PRESS RELEASE: nuclear is a dangerous distraction
Ahead of the Nuclear Energy Summit on March 21 in Brussels, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe releases a myth buster to counter the recent hype around nuclear energy. It details
Ahead of the Nuclear Energy Summit on March 21 in Brussels, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe releases a myth buster to counter the recent hype around nuclear energy. It details
Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe releases a myth buster to counter the recent hype around nuclear energy. It details why nuclear energy is a dangerous distraction from the transition to a fully renewables-based energy system and threatens to delay the urgently needed phase out of fossil fuels.
Dear Commissioner Simson, Executive Vice-President Šefčovič, Commissioner Hoekstra, and Commissioner Sinkevičius Monday 18 March 2024 We, the undersigned organisations, are writing regarding the guidance on designating renewables acceleration areas
More than three-quarters of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions stem from our energy consumption, therefore it is vital to stop burning fossil fuels to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C, the
In this briefing, we address some of the main myths around the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and lay out the importance of this law in finally holding European corporations accountable.
By Esther Bollendorff, Senior Gas Policy Coordinator at CAN Europe MEPs will vote today on Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) – a long list of 166 cross-border energy infrastructure projects,
Ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council on 18 March, CAN Europe has written to European Foreign Ministers to encourage them to adopt bold and ambitious conclusions to signal that the
Brussels, 7 March – Yesterday’s decision by the Representatives from the EU Member States, COREPER I, marks a milestone step to advance the European Union’s withdrawal from the Energy Charter
On November 15, 2023, almost two years after the European Commission’s initial proposal, the European institutions reached a final agreement on the text of the EU Methane Regulation. This is
Access to and the quality of energy and climate information across Europe is extremely poor, a new report “Transparency and Access to Data on Climate Action” by a group of
Today’s failure of the EU Council to endorse the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, CSDDD, marks a deplorable setback for corporate accountability and the protection of Human Rights and the
CAN Europe welcomes this opportunity to provide input to the development of guidelines for designating renewables acceleration areas (RAAs). Our input as the attached briefing titled “Renewable Energy Planning and
Brussels, February 22 – The United Kingdom’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced today that the UK will leave the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) after the failure of
As the final moments of the Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF) negotiations drew to a close earlier this week, European NGOs were left deeply disappointed with the outcome. The agreed-upon
Brussels, 20 February 2024 – The Belgian Presidency of the EU is currently hosting an exclusive industrial summit at the BASF chemical plant in Antwerp. Co-organised with the European chemicals
Click on image for full Briefing Millions of European households have been making the difficult choice between heating and eating this winter as the cost of living and heating bills
For decades, intensive forestry practices have meant that healthy biodiverse forests across the European Union (EU) have been replaced with trees that resemble crops. Intensive forest management not only degrades
Click here for the full report CAN Europe’s latest briefing explores the opportunities and challenges within the Central Eastern European region when it comes to development of energy infrastructure and
In light of the Commission’s recent Assessment report of the draft updated National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and the Commission’s ongoing bilateral discussions with Member States, we (undersigned: the
CAN Europe is today launching a National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) Tracker tool which highlights disparities between national climate and energy commitments and the actual emission reductions and energy
