EU Environment Briefing: COP21, Circular Economy, EU ETS reform, greening of transport & air pollution

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In this Brussels Briefing on Environment, leading environment journalist Sonja van Renssen provides an overview of the latest EU environment policy developments:

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  On the occasion of the 2015 Green Week, stakeholders will discuss innovative instruments that can help protect nature (3-5 June, Brussels).

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  Latest news on the round of UN climate talks in Bonn where members are negotiating the text for the COP21 in Paris (1-11 June, Bonn).

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  EU ETS: following the publication of a survey by the International Emission Trading Association (IETA) showing that prices will double within a decade, Commission is due to propose further reforms before the summer break.

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  Launch of the Commission’s circular economy consultation: respondents have until 20 August to answer.

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  Greening of transport: on 18 June, during the EU Sustainable Energy Week, the Commission will kick off a debate on a 2030 climate and energy policy for the transport sector.

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  Also in June, an EU technical working group is due to decide on new air pollution rules for large combustion plants from 2020.

Featuring statements from Kaspars Gerhard, Minister for Environmental protection and Regional Development of Latvia, Elina Bardram, Head of the International and Inter-institutional’s Unit at the European Commission, and Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the Energy Union.