The EU fails to translate Paris commitments into action
No cheating from the start!
Our infographic on the Climate Action Regulation starting point
The EU needs an at least 45% renewable energy target for 2030
Our infographic shows the multiple benefits of raising the renewables target
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New rules hasten end for Europe’s dirtiest power plants
31.07.2017 | Press Releases
Europe’s most polluting power plants, including many large coal-fired power stations, will be forced to clean up or close down thanks to new EU rules adopted today. The revised standards demand reductions in toxic emissions, yet businesses and governments appear unprepared.
Read moreWestern Balkans cannot track climate action without appropriate monitoring
11.07.2017 | Op-eds
The European Commission has just announced it will drop a mechanism to monitor progress in limiting greenhouse gas emissions in the Western Balkans. The decision will make it difficult to track and manage climate goals in a region that is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, warns Dragana Mileusnić.
Read moreG19 confirms its commitment for the implementation of the Paris Agreement
08.07.2017 | Press Releases
In reaction to the outcome of the G20 summit that has taken place on 7-8 July in Germany, Wendel Trio, Director of Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe said:
Read moreFrance calls for higher EU climate target
06.07.2017 | Press Releases
In reaction to the new climate action plan published by the French government today, Wendel Trio, Director of Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe said:
Read moreFeatured Publications
Infographic: No cheating from the start
06.06.2017 | Presentations & Infographics
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.
Read moreCAN Europe's priorities: An EU budget for a sustainable and clean Energy Union
01.02.2017 | Presentations & Infographics
Here is what CAN Europe argue that the new EU budget 2021-2027 must do and not do to deliver a sustainable and clean Energy Union.
Read moreReport: Lifting Europe's Dark Cloud - How cutting coal saves lifes
11.10.2016 | Reports & Briefs
Effective emissions limits could save thousands of lives every year, yet more than half of coal power stations in Europe are operating with ‘permission to pollute’ above limits set in EU law. These are the findings of a new report ‘Lifting Europe’s Dark Cloud: How cutting coal saves lives’ published by...
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Latest Publications
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Letter to the European Commission and selected Permanent Representations: the European External Investment Plan
We would like to thank you for organising the CSO consultation on the External Investment Plan (EIP) on the 29th May, 2017. This meeting allowed civil society organisations to ask questions and share their numerous concerns after hearing from the European Commission how it sees the next steps towards implementation.14.07.2017 | Letters to Policy Makers
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Report: EU Research Policies for Peace, People and Planet
CAN Europe has joined civil society groups from a wide range of fields to express their views on the next EU research framework. This report is the first attempt to discuss how to mainstream the sustainable development goals into Research and provides the view of civil society stakeholders which are rarely consulted on EU Research policies.03.07.2017 | Reports & Briefs
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Letter to EU Heads of State & governments: limitations on freely allocated and excess allowances in the ETS
This letter was written in response to the open position of CEOs of the European steel industry on 28 May 2017. To the Heads of State and governments of the European Union, Your decisions on the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) will determine whether the reform will deliver some much needed improvements for the EU’s carbon market or whether it will impede the Union’s future efforts to curb carbon emissions in a cost-effective way.26.06.2017 | Letters to Policy Makers
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Letter to European Council leaders: implementation of the Paris Agreement
Dear President/Prime Minister/Chancellor, We understand you will be discussing the regrettable withdrawal by the US federal administration from the Paris Agreement. Climate Action Network Europe very much welcomed the EU's reaction to this decision and the expression of its clear support to the full implementation of the Paris Agreement. We similarly welcomed the strong support of so many other major carbon emitters as well as the determination of hundreds of US States, cities and companies to implement the US pledge to the Paris Agreement.21.06.2017 | Letters to Policy Makers