Open letter to Prof. Mario Draghi, former Italian Prime Minister and former President of the European Central Bank European competitiveness report, signed by Chiara Martinelli, Director of Climate Action Network (CAN)
In the global fight against climate change, the process of transitioning from fossil-fuel-based energy sources to zero-carbon ones has complex, and significant, technological, economic and social effects. Ensuring that this
Resource extraction and processing are at the root of the greatest crises of our generation: global warming, biodiversity loss, water stress, pollution, and social injustices. The evidence is clear: 90% of
2040 Target: Increased ambition welcomed – but 90% reduction is not enough Brussels, 6 February 2024 On the European Commission’s Communication on a 2040 target, CAN Europe recognises
Open letter to Climate Attachés that underlines that the use of units generated through the CRCF and the potential for double counting or claiming those units are two key separate,
Making Europe more energy secure and ensuring an ambitious and just energy transition, that puts energy savings first in the switch to a fully renewable energy system, will need
Coalition for Higher Ambition Rallies Broad Support for a Science-Based 2040 Climate Target Brussels, 25 January 2024 Ahead of the European Commission’s Communication on the EU Climate Target
BRUSSELS, 23 January 2024- This morning, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe released its Study on Barriers for Deployment of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in the Western Balkans, with a focus
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY North Macedonia and Serbia are working on aligning their energy and climate goals with those of the EU, in line with their obligations towards the Energy Community,
Adopting a 1.5°C compatible pathway could save the entire European Union at least €1 Trillion by 2030, a new report finds ahead of EU elections. The perilous gap between current
We believe access to clean, affordable energy is a basic right. We can’t live healthy, safe and dignified lives without it. Everyone, no matter where you live, or where you
EU fails to walk the talk as coal and nuclear hijack the Electricity Market Design Reform Brussels, 14th December 2023 – In the early hours of this morning, the EU Council
The National Energy and Climate Plans are plans outlining pathways towards achieving national 2030 energy and climate targets. They play a pivotal role in shaping the transition of the energy
A sack of dirty coal for Christmas? Threat of coal derogation lingers for Final Electricity Market Design trilogue Brussels, 13 December 2023 What is Happening: Today, 13th December, trilogue negotiations
Tuesday, 13 December 2023 – A whirlwind COP28 has drawn to a close, leaving a trail of paradoxes in its wake. On one side, this COP exposed the undeniable influence
Until now, the majority of climate change mitigation policies have primarily focused on reducing emissions on the production side, with comparatively fewer measures addressed to the demand side. According to the
With just one day to go, we are in the final push to ensure COP28 delivers final decisions that truly address the urgency of the climate crisis without casting a
What to Expect from Week II: After a week of negotiations at the UN Climate Summit COP28 in Dubai, despite a dynamic start marked by substantial declarations, little progress has
EU Buildings Directive could leave millions of homes behind, hope now rests on Member States Brussels, 8th December 2023 – Yesterday evening, the final trilogue of the Energy Performance of Buildings
The mobilisations at COP have been instrumental in raising awareness of climate change and its devastating impacts. They have brought together people from different backgrounds to demand climate action from
While the Paris Agreement sets a global temperature target, it leaves EU Member States a great deal of flexibility to stay below this threshold. Similarly, the emission reduction obligations of
At COP28, all parties should agree to a rapid, just and equitable global phase-out of fossil fuels in all sectors in line with the 1.5C temperature limit by 2050 at
Dubai, 2nd December 2023 – The second and final day of COP28’s World Climate Action Summit is over. The day has seen many declarations and announcements on the energy transition.
