What changed, Regulation (EU) 2021/1119

+ ### Article 1 — Subject matter and scope
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− Article 1
+ This Regulation sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050 in pursuit of the long-term temperature goal set out in point (a) of Article 2(1) of the Paris Agreement, and provides a framework for achieving progress in pursuit of the global adaptation goal established in Ar…
− This Regulation sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050 in pursuit of the long-term temperature goal set out in point (a) of Article 2(1) of the Paris Agreement, and provides a framework for achieving progress in pursuit of the global adaptation goal established in Ar…
+ ### Article 2 — Climate-neutrality objective
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+ **1.** Union-wide greenhouse gas emissions and removals regulated in Union law shall be balanced within the Union at the latest by 2050, thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date, and the Union shall aim to achieve negative emissions thereafter.
− Article 2
+ **2.** The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures at Union and national level, respectively, to enable the collective achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the importance of promoting both fairness and…
− 1. Union-wide greenhouse gas emissions and removals regulated in Union law shall be balanced within the Union at the latest by 2050, thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date, and the Union shall aim to achieve negative emissions thereafter.
+ ### Article 3 — Scientific advice on climate change
− 2. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures at Union and national level, respectively, to enable the collective achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the importance of promoting both fairness and sol…
+ **1.** The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change established under Article 10a of Regulation (EC) No 401/2009 (the ‘Advisory Board’) shall serve as a point of reference for the Union on scientific knowledge relating to climate change by virtue of its independence and scientific and te…
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+ **2.** The tasks of the Advisory Board shall include:(a) considering the latest scientific findings of the IPCC reports and scientific climate data, in particular with regard to information relevant to the Union;(b) providing scientific advice and issuing reports on existing and proposed Union measu…
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− 1. The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change established under Article 10a of Regulation (EC) No 401/2009 (the ‘Advisory Board’) shall serve as a point of reference for the Union on scientific knowledge relating to climate change by virtue of its independence and scientific and techni…
+ **3.** The Advisory Board shall be guided in its work by the best available and most recent scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC, IPBES and other international bodies. It shall follow a fully transparent process and make its reports publicly available. It may take into accou…
− 2. The tasks of the Advisory Board shall include:
+ **4.** In the context of enhancing the role of science in the field of climate policy, each Member State is invited to establish a national climate advisory body, responsible for providing expert scientific advice on climate policy to the relevant national authorities as prescribed by the Member Sta…
− | (a) | considering the latest scientific findings of the IPCC reports and scientific climate data, in particular with regard to information relevant to the Union; |
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+ ### Article 4 — Intermediate Union climate targets
− | (b) | providing scientific advice and issuing reports on existing and proposed Union measures, climate targets and indicative greenhouse gas budgets, and their coherence with the objectives of this Regulation and the Union’s international commitments under the Paris Agreement; |
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+ **1.** In order to reach the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), the binding Union 2030 climate target shall be a domestic reduction of net greenhouse gas emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) by at least 55 % compared to 1990 levels by 2030.
− | (c) | contributing to the exchange of independent scientific knowledge in the field of modelling, monitoring, promising research and innovation which contribute to reducing emissions or increasing removals; |
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− | (d) | identifying actions and opportunities needed to successfully achieve the Union climate targets; |
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− | (e) | raising awareness on climate change and its impacts, as well as stimulating dialogue and cooperation between scientific bodies within the Union, complementing existing work and efforts. |
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− 3. The Advisory Board shall be guided in its work by the best available and most recent scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC, IPBES and other international bodies. It shall follow a fully transparent process and make its reports publicly available. It may take into account, …
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− 4. In the context of enhancing the role of science in the field of climate policy, each Member State is invited to establish a national climate advisory body, responsible for providing expert scientific advice on climate policy to the relevant national authorities as prescribed by the Member State c…
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− Article 4
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− 1. In order to reach the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), the binding Union 2030 climate target shall be a domestic reduction of net greenhouse gas emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) by at least 55 % compared to 1990 levels by 2030.
