Position paper on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive recast proposal

In December 2021, the European Commission presented its proposal for the recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) among the final pieces of the so-called “Fit for 55” […]

NGO and stakeholder briefing on the EU gas package

POSITION PAPER The Russian invasion of Ukraine changes the perspective on the gas package and even further underlines the need to move away from fossil gas. The Russian invasion of […]

8 recommendations for an accelerated, secure and Paris compatible energy transition in the EU in the context of the invasion of Ukraine

Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine is causing a major humanitarian crisis. On top of that, unfortunately the situation is proving, once more, how politically, socially and economically vulnerable Europe is […]

CAN Europe response: EU Foreign Affairs Minister Council Conclusions on 21st February 2022

On 21 February, EU Foreign Affairs Ministers met in Brussels and adopted the conclusions “EU Climate Diplomacy: climate diplomacy: accelerating the Implementation of Glasgow outcomes”, alongside with a press release […]

Joint CSO Statement for EU-Africa Summit towards a Green and Equitable EU-Africa Partnership

STATEMENT CSOs working on climate demand putting the spotlight on people- and development-centered climate and energy goals ahead of the EU-AU Summit On 17–18 February 2022 the African (AU) […]

Position statement on the proposed EU regulation on deforestation-free products

We, the undersigned organisations, welcome the European Commission’s proposal for a new EU regulation on deforestation-free products. This proposal represents an essential step forward in global environmental governance and a […]

The Ministerial Council of the Energy Community Treaty paved a long road for energy transition and climate action

POLICY CONCLUSIONS Reflections and way forward into 2022 The Ministerial Council of the Energy Community Treaty paved a long road for energy transition and climate action The negotiations to amend […]

NGO Policy recommendations on the upcoming legislation proposal to reduce anthropogenic methane emissions from the energy and petrochemical sectors

POLICY BRIEF Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and has contributed to 0.5℃ of global warming. Its concentration in the atmosphere has more than doubled since pre-industrial times, and there […]

Position paper on the amendment of the Renewable Energy Directive

In July 2021, the European Commission launched its “Fit for 55” package which aims to reach at least 55% net greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030 and to achieve climate […]

Position paper on the Energy Efficiency Directive Recast

In July 2021, the European Commission launched its recast proposal for a revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) within the “Fit for 55” package, which aims to reach at least 55% […]

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