Dubai, 1st December 2023 – Today, world leaders presented their commitments at the World Climate Action Summit during COP28. Representing the EU, European Commission President von der Leyen and European
Dubai, 1 December 2023 – Following the recent declaration by the Turkish delegation at COP28, explicitly opposing the phasing down or phase-out of fossil fuels and resisting any progress beyond
Written by Eva Brardinelli, Buildings Policy Expert at CAN Europe, and Mónica Vidal, Renewable Heating Campaigner at CAN Europe. Since the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
18 prominent European NGOs has sent a letter to EU Policymakers ahead of the Final Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) calling for ambitious National Building Renovation Plans. These plans
Read the full opinion editorial originally published on the Social Europe By Chiara Martinelli This year, European Union member states were required under EU regulation to update their National Energy
EU Gas Package: More Gaslighting when it comes to the EU’s climate ambition Brussels, 28th November 2023 – Yesterday, the European Parliament and Council only came to a partial agreement on
Missed Targets: Insights into the Draft NECPs of the Western Balkans CAN Europe releases its assessment report for the drafts of National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) submitted by
BRUSSELS, 27 November 2023 – On 27 November, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe presented its assessment report for the drafts of National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) submitted by Bosnia
Download Campaigners Project COP28 Statement CAN Europe, in the framework of the CAMPAIGNers project, is organising a COP28 online side event ‘Reimagining NDCs: unlocking the potential of sustainable lifestyles’ on
In CAN Europe’s latest paper, Powering Europe’s Tomorrow – A blueprint for 100% renewable and resilient infrastructure, 5 key recommendations are outlined on what needs to be done with Europe’s
In a pivotal plenary vote on its Resolution for the UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai (COP28), the European Parliament set out its priorities to address the pressing climate
Context As the world grapples with the repercussions of a year marked by unprecedented climate events, the international community turns its gaze towards the United
With this letter, we express our serious concerns regarding the Certification Framework for Carbon Removals text under consideration for adoption at the Coreper meeting on 17.11.2023. We believe the current
Time to End Fossil Winters #EndFossilFuels Followed by another summer marred by extreme weather events, winter sets in as the haunting shadow of the fossil fuel crisis looms large once
A starting point on a methane mitigation framework, but ambition is still leaking Brussels, 15 November 2023 – Late last night, the European Parliament and Council came to an agreement on
MEDIA ADVISORY Final Trilogue on the Methane Regulation: It is time to plug the leak on methane emissions Brussels, 13th November 2023 What’s happening: Tomorrow, Member states and the
The Electricity Market design reform is a structural and legislative response to the fossil gas crisis that led to high electricity prices in all EU countries during the years 2021-2022.
A modest win for nature, but biggest hurdle still ahead in the Parliament’s Environment committee Brussels, 10 November 2023 – Late last night, Thursday, EU policymakers were able to come to
Brussels, 7 November 2023 – A new report released today by a broad coalition of civil society organisations led by CAN Europe and Friends of the Earth Europe, reveals that at least 107
CAN Europe’s latest briefing, Social Safeguards are the Cornerstone of a Bold & Fair Buildings Directive, explores the crucial role that social safeguards have in the planning and implementation of
Written by Maria Santos, Community and Renewable Energy Campaigner at Friends of the Earth Europe. The Community Power Coalition, an alliance of more than 50 organisations advocating for community energy
On the 25th of October 2023, 100+ civil society, trade unions and anti-poverty groups signed on to the People Over Polluters declaration to kick polluters out of decision making and
A coalition of NGOs raises concerns over the current state of the draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) within the European Union as the European Commission is due to
The undersigned organisations are writing to you to express their serious concerns regarding the lacking ambition level and inadequate quality of the draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs). The
CAN Europe’s latest briefing provides an overview of permitting related policy and regulatory landscape. The briefing offers insights into implementation of the most recent permitting rules in some of the
Scale up action to deal with the Climate Emergency Deliver a Climate Emergency Package to ramp up climate action before 2030, including proposals to allow upward revisions of the 2025-2030
Brussels, 17th October 2023. Today, the Economic and Financial Affairs Council configuration (Ecofin) decided on the EU’s climate finance priorities, following the Environment Council’s Conclusions setting out the EU’s overall
The Environment Council, consisting of EU Environment and Climate Ministers, gathered on 16 October 2023 to approve Council Conclusions on COP28, taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30
To: Executive Vice President Maros Sefcovic Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra Directorate-General for Climate Action Climate Commissioner must support ambitious EU methane regulation As civil society organisations active in the