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+ **2.** By 30 June 2021, the Commission shall review relevant Union legislation in order to enable the achievement of the target set out in paragraph 1 of this Article and the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) and consider taking the necessary measures, including the adoption of le…
− 2. By 30 June 2021, the Commission shall review relevant Union legislation in order to enable the achievement of the target set out in paragraph 1 of this Article and the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) and consider taking the necessary measures, including the adoption of legisl…
+ **3.** In order to reach the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), the binding Union 2040 climate target shall be a reduction of net greenhouse gas emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) by 90 % compared to 1990 levels by 2040.
− 3. With a view to achieving the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of this Regulation, a Union-wide climate target for 2040 shall be set. To that end, at the latest within six months of the first global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission shal…
+ **4.** With a view to the period after 2030, the Commission shall review relevant Union legislation in order to enable the achievement of the target set out in paragraph 3 of this Article and the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) and consider taking the necessary measures as appro…
− 4. When making its legislative proposal for the Union 2040 climate target as referred to in paragraph 3, the Commission shall, at the same time, publish in a separate report the projected indicative Union greenhouse gas budget for the 2030-2050 period, defined as the indicative total volume of net g…
+ The Commission shall continue to strengthen the initiatives concerning the enabling framework and aim to accelerate their adoption and implementation to ensure that conditions are in place to support affected legal and natural persons, such as European industry and citizens, throughout the transitio…
− 5. When proposing the Union 2040 climate target in accordance with paragraph 3, the Commission shall consider the following:
+ **5.** Within the framework of the review referred to in paragraph 4, first subparagraph, in order to facilitate the achievement of the target set out in paragraph 3, the Commission shall ensure that the following elements are appropriately reflected in the legislative proposals:(a) from 2036, an ad…
− | (a) | the best available and most recent scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC and the Advisory Board; |
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+ **6.** Within six months of the second global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission may propose to revise the Union 2040 climate target in accordance with Article 11 of this Regulation.
− | (b) | the social, economic and environmental impacts, including the costs of inaction; |
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+ **7.** The provisions of this Article shall be kept under review in light of international developments and efforts undertaken to achieve the long-term objectives of the Paris Agreement, including with regard to the outcomes of international discussions on common time frames for nationally determine…
− | (c) | the need to ensure a just and socially fair transition for all; |
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+ **8.** From 6 March 2027 and every two years thereafter, the Commission shall assess and report on the implementation of the intermediate targets and decarbonisation trajectories set out in this Regulation, taking into account the latest scientific evidence, technological advances and evolving chall…
− | (d) | cost-effectiveness and economic efficiency; |
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+ ### Article 5 — Adaptation to climate change
− | (e) | competiveness of the Union’s economy, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises and sectors most exposed to carbon leakage; |
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+ **1.** The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall ensure continuous progress in enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change in accordance with Article 7 of the Paris Agreement.
− | (f) | best available cost-effective, safe and scalable technologies; |
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+ **2.** The Commission shall adopt a Union strategy on adaptation to climate change in line with the Paris Agreement and shall regularly review it in the context of the review provided for in point (b) of Article 6(2) of this Regulation.
− | (g) | energy efficiency and the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle, energy affordability and security of supply; |
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+ **3.** The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall also ensure that policies on adaptation in the Union and in Member States are coherent, mutually supportive, provide co-benefits for sectoral policies, and work towards better integration of adaptation to climate change in a consiste…
− | (h) | fairness and solidarity between and within Member States; |
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+ **4.** Member States shall adopt and implement national adaptation strategies and plans, taking into consideration the Union strategy on adaptation to climate change referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article and based on robust climate change and vulnerability analyses, progress assessments and ind…
− | (i) | the need to ensure environmental effectiveness and progression over time; |
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+ **5.** By 30 July 2022, the Commission shall adopt guidelines setting out common principles and practices for the identification, classification and prudential management of material physical climate risks when planning, developing, executing and monitoring projects and programmes for projects.
