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Climate Justice & Energy Campaign
Climate Change: The Biggest Threat our Planet is Facing!


 Latest Press Releases

06.08.10 No emissions cuts for Europe at climate talks

17.06.10 Europe losing sight of sustainable and green future

11.06.10 EU losing direction in the climate debate

31.05.10 UN climate talks resume, EU must resist industry lobbying and increase cuts

27.05.10  World Bank urged to stop dirty business

26.05.10 European Commission must press ahead with bold climate action

26.03.10 EU leaders stuck on repeat post-Copenhagen

15.03.10 Europe fails to find its feet after Copenhagen

09.03.10 European Commission Communication on Climate Policy: FoEE Comment

18.12.09 Climate anti-climax in Copenhagen

12.12.09 Five thousand people flood Copenhagen for climate justice

11.12.09 EU Summit climate action inadequate and unjust

01.12.09 New study shows 40% emission cuts possible in Europe

30.10.09 Europe stands in way of fair climate agreement

21.10.09 Europe continues to block fair climate agreement

20.10.09 Poor countries still waiting for climate cash

19.10.09 Europe reaches climate crossroads on route to Copenhagen

01.09.09 The end of inefficient lightbulbs

13.07.09 Energy Union: It's Time. A musical climate change tour of Europe

24.06.09 Scotland's climate bill sets a precedent for Europe

12.06.09 Rich countries hold UN Climate negotiations hostage

01.04.09 New energy labels to leave consumers in the dark

19.03.09 Europe running out of time to cough up climate cash

10.03.09 Finance ministers dodge responsibility in climate cash decision

09.03.09 EU must not cool its commitment to efficient appliances

20.02.09 Less than 300 days

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29.01.09 Credibility and cash lacking from Commission climate change vision

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Action Gallery

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December 2009 Flood fo climate Justice, Copenhagen

December 2008 Global Climate Action Day

September 2008 Time to Lead

February 2008 The Big Ask launch

December 2007 Global Climate Action Day

March 2007 1 Million Signature Campaign in Brussels

March 2007 Giant EU Energy Flag in Brussels

Summer 2006 Climate Deal

March 2006
Spring Summit

October 2005
EU Council Meeting in Luxembourg

December 2005
Climate Mosaic in Montreal

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Related campaigns

Safe energy for Europe
radioactiveNuclear power is not a solution for climate change. None of the old problems with nuclear power have been addressed.
The future is renewable.

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About Us

Campaign Coordination in Brussels

Member groups

Big Ask Meeting, Oct 2007, CZ

Big Ask Launch - Thom Yorke

 
Why do we need to fight climate change?

Climate change is the single biggest environmental threat facing our planet. Burning coal, oil and gas pollutes the atmosphere with greenhouse gases that cause the planet to heat up. According to the latest findings of UN climate experts (IPCC), temperatures could rise by up to 6.4°C before the end of this century. We must stay well below a dangerous temperature rise of 2°C. To achieve this we have to fundamentally change the way how we produce and consume energy.

If global average temperature rises, so will the number and intensity of freak weather events such as flash floods, storms, heat waves, mudslides or droughts. This will cause catastrophic social, environmental and economic consequences.

Climate change is already having an effect. Rising sea levels will wipe whole countries off the globe and create climate refugees. People living in coastal regions, forests, areas affected by desertification and retreating glaciers are already feeling the impacts of climate change.

Choosing the right solutions
Rejecting the false solutions

To prevent climate change we need an energy revolution starting with an increase in energy conservation and energy efficiency, increasing the share of renewable energy sources and phasing out nuclear power.

Greenhouse gas emissions have to be reduced first in the countries which have the historical responsibility for creating the majority of emissions: the rich, industrialised world. Reductions of at least 40% by 2020 and 90% by 2050 must be made domestically, and not "offset" by buying carbon credits. Developed countries must repay their "climate debt" and provide financial support to developing countries in tackling climate change and its consequences.

Changing the way that we produce and consume energy can also create millions of new green jobs in sectors such as energy efficiency, energy saving and renewable energy.

