Energy-efficient buildings can improve our health, climate and economies. But we must ensure equal access to the #RenovationWave. CAN EUROPE's Eva Brardinelli delivers an crash course in #EPBD implementation and how to #BuildBetterLives to FORESIGHT Climate & Energy buff.ly/3YPmUzi

🇪🇺 The EU's abstention on last Friday's #UNTaxConvention vote represents progress - but it’s time now for a full endorsement! Global tax rules must tackle evasion, boost development and protect our planet. Recommended reading from Eurodad: eurodad.org/after_landslid…

🆘#COP29 is less than 3 months away but the EU's position on climate targets continues lacking ambition. 💰Climate finance promises are still too vague - we need trillions, not just billions. Read harmeling's take on EU's draft conclusions for Baku⬇️ argusmedia.com/en/news-and-in…

🔥Over the summer, #CSDDD finally came into force! … but what a saga it was 😱 Here is our recap of the process and gaps & opportunities. ⚖️ EU states now have 2 years to transpose the legislation into national laws. caneurope.org/csddd-explaine…

Don't miss this explainer on #CSDDD. Not a perfect EU law but a step to hold noncompliant companies accountable. #climatejustice #corporateaccountabiliy

The EU is being sued for failing to set ambitious climate targets in key sectors. CAN EUROPE & GLAN | Global Legal Action Network argue that climate targets laid out for agriculture, waste, transport and small industry to 2030 are “grossly inadequate”. My latest for Guardian Environment theguardian.com/environment/ar…

🚨CLIMATE CASE NEWS: GLAN with CAN EUROPE are taking the @Eu_Commission to court over insufficient climate targets. We’re fighting for an at least 65% domestic emissions reduction by 2030 to meet the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal. #LegalActionForClimate 1/4 theguardian.com/environment/ar…

The EU's current targets put us on course for catastrophic 3°C global warming by 2100. There's no time to lose so we are demanding stronger climate action now. The stakes are high but the EU can & must the take necessary steps to protect our environment 2/ glanlaw.org/environment-cl…

🌍#ClimateNews: CAN EUROPE & GLAN | Global Legal Action Network are taking the European Commission to court over insufficient climate targets. We’re fighting for an at least 65% emissions reduction by 2030 to meet the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal. See you in court! #LegalActionForClimate caneurope.org/ngos-legal-act…

🚨 The next European Commission could be the most gender-imbalanced ever! 👥 With just three days left until the deadline set by Ursula von der Leyen for countries to designate their commissioners, 22 out of 27 names have been submitted. The count? 16 men and only 6 women. ✒

Indigenous Peoples groups, unions, and climate, environmental justice and human rights organizations say a UN Secretary-General’s panel should take action to reduce demand for energy transition minerals in transportation. #JustMinerals bit.ly/civil-society-… 🧵 1/6

Two weeks ago the UN Pact for the Future didn’t mention “fossil fuels” once. 🧵Learn more fossilfueltreaty.org/pact-for-the-f…

At present, the EU trade rules tend to: 🪓damage the planet 👷‍♀️destroy decent jobs & drive down wages 💥undermine the protection of food safety, health and the climate It is time to move on from a worn-out, broken model of trade policy. europeantradejustice.org/eu-trade-polic…

The future of trade is about justice, climate, wellbeing ⚖️ We join 50+ orgs across Europe to demand a EU trade policy that works for people & the planet 🌍 Read European Trade Justice Coalition's letter to MEPs outlining 🔟 priorities for a future-fit trade policy 👉europeantradejustice.org/eu-trade-polic…

✨Celebrate the accomplishments of community-led initiatives at the European Day of Sustainable Communities 2024! 📸Submit your photos by 7 Sep showcasing the diversity within communities and you could get a limited edition print! 👉communitiesforfuture.org/celebrate-the-…

🚨CAN Europe's energy priorities for the new EU Commission🚨 ✅Fully leverage energy demand reduction ✅Building a 100% Renewable Energy System ✅Phasing Out Fossil Fuels ✅Ensuring a Socially Just Transition ✅Closing the Investment Gap Find more 🔗shorturl.at/8LiJf

The next European Commission must work to provide a healthy & comfortable living environment for all across Europe 🏡 #BuildBetterLives ✍️We wrote a joint peice exploring this topic with REVOLVE Read it below👇 revolve.media/opinions/summe…

Here is our to do list and energy policy compass document for the new EU institutions to ensure a rapid, equitable, and sustainable transition from fossil fuels to a 100% renewable, sustainable energy system. Robust implementation is important but not enough!

🪭Using a fan to deal with heatwaves isn't much fun! 🙏 We are thrilled to have the support of CAN EUROPE in showcasing our project as an example of tackling energy poverty! 🔎 Read the op-ed here: reskinproject.eu/news/alleviati… #EnergyPoverty #JustTransition #BuildBetterLives