12.12.2018
The European Commission will host a series of side events on strategies and perspectives for long-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction on 12-13 December at the UN climate change conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland.
Quelle: European Commission
The EU Commission presented its strategic vision for a climate-neutral Europe by 2050 on 28 November, kicking off a broad debate on how Europe can contribute to the long-term temperature goals of the Paris Agreement and how the required transformation can be achieved. The events at COP24 will present the Commission's vision to an international audience and explore stakeholder perspectives for long-term decarbonisation.
Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete said: “We hope that our proposal and the subsequent societal debate involving decision-makers, stakeholders and citizens at large will allow the EU to develop an ambitious long-term strategy – and that this process can inspire other countries' work on their long-term strategies and first and foremost be an avenue for exchange and learning from each other.”
A high-level panel at 10:30-12:00 on 12 December, moderated by the European Commission's Director-General for Climate Action Mauro Petriccione, will present and debate the EU strategy, discussing the necessary elements and technology developments needed for a high level of ambition, how to link short and long-term policy making, and good practice for involving all parts of society in this process.
High-level panel speakers:
After this kick-off, eleven thematic sessions over two days will explore multi-sector perspectives for long-term decarbonisation that help to drive forward a modern, competitive and socially fair European economy.
These sessions will provide opportunities to discuss in detail topics such as:
The full programme is available on the EU side events programme
Read this and more at European Commission’s website
