A European Green Deal

Highlights

Commission proposes transformation of EU economy and society to meet climate ambitions

On 14 July, 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. Achieving these emission reductions in the next decade is crucial to Europe becoming the world's first climate-neutral continent by 2050 and making the European Green Deal a reality.

Delivering the European Green Deal

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:

• fresh air, clean water, healthy soil and biodiversity
• renovated, energy efficient buildings
• healthy and affordable food
• more public transport

• 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 Green Consumption Pledge, an initiative that encourages businesses to become more climate-friendly by, for example, reducing their carbon footprint or producing more sustainable products.