Friends of the Earth rejects nuclear power and agrofuels as they are not solutions to climate change. Nuclear power is dirty, costly and dangerous. Investing in nuclear power delays much needed investments in real solutions. Promoting agrofuels will often deliver very limited greenhouse gas savings and also poses a threat to ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.

We oppose any role for dangerous and irresponsible false solutions to greenhouse gas emission reduction, or any leeway for them in climate change legislation.

Read more at: www.foeeurope.org/activities/Nuclear/nuclear.htm
www.foeeurope.org/agrofuels/index.html

 

FoEE climate change campaigns

The Big Ask campaign brings together Friends of the Earth groups from 18 countries, all with the same big ask -That their governments commit to reduce carbon emissions, year on year. Every year. In the UK the campaign has led to the groundbreaking "Climate Change Act". This has been followed by similar legislation in Scotland.
[ More about the Big Ask: www.thebigask.eu ]

The Big Ask filmclip

Energy Union is a campaign, a touring show, a party, and arts event and a discussion forum rolled into one. It is direct and to the point, giving you information, entertainment and top tips to save the planet! The tour promotes the sensible use of energy and sustainable energy production.
[ More about the Energy Union: www.energyunion.eu ]

Our groups also campaign for improvements in energy efficiency, energy saving, and renewable energy. We also have active campaigns against the false solutions to climate change.
[ More about our member groups: here ]

Together with Friends of the Earth International we are demanding climate justice at a local, national, regional and international level.
[ More about Friends of the Earth International work: here ]

Read more at:
www.thebigask.eu
www.energyunion.eu
www.foeeurope.org/climate/member_groups.htm
www.foei.org






What is the role of the EU?

At the UN climate negotiations in Copenhagen in December, governments must agree on the steps that are urgently needed to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions. The European Union must take the lead and show that Europe is ready to make cuts in greenhouse gas emissions of at least 40% by 2020 (compared to 1990 figures), and provide financial support to developing countries in tackling climate change and its consequences.

The EU must make a firm engagement by implementing existing energy policies in the areas of energy conservation and efficiency as well as renewable energy. So far the EU has only agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020. If other developed countries would show comparable efforts and major developing countries contribute adequately, the EU would be ready to reduce emissions by 30% by 2020. Considering the EU is set to offset over half of its commitments by buying carbon credits, this will water down the already weak targets.

FoEE calls on the EU to step up its commitment and agree to unconditionally reduce its emissions by 40% by 2020 and 100% by 2050, without offsetting. On top of this, huge financial support will be needed from the EU and other industrialised countries to support developing countries in tackling climate change and its consequences.

 

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Highlights

Big AskCalling for annual emission cuts across Europe

Energy Union tours Europe by rail through 2009-10

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FoEE's opinion on....

June 2010 Green 10 letter to President van Rompuy before European Council

March 2010 Letter to EU Heads of State before Spring Council meeting

November 2009 FoEE Background Briefing on EU position before Copenhagen

October 2009 Letter to EU Heads of State before October Council meeting

October 2009 Letter to EU Finance Ministers before October Council meeting

October 2009 Letter to EU Environment Ministers before October Council meeting

May 2009 Letter to EU Finance Ministers to demand EU pays a "fair share" of climate cash

March 2009 Background Briefing on Copenhagen Communication

March 2009 Harnessing the EU Recovery plan for green investments into clean energy in the North and the South

February 2009 Joint NGO letter to European Heads of State: The Road to Copenhagen

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Publications - Reports

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The 40% study: Mobilising Europe to achieve climate justice

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Europe's Share of the Climate Challenge: Domestic Actions and International Obligations to Protect the Planet
(SEI report)

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UK case study

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Finnish case study


 
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The UK Climate Change Act 2008 - Lessons for national climate laws
(An independent review by ClientEarth)

 
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Towards a better compliance structure for the European emission reduction policies until 2020

 

Developing an EU Carbon Budget - Final report ECOFYS- April 2007

 

CEE Bankwatch and FoEE report: EU cash in climate clash - April 2007

 
Citizen's Deal Climate Booklet - October 2006
 
Factor X and the EU - Rocholl, Giljum, Schlegelmilch - October 2006



Nukes 2007/06

 

 


 

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