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Atmosphere "literally on fire" warning to EU Leaders

4C Offshore | Tom Russell
By: Tom Russell 27/11/2015 CAN
Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe and EUROCHAMBRES, in a joint statement, have called on the EU to put every effort in the climate negotiations in Paris and ensure the adoption of a comprehensive climate agreement in an effort to mitigate the effects of climate change.

The joint statement statement outlines that the two organisations urge the EU to adapt their energy policy without delay "to lead by example". This includes the accelerated cost-effective uptake of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures and the immediate provision of adequate infrastructure.

Representing 44 million European citizens and 20 million businesses, both organisations fully back the EU’s long term vision of global and sustainable climate neutrality and climate resilience and make it unequivocally clear that reducing our carbon footprint is a remarkable opportunity for green growth.


atmosphere is literally on fire


“While our atmosphere is literally on fire, it is important to overcome ideological differences and to focus on the essentials. Paris provides the ultimate opportunity to kick-start much needed global climate action. Missing this opportunity would not only harm our planet, but in the long term also our economy. We therefore call for an ambitious and legally binding international climate regime, in line with the 2°C target”
stated Arnaldo Abruzzini, Secretary General of EUROCHAMBRES.

“The Paris Climate Summit must give a clear signal to speed up the transition of the world’s economy away from fossil fuels. Shifting investments towards renewable energy and energy efficiency is an opportunity for growth and jobs.We need the EU to lead by example and accelerate emission reductions globally and at home, to ensure an adequate and urgent response to the climate crisis"
Wendel Trio, Director of CAN Europe said.

The joint statement follows EWEA's plea for EU member states to show more political will in their plans for renewables energy after 2020. The latest conclusions by the EU Energy Council show that only 5 countries so far have set out post 2020 plans for renewables.

With COP21 starting next week, it is still unclear how the EU is aiming to meet the its renewable target of 27% by 2030 which was set out last year.

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