
Earlier this year, the EEB and CAN Europe – together with grid operators, industry representatives, researchers and other NGOs – developed their own energy scenario for 2050. The study finds that the EU can achieve climate neutrality by 2040 – 10 years earlier than agreed by governments and institutions. It also finds that the bloc can cut emissions by 65% through 2030, as opposed to the current EU target of 40%.
In this policy brief, the EEB and CAN Europe provide key recommendations to lawmakers to guide them through the ongoing negotiations relating to the European Green Deal and the Recovery Fund. By choosing to invest in local and renewable solutions rather than in gas pipelines and by boosting energy efficiency, lawmakers have an opportunity to make the net-zero emissions scenario outlined in the report a reality and help Europe meet its commitments agreed under the Paris Agreement.
European Environmental Bureau
Rue des Deux Eglises 14-16, B-1000 Brussels
Tel: +32 2 289 10 90
E-mail: eeb@eeb.org
If you have a complaint, please study our complaints policy and contact us at complaints@eeb.org.
EC register for interest representatives: Identification number 06798511314-27
International non-profit association - Association internationale sans but lucratif (AISBL)
BCE identification number: 0415.814.848
RPM Tribunal de l’entreprise francophone de Bruxelles
Funded by the European Union.
Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor CINEA can be held responsible for them.
Find the old website here archive.eeb.org