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European Union: Environmental Policy Issues
Climate change at the core of the French Presidency
The French Presidency of the EU comes at a crucial time for the future of our planet. In less than 18 months, the world needs to approve a global agreement to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
To show ambition and leadership, Europe needs to cut domestic emissions by 30% by 2020. In addition, the EU will have to help developing countries adapt to climate change while moving towards clean, efficient and sustainable economies. This is the WWF message to the French Presidency, and to EU environment and energy ministers meeting in Saint-Cloud from 3 to 5 July to discuss the so-called "EU climate and energy package". Read more....WWF priorities for the next three EU Presidencies
Chemicals: the impact of REACH on Europe’s and global market
The entry into force of the EU chemicals regulation REACH in 2007 and the opening of the European Chemicals Agency, some weeks ago in Helsinki, mark the beginning of the obligation for companies to provide health and safety information on industrial chemicals.
Which impacts will the new legislation on chemicals have on European consumers and businesses and on Europe’s competitiveness?These issues are discussed at the Policy Dialogue on Global Chemistry organised by the European Policy Centre today in Brussels.
Tony Long, Director of WWF European Policy Office will participate in the discussion together with Bjorn Hansen from the European Chemicals Agency, Martin Kayser, Senior Vice-President and leader of Product Safety Department at BASF, and Mark Shapiro, author of "Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products, and What's at Stake for American Power." Read more....
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In the News
08 Jul 2008
G8 duck responsibility and fail to lead - WWF
Toyako, Japan: G8 leaders have failed to boost international climate negotiations at their Toyako summit. WWF criticizes the lack of a commitment to mid term targets and judges the goal to reduce global emissions by at least 50% by 2050 to be insufficient.
G8 duck responsibility and fail to lead - WWF
Toyako, Japan: G8 leaders have failed to boost international climate negotiations at their Toyako summit. WWF criticizes the lack of a commitment to mid term targets and judges the goal to reduce global emissions by at least 50% by 2050 to be insufficient.
03 Jul 2008
G8 countries too slow in race against climate change
Berlin: Four days ahead of the G8 summit in Japan a new research examines the climate performance of G8 nations and five emerging economies, and reveals the G8 countries are lagging behind in the race against climate change.
G8 countries too slow in race against climate change
Berlin: Four days ahead of the G8 summit in Japan a new research examines the climate performance of G8 nations and five emerging economies, and reveals the G8 countries are lagging behind in the race against climate change.
