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EU to add international CO2 credits to next climate goal
EUROPEAN UNION, JUL 2 – The European Commission plans to allow up to 3% of emissions cuts via international carbon credits starting 2036 to support flexibility and global cooperation under the Paris Agreement.
- On Wednesday, the European Commission unveiled its proposal for a 90% emissions cut by 2040, allowing up to 3% of reductions via international carbon credits from 2036.
- Prompted by scientific advice, the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change's recommendations, supported by Eurobarometer polling showing strong citizen backing and urgent heatwave impacts, underpin the EU's climate target proposal.
- Analysis reveals the EU plans to permit up to 3% of 2040 emission reductions via international carbon credits from Article 6, with ECCO's Bergamaschi citing scientific advice as the basis.
- Following the proposal, EU negotiations and approvals are required by mid-September amid tensions among member states over offsets and targets.
- Beyond 2040, the EU’s proposed target aligns with its goal of climate neutrality by 2050, enabling policies, investments, and strengthening industrial leadership and energy security, as the commission stated.
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President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen doubles down on imposing climate agenda: ‘We stand firmly by our commitment to decarbonise Europe’s economy by 2050’
As Europeans increasingly feel the impact of climate change, they expect Europe to act. Industry and investors look to us to set a predictable direction of travel. Today we show that we stand firmly by our commitment to decarbonise Europe’s economy by 2050 ↓ — Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) July 2, 2025
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