− | (j) | the need to maintain, manage and enhance natural sinks in the long term and protect and restore biodiversity; |
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+ ### Article 6 — Assessment of Union progress and measures
− | (k) | investment needs and opportunities; |
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+ **1.** By 30 September 2023, and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall assess, together with the assessment provided for under Article 29(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999:(a) the collective progress made by all Member States towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set …
− | (l) | international developments and efforts undertaken to achieve the long-term objectives of the Paris Agreement and the ultimate objective of the UNFCCC; |
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+ **2.** By 30 September 2023, and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall review:(a) the consistency of Union measures with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1);(b) the consistency of Union measures with ensuring progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 5.
− | (m) | existing information on the projected indicative Union greenhouse gas budget for the 2030-2050 period referred to in paragraph 4. |
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+ **3.** Where, based on the assessments referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, the Commission finds that Union measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) or inconsistent with ensuring progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 5, or that …
− 6. Within six months of the second global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission may propose to revise the Union 2040 climate target in accordance with Article 11 of this Regulation.
+ **4.** The Commission shall assess the consistency of any draft measure or legislative proposal, including budgetary proposals, with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) and the Union 2030 and 2040 climate targets before adoption, and include that assessment in any impact assessm…
− 7. The provisions of this Article shall be kept under review in light of international developments and efforts undertaken to achieve the long-term objectives of the Paris Agreement, including with regard to the outcomes of international discussions on common time frames for nationally determined co…
+ ### Article 7 — Assessment of national measures
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+ **1.** By 30 September 2023, and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall assess:(a) the consistency of national measures identified, on the basis of the integrated national energy and climate plans, national long-term strategies and the biennial progress reports submitted in accordance wit…
− Article 5
+ **2.** Where the Commission finds, after due consideration of the collective progress assessed in accordance with Article 6(1), that a Member State’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) or inconsistent with ensuring progress on adaptation as referr…
− 1. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall ensure continuous progress in enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change in accordance with Article 7 of the Paris Agreement.
+ **3.** Where recommendations are issued in accordance with paragraph 2, the following principles shall apply:(a) the Member State concerned shall, within six months of receipt of the recommendations, notify the Commission on how it intends to take due account of the recommendations in a spirit of so…
− 2. The Commission shall adopt a Union strategy on adaptation to climate change in line with the Paris Agreement and shall regularly review it in the context of the review provided for in point (b) of Article 6(2) of this Regulation.
+ ### Article 8 — Common provisions on Commission assessment
− 3. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall also ensure that policies on adaptation in the Union and in Member States are coherent, mutually supportive, provide co-benefits for sectoral policies, and work towards better integration of adaptation to climate change in a consistent m…
+ **1.** The Commission shall base its first and second assessments referred to in Articles 6 and 7 on an indicative, linear trajectory which sets out the pathway for the reduction of net emissions at Union level and which links the Union 2030 climate target referred to in Article 4(1), the Union 2040…
− 4. Member States shall adopt and implement national adaptation strategies and plans, taking into consideration the Union strategy on adaptation to climate change referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article and based on robust climate change and vulnerability analyses, progress assessments and indicat…
+ **2.** Following the first and second assessments referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall base any subsequent assessment on an indicative, linear trajectory linking the Union 2040 climate target, when adopted, and the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1).
− 5. By 30 July 2022, the Commission shall adopt guidelines setting out common principles and practices for the identification, classification and prudential management of material physical climate risks when planning, developing, executing and monitoring projects and programmes for projects.
+ **3.** In addition to the national measures referred to in point (a) of Article 7(1), the Commission shall base its assessments referred to in Articles 6 and 7 on at least the following:(a) information submitted and reported under Regulation (EU) 2018/1999;(b) reports of the EEA, the Advisory Board …
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+ **4.** The EEA shall assist the Commission in the preparation of the assessments referred to in Articles 6 and 7, in accordance with its annual work programme.
