Bratislava – The Climate Coalition, comprising 18 environmental organizations in Slovakia, has expressed support for the European Parliament’s proposal to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040 and urges the Slovak government to cease its opposition to unified European measures. This information was shared by Lucia Szabová from the Climate Coalition, according to TASR.
“As the global climate summit unfolds in Brazil, the EU sends a strong message: we are committed to the path of carbon neutrality by the 2050 deadline. Achieving climate objectives is a collective responsibility that every EU member state must engage in,” stated Dana Mareková, coordinator of the Climate Coalition.
Mareková noted that Slovakia has an existing legislative framework and EU funds are designated for a gradual and systematic transformation. She highlighted that last week, environment ministers convened in Brussels, reaching a consensus with the European Commission on the proposal for a 90 percent emissions reduction. They also suggested delaying the implementation of the ETS 2 system by a year along with several other adjustments.
The European Parliament endorsed this proposal on Thursday. The Climate Coalition indicated that discussions on the final modification of the EU climate law can now commence.
“This law will establish a significant milestone on the journey towards decarbonization,” added Mareková.
Environmental advocates pointed out that the Slovak Minister of the Environment, Tomáš Taraba (nominated by SNS), along with ministers from the V4 nations, opposed this proposal and sought a less ambitious climate target.
Mareková emphasized that a well-crafted climate law would clarify responsibilities in Slovakia and aid in achieving the objectives.
On Thursday, members of the EP adopted a stance on the European Commission’s proposal to amend EU climate law. They called for a new, transitional, and binding EU climate target of a 90 percent reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 based on 1990 levels. Achieving this target is essential for the EU to attain climate neutrality by 2050. A total of 379 members voted in favor, while 248 opposed, and 10 abstained. (November 13)
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