EU launched a public consultation to gather views towards EU’s intermediary target for 2040. With the adoption of the European Climate Law in 2021, the target to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 became legally binding, as did the 2030 target to cut emissions by at least 55%. The Climate Law also requires the European Commission to propose a 2040 climate target in 2024, depicting a green transition that presents many opportunities for Europe’s citizens and its economy.
The timing of the discussions for the 2040 EU climate target is closely linked to the Paris Agreement’s five-year ambition cycle. All parties to the Agreement are expected to initiate reflections on the next target in the context of the UN process this year, with a view to communicate these ahead of the COP29 in 2025. The final assessment will also consider the advice of the European Scientific Advisory Board set up under the European Climate Law and will be the basis for a Communication on the 2040 target assessment to be agreed by the College of Commissioners. EU Member States and the European Parliament will ultimately decide on the EU’s 2040 climate target.
Source Link – Have your say on the EU’s climate target for 2040 (europa.eu)
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