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Integrating LULUCF into the 2030 climate and energy policy

In October 2014 EU leaders agreed on the 2030 policy framework for climate and energy, with the headline target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions with 40% compared to 1990. It has also been decided that Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) will be integrated into th

16.07.2015

Compromise ILUC deal adopted by Parliament

On 28 April 2015 the European Parliament finally signed off the controversial and long-debated legislation on Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC).

28.04.2015

Parliament votes for cascading principle

The Environmental Committee of the European Parliament voted on their position on the proposed directive on Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) on Tuesday 24 February.

06.03.2015

Commission launches plan for Energy Union

On 25 February the European Commission launched their framework strategy for a “Resilient Energy Union with a Forward-Looking Climate Change Policy". This sets out, in five interrelated policy dimensions.

06.03.2015

letter

Joint letter to European Commission on cascading principle in ILUC following EP COM ENVI vote

CEPF, COPA and COGECA, ELO joint letter to European Commission on cascading principle in ILUC following EP COM ENVI vote

05.03.2015

statement

Joint Statement on cascade use of wood

According to the cascade principle, wood should be used in the following order of priority: woodbased products, re-use, recycling, bioenergy and disposal.

25.11.2013