Putting nature at the heart of Europe's climate fight
A Green Deal that puts nature at the heart of Europe's climate fight is urgently needed – and very well possible.
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A report that said nothing new, but should still set the direction for the future of the EU
The IPCC Special Report on 1.5C has confirmed that much more concerted action to combat climate change is required if we are to avoid the worst effects of global warming. The report underscores that solutions are available, but they must be employed without delay.
IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C confirms EU is not on track to meet Paris goals
Although the EU has an aspirational goal of an 80-95% GHG emissions cut for 2050, compared to 1990 levels, currently planned measures and intermediate goals are not in-line even with the low end of this aim. Additionally, the EU would have to over perform if 1.5 degrees were the aim, as developing economies cannot realistically be expected to reduce emissions as quickly.
The PEGASUS project publishes its first Newsletter
Welcome to the first newsletter of the PEGASUS project! It provides information on the project’s progress to date and details on the 34 case studies currently underway in 10 EU countries examining how to ensure the improved delivery of public goods and ecosystem services in different farming and forestry situations.
Access IEEP’s definitive guide to European environmental policy
The award-winning Manual of European Environmental Policy is now available on IEEP’s website. This archive provides free access to the definitive guide to the development of European environmental policy.
The Manual: Chapter 3 - Climate change
This is a chapter of IEEP’s Manual of European Environmental Policy. This chapter on EU climate change policy outlines the initial EU programme to stabilise CO2 emissions in the EU with explanations of the directives, decisions and legislation that were employed to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for Water and Wetlands
This new IEEP-led report presents insights on the importance of wetlands in delivering ecosystem services that are needed to support human life, and also for people’s livelihoods and the world’s economies. The report shows that demonstrating and using the values of ecosystem services related to water and wetlands can lead to better informed, more cost-effective, and fairer decision- making.
Socio-economic importance of ecosystem services in the Nordic countries
New TEEB-inspired regional assessment (published on 31 January) shows that nature and its ecosystem services are of high socio-economic significance for the Nordic countries. In order to be truly sustainable, Nordic economic systems need to build on a more comprehensive appreciation and understanding of the value of natural capital.
Benefit Assessment Manual for Policy Makers: Assessment of Social and Economic Benefits of Enhanced Environmental Protection in the ENPI countries
This benefit Assessment Manual, originally for internal use, has been turned into a Benefit Assessment Manual for policy makers and experts for wider dissemination and provides an understanding of the methodologies applied for the country benefit assessments.
Analysis for European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) Countries and the Russian Federation on social and economic benefits of enhanced environmental protection – Egypt Country Report
There are considerable benefits from taking immediate action to address the environmental problems facing Egypt, including in the area of air pollution, water quality and infrastructures and waste management, and safeguarding its natural heritage.
Regional Synthesis Report: ENPI South - Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, occupied Palestinian territory, Syria and Tunisia
Investing in improving environmental standards in the ENPI South countries would offer huge benefits in terms of cost savings, improved security (food, water, energy and climate), and improved quality of life.
Review of the Public Participation practices for CCS and non-CCS Projects in Europe
The European project NearCO2 is investigating European public perceptions of carbon capture and storage (CCS) via case studies, surveys, and focus groups. The overall aim of the project is to investigate ...
European Parliament Elections; Environmental Priorities of the Main Political Groups
The European Parliament elections take place between June 4-9, with voting on different days in different countries. The Parliament's role in European decision making is increasing over time and will expand ...
Workshop: Assessing the Commission’s proposal on Carbon Capture and Storage
The Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a technology that some claim can provide a technical fix to buy the world time in its fight against climate change, but that others, e.g. Greenpeace, assert is a ...
Workshop: Assessing the Commission's Proposal on Carbon Capture and Storage
IEEP organised a workshop on behalf of the European Parliament on CO2 capture and storage (CCS), chaired by the Rapporteur Chris Davies, MEP.The workshop assessed the Commission's proposed Directive on ...
Draft programme of the Transatlantic Civil Society Conference on Climate Change, 24 to 25 April 2008
Draft programme for the T-PAGE conference on climate change.
Press Release - A New Era for Energy Policy in Europe
IEEP welcomes the European Commission's policy package on climate and energy, but we consider that this is only a first step on a long road to delivering what is needed to tackle the problems of climate ...
IEEP Events: EU Strategy for Bali and Beyond and EU/US Climate Policy
IEEP is holding two debates on the nature of climate policy and how it might evolve: the first comparing EU and US approaches to climate policy and the second debating the EU's Strategy for Bali and Beyond. ...
EU and US Approaches to Key Climate and Energy Challenges
IEEP and our partner the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) have produced a series of papers on EU and US approaches to cap and trade systems; biofuels; and carbon capture and storage. These papers ...
Carbon Capture and Storage – European and US Approaches
This paper examines the role of coal in the EU and US energy supply; technical options available and current obstacles to deployment; and the policy approaches and incentives provided in Europe and the ...