CAN Europe's latest National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) tracker tool has underscored significant gaps between the stated climate and energy commitments of various countries and the actual reductions in emissions, indicating a sluggish pace of climate action on the ground.
Following the European Commission's recent proposal to establish a 90% net greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for the entire EU by 2040, the tool exposes a disparity between ambitions and achievements.
“The draft plans even fall short of meeting the EU's own 2030 climate and energy targets, which in itself are insufficient,” emphasized a spokesperson from CAN Europe.
“Ambitious NECPs offer Member States a pathway to reap the rewards of accelerated climate action, setting the pace for the 2040 ambition,” remarked Chiara Martinelli, director at CAN Europe.
Federico Mascolo, an NECPs expert at CAN Europe, stressed the importance of data accuracy and consistency for effective policymaking, urging Member States to prioritize enhancing data quality in their NECP updates.
“Member States must work together for a safe, affordable, and sustainable present and future,” Martinelli added.
The European Commission expects updated NECPs from Member States by June 2024, followed by subsequent NECP Progress Reports in 2025.
