Désirée Spitzer

Renewable Europe

Blog 01/08/2026

More than 11 per cent from solar. A good 17 per cent from wind. Over 47 per cent from renewables. Their contribution to Europe’s electricity supply has steadily increased. And when it comes to final energy consumption, too, solar, wind and other renewables have become key players in the European energy system in recent years, currently accounting for a 23 per cent share. The EU has set itself an even more ambitious renewables target of 42.5 per cent of final energy consumption by 2030. How can it be reached? We spoke with Seda Orhan, Head of Energy at Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe.

Integrity, transparency, accountability and inclusivity in the focus

COP30 negotiations on carbon markets

Blog 12/15/2025

After the rulebook on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement was finalized at COP29 in Baku, international negotiations shifted from developing rules towards providing further guidance on implementation. Key areas addressed in decisions on Articles 6.4 and 6.2 included integrity, transparency, accountability and inclusivity. Another milestone was the decision to close the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) over the next two years, with operations ceasing in a staged approach.