Global pandemic, war, inflation and other shocks and crises have tested the European Green Deal and its ambition of building a climate-neutral and sustainable economy. Published this week, two new European Environment Agency (EEA) reports discuss how Europe can respond to the pressing and complex societal challenges while moving towards long-term sustainability goals. More … Continue reading Two new EEA reports on how Europe can respond to the pressing and complex societal challenges while moving towards long-term sustainability goals
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New discussion paper on opportunities and priorities for climate adaptation in the built environment in the EU
The Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) has recently published a new discussion paper on adaptation in the built environment. A holistic approach to climate-resilience is needed to reduce the risk of maladaptation, ensure Just Resilience and exploit synergies of adaptation and mitigation efforts at all levels of governance. Just Resilience involves addressing the unequal distribution … Continue reading New discussion paper on opportunities and priorities for climate adaptation in the built environment in the EU
New EEA monitoring tool and briefing on plastics circularity
Plastics production and consumption patterns across Europe remain unsustainable and need to be made more circular to reduce waste, pollution, climate change and other negative impacts on the environment according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published this week. The briefing also highlights the introduction of a new monitoring tool where people, policy makers … Continue reading New EEA monitoring tool and briefing on plastics circularity
New EEA report takes stock of urban adaptation in Europe
Most Europeans live in urban areas and cities play a key role in protecting citizens and improving the resilience of European societies against the increasing impacts of climate change. The European Environment Agency’s report, published this week, takes stock of urban adaptation in Europe, showcasing what actions cities are taking in response to increasing climate … Continue reading New EEA report takes stock of urban adaptation in Europe
New assessment from EEA and ECHA of the drivers and impact of chemical pollution
The transition towards safer and more sustainable chemicals is progressing in some areas, while in others, it is just beginning. This is the finding of a first, joint Europe-wide assessment of the drivers and impact of chemical pollution by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published this week. The benchmarking … Continue reading New assessment from EEA and ECHA of the drivers and impact of chemical pollution
New global report on renewables from REN21
The Global Overview of the Renewables 2024 Global Status Report was published this week by REN21. It finds that persistent obstacles are preventing renewables from keeping pace with rising energy demand, leading to increase in GHG emissions. Policy responses to geopolitical developments and global commitments accelerated the deployment and use of renewable energy in 2023, … Continue reading New global report on renewables from REN21
New publication on updating the energy poverty and energy efficiency framework in rural areas across the EU
Energy poverty is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon caused by various factors. It is defined as a situation in which households are unable to access essential energy services and products. Despite widespread recognition and discussion of the topic, there are still several gaps in knowledge and practice. One aspect of energy poverty that remains largely … Continue reading New publication on updating the energy poverty and energy efficiency framework in rural areas across the EU
New EEA report on the circular economy in Europe
Despite legislative steps forward over the past five years, efforts to transform Europe’s largely linear, ‘throw-away’ economy into a circular one will require further bold action and strong implementation of existing measures. Decisive action is essential to drastically reduce waste, prioritise reduction of resource use, improve recycling rates and improve the introduction of products that … Continue reading New EEA report on the circular economy in Europe
Energy in Demand News, February 25, 2024
This weekend sees the first of three sessions of the European Citizens' Energy Efficiency Panel in Brussels with 150 European citizens discussing how energy may be used in the EU and how the energy system should change. Participants are focusing on different aspects of energy efficiency that consumers might encounter at home, in communities or … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 25, 2024
Natural resource extraction has soared by almost 400% since 1970 and now expected to increase by 60% by 2060
A new UN report details how natural resource extraction has increases significantly in recent decades and that trend is expected to continue. The report proposes action to reduce overall demand rather than simply increasing ‘green’ production. Arthur Neslen discusses the report in an article on the Guardian website. Extraction of raw materials to rise … Continue reading Natural resource extraction has soared by almost 400% since 1970 and now expected to increase by 60% by 2060
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 