The European Union has achieved a significant milestone by establishing the European Green Deal targets for 2030. Meeting these targets requires a high level of public mobilization, particularly in the areas of transport and buildings, which account for over one-third of greenhouse gas emissions. It is expected that as climate action intensifies, public acceptance and sense of justice will become more prominent on the EU agenda, especially if Member States fail to address them adequately.
Climate policies are implemented through a combination of regulations, support schemes, educational initiatives, and economic mechanisms like carbon pricing. One crucial aspect of achieving these targets is the implementation of ETS2, which is set to become operational in 2027. By June 2025, Member States are required to develop social climate plans that prioritize the most vulnerable groups in society as a condition for receiving funding from the Social Climate Fund. However, Member States have different starting points in this regard.
Chair: Joanna Pandera, Adjunct Professor, Florence School of Transnational Governance, EUI
More information and the full programme of the EUI Climate Week 2025 can be found here.