− Article 6
+ ### Article 9 — Public participation
− 1. By 30 September 2023, and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall assess, together with the assessment provided for under Article 29(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999:
+ **1.** The Commission shall engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a just and socially fair transition to a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society. The Commission shall facilitate an inclusive and accessible process at all levels, including at natio…
− | (a) | the collective progress made by all Member States towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of this Regulation; |
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+ **2.** The Commission shall use all appropriate instruments, including the European Climate Pact, to engage citizens, social partners and stakeholders, and foster dialogue and the diffusion of science-based information about climate change and its social and gender equality aspects.
− | (b) | the collective progress made by all Member States on adaptation as referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation. |
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+ ### Article 10 — Sectoral roadmaps
− The Commission shall submit the conclusions of that assessment, together with the State of the Energy Union report prepared in the respective calendar year in accordance with Article 35 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, to the European Parliament and to the Council.
+ The Commission shall engage with sectors of the economy within the Union that choose to prepare indicative voluntary roadmaps towards achieving the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1). The Commission shall monitor the development of such roadmaps. Its engagement shall involve the fa…
− 2. By 30 September 2023, and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall review:
+ ### Article 11 — Review
− | (a) | the consistency of Union measures with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1); |
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+ Within six months of each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council, together with the conclusions of the assessments referred to in Articles 6 and 7 of this Regulation, on the operation of th…
− | (b) | the consistency of Union measures with ensuring progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 5. |
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+ (a) the best available and most recent scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC and the Advisory Board;
− 3. Where, based on the assessments referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, the Commission finds that Union measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) or inconsistent with ensuring progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 5, or that the …
+ (b) international developments and efforts undertaken to achieve the long-term objectives of the Paris Agreement;
− 4. The Commission shall assess the consistency of any draft measure or legislative proposal, including budgetary proposals, with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) and the Union 2030 and 2040 climate targets before adoption, and include that assessment in any impact assessment …
+ (c) the evolving challenges to, and opportunities for, global competitiveness of European industries across Member States, in particular of energy-intensive industries and of SMEs;
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+ (d) the evolution of energy prices and its impact on European industries and households;
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+ (e) the socioeconomic impacts, including the effects on employment;
− 1. By 30 September 2023, and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall assess:
+ (f) technological advances and deployment across Member States and sectors of innovative technologies;
− | (a) | the consistency of national measures identified, on the basis of the integrated national energy and climate plans, national long-term strategies and the biennial progress reports submitted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, as relevant for the achievement of the climate-neutrality…
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+ (g) the estimated level of net removals at Union level in relation to the targets set out in this Regulation; if the Commission finds that the estimated level of net natural removals for 2040 is significantly diverging from what would be required to achieve the 2040 intermediate target, including wh…
− | (b) | the consistency of relevant national measures with ensuring progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 5, taking into account the national adaptation strategies referred to in Article 5(4). |
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+ (h) the progress towards the intermediate targets set out in this Regulation;
− The Commission shall submit the conclusions of that assessment, together with the State of the Energy Union report prepared in the respective calendar year in accordance with Article 35 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, to the European Parliament and to the Council.
+ (i) the flexibility for Member States to use high-quality international credits to fulfil up to 5 % of their post-2030 targets and efforts.
