A European Green Deal

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:

• 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 New European Bauhaus, an initiative that is bringing a cultural and creative dimension to the European Green Deal.