Europe is considering achieving some of its emission reduction targets through international reduction certificates from abroad. The Paris Agreement allows this. However, buying these certificates could make climate action more complicated rather than more flexible.
By Lukas Knigge
More than 120 NGOs have sent a letter to Brussels warning against the use of international emissions certificates to meet the EU's 2040 climate target. The Commission is scheduled to present its plans on July 2.
By Lukas Knigge
In his first interview in his new role as Climate State Secretary, Jochen Flasbarth defends the ETS2 and explains how Article 6 credits made it into the coalition agreement on the EU’s 2040 climate target. Green Party politicians disagree with his stance.
By Lukas Knigge
The European panel of experts on climate change warns against watering down the EU climate target for 2040 by allowing international certificates. However, the election result in Poland makes it more difficult to find a majority for an ambitious climate policy.
By Lukas Knigge
On Wednesday, the European Commission presented its assessment of the national energy and climate plans (NECPs). The overall picture is positive – except for Germany, which is falling short in the building and transport sectors.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU has committed 44 oil and gas companies to develop geological CO₂ storage facilities by 2030. This is intended to drive forward emissions reduction and CO₂ removal. The NGO Clean Air Task Force calls this a "milestone."
By Nico Beckert
Left-wing politician Lorenz Gösta Beutin is the new chairman of the Environment and Climate Committee in the Bundestag. He wants to use the office to raise his party's profile in this field.
By Alex Veit
According to the Copernicus report, Europe experienced the warmest year since records began in 2024. Particularly striking are extreme weather contrasts and deadly floods. Read about what stands out in Table.Briefings.
By Lukas Knigge
The Stockholm Environment Institute's EU Green Policy Tracker aims to create more transparency about the implementation of European climate policy in the member states. The initial study on Sweden and Estonia already reveals gaps.
By Lukas Knigge
European climate politicians are currently debating the EU climate target for 2040, but CDU MEP Peter Liese believes it is much more important to clarify the interim target for 2035 first – for good reasons.
By Lukas Knigge
