▶️ One Balkan country clocks its first coal-free days,
▶️ Another is rushing in the opposite direction, reviving shelved projects for a new coal plant.
▶️ 2-speed energy transition in the Western Balkans,
▶️ but delaying just transition beyond coal costs more.
Read the latest news and stories from the region's journey beyond coal.
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Read the previous issue: Make-or-Break Time for Balkan Green Agenda
The EU accession process with the Western Balkans requires more climate action now!
This infographic shows European countries' contributions to the replenishment of the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
This infographic shows that climate-related extreme weather events already cost Europe dearly. It also shows that the future costs of climate change depend very much on how fast we cut carbon emissions and will be significantly reduced if we keep temperature rise to 1.5C.
In the context of the negotiations concerning the legislative proposals on the Renewable Energy Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive, Member States need to support strong renewable energy and energy efficiency targets for 2030.
How can the next EU budget serve higher climate ambition?
During COP 23 in Bonn, Legambiente, Oil Change International and CAN Europe published a number of infographics on fossil fuel subsidies, together with social media posts.
This infographic shows that a misguided starting point for the Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) would increase EU emissions by 500M+ tonnes compared to starting from real emission levels.
The infographic shows the multiple benefits of raising the EU 2030 renewable energy target from a mere 27% to at least 45%.