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The European Commission presents a White Paper on preparing for the impacts of climate change
The commission has sent a clear signal with its White Paper released on April 1: we must take swift action to reduce carbon emissions, but climate change is inevitable and we need to strengthen the resilience of natural and human systems now. Whilst adaptation policies are being carried out in the EU, they are often implemented in a piecemeal fashion and only in a few Member States. The White Paper presents a framework within which the European Union and its Member States can prepare for the impacts of climate change.
The Framework will endeavour to:
- Increase the understanding of climate change and possible adaptation measures.
- Embed adaptation in key EU policies.
- Develop a Clearing House Mechanism to exchange information on climate change risks, impacts and best practices.
- Support adaptation measures carried out nationally or regionally through an integrated and coordinated approach, particularly in cross-border issues and policies which are highly integrated at EU level.
- Assist countries most affected and cooperate on international adaptation issues with partner countries.
More information here.
Simplified access to Euro Green Certificates and EMAS
| It will soon be easier for European Businesses to obtain the EU eco-label for their products and services and to access the EMAS eco-management and audit programme thanks to two new european regulations.
The regulation on “eco-labelling” aims to make the eco-label more appealing and simplify the awarding procedure. Despite being in place since 1993, total sales of labeled products accounts for only around a billion euros per year. |
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| The regulation on the european Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), hopes to make the system more accessible, efficient and appealing. Changes focus in particular on the needs of small businesses and organisations and simplifying administrative procedures.
More information here. |
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