The 2025 CELAC-EU Presidential Summit, positioned between the UNFCCC COP30 Leaders segment and COP30 itself, is a key opportunity to redefine bi-regional cooperation on the basis of shared rules, mutual accountability, and multilateral action. EU-Latin American and Caribbean relations have historically been shaped by colonial legacies, unequal trade, and structural dependencies. This Summit can establish […] The post JOINT STATEMENT: CLIMATE-JUST CELAC-EU PRESIDENTIAL SUMMIT appeared first ...| CAN Europe
In a letter to the Agriculture and Fishery Ministers of the EU Member States, CAN Europe calls for the the European agriculture and food systems moving towards a comprehensive just agroecological transition while constructively contributing to achieving ambitious climate targets in a manner that is fair to farmers, rural communities, consumers and the public at […] The post Letter: Common Agricultural Policy to support the just transition to sustainable food systems appeared first on CAN Eu...| CAN Europe
When: 24 September 2025 Where: General Court of the European Union, Luxembourg Who: GLAN and CAN Europe against the European Commission What is the hearing about? Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) and Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe have filed a case before the EU General Court against the European Commission over its greenhouse gas emissions […] The post MEDIA ADVISORY – Court hearing: NGOs in EU Court to challenge European Commission over weak 2030 climate targets appeared first on...| CAN Europe
CAN Europe has submitted two responses to public consultations on the Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) 2026 Scenarios that aim at providing a basis to develop a European energy infrastructure that is fit for purpose. These Scenarios should be built in line with European Union policy targets, reflect the latest updated national energy and climate plans […] The post CAN Europe’s submission to TYNDP 2026 scenarios consultations appeared first on CAN Europe.| CAN Europe
Weak statement of intent: ENVI Council signals only indicative 2035 target to UN, Member States must now agree on an ambitious 2040 target in October. Brussels, 18 September 2025 – At today’s ENVI Council meeting, EU environment ministers discussed only a weak statement of intent on the NDC, falling short of providing clear and ambitious […] The post Press Release: Weak statement of intent: ENVI Council signals only indicative 2035 target to UN, Member States must now agree on an ...| CAN Europe
Why next week’s ‘Special Event on Climate Action’ is fundamental to the EU’s place in the world. This September’s 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) comes at a critical moment for global climate diplomacy. Among the high-level discussions, our attention will be on the Special High-Level Event on Climate Action convened by the United Nations […] The post Blog: Pssst, EU… You Can’t Solve the Climate Crisis Alone appeared first on CAN Europe.| CAN Europe
The IPCC AR6 makes clear: Already today the climate crisis threatens human and ecological systems, with those least responsible most at risk. To limit further escalation, the EUs highest energy priority must be a full, fast and fair phase-out of fossil fuels in a strategy aligned with the Paris Agreement, global biodiversity targets, and equity […] The post Submission to consultation: EU strategy to boost global climate and energy transition appeared first on CAN Europe.| CAN Europe
Energy efficiency, energy savings and electrification go hand in hand. Electrification can lead to improved energy efficiency through the replacement of fossil gas boilers with renewables-powered heat pumps heat pumps, where gas is being inefficiency burnt directly within the households. The more energy savings, the less energy needs to be electrified, making the transition to renewable energy faster, cheaper […] The post FAQ: Electrification and Energy Efficiency appeared first on CAN ...| CAN Europe
Climate Action Needs Democracy and Democracy Needs Civil Society Reflections from the Climate Democracy Conference, Copenhagen With COP30 fast approaching, last week’s Climate Democracy Conference in Copenhagen offered a timely opportunity to reflect on the state of climate action, democratic governance, and the vital role of civil society in advancing a global just transition. Co-hosted […] The post Blog: Climate Action Needs Democracy and Democracy Needs Civil Society appeared first on ...| CAN Europe
Ahead of the September ENV Council (18th) and ENVI Committee vote (23rd), the Coalition for Higher Ambition, an alliance of European business, major city networks and regional governments and civil society organisations, has written to European leaders to voice support a 2040 net domestic emission reduction target of at least 90% and an ambitious Nationally […]| CAN Europe
The implementation of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) aims at staying the course with the broad policy toolbox and objectives put forward in the past EU mandate, as stated by the newly elected Commission, especially in combination with the revised European Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).| CAN Europe
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Brussels, July 28 – CAN Europe’s reaction to the US-EU trade deal announcement: Esther Bollendorff, Senior Gas Policy Coordinator, CAN Europe: “The new US-EU trade deal is a dramatic U-turn on the European Commission’s and President Von der Leyen’s priorities from a couple of years ago: namely building a future proof European Green Deal based […]| CAN Europe
Brussels, 26 June 2025, for immediate release – EU Member States should submit their Social Climate Plans to the European Commission by 30 June next week. This is a pivotal moment in preparing for the launch of the EU’s new carbon pricing system for buildings and road transport (ETS2), set to start in 2027. READ […]| CAN Europe
Prioritising climate action in an era of rising threats to democracy and global justice Annual report 2024 Hot topics_ From Bonn to Belém: Progress report and what EU needs to do + Read more Interactive tool: Where do the Green Investments go in the EU’s long-term budget? + Read more Take action: Stop the climate […]| CAN Europe
New in-depth data research from five leading climate and environment organisations reveals that only a minority of MEPs during the 2019-2024 mandate acted to protect Europe’s climate, nature and air quality.| CAN Europe