− 2. Where the Commission finds, after due consideration of the collective progress assessed in accordance with Article 6(1), that a Member State’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) or inconsistent with ensuring progress on adaptation as referred t…
+ The Commission’s report shall be accompanied, where appropriate, by legislative proposals to revise this Regulation, including the intermediate 2040 target, and by additional measures to strengthen the initiatives concerning the enabling framework supporting the continued effective implementation of…
− 3. Where recommendations are issued in accordance with paragraph 2, the following principles shall apply:
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− | (a) | the Member State concerned shall, within six months of receipt of the recommendations, notify the Commission on how it intends to take due account of the recommendations in a spirit of solidarity between Member States and the Union and between Member States; |
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− | (b) | after the submission of the notification referred to in point (a) of this paragraph, the Member State concerned shall set out, in its following integrated national energy and climate progress report submitted in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, in the year following t…
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− | (c) | the recommendations shall be complementary to the latest country-specific recommendations issued in the context of the European Semester. |
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− Article 8
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− 1. The Commission shall base its first and second assessments referred to in Articles 6 and 7 on an indicative, linear trajectory which sets out the pathway for the reduction of net emissions at Union level and which links the Union 2030 climate target referred to in Article 4(1), the Union 2040 cli…
+ ### Article 12 — Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 401/2009
− 2. Following the first and second assessments referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall base any subsequent assessment on an indicative, linear trajectory linking the Union 2040 climate target, when adopted, and the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1).
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− 3. In addition to the national measures referred to in point (a) of Article 7(1), the Commission shall base its assessments referred to in Articles 6 and 7 on at least the following:
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− | (a) | information submitted and reported under Regulation (EU) 2018/1999; |
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− | (b) | reports of the EEA, the Advisory Board and the Commission’s Joint Research Centre; |
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− | (c) | European and global statistics and data, including statistics and data from the European Earth Observation Programme Copernicus, data on reported and projected losses from adverse climate impacts and estimates on the costs of inaction or delayed action, where available; |
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− | (d) | the best available and most recent scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC, IPBES and other international bodies; and |
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− | (e) | any supplementary information on environmentally sustainable investment by the Union or by Member States, including, when available, investment consistent with Regulation (EU) 2020/852. |
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− 4. The EEA shall assist the Commission in the preparation of the assessments referred to in Articles 6 and 7, in accordance with its annual work programme.
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− 1. The Commission shall engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a just and socially fair transition to a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society. The Commission shall facilitate an inclusive and accessible process at all levels, including at national,…
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− 2. The Commission shall use all appropriate instruments, including the European Climate Pact, to engage citizens, social partners and stakeholders, and foster dialogue and the diffusion of science-based information about climate change and its social and gender equality aspects.
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− Article 10
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− The Commission shall engage with sectors of the economy within the Union that choose to prepare indicative voluntary roadmaps towards achieving the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1). The Commission shall monitor the development of such roadmaps. Its engagement shall involve the fa…
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− Article 11
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− Within six months of each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council, together with the conclusions of the assessments referred to in Articles 6 and 7 of this Regulation, on the operation of th…
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− | (a) | the best available and most recent scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC and the Advisory Board; |
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− | (b) | international developments and efforts undertaken to achieve the long-term objectives of the Paris Agreement. |
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− The Commission’s report may be accompanied, where appropriate, by legislative proposals to amend this Regulation.
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− Article 12
+ (1) the following article is inserted: ‘Article 10a **1.** A European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (the “Advisory Board”) is hereby established. **2.** The Advisory Board shall be composed of 15 senior scientific experts covering a broad range of relevant disciplines. Members of the A…
− | (1) | the following article is inserted:‘Article 10a1. A European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (the “Advisory Board”) is hereby established.2. The Advisory Board shall be composed of 15 senior scientific experts covering a broad range of relevant disciplines. Members of the Advisory…
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− | (a) | scientific excellence; |
− | (b) | experience in carrying out scientific assessments and providing scientific advice in the fields of expertise; |
− | (c) | broad expertise in the field of climate and environment sciences or other scientific fields relevant for the achievement of the Union’s climate objectives; |
− | (d) | professional experience in an inter-disciplinary environment in an international context. |
+ (2) in Article 11, the following paragraph is added: **‘5.** The Agency’s budget shall also include the expenditure relating to the Advisory Board.’.
