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Climate change mitigation policies and measures (greenhouse gas emissions)

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Created 12 Nov 2014 Published 28 Oct 2020 Last modified 29 Oct 2020
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This database contains a number of climate change mitigation policies and measures (PaM) implemented or planned by European countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Most of these PaMs have been reported to the European Commission, the United Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) or the EEA.

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PaM Table - climate change mitigation policies and measures

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European Topic Centre on Air pollution and Climate change mitigation (ETC/ACM)

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EEA database on climate change mitigation policies and measures in Europe
 

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Dashboard (Tableau) EEA greenhouse gas projections - data viewer Data viewer on projections of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reported to the EU/EEA by European countries. The viewer integrates historical GHG emissions from GHG inventories.
Dashboard (Tableau) National greenhouse gas policies and measures in Europe How many policies and measures (PaMs) did the European Member States implement or plan to implement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? What type of policies, affecting which sectors have been primarily reported? Were the European Union policies driving the development of national policies? The European Environment Agency's viewer explores PaMs reported by Member States under the EU Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action Regulation.
Data Visualization Total number of policies and measures with ex ante savings reported in the EU-28 (left) and by country (right)
Data Visualization Total number of policies and measures with ex post savings reported in the EU-28 (left) and by country (right)
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National policies and measures on climate change mitigation in Europe How many policies and measures (PaMs) did the European Member States implement or plan to implement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? What type of policies, affecting which sectors have been primarily reported? Were the European Union policies driving the development of national policies? The European Environment Agency's viewer explores PaMs reported by Member States under the EU Monitoring Mechanism Regulation.

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Figure Total number of policies and measures with ex post savings reported in the EU-28 (left) and by country (right) Total number of policies and measures with ex post reported by countries in 2015, 2017, 2019
Figure Total number of policies and measures with ex ante savings reported in the EU-28 (left) and by country (right) Total number of policies and measures with ex ante reported by countries in 2015, 2017, 2019
Figure Total number of existing and planned policies and measures reported in the EU-28 (left) and by country (right) Total number of existing and planned policies and measures reported by countries in 2015, 2017, 2019
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Main sectors (left) and instrument types (right) related to national policies and measures in 2017 Figure presents an overview of the information on climate change mitigation policies and measures reported in 2017 by all Member States, aggregated at EU level. Left figure presents reported policies and measures per sector. Two thirds of the reported policies

Related publications

Publication Tracking climate policies in European Union countries Information reported to the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows that more than 1 500 national policies and measures have either been adopted, implemented or are being planned in the European Union (EU) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and achieve climate change and energy targets. However, quantitative evidence on the effectiveness and costs of these measures remains insufficiently reported. This briefing presents an overview of the main characteristics of these policies and measures, such as their status, main objectives, type and estimated effects. This information is also made available online by the EEA.
Publication Using Member States information on policies and measures to support policymaking: energy efficiency in buildings In line with EU legislation, Member States report information on their policies and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This information is used to monitor climate action at a national level. It is also important for supporting policy evaluation and informing policy decisions. This briefing presents the results of two case studies analysing policies and measures targeting energy efficiency in buildings.
Publication National policies and measures on climate change mitigation in Europe in 2017 Technical overview of the information reported by Member States under the European Union's climate Monitoring Mechanism Regulation. The 2018 edition of the European Environment Agency (EEA) report National policies and measures on climate mitigation in Europe presents an overview of the information on 1 513 national policies and measures (PaMs) on climate change mitigation reported in 2017 by Member States under the European Union (EU)'s climate Monitoring Mechanism Regulation (MMR). It also takes stock of the progress made at national level to plan, adopt and implement new policies since the 2015 reporting exercise.
Publication Overview of reported national policies and measures on climate change mitigation in Europe in 2015 Information reported by Member States under the European Union Monitoring Mechanism Regulation. The report presents a synthesis of the information on climate change mitigation policies and measures (PaMs) reported in 2015 by EU Member States. It aims to provide an overview of the main characteristics of the PaMs implemented, adopted or planned by Member States, such as their objective, type, targeted sectors, entities responsible for their implementation, etc.

See also

Page Explore data on policies and measures
Page How is Europe fighting against climate change? To prevent the worst impacts of climate change, European countries have developed national strategies, policies and accompanying measures to mitigate climate change. These include for example targets for greenhouse gas emissions in key sectors of the economy, promoting the use of renewable energy and low carbon fuels or efficiency improvements of buildings.
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How is Europe fighting against climate change? To prevent the worst impacts of climate change, European countries have developed national strategies, policies and accompanying measures to mitigate climate change. These include for example targets for greenhouse gas emissions in key sectors of the economy, promoting the use of renewable energy and low carbon fuels or efficiency improvements of buildings.

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