European Commission

EU unveils new 40% renewables target for 2030 and green hydrogen mandates

July 21, 2021

The European Commission (EC) has unveiled its long-awaited Fit for 55 package — a series of proposals that aim to put the policies in place that will enable the EU to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% (compared to 1990 levels) by 2030. These include a new target of 40% of the […]

European Commission launches second report with Blue Economy focus

May 27, 2019

On the 2019 European Maritime Day Conference in Lisbon, the European Commission released the second edition of its Blue Economy Report. The Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Karmenu Vella emphasised the importance and opportunities of the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, through entrepreneurship, investment, and research and innovation. “Today’s report […]