The European Green Deal aims to make Europe the world’s first climate-neutral continent. It will improve the well-being and health of citizens and future generations by providing:
- Fresh air, clean water, healthy soil and biodiversity;
- Renovated, energy-efficient buildings;
- Healthy and affordable food;
- More public transport;
- Cleaner energy and cutting-edge clean technological innovation;
- Longer-lasting products that can be repaired, recycled and re-used;
- Future-proof jobs and skills training for the transition;
- Globally competitive and resilient industry.
Policy areas (I)
- Sustainable industry – more environmentally- respectful production cycles
- Building and renovating - a cleaner construction sector
- Sustainable mobility - promoting more sustainable means of transport
- Eliminating pollution - measures to cut pollution rapidly and efficiently
- Climate action - making the EU climate neutral by 2050
Policy areas (II)
- From Farm to Fork – ensure sustainable food systems
- Sustainable agriculture – through the Common Agricultural Policy
- Clean energy – based on renewable sources
- Biodiversity – measures to protect ecosystems