During September 17th of 2020, the European Commission has stated a plan and a goal of reducing EU greenhouse gas emissions by a minimum of 55% by 2030; compared to emissions levels in 1990. This came from an amendment to the European Climate Law proposal, in which the Council and Parliament confirmed the 55% target as the EU’s new Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement. The strives that Europe is making has the potential to make Europe the first climate neutral continent in the world by 2050, but there is still work to be done to achieve those levels.
Currently,
the Commissions assessment estimates the EU is on target to not only reach but
pass their current 2030 emissions target by at least 50%. Much of this success so
far comes from Europe investing in more renewable energy sources within its
countries. Assessments of Member States' National Energy and Climate Plans has
proven that they are advancing their energy and climate transition. The EU’s
share of renewable energy has the possibility of reaching 33.7% by 2030,
surpassing their current target of a minimal 32%.
Europe has been making tremendous achievements regarding climate change and much of those accomplishments come from Polycentric Governance. The EU consists of countries from all over Europe such as Austria, Greece, Poland, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, and Sweden. The list goes on, but what is important is that scientists, economists, and leaders from all those countries are working together to achieve a healthier world. By creating a standard that most countries agree upon, the implementation and enforcement of those protocols becomes much easier.
Although Europe is setting a precedent for how countries should operate regarding climate change, to make a difference worldwide, most countries must be involved as well. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is a perfect example of how countries can collaborate to make a better world. The UNFCCC established the Paris Agreement, which establishes the goal of limiting average temperature increases globally. As of November of 2020, 194 states have signed the agreement, while 187 sates and the EU have ratified the agreement. Even though every country has not ratified, a majority has and that shows great potential for the future.
Works Cited
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1599
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