Press Release: 3320th Council meeting, Environment, Luxembourg, 12 June 2014

The environment ministers of the EU met on the 12 June 2014. These were the main results of the meeting:

The Council reached a political agreement on a draft directive amending the current legislation as regards the possibility for member states to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their territory.

The Council held a public policy debate on a Commission communication for a 2030 framework for climate and energy policy.

Ministers also held a first public policy debate on two legislative proposals (directives on mediumsize combustion plants and on national emission ceilings), which are part of the Clear Air Programme for Europe.

In addition, the Council adopted conclusions on Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), with a view to preparing for the three CBD related international meetings to be held in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea in September - October 2014.

ESO: Background information: Council conclusions on Convention on Biological Diversity http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-council-conclusions-on-convention-on-biological-diversity/

ESO: Background information: Council reaches agreement on the cultivation of genetically modified organisms http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-council-reaches-agreement-on-the-cultivation-of-genetically-modified-organisms/

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