European Green Deal

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The European Green Deal is the European Union's plan to make the EU's economy sustainable and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. It subsequently provides an EU action plan between 2019-2024 to improve resource efficiency by transforming the European economy to a clean, circular economy, restoring biodiversity and reducing pollution.

The plan outlines investments needed and financing tools available to support this ambition, including ensuring a just and inclusive transition for all Europeans. Subject to European Parliament approval, the Green Deal will require a European Climate Law to turn this into a legal obligation on all EU member States.

Reaching this target will require action by all sectors of our economy, including

investing in environmentally-friendly technologies
supporting industry to innovate
implementing cleaner, cheaper and healthier modes of private and public transport
decarbonising the energy sector
improvinfg buildings energy efficiency
working with international partners to improve global environmental standards
providing EU financial support and technical assistance to help those that are most affected by the move towards a green economy. This is called the Just Transition Mechanism. It will help mobilise at least €100 billion over the period 2021-2027 in the most affected regions.

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