Adapting EU governance for a more Sustainable Future

The European Union frequently states as objectives achieving
sustainable development and a high level of environmental
protection within its geographical remit and worldwide.

Less poverty, maintained biodiversity, and a safe climate are in everyone’s interest. They are global collective goods that have benefits for all, including the citizens of the EU Member States.

This paper addresses governance and institutional issues
influencing policies in these fields. They could be reconsidered by the new European Commission to enable the EU to achievethe visions for a more sustainable Europe by 2050.

However, the problem is that at the individual level,
citizens and states have strong incentives to contribute less than their fair share, making cooperation strongly contingent on political determination.