G7: Recognizing need for full decarbonization, but falling short on action to achieve it
CAN Europe is asking for more ambition in the fight against climate change and a 100% renewables target by 2050.
Type: Press release
Norway divests from coal
Joint press release GP, WWF, FIVH, urgewald, 350.org Climate expectations raised after Norwegian coal divestment “Norway’s decision to divest its sovereign wealth fund from coal adds momentum to the growing […]
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) […]
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 […]