Read the whole report: Protecting the Defenders: Briefing on initiatives aiming to protect environmental & climate defenders in Europe In Europe, recent months have seen an amplification in the number, scale
To: Executive Vice President Commissioner for an Economy that works for the People, European Commissioners for Budget and Economy Copy: Executive Vice President for the European Green Deal, European Commissioners
To: European Commissioner for Climate Copy: Executive Vice President Commissioner for the European Green Deal Dear Commissioner Hoekstra, We are writing to share recommendations in the context of the Environment
Central Eastern European countries do not have the best track record with regards to public participation and involving the citizens in the process of drafting and implementing energy and climate
Europeans can’t afford empty promises on climate action Brussels, 03 October 2023 – Wopke Hoekstra’s rhetoric display in last night’s questioning by the European Parliament’s Committee on Environment (ENVI) must be
On 29 September 2023, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe together with BirdLife Europe, European Environmental Bureau, Transport & Environment and WWF European Policy Office sent a letter to President of
CAN Europe is a third-party intervener in the largest climate legal action to date. On 27 September 2023, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg is holding a public
The report provides an overview of main options for scaling up new and additional public climate finance resources, summarizing the current state of affairs and providing an outlook with regard
Brussels, 15th September 2023 – As hundreds of thousands of people around the world take to the streets this weekend in a major global climate mobilisation to demand a fast,
Read the full opinion editorial originally published on the Green European Journal and in Spanish on El Salto Diario. By Chiara Martinelli With a crucial EU election only a few
Written by Ana-Maria Seman, Regional Climate and Infrastructure Lead at WWF Central and Eastern Europe. In pursuit of the EU’s ambitious 2030 target of 60GW of offshore wind capacity, there
This article was originally published in Euractiv It is now clear that extreme weather events will have a massive impact on our economies if we don’t transform them. Times
Rolling out heat pumps is central to the clean-energy transition and to achieving carbon neutrality in line with the goals set in the European Green Deal. All policy scenarios underpinning
On the 29th August 2023, ahead of the second EPBD trilogue under the Spanish Council Presidency, 67 civil society organisations, social, health and environmental NGOs, trade unions and youth movements
On 23 August 2023, CAN Europe and the Global Legal Action Network submitted a request for internal review to the European Commission to revise its Implementing Decision 2023/1319. This Implementing
Brussels, 22 August 2023 – CAN Europe welcomes the recent decision taken by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Türkiye to terminate its partnership with the Limak Foundation.
Introduction Coal-based employment opportunities are steadily declining globally, including in Turkey. Even in the largest coal-producing countries, the contribution of the coal sector to overall employment remains minimal. According
CAN Europe provided its feedback to TYNDP 2024 Scope of Studies and Stakeholder Engagement Plan and TYNDP 2024 Scenarios Input Parameters. 08/06/2023 Submission to TYNDP 2024 Scope of Studies and
To: Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Cc: Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans; Commissioner Johannes Hahn; Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni; Commissioner Nicolas Schmit Dear Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis, We are writing
Since its establishment in 2013, EKOenergy ecolabel and its Climate Fund have successfully financed 94 renewable energy projects in countries of the Global South. These projects have been implemented by
Background and purpose of the policy brief At their joint summit in May 2020, India and the EU agreed on the “EU-India Strategic Partnership: A Roadmap to 2025”. Climate
The legal study investigates what would happen to EU member states that remain in the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and implement binding EU acts (like a directive) or a court
Brought to you by the Together for 100% Renewable Europe Campaign Why a EU Solar Standard? Accelerating solar energy deployment, both photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal, in buildings, coupled with energy
Today, and while finalising a series of votes on resolutions regarding the reports on the enlargement package for the Western Balkans, the European Parliament reaffirmed the urgent need for speeding
A starting point for rescuing Europe’s natural environment from disaster The Nature Restoration Law has been narrowly adopted today in the European Parliament with 312 votes for rejection and 324
The energy system of tomorrow is primarily electrified, digital and flexible, harnessing 100% renewable energy. This system will fully optimise high renewables generation through balancing out supply and demand
Ahead of the informal European Council meeting on the 12th July, organisations from across Europe are calling on EU Energy Ministers to support a coordinated withdrawal of Member States from
Next week, Members of the European Parliament will sit down to adopt the agreed Energy Efficiency Directive and overall EU Energy Efficiency Target for 2030. This has important implications for
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