The EU is far behind the 2030 climate goal
Kyiv • UNN
The European Environment Agency warns that achieving the EU's 2030 climate goals, including a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, is uncertain and likely to fail in the areas of energy consumption and renewable energy.
The European Environment Agency (EEA) in its first report warns that it will be difficult to achieve the EU environmental policy goals by 2030. This is reported by UNN.
Details
The monitoring report of the European report of the European Environment Agency (EEA) has been published. According to the report, it will be difficult for the EU to achieve several of its goals under the European Green Agreement.
It is indicated that the reduction of of greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 is is likely but uncertain. Europe may fail in the area of energy consumption. energy consumption, as it is considered "very likely" that the targets will be exceeded. exceeded.
Also, it is not yet expected to meet the renewable energy targets and the goal of to double the use of recycled materials.
Our analysis shows that Member States must immediately step up their efforts to meet Europe's environmental and climate ambitions by 2030. (...) This means fully implementing existing laws, increasing investment in promising technologies, and placing sustainable development at the center of all policies."
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Addendum
The monitoring EEA's monitoring report assesses progress towards achieving key environmental and climate goals in Europe based on 28 indicators and monitoring targets. The report is the first in a series that will be published annually until 2030. The targets and and monitoring indicators for the 8th EU VLP were set by the European Commission in July 2022.
Recall
The World Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai ended with the adoption of a compromise text, which provides for a gradual phase-out of fossil fuels.
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