The economic benefits of a food system transition Restoring ecosystems and limiting emissions from farming could curb hidden costs from the food system by around 500 billion US dollars a year. Combined with healthy diets and tackling poverty, the benefits are many times greater. Read more
Editorial: In the debris of Farm to Fork Last autumn, a cold shower came from the EU Commission. Nothing would be done to fulfil a range of remaining commitments from Farm to Fork. Read more
Proper accounting in agriculture As concerns about the impact of industrial farming grow, a visionary company in southern Germany has developed a tool to recognise and incentivise sustainable practices. Read more
Solutions for upgrading electricity grids in Central Eastern Europe The integration of renewable sources into electricity grids is reshaping the way many nations approach sustainability. But Central Eastern European (CEE) countries are grappling with regulatory obstacles, technical challenges, and a lingering reliance on fossil fuels. A new report by CAN Europe presents a roadmap to overcome these barriers. Read more
Ten measures to improve electricity grids in Central Eastern Europe Action needs to go beyond the usual technological solutions, countries must consider not just kilowatts and power lines, but also include the social dimensions of energy transition. Read more
US EPA unveils stricter standards for air quality The US air quality standard for fine particlulate matter is reduced from 12 to 9 μg/m3. This is projected to yield substantial net health benefits, amounting to up to $46 billion by 2032. Read more
Evaluating India's billion dollar battle against air pollution More than $1 billion in government funding has been allocated to cities, but just 60% has been spent. Only 16 cities have achieved the targeted pollution cuts. What can be done? Read more
Gothenburg Protocol ready for an update The Air Convention Parties have committed to a revision of the Gothenburg Protocol. A recent review report pointed out that despite reductions in emissions, existing measures fall short in safeguarding human health, ecosystems, crop yields, and the climate. Read more
Clean air for all or will the poor have to wait? A group of health scientists has recently published a scientific commentary which shows the significant consequences that postponing deadlines to achieve new EU air quality objectives would have for Europeans’ health. Read more
Renewable heating in rental housing High upfront costs, limited financing options, and a lack of awareness among landlords and tenants are some of the barriers for renewable heating adoption in the rental sector. In a recent briefing CAN Europe proposes solutions to facilitate the transition. Read more
The Kyoto Protocol was not a failure Overall, the countries that participated in the Second Commitment Period of the Kyoto Protocol have overachieved their collective target and achieved an overall emission reduction of 28% in 2020 (compared to 1990 emissions). Read more
Lessons learned from Europe’s fossil fuel energy crisis Europe is at a pivotal moment to transition to a fossil-free energy future, and decisive actions, including policy-level commitments, are crucial to achieving this goal. Read more
Forests – still a neglected issue in climate negotiations The protection of forests did not figure high on the UN climate convention’s COP28 agenda last December and it really seems negotiators are waiting for Brazil’s COP30 in 2025. Read more
A turning point for oceans in climate action The COP28 not only stressed the crucial role of oceans in combating climate change but also laid the ground for enhanced integration of ocean action in UNFCCC processes. Read more
Nuclear power is proven uneconomic in the real world At COP in Dubai some countries imagined nuclear power to be part of the solution. Real world experience shows it is too expensive to contribute Read more
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