− | (2) | in Article 11, the following paragraph is added:‘5. The Agency’s budget shall also include the expenditure relating to the Advisory Board.’. |
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+ ### Article 13 — Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
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+ (1) in Article 1(1), point (a) is replaced by the following: ‘(a) implement strategies and measures designed to meet the objectives and targets of the Energy Union and the long-term Union greenhouse gas emissions commitments consistent with the Paris Agreement, in particular the Union’s climate-neut…
− | (1) | in Article 1(1), point (a) is replaced by the following:‘(a)implement strategies and measures designed to meet the objectives and targets of the Energy Union and the long-term Union greenhouse gas emissions commitments consistent with the Paris Agreement, in particular the Union’s climate-ne…
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− | ‘(a) | implement strategies and measures designed to meet the objectives and targets of the Energy Union and the long-term Union greenhouse gas emissions commitments consistent with the Paris Agreement, in particular the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (E…
+ (2) in Article 2, point (7) is replaced by the following: ‘(7) “projections” means forecasts of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions by sources and removals by sinks or developments of the energy system, including at least quantitative estimates for a sequence of six future years ending with 0 or …
− | (2) | in Article 2, point (7) is replaced by the following:‘(7)“projections” means forecasts of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions by sources and removals by sinks or developments of the energy system, including at least quantitative estimates for a sequence of six future years ending with 0 o…
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− | ‘(7) | “projections” means forecasts of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions by sources and removals by sinks or developments of the energy system, including at least quantitative estimates for a sequence of six future years ending with 0 or 5, immediately following the reporting year;’; |
+ (3) in Article 3(2), point (f) is replaced by the following: ‘(f) an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measures to meet the objectives referred to in point (b) of this paragraph, including their consistency with the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of …
− | (3) | in Article 3(2), point (f) is replaced by the following:‘(f)an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measures to meet the objectives referred to in point (b) of this paragraph, including their consistency with the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) o…
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− | ‘(f) | an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measures to meet the objectives referred to in point (b) of this paragraph, including their consistency with the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, the long-term greenhouse gas e…
+ (4) in Article 8(2), the following point is added: ‘(e) the manner in which existing policies and measures and planned policies and measures contribute to the achievement of the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119.’;
− | (4) | in Article 8(2), the following point is added:‘(e)the manner in which existing policies and measures and planned policies and measures contribute to the achievement of the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119.’; |
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− | ‘(e) | the manner in which existing policies and measures and planned policies and measures contribute to the achievement of the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119.’; |
+ (5) Article 11 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 11 Multilevel climate and energy dialogue Each Member State shall establish a multilevel climate and energy dialogue pursuant to national rules, in which local authorities, civil society organisations, business community, investors and other rele…
− | (5) | Article 11 is replaced by the following:‘Article 11Multilevel climate and energy dialogueEach Member State shall establish a multilevel climate and energy dialogue pursuant to national rules, in which local authorities, civil society organisations, business community, investors and other rel…
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− | (6) | Article 15 is amended as follows:(a)paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:‘1. By 1 January 2020, and subsequently by 1 January 2029 and every 10 years thereafter, each Member State shall prepare and submit to the Commission its long-term strategy with a 30-year perspective and consistent …
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− | (a) | paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:‘1. By 1 January 2020, and subsequently by 1 January 2029 and every 10 years thereafter, each Member State shall prepare and submit to the Commission its long-term strategy with a 30-year perspective and consistent with the Union’s climate-neutrality …
− | (b) | in paragraph 3, point (c) is replaced by the following:‘(c)achieving long-term greenhouse gas emission reductions and enhancements of removals by sinks in all sectors in accordance with the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, in the cont…
− | ‘(c) | achieving long-term greenhouse gas emission reductions and enhancements of removals by sinks in all sectors in accordance with the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, in the context of necessary greenhouse gas emission reductions and en…
