Philip Owen European Commission Brussels, 8 December 2016 Where we are, where are we going? Climate change mitigation and adaptation Philip Owen European Commission Brussels, 8 December 2016
Climate and energy frameworks
Implementation of 2020 targets In 2014: Greenhouse gas emissions were 23% lower than in 1990 Renewable energy provided 16% of gross final energy consumption Energy efficiency measures have saved 15.7% of primary energy consumption
How will the 2030 objectives be achieved? Power generation/industry covered by the EU emissions trading system – about 45% of emissions which are set to fall 43% Non-carbon market emissions are expected to fall by 30% by 2030 Transport Agriculture Built environment
Policy proposals Effort sharing regulation Land use, land-use change and forestry Decarbonisation of transport Renewable energy Energy efficiency including buildings Transport Report on adaptation strategy
Agenda 2030 Impact of emerging development legislation European consensus – delivery of aid by the EU and its Member States Post-Cotonou – the post-2020 arrangements for the ACP Sustainable development goals – inter-linkage with climate and energy
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