https://climatejournal.news/ en https://climatejournal.news/news/achieving-a-climate-neutral-eu-by-2050-becomes-a-legal-obligation-to-all-member-states <div class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><span>Achieving a climate-neutral EU by 2050 becomes a legal obligation to all member states</span> </div> <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://climatejournal.news/news/achieving-a-climate-neutral-eu-by-2050-becomes-a-legal-obligation-to-all-member-states" data-a2a-title="Achieving a climate-neutral EU by 2050 becomes a legal obligation to all member states"><a class="a2a_button_linkedin"><img src="/libraries/bsp_social_media_icons_share/service/linkedin.svg" border="0" alt="LinkedIn" height="18" class="social-media-links-normal"><img src="/libraries/bsp_social_media_icons_share/service/linkedin_hover.svg" border="0" alt="LinkedIn" height="18" class="social-media-links-hover"></a><a 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hreflang="en">Carbon Management</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline"> <div class="field--label">Topic</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/topic/eu" hreflang="en">EU</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/topic/law" hreflang="en">Law</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/topic/climate-change" hreflang="en">Climate Change</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/topic/carbon-emission" hreflang="en">Carbon Emission</a></div> </div> </div> <img width="32" height="32" alt="Smart city" title="Smart city" class="img-responsive" src="/files/bsp-images/icons/244.svg" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <img width="32" height="32" alt="Sustainability" title="Sustainability" class="img-responsive" src="/files/bsp-images/icons/52.svg" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <img alt="Achieving a climate-neutral EU by 2050 becomes a legal obligation to all member states" title="Achieving a climate-neutral EU by 2050 becomes a legal obligation to all member states" class="img-responsive" src="/files/styles/news_full_main_image/public/bsp-images/news/663.jpg?itok=b2Gg4mid" width="687" height="687" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <div class="field field--name-field-lead field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Newly adopted European climate law is entering into force, ensuring climate neutrality in the EU in alignment with the Paris Agreement.</div> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-simple paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2112 paragraph--width--full" style=""> <div class="paragraph__column"> </div> </div> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-simple paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2113 paragraph--width--full" style=""> <div class="paragraph__column"> <p>The European Council ended the European climate law's adoption procedure and set into legislation the objective of a climate-neutral EU by 2050.</p> <p>This step transforms the <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en" target="_blank">European Green Deal</a>’s political commitment to EU climate neutrality by 2050 into a binding obligation, which means that the EU will aim for negative emissions afterwards.</p> <p>Parliament rapporteur Jytte Guteland (S&amp;D, Sweden) said:</p> <p>“I am proud that we finally have a climate law.</p> <p>We confirmed a net emissions reductions target of at least 55%, closer to 57% by 2030, according to our agreement with the Commission.</p> <p>I would have preferred to go even further, but this is a good deal based on science that will make a big difference.</p> <blockquote> <p>The EU must now reduce emissions more in the next decade than it has in the previous three decades combined, and we have new and more ambitious targets that can inspire more countries to step up.”</p> </blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--bp-columns-two-uneven paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2123 paragraph--width--full paragraph--style--33-66"> <div class="paragraph__column"> <div class="paragraph--type--bp-columns-two-uneven__2col-column1"> <div> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-image paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2121 paragraph--width--full"> <div class="paragraph__column"> <div class="field field--name-bp-image-field field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img alt="" title="" src="/files/bsp-images/paragraph/665.jpg" width="567" height="378" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-image-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">The new EU climate law is entering into force; image:Unsplash</div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="paragraph--type--bp-columns-two-uneven__2col-column2"> <div> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-simple paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2122 paragraph--width--full" style=""> <div class="paragraph__column"> <p>The new law sets a binding Union climate target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990.</p> <p>By 30 September 2023, and every five years thereafter, the Commission will assess the collective progress made by all EU countries and the consistency of national measures towards the EU’s goal of becoming climate neutral by 2050.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-callout paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--width--full callout-style--b" id="callout-2115"> <div class="paragraph__column"> <div class="callout-body"> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-simple paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2114 paragraph--width--full" style=""> <div class="paragraph__column"> <p>Now that the European climate law has been adopted by both the European Parliament and the Council, citizens and businesses have the legal certainty and predictability they need to plan for this transition.