The European Green Deal is a holistic approach to delivering
transformational change and leading the transition towards a new
paradigm.
On 11th December 2019 the European Commission unveiled its
vision for delivering transformative policies on eliminating
pollution, climate, energy, mobility, sustainable industry and
circular economy, natural capital, environmentally friendly food, a
just transition, sustainable investment, greening of public
budgets, R&D, innovation and education.
Key Takeaways
- 2050 climate
neutrality: and increased ambition for the 2020s. The
Commission is proposing the first European Climate Law by March
2020 to put climate neutrality into law and a plan to increase the
EU’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to at
least 50% and towards 55% in a responsible way. Contingent on
different levels of ambition worldwide and the EUs increased
ambition, the Commission will propose a carbon border adjustment
mechanism, for selected