+ (6) Article 15 is amended as follows: (a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: **‘1.** By 1 January 2020, and subsequently by 1 January 2029 and every 10 years thereafter, each Member State shall prepare and submit to the Commission its long-term strategy with a 30-year perspective and consiste…
− | (7) | Article 17 is amended as follows:(a)in paragraph 2, point (a) is replaced by the following:‘(a)information on the progress accomplished towards reaching the objectives, including progress towards the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, t…
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− | (a) | in paragraph 2, point (a) is replaced by the following:‘(a)information on the progress accomplished towards reaching the objectives, including progress towards the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, targets and contributions set out in …
− | ‘(a) | information on the progress accomplished towards reaching the objectives, including progress towards the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, targets and contributions set out in the integrated national energy and climate plan, and towar…
− | (b) | in paragraph 4, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: ‘The Commission, assisted by the Energy Union Committee referred to in point (b) of Article 44(1), shall adopt implementing acts to set out the structure, format, technical details and process for the information referred t…
+ (7) Article 17 is amended as follows: (a) in paragraph 2, point (a) is replaced by the following: ‘(a) information on the progress accomplished towards reaching the objectives, including progress towards the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, t…
− | (8) | in Article 29(1), point (b) is replaced by the following:‘(b)the progress made by each Member State towards meeting its objectives, including progress towards the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, targets and contributions and implemen…
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− | ‘(b) | the progress made by each Member State towards meeting its objectives, including progress towards the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, targets and contributions and implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated nat…
+ (8) in Article 29(1), point (b) is replaced by the following: ‘(b) the progress made by each Member State towards meeting its objectives, including progress towards the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, targets and contributions and implementi…
− | (9) | Article 45 is replaced by the following:‘Article 45ReviewThe Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council within six months of each global stocktake agreed under Article 14 of the Paris Agreement on the operation of this Regulation, its contribution to governance of …
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+ (9) Article 45 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 45 Review The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council within six months of each global stocktake agreed under Article 14 of the Paris Agreement on the operation of this Regulation, its contribution to governance of t…
− | (10) | Part 1 of Annex I is amended as follows:(a)in point 3.1.1 of Section A, point (i) is replaced by the following:‘i.Policies and measures to achieve the target set under Regulation (EU) 2018/842 as referred to in point 2.1.1 of this Section and policies and measures to comply with Regulation …
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− | (a) | in point 3.1.1 of Section A, point (i) is replaced by the following:‘i.Policies and measures to achieve the target set under Regulation (EU) 2018/842 as referred to in point 2.1.1 of this Section and policies and measures to comply with Regulation (EU) 2018/841, covering all key emitting sec…
− | ‘i. | Policies and measures to achieve the target set under Regulation (EU) 2018/842 as referred to in point 2.1.1 of this Section and policies and measures to comply with Regulation (EU) 2018/841, covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals, with an outlook to th…
− | (b) | in Section B, the following point is added:‘5.5.The contribution of planned policies and measures to the achievement of the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119’; |
− | ‘5.5. | The contribution of planned policies and measures to the achievement of the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119’; |
+ (10) Part 1 of Annex I is amended as follows: (a) in point 3.1.1 of Section A, point (i) is replaced by the following: ‘i. Policies and measures to achieve the target set under Regulation (EU) 2018/842 as referred to in point 2.1.1 of this Section and policies and measures to comply with Regulation …
− | (11) | in point (c) of Annex VI, point (viii) is replaced by the following:‘(viii)an assessment of the contribution of the policy or measure to the achievement of the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 and to the achievement of the long-term s…
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− | ‘(viii) | an assessment of the contribution of the policy or measure to the achievement of the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 and to the achievement of the long-term strategy referred to in Article 15 of this Regulation;’. |
+ (11) in point (c) of Annex VI, point (viii) is replaced by the following: ‘(viii) an assessment of the contribution of the policy or measure to the achievement of the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 and to the achievement of the long-term str…
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+ ### Article 14 — Entry into force
− Article 14
+ This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the *Official Journal of the European Union*.
− This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.