WWF working paper: "Operationalising criteria to protect highly biodiverse grasslands under the renewable energy directive (2009/28/EC)"
This paper sets out an approach to the implementation of Article 17.3.c of European Community Directive 2009/28/EC aimed at fulfilling the requirements for the protection of highly biodiverse grassland from negative impacts of biofuels production.
WWF working paper "Interpreting grassland requirements set out within the European Directive on renewable energy"
This paper aims to provide a basis for discussion, clarification and interpretation of the criteria for the protection of highly biodiverse grasslands set out in Article 17 of Directive 2009/28/EC on renewable energy.
Cool Products, Warm Homes: A European manifesto for sustainable heating and cooling of buildings
The energy we use for heating and cooling buildings accounts for about one quarter of all energy consumed in Europe - as much as all EU transport.
WWF's position paper on the recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Our homes, our offices, our schools and all the buildings we use on a daily basis heavily contribute to greenhouse gas emissions; therefore, taking the right measures to improve efficiencies in the building sector means providing an effective solution to address climate change.
EU Renewable Energy Directive 2008
Summary of WWF position
Switching to Efficient Lighting - The Policy Proposal at EU level
The EU is about to vote a policy to increase the energy efficiency of lighting products. Its level of ambition is a crucial issue, since it will influence market transformation and innovation.
Towards a harmonised sustainable biomass certification scheme
WWF believes that a global approach is needed for bioenergy certification, but considers that a harmonised certification system for Europe could be a critical step towards making this happen.
WWF Contribution to the European Commission Public Consultation on the Review of the EU Biofuels Directive
This document shows how WWF believes we can make biofuels sustainable, in the EU as a start but also in other parts of the world, thanks to a meta standard system.