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-simple paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2116 paragraph--width--full" style=""> <div class="paragraph__column"> <p>Given the importance of independent scientific advice, and based on a proposal from Parliament, a European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change will be set up to monitor progress and to assess whether European policy is consistent with these objectives.</p> <p>In addition, an upcoming proposal from the Commission on the <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/forests/lulucf_en" target="_blank">LULUCF Regulation</a> (Land use and forestry regulation for 2021-2030) to regulate GHG emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry, will increase EU carbon sinks and will hence de facto increase the 2030 EU’s target to 57%.</p> <p>At the same time, it will publish a projected indicative Union’s greenhouse gas budget for the period 2030-2050, together with its underlying methodology.</p> </div> </div> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-simple paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2120 paragraph--width--full" style=""> <div class="paragraph__column"> <blockquote> <p>“I warmly welcome this final step of the adoption of the EU’s very first climate law, which enshrines into legislation the 2050 climate neutrality objective.</p> </blockquote> <p>An agreement on the European climate law has been a priority for the Portuguese Presidency and I am glad that we have successfully brought it over the finishing line,” said João Pedro Matos Fernandes, Minister of Environment and Climate Action.</p> <p>The Commission plans to present a series of proposals on 14 July 2021 in order for the EU to be able to reach the more ambitious 2030-target.</p> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-background-style field--type-list-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Background style</div> <div class="field--item">Light</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-sponsored field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Sponsored?</div> <div class="field--item">No</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden field--item">July 2021</div> Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:29:39 +0000 Business Spirit News reporting 155 at https://climatejournal.news https://climatejournal.news/news/german-climate-activist-cycles-6-000-km-to-reduce-carbon-emission-and-mobilise-people <div class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><span>German climate activist cycles 6,000 km to reduce carbon 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class="field field--name-field-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline"> <div class="field--label">Tags</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/tag/carbon-emission" hreflang="en">Carbon Emission</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/tag/campaign" hreflang="en">Campaign</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/tag/germany" hreflang="en">Germany</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/tag/climate-change" hreflang="en">Climate Change</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/tag/climate-protection" hreflang="en">Climate Protection</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline"> <div class="field--label">Topic</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/topic/carbon-emission" hreflang="en">Carbon Emission</a></div> </div> </div> <img width="32" height="32" alt="Event" title="Event" class="img-responsive" src="/files/bsp-images/icons/242.svg" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <img alt="German climate activist cycles 6,000 km to reduce carbon emission and mobilise people" title="German climate activist cycles 6,000 km to reduce carbon emission and mobilise people" class="img-responsive" src="/files/styles/news_full_main_image/public/bsp-images/news/657.jpg?itok=xihyHNoT" width="687" height="687" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <div class="field field--name-field-lead field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Summer cycling tour will be visiting 200 cities in Germany over 100 days to save tonnes of carbon emission.</div> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-simple paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2094 paragraph--width--full" style=""> <div class="paragraph__column"> </div> </div> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-simple paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2098 paragraph--width--full" style=""> <div class="paragraph__column"> <p>The initiator of the climate activist campaign ‘<a href="https://www.dieklimawette.de/en/" target="_blank">The Climate Bet</a>’, Dr. Michael Bilharz, is set out to cycle 100 days and cover 6,000 km across Germany this summer to engage people in climate protection.</p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--bp-columns-two-uneven paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2097 paragraph--width--full paragraph--style--66-33"> <div class="paragraph__column"> <div class="paragraph--type--bp-columns-two-uneven__2col-column1"> <div> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-simple paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2095 paragraph--width--full" style=""> <div class="paragraph__column"> <p>The cycling tour takes place between June 23rd and October 3rd, visiting 200 cities with an emblematic cargo bike.</p> <p>Organisers aim to use the element of fun to show that everyone can contribute to climate protection and save the next ton of CO2.</p> <blockquote> <p>"When working for climate protection, a lot of frustration can accumulate.</p> <p>That's why fun should not be neglected.