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.
08/06/2015
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)
04/06/2015
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
02/06/2015
Climate Change and Financing for Sustainable Development (FfsD)
In July 2015, the third International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD) will be held in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. The conference will set the tone for international ambition on
12/05/2015
Briefing on Climate Change and Financing for Sustainable Development
The aim of this paper is to highlight both the importance and the potential of the Finance for sustainable Development (FFsD) process in advancing global efforts to tackle climate change.
06/05/2015
Press release
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.
31/03/2015
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
06/03/2015
Press release
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
04/03/2015
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
24/02/2015
Positivity without pace: UN climate meeting finishes in good spirit and with plenty of work to do
The gavel went down two hours earlier than the scheduled finishing time of the first UNFCCC meeting of 2015. It is difficult to tell whether this is good or bad,
18/02/2015