We as signatory organisations to this letter ask you to invite and encourage Member States to update their national long-term strategies, and to provide guidance to them on how best to do so. We also ask you to prepare an update to the EU’s own Long Term Strategy, for submission to the UNFCCC...
Member States are required under the Governance regulation 2018/1999 to report all their energy subsidies and the phasing out plans of all fossil fuel subsidies in their respective National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs). In particular the final NECPs should fulfill what is reported in section 3.1.3. (iv) of the regulation: “Where applicable, national policies...
The environmental NGO FOCUS (Association for Sustainable Development) - with the support of CAN Europe and of the LIFE TF1.5 consortium - organised a two days conference, revolving around Climate and Energy Planning in Central and Eastern Europe. Topics of interest included the NECPs State of play - four months ahead of the submission deadline of the finalized NECPs by Member States (30 June), how to enhance ambition, public participation and transparency during the drafting process of the plans...
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 Together for 1.5 Consortium, 14 civil society organisations from across Europe) would like to express our concerns regarding the NECP revision process. In line with the ESABCC’s key recommendation, we urge the Commission to intensify its efforts and – if necessary – employ enforcement measures to decisively prompt Member States to address the shortcomings of the NECPs.
The window to stay within the critical 1.5°C global warming threshold, to avoid the worst consequences of the climate crisis and fulfil the Paris Agreement commitment, is rapidly closing. Postponing decarbonisation is no longer a viable option; the years from now until 2030 are crucial. This was confirmed once more by the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC), whose recent progress report calls on Member States to “urgently adopt and implement national measures to increase the pace of emissions reductions and reverse the declining EU carbon sink”. The report mentions that an ambitious revision of NECPs will be crucial in that regard.
National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) will fundamentally shape the direction of development of EU countries and are an important opportunity to improve climate and energy action by 2030. A just green transition and climate neutrality cannot be achieved without thorough planning and meaningful public participation. In this regard, NECPs are a central strategic tool, as they identify key reforms at national level to achieve climate and energy targets and mobilise key investments...
Climate change remains a critical global issue, with the past five years marked by a surge in efforts to establish robust climate policies across the EU. Undeterred by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, these efforts have intensified, driven by the recognition of climate action and a just energy transition’s vital role in securing energy supply and a sustainable future. This intensification of the green transition presents an opportunity to advocate for comprehensive climate policies that simultaneously address environmental concerns and foster socio-economic benefits...
The need for decisive and bold climate action is valid first and foremost for the EU and its national governments, including the CEE region, which is vulnerable to economic and environmental impacts of climate change and is also to a great extent dependent on fossil fuels. The effect of worsening air quality, pollution...
Change is underway, with renewables flourishingand demand for fossil gas declining, while coal has no future in sight.
National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) are the right opportunity to push the fast-forward button and accelerate climate action and energy transition. Inspiring stories from all over Europe showcase how this can be done through national action...
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