</p> </blockquote> <p>Sport is exhausting but also fun and healthy.</p> <p>Climate protection is less exhausting than we think, extremely healthy because it safeguards life and can be fun.</p> <p>The Climate Bet summer cycling tour brings it all together,“ says Michael Bilharz, leader of the campaign.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="paragraph--type--bp-columns-two-uneven__2col-column2"> <div> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-image paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2096 paragraph--width--full"> <div class="paragraph__column"> <div class="field field--name-bp-image-field field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img alt="" title="" src="/files/bsp-images/paragraph/658.jpg" width="534" height="790" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-image-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Dr. Michael Bilharz, leader of The Cimate Bet activist campaign</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-simple paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2099 paragraph--width--full" style=""> <div class="paragraph__column"> <p>The campaign aims to demonstrate that citizens do not only demand global responsibility for improved climate protection but are also willing to act.</p> <p>Their goal is to bring the voices of 1 million people and their 1 million tons of saved CO2 to the <a href="https://ukcop26.org/" target="_blank">UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)</a> in Glasgow in November 2021.</p> <p>Bilharz adds: "That's 1.5 per cent of the German population - it can be done, and it would be an impressive sign for climate protection.</p> <p>To do this, we show what possibilities everyone has to save the next ton of CO2 quickly and effectively."</p> <p>The Climate Bet is the most extensive activation and participation campaign of its type for better climate action initiated by the German association '3 fürs Klima e.V.'.</p> <p>Citizens are encouraged to get involved with the summer tour by cycling alongside the Climate Bet team, participating in talks in their own city, and spreading the word about the campaign.</p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--bp-columns-two-uneven paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2102 paragraph--width--full paragraph--style--42-58"> <div class="paragraph__column"> <div class="paragraph--type--bp-columns-two-uneven__2col-column1"> <div> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-image paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2100 paragraph--width--full"> <div class="paragraph__column"> <div class="field field--name-bp-image-field field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img alt="" title="" src="/files/bsp-images/paragraph/659.jpg" width="856" height="597" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-image-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">German cities are called to join The Climate Bet campaign to save carbon emission; Image: The Climate Bet</div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="paragraph--type--bp-columns-two-uneven__2col-column2"> <div> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-simple paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2101 paragraph--width--full" style=""> <div class="paragraph__column"> <p>Organisers are also calling on all 200 cities they visit to launch their dedicated municipal Climate Bet actions.</p> <p>They can mobilise their inhabitants and save tons of CO2 in their climate bet.</p> <p>Cities such as Aachen, Haan, Potsdam and Backnang have already joined and started to promote climate protection actions as part of their commitment.</p> <p>People can get involved in two easy ways to show their support by choosing to log their own carbon emission savings on the campaign’s website or donate the equivalent of one tonne CO2 offsetting to certified carbon projects.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="classy-style--margin-bottom paragraph paragraph--type--bp-simple paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--2103 paragraph--width--full" style=""> <div class="paragraph__column"> <p>The <a href="https://www.dieklimawette.de/en/" target="_blank">website</a> also offers users options to learn more about how to reduce carbon emission in their everyday life in a playful way, using CO2 avatars.</p> <blockquote> <p>"Just save the next ton of CO2 and stop resting on the sofa of all the ‘buts’. That's what the climate bet is all about,“</p> </blockquote> <p>Dr. Michael Bilharz pointed out the importance of personal involvement.</p> <p>The Climate Bet campaign was initiated by the association "<a href="https://www.3fuersklima.de/" target="_blank">3 fürs Klima</a>", which motivates and supports people to achieve the Paris Climate Agreement target’s on an individual level today.</p> <p>The members of the association commit themselves to a climate-neutral life and implement this goal with the 'Triad for the Climate': Reduce one's own carbon footprint, compensate for the rest and finally take others with them on the path to a climate-neutral society in order to increase one's personal handprint.</p> <p>The patron of the campaign is Prof. Dirk Messner, President of the German Federal Environmental Agency.</p> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-background-style field--type-list-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Background style</div> <div class="field--item">Light</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-sponsored field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Sponsored?</div> <div class="field--item">No</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden field--item">June 2021</div> Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:19:03 +0000 Business Spirit News reporting 153 at https://climatejournal.news