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What is the EU Green Deal?
On 11 December 2019, shortly before the global flue pandemic outbreak, the EU Commission has proposed the European Green Deal by issuing a Communication setting out the Green Deal vision as a new growth strategy transforming the EU into a fair and prosperous society, with a resource-efficient and competitive economy where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050 (so-called ‘climate neutrality commitment’).
As a backbone of the proposed decarbonization strategy, in June 2021, the EU has finalized formal procedures of adopting the European Climate Law enshrining the goal to reach net zero emissions into law, plus hosting a set of measures to achieve it.
Speaking of the specific actions, EU has also published the largest legislative package related to the climate and energy – ‘Fit for 55 package’ with a main assumption of reduction of 55% greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union by 2030 (compared to 1990 levels). Although the EU has never been short of bold energy and climate targets and exercising its ambition over the large geography of its neighbourhood, this triumvirate of the actions has no doubt exerted particularly strong impacts on Europe’s near neighbourhood together with the like-minded third parties, i.e. countries marking the network of EU’s legal, political, and administrative cooperation.
European Green deal targeting at shifting climate and environmental challenges into opportunities and establishing a modern economy growth strategy with fair and inclusive transition for all policy sectors, entails nothing less than a new configuration – a sustainable economy harmonised with the natural environment. Although, sustainability is being an architect compounding the puzzles of the EU Green Deal, the modifications and challenges to be implemented also embarks on the economy to becoming more competitive and robust. This, intrinsically, calls for contributions and encouragement from all and everyone.
Free online course on Understanding the European Green Deal
Discover the European Green Deal through a comprehensive and free online course developed by GreenDeal-NET and it builds on work created by the GOVTRAN network. This self-paced course is open to everyone and provides valuable insights into the drivers behind the European Green Deal and how it navigates internal and external challenges. Whether you’re a lecturer, student, or an individual eager to explore topics related to the Green Deal, this course is designed to accommodate your learning preferences.
With a flexible structure allowing participants to complete the course in 23-28 hours, you can choose to follow specific modules or engage with the entire content at your own pace. The course is particularly beneficial for individuals with prior knowledge of EU institutions, policymaking, and a solid understanding of climate- and energy-related issues.
Assess your readiness with an introductory quiz, and reinforce your understanding through engaging quizzes and reflection exercises throughout the eight modules. Delve into key questions surrounding EU climate and energy policy, exploring its development, distinctiveness from previous policies, internal and external challenges, and the necessary steps to achieve the European Green Deal’s objectives.
If this interests you, please visit the GreenDeal-NET web page and register for the course:
https://www.greendealnet.eu/MOOC
