Climate Brussels e-News 07.04.22
Germany gets ready to deploy more than 10 GW of new wind per year with historic package
The German Government passed the so-called “Easter Package”, the most profound changes to German energy policy since the introduction of competitive auctions in 2017. By 2030 Germany aims for 80% renewables in total electricity consumption. Already from 2025 onwards Germany wants to install 10 GW of…
UNEP launches new sustainable land use finance impact directory
Geneva, 06 April 2022 – Financial institutions around the world can now measure the positive impact of their investments into biodiversity conversation, adaptation, mitigation, forest protection and sustainable livelihoods with the help of a new indicator directory and resources platform, launched t…
Without grid enhancements Europe won’t reach its climate goals
Electrification is the most cost-effective way to decarbonise Europe’s economy. Direct and indirect electrification will make up 75% of Europe’s energy demand by 2050. The European Commission wants wind to be half of the EU’s electricity by then. However, this can only happen if power grids are