How a Europe on track of meeting the 1.5° goal would look like by 2030
The Paris Agreement Compatible (PAC) Scenario gives the recipe for the EU to do its fair share to...
Month: March 2023
Consumer care: the 3 EU laws set to raise the bar of consumer protection
Consumer protection is high on the EU agenda these days, with the European Commission and Parliament working on...
Turning up the heat on hazardous mercury in Africa & Caribbean
The EEB and the Zero Mercury Working Group contribute to the global efforts to reduce people’s exposure to...
On the cliff’s edge, will the EU Council favour a just and green economy?
During the EU Summit on March 23-24, Heads of State will discuss the future of the Stability and...
A David and Goliath fight: People’s right to compensation against illegal pollution
When people stand up to industry the battle often resembles a David and Goliath fight. Under current EU...
Wish to empower consumers? Blacklist greenwashing and early obsolescence
Since the publication of this article, the European Parliament has voted for a stronger EU law to safeguard...
Beyond subsidies: EU has better tools to boost clean tech industry
In responding to the aggressive US subsidy approach to lure clean tech companies, Brussels should not ignore that...
Shaping raw materials policy: it’s time for civil society to dig in
The past few years have turned the EU's perception of raw materials on its head.
Rethinking fiscal policy is everyone’s business – here’s why
The EU's fiscal policy is radically unfit for a world drowning in crises. In fact, it aggravates these crises. Changing the course will require forgoing arbitrary rules, a few myths and an outdated economic mindset.
Putting rights first in the green transition
Last week, environmental defenders from Ecuador, Portugal, Chile, Brazil, Indonesia, and Sweden came together in the European Parliament...
