European Environment Agency's home page

Write to us

For the public:

For media and journalists:

Contact EEA staff

Contact the web team

FAQ

Annual greenhouse gas emission targets in Europe under the KP (2008–2012) relative to base-year emissions: The final emission levels allocated to the European Union and each Member State were established after completion of the reviews of the initial reports pursuant to Article 8 of the KP in 2008. To account for Denmark's exceptionally low base-year emissions compared to other years, Denmark received five million AAUs from the Union registry for the first commitment period under the KP
Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations (CSI 013) - Assessment published Nov 2010: The global average concentrations of various greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere reached their highest levels ever recorded, and continue increasing. The combustion of fossil fuels from human activities and land-use changes are largely responsible for this increase. The concentration in 2008 of the six greenhouse gases (GHG) included in the Kyoto Protocol has reached 438 ppm CO 2 equivalent, which is an increase of 160 ppm compared to the pre-industrial level. Considering all GHGs (incl. ozone and various cooling aerosols), the concentration has reached a value of 399 ppm CO 2 equivalents in 2008, which is 121 ppm higher than in pre-industrial times. The concentration of CO 2 -the most important greenhouse gas- has reached in 2008 a level of 385 ppm, and in 2009 387 ppm. This is an increase of nearly 110 ppm compared to the pre-industrial level. Without climate policy, the overall concentration of the six Kyoto gasses is projected to increase up to 638-1360 ppm CO 2 -equivalent by 2100, whereas the concentration of all GHGs may increase up to 608-1535 ppm CO 2 -equivalent. The global atmospheric GHG concentration of 450 ppm CO 2 -equivalent could already become exceeded up 2015 (depending on climate policy and definitions)
Located in Data and maps › Indicators › Atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations
Effect of the difference between allocation to the EU ETS and verified emissions in 2008 on progress towards Kyoto targets: Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Gap between 2008 GHG emissions and Kyoto targets, not accounting for the effect of allocation of allowances to the EU ETS: Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Intended (2008–2012) and actual (2008–2009) average annual use of the Kyoto mechanisms: Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Gap between 2008 GHG emissions in the sectors not covered by the EU ETS and relative Kyoto targets accounting for the effect of allocation to the EU ETS: Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Greenhouse gas emission targets in Europe under the Kyoto Protocol (2008–2012) relative to base‑year emissions: Greenhouse gas emission targets in Europe under the Kyoto Protocol (2008–2012) relative to base‑year emissions
Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Decomposition of the progress towards Kyoto targets in 2008 and 2008–2009 for countries where 2009 proxy data are available: Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Decomposition of current progress towards Kyoto targets in 2008: Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Deep emission cuts give the EU a head start under the Kyoto Protocol: A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows that large drop in emissions seen in 2008 and 2009 gives EU-15 a head start to reach and even overachieve its 8 % reduction target under the Kyoto Protocol. Austria, Denmark and Italy, however, need to step up their current efforts until 2012 to ensure that their contribution to the common EU-15 target is delivered. The EEA report also shows that EU-27 is well on track towards achieving its 20 % reduction target by 2020.
Located in Press room › News