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European Union: Environmental Policy Issues
EU needs carbon-free energy policy by mid-century
The European Commission released an ‘Energy security and solidarity action plan’ which addresses some of the gaps in the present EU climate and energy policy, such as the need to strengthen energy efficiency and ease grid access for renewable energies.
Yet, WWF noted major contradictions among suggested policies, lack of ambition and a Christmas tree of actions with little relevance for the environmental and economic objectives outlined in the proposals. For one, no mandatory target for energy efficiency has been included in the package. Read more....
The world is heading for an ecological credit crunch as demands on the world's natural capital reaches nearly one-third more than Earth can sustain.
That is the stark warning contained in the latest edition of WWF’s Living Planet Report, the leading assessment of the planet’s health. The report shows that more than three-quarters of the world’s people now living in nations that are ecological debtors, where national consumption has outstripped their country’s biological capacity. Read more...Europe: Your Decision, Our Future. Keep global warming below 2°C
The European Union (EU) is about to decide its response to global warming – the decision will affect all of us.
Europe has long stated its aim to limit global warming to 2°C above the pre-industrial average. If we allow temperatures to exceed this threshold, we face the prospect run-away and catastrophic climate change.Take action now and urge the EU to show leadership in addressing climate change and contributing its fair share of the solution.
In the News
19 Nov 2008
Going, going, gone? - Why the UK Government shouldn’t let energy auction billions slip away
The UK Government should begin to raise the billions of Euros it needs to tackle climate change by setting aside revenues gained from the first UK auction of pollution credits, being held today, according to a new joint paper released by WWF and Oxfam.
Going, going, gone? - Why the UK Government shouldn’t let energy auction billions slip away
The UK Government should begin to raise the billions of Euros it needs to tackle climate change by setting aside revenues gained from the first UK auction of pollution credits, being held today, according to a new joint paper released by WWF and Oxfam.
14 Nov 2008
Europe sits on damning bluefin tuna report
A European fisheries report demonstrating continuing widespread infringements by bluefin tuna fleets despite increased fleet surveillance in the Mediterranean has been delayed until after the conclusion of next week's key international tuna commission meeting to decide on a new management regime for the fishery.
Europe sits on damning bluefin tuna report
A European fisheries report demonstrating continuing widespread infringements by bluefin tuna fleets despite increased fleet surveillance in the Mediterranean has been delayed until after the conclusion of next week's key international tuna commission meeting to decide on a new management regime for the fishery.
Publications
17 Nov 2008
Limits for the use of Clean Development Mechanism and Joint Implementation certificates within the EU Emissions trading Scheme in Germany 2008-2012
The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) enables the use of emission reduction credits from projects within the scope of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI) as proof of compliance with the emission reduction obligations.
Limits for the use of Clean Development Mechanism and Joint Implementation certificates within the EU Emissions trading Scheme in Germany 2008-2012
The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) enables the use of emission reduction credits from projects within the scope of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI) as proof of compliance with the emission reduction obligations.
