Environment Council, 5 March 2020

Summary:

A meeting of the Environment Council (ENV) was held on 5 March 2020. The agenda includes the following items:

• Exchange of views on the European Green Deal;
• Adoption of the EU long-term strategy for low greenhouse gas (GHG) emission development, f0r submission to the UNFCCC;
• Adoption of conclusions on air quality;
• Exchange of views on a fitness check of EU water legislation;
• Discussion on how to better incorporate environmental sustainability into the European Semester;
• Presentation by Greta Thunberg on the 'Fridays for Future' movement;
• Presentation by the European Commission of a series of initiatives:
  • European Climate Law;
  • Just Transition Mechanism;
  • European Green Deal Investment Plan;
• Discussion on climate diplomacy with the attendance of Marc Vanheukelen (EEAS Ambassdor at Large for Climate Diplomacy).

Official

Outcome of the Environment Council, 5 March 2020 https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/42888/st06567-en20-edited.pdf

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