The European Commission adopted a set of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. More information on Delivering the European Green Deal.
Highlights
New proposals to stop deforestation, innovate sustainable waste management and make soils healthy
On 17 November, the Commission proposed new rules to curb EU-driven deforestation, as well as new rules to facilitate intra-EU waste shipments to promote circular economy and tackle the export of illegal waste to third countries. The Commission also presented a new Soil strategy to have all European soils restored, resilient, and adequately protected by 2050.
The benefits of the European Green Deal
The European Green Deal will improve the well-being and health of citizens and future generations by providing:
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fresh air, clean water, healthy soil and biodiversity -
renovated, energy efficient buildings -
healthy and affordable food -
more public transport
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cleaner energy and cutting-edge clean technological innovation -
longer lasting products that can be repaired, recycled and re-used -
future-proof jobs and skills training for the transition -
globally competitive and resilient industry
Actions
Get involved
You can make a difference by getting involved in the European Climate Pact, an initiative that helps communities share and implement measures to combat climate change, or in the New European Bauhaus, an initiative that is bringing a cultural and creative dimension to the European Green Deal.
Timeline
- 17 November 2021
- 15 September 2021
- 14 July 2021
- 17 May 2021
- 12 May 2021
- 25 March 2021
- 24 February 2021
- 18 January 2021
- 10 December 2020
- 9 December 2020
- 19 November 2020
- 14 October 2020
- 17 September 2020
Presentation of the 2030 Climate Target Plan
- 08 July 2020
Adoption of the EU strategies for energy system integration and hydrogen to pave the way towards a fully decarbonised, more efficient and interconnected energy sector
- 20 May 2020
- Presentation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 to protect the fragile natural resources on our planet
- Presentation of the ‘Farm to fork strategy’ to make food systems more sustainable
- 11 March 2020
Proposal of a Circular Economy Action Plan focusing on sustainable resource use
- 10 March 2020
Adoption of the European Industrial Strategy, a plan for a future-ready economy
- 4 March 2020
- Proposal for a European climate law to ensure a climate neutral European Union by 2050
- Public consultation (open until 17 June 2020) on the European Climate Pact bringing together regions, local communities, civil society, businesses and schools
- 14 January 2020
Presentation of the European Green Deal Investment Plan and the Just Transition Mechanism
- 11 December 2019
Presentation of the European Green Deal