The European Green Deal provides a roadmap with actions to
It outlines investments needed and financing tools available, and explains how to ensure a just and inclusive transition.
The EU will be climate neutral in 2050. To do this, we proposed a European Climate Law turning the political commitment into a legal obligation and a trigger for investment.
Reaching this target will require action by all sectors of our economy, including
• investing in environmentally-friendly technologies
• supporting industry to innovate
• rolling out cleaner, cheaper and healthier forms of private and public transport
• decarbonising the energy sector
• ensuring buildings are more energy efficient
• working with international partners to improve global environmental standards
The EU will also provide financial support and technical assistance to help people, businesses and regions that are most affected by the move towards the green economy. This is called the Just Transition Mechanism and will help mobilise at least €100 billion over the period 2021-2027 in the most affected regions.
11 December 2019
Presentation of the European Green Deal
14 January 2020
Presentation of the European Green Deal Investment Plan and the Just Transition Mechanism
4 March 2020
Proposal of the first ever climate law to ensure a climate neutral European Union by 2050
Proposal of the European Climate Pact bringing together regions, local communities, civil society, businesses and schools
March 2020
Adoption of the European Industrial Strategy, a plan for a future-ready economy
March 2020
Proposal of a Circular Economy Action Plan focusing on sustainable resource use
March 2020
Presentation of the ‘Farm to fork strategy’ to make food systems more sustainable
March 2020
Presentation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 to protect the fragile natural resources on our planet
Opportunities for alternative, cleaner sources of energy
Ways to ensure more sustainable, more environmentally-respectful production cycles