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Reality Check: Final NECPs to Reveal Genuine Climate Action
On June 30, Member States have to submit the final revision of their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) to the European Commission. This deadline risks being neglected by the public discourse, as it falls in the aftermath of the EU elections and at a time when the buzz around them remains loud. It would be a mistake: this is one of the moments of truth for Europe’s commitment to climate action. Here’s why.
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NECP Tracker – Key Findings
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.
EVENT – The pathway to 1.5 °C: climate and energy planning in Central and Eastern Europe
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...
REPORT: Paris Pact Payoff: Speeding up the green transition for socio-economic co-benefits
The new report “Paris Pact Payoff: Speeding up the green transition for socio-economic co-benefits”, brings convincing arguments that climate action is not just necessary, but economically rational. Protecting people and the planet from the devastating impacts of dangerous climate change is a moral duty, as well as a pragmatic choice.
HIGH-LEVEL EVENT – Report on co-benefits of accelerated climate action: Narratives for CEE in the light of the EU Elections
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...
REPORT: Time to step up national climate action: An assessment of the draft updated National Energy and Climate Plans
The submitted draft NECP updates are inadequate not only to align with a 1.5°C compatible trajectory, but also to comply with minimum EU climate and energy requirements for 2030.
EVENT – Public debate on Co-benefits of accelerated climate action
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...
REPORT on SURVEY on National Energy and Climate Plans
The report was done using the method of semi-structured interviews in the following countries: Slovenia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Bulgaria, Poland, and Denmark, and the EU level.
PRESS RELEASE: Ambitious National Energy and Climate Plans urgently needed
Tomorrow, 30 June, marks the official deadline for EU countries to submit their updated draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) to the European Commission. These plans will reveal their new contributions to the EU 2030 climate and energy targets and the policies that lead there. As of now, unless there is a massive last-minute submission tomorrow, many countries will not respect this deadline...
National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) or Europe in climate action implementation mode
By the 30th of June, all EU countries are required to submit their updated draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) to the European Commission. The European Union has concluded negotiations on almost all energy and climate files under the ‘Fit for 55’ package, establishing climate and energy targets that Member States must achieve...
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