Emissions Reduction
A gaping hole in climate policies
Action against a threat as extensive as climate change requires long-term planning to reach our goal of a low-carbon economy by 2050.
This planning has to provide achievable steps in a clear timeline and must comprise all sectors that affect greenhouse gas emissions, from energy production to buildings and products to transport. Coordination at the highest level is essential.
The European Commission recognised this necessity by launching so-called ‘2050 roadmaps’ which indicate how the EU can reach its climate and energy targets, policy challenges, investment needs and opportunities in different sectors.
Two such roadmaps are being published in 2011, coming from the European Commission’s Directorates General for Climate and Energy, respectively. A transport white paper with a long term perspective is also anticipated.
The European Commission recognised this necessity by launching so-called ‘2050 roadmaps’ which indicate how the EU can reach its climate and energy targets, policy challenges, investment needs and opportunities in different sectors.
Two such roadmaps are being published in 2011, coming from the European Commission’s Directorates General for Climate and Energy, respectively. A transport white paper with a long term perspective is also anticipated.
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