A European Green Deal
Striving to be the first climate-neutral continent
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Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. To overcome these challenges, Europe needs a new growth strategy that will transform the Union into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where
- there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050
- economic growth is decoupled from resource use
- no person and no place is left behind
The European Green Deal is our plan to make the EU’s economy sustainable. We can do this by turning climate and environmental challenges into opportunities, and making the transition just and inclusive for all.PAGE CONTENTS
Actions
The European Green Deal provides an action plan to
- boost the efficient use of resources by moving to a clean, circular economy
- restore biodiversity and cut pollution
The plan outlines investments needed and financing tools available. It explains how to ensure a just and inclusive transition.
The EU aims to be climate neutral in 2050. We proposed a European Climate Law to turn this political commitment into a legal obligation.
Reaching this target will require action by all sectors of our economy, including
- investing in environmentally-friendly technologies
- supporting industry to innovate
- rolling out cleaner, cheaper and healthier forms of private and public transport
- decarbonising the energy sector
- ensuring buildings are more energy efficient
- working with international partners to improve global environmental standards
The EU will also provide financial support and technical assistance to help those that are most affected by the move towards the green economy. This is called the Just Transition Mechanism. It will help mobilise at least €100 billion over the period 2021-2027 in the most affected regions.
Timeline
- 17 September 2020Presentation of the 2030 Climate Target Plan
- 08 July 2020Adoption of the EU strategies for energy system integration and hydrogen to pave the way towards a fully decarbonised, more efficient and interconnected energy sector
- 20 May 2020Presentation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 to protect the fragile natural resources on our planet
- 20 May 2020Presentation of the ‘Farm to fork strategy’ to make food systems more sustainable
- 11 March 2020Proposal of a Circular Economy Action Plan focusing on sustainable resource use
- 10 March 2020Adoption of the European Industrial Strategy, a plan for a future-ready economy
- 4 March 2020Proposal for a European climate law to ensure a climate neutral European Union by 2050Public consultation (open until 17 June 2020) on the European Climate Pact bringing together regions, local communities, civil society, businesses and schools
- 14 January 2020Presentation of the European Green Deal Investment Plan and the Just Transition Mechanism
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https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en