 44 million European citizens and 20 million businesses, call on the EU to put every effort […]

Judging the success and failure in Paris

In less than a week, on November 30th, world leaders will gather in Paris to kick off an intense two-week summit that should result in a new global climate agreement. […]

Climate pledges in Southeast Europe: Analysis and Expectations for Paris

CAN Europe’s analysis of climate pledges in Southeast Europe.

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 […]

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 […]

Coal briefing #2: The coal industry in Europe: Heavily dependent on subsidies

In this briefing, we describe the most important coal subsidy streams in Europe. We also single out the biggest culprits when it comes to state involvement and support, and we […]

The G20 is fuelling climate injustice

A comparison between the G20’s fossil fuel subsidies and adaptation support for developing countries

Will the EU support real climate action in Ukraine?

Ukraine’s dependence on imported coal has dramatically increased since last year. It results from a steep decline in coal production in the Ukrainian city of Donbass, which followed extensive damage […]

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 […]

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