The EU Climate Policy Tracker
Article Type: News from the net From: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, Volume 4, Issue 2
The EU Climate Policy Tracker is a resource for those seeking information, a means of sharing best practice, and a way of holding policymakers to account in respect of climate change policy. The 2011 report observes that:
Close to half of the performance of a member state is directly related to legislation from the EU.
Many EU policies assist the member states in formulating ambitious climate policies, with the Renewable Energy Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive as prominent examples.
Some EU policies that prescribe harmonised rules, such as the Eco-design Directive or the cap on the Emission Trading System, are too weak but also restrictive – the risk inherent in such policy approaches.
Some areas important for a path towards a low-carbon economy are not, or only very indirectly, covered by the EU: targets beyond 2020, investments in electricity grids and distribution, redesign of products, energy efficiency in industry, retrofit of existing buildings, freight transport and low-carbon agriculture policy.
Details on the tracker can be seen: www.climatepolicytracker.eu/
