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Progress towards the 2020 Greenhouse Gas Target in Europe

Progress towards the 2020 Greenhouse Gas Target in Europe | Fotolia © Olivier Le Moal
There has been considerable progress until 2013 towards the EU’s 2020 climate objective of a 20% reduction. Both, the Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) and non-ETS sectors have contributed to the development, especially renewable energy deployment. Part of the progress has to be attributed to the emissions reductions triggered by the economic crisis. Member States have also introduced climate policies that...Read more
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Overview of Climate Targets in Europe

Fotolia © stockWERK
Since the 1990s the EU has been pursuing climate change mitigation targets. Following the international commitment to the legally binding greenhouse gas reduction under the Kyoto Protocol, the approach was broadened and deepened with the 20-20-20% targets for 2020. The greenhouse gas target looks set to be overachieved. In 2014, new objectives for 2030 were agreed, but criticised harshly by...Read more
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Renewable Energy Support Policies in Europe

Renewable Energy Support Policies in Europe | Fotolia © Carsten Meyer
There are numerous policy instruments available to support the deployment of renewable energy. Within the EU, Member States are subject to renewable energy targets until 2020, but national governments can decide individually on which support policies to implement. This has led to a wide range of different policies.Read more
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European Climate Policy - History and State of Play

European Climate Policy - History and State of Play | Fotolia © djama
Climate policies in the EU have been developing since 1990, introducing common measures in the areas of greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energies and energy efficiency. An EU-wide climate policy framework has been developed, implemented, and revised over time. With the 2030 goals set in 2014, specific changes for the post 2020 period are under discussion.Read more

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