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Environmental policy document catalogue

This catalogue lists the documents relevant to current environmental policy in Europe. In particular, the documents set out the environmental objectives, targets and reporting obligations which underpin much of EEA with data and indicators.
EQS Directive 2008/105/EC of 16 December 2008

Directive 2008/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy, amending and subsequently repealing Council Directives 82/176/EEC, 83/513/EEC, 84/156/EEC, 84/491/EEC, 86/491/EEC, 86/280/EEC and amending Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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EEA (2009) Transport at a cross-roads

Term 2009: indicators tracking transport and environment in the European Union

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IEA (2005) - Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions The Potential of Coal, International Energy Agency

The Directorate of Sustainable Energy Policy and Technology (SPT) is responsible for sustainable (demand-side) energy policy and energy technology policy. The Director serves as Chief IEA Technology Co-ordinator responsible for ensuring linkages between the Committee on Energy Research and Technology (CERT) , the IEA Implementing Agreements and the Secretariat in terms of technology issues.

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SEC(2007) 53

SEC(2007) 53

28 Mar 2012

Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC so as to improve and extend the EU greenhouse gas emission allowance trading system - Summary of the Impact Assessment.

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COM(2008) 16 final

COM(2008) 16 final

28 Mar 2012

Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC so as to improve and extend the greenhouse gasemission allowance trading system of the Community

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COM(2008) 17 final - COD 2008/0014

Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020.

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COM(2008) 16 final - COD 2008/0013

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC so as to improve and extend the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading system of the Community.

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Ecofys (2007): International comparison of fossil power efficiency,

With energy and climate markets and technologies continuously changing, profound knowledge is key to all decision making. Ecofys supports authorities and corporate organisations alike in meeting the energy and climate challenge of the 21 st century. The strategic studies, reports or market assessments we conduct provide valuable and reliable information on the latest developments and anticipated trends. Ecofys, august 2007

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COM(2010) 639 final: Energy 2020 – A strategy for competitive, sustainable and secure energy

A strategy for competitive, sustainable and secure energy

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COM(2011) 109 final: Energy Efficiency Plan 2011

Energy Efficiency Plan 2011

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EC, Energy efficiency measures

Reducing energy consumption and eliminating energy wastage are among the main goals of the European Union (EU). EU support for improving energy efficiency will prove decisive for competitiveness, security of supply and for meeting the commitments on climate change made under the Kyoto Protocol.

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Climate action and renewable energy package (CARE Package)

Combating climate change is a top priority for the EU. Europe is working hard to cut its greenhouse gas emissions substantially while encouraging other nations and regions to do likewise.

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Renewed EU strategy for Sustainable Development (2006)

full text of the Eu's renewaed strategy for sustainable development  10117/06

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 COM(2011) 531 final - 6EAP FINAL ASSESSMENT

The Sixth Community Environment Action Programme FINAL ASSESSMENT

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The Eco-innovation Action Plan (Eco-AP) COM(2011) 899 final

The EcoAP focuses on boosting innovation that results in or aims at reducing pressures on the environment and on bridging the gap between innovation and the market. It will, inter alia, take further some actions identified in the Resource Efficiency Roadmap.

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COM(2011) 808 final

COM(2011) 808 final

15 Mar 2012

Horizon 2020 - The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation

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 COM(2011) 21

COM(2011) 21

14 Mar 2012

A resource-efficient Europe – Flagship initiative under the Europe 2020 Strategy

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 COM(2009) 519 final

Investing in the Development of Low Carbon Technologies (SET-Plan)

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