A new European green deal announced by the new EU Commission in Brussels 11 December 2019

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The new European Commission, directed by President Ursula Von der Leyen, presented in Brussels on 11 December 2019 an European Green Deal.

The ambition is for the EU to turn challenge into opportunity on the course to becoming the first climate-neutral continent.

 

The EU Commission presents on its website a lot of information and documents.

 

You can follow this direct link: https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en

 

You can also find attached two documents:

the official presentation of the European Green Deal

the roadmap of this green deal.

 

Here are some words to introduce this new ambition:

Becoming the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050 is the greatest challenge and opportunity of our times. To achieve this, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal, the most ambitious package of measures that should enable European citizens and businesses to benefit from sustainable green transition. Measures accompanied with an initial roadmap of key policies range from ambitiously cutting emissions, to investing in cutting-edge research and innovation, to preserving Europe’s natural environment.

Supported by investments in green technologies, sustainable solutions and new businesses, the Green Deal can be a new EU growth strategy. Involvement and commitment of the public and of all stakeholders is crucial to its success.

Above all, the European Green Deal sets a path for a transition that is just and socially fair. It is designed in such a way as to leave no individual or region behind in the great transformation ahead.

 

UEF and foresters are active to promote the major role of forest, in the climate change context, in order to reach the objectives of this Green Deal.

Our last joint letter was exactly about this topic, please read it again and share it around you: http://european-foresters.eu/news/282

 

The UEF Presidency

Related documents:
European Green deal.pdf
european-green-deal-roadmap.pdf