### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , jobs , growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’). ### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , high-quality jobs , sustainable growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fast , fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’).


### (4) the paris agreement sets out a long-term goal to keep the global temperature increase to well below 2 °c above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1.5 °c above pre-industrial levels23 , and stresses the importance of adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change24 and making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development25 . ### (4) the paris agreement sets out a long-term goal to keep the global temperature increase to well below 2 °c above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1.5 °c above pre-industrial levels23 , and stresses the importance of adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change24 and making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development25 , with special attention to the regions and countries where the impacts of measures to fight climate change may be stronger.


### (5) the union’s and the member states’ climate action aims to protect people and the planet , welfare , prosperity , health , food systems , the integrity of eco-systems and biodiversity against the threat of climate change , in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and in pursuit of the objectives of the paris agreement , and to maximize prosperity within the planetary boundaries and to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability of society to climate change. ### (5) the union’s and the member states’ climate action aims to protect people and the planet , welfare , prosperity , health , food systems , the integrity of eco-systems and biodiversity against the threat of climate change , in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and in pursuit of the objectives of the paris agreement , and to maximize prosperity within the planetary boundaries and to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability of society to climate change , pursuing objectives of full employment and social progress.


### (5) the union’s and the member states’ climate action aims to protect people and the planet , welfare , prosperity , health , food systems , the integrity of eco-systems and biodiversity against the threat of climate change , in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and in pursuit of the objectives of the paris agreement , and to maximize prosperity within the planetary boundaries and to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability of society to climate change. ### (5) the union’s , the member states’ and regional and local authorities’ climate action aims to protect people and the planet , welfare , prosperity , health , food systems , the integrity of eco-systems and biodiversity against the threat of climate change , in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and in pursuit of the objectives of the paris agreement , and to maximize prosperity within the planetary boundaries and to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability of territories and society to climate change.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) in achieving climate neutrality it is crucial to achieve a comprehensive transition of the whole transport sector , including aviation and maritime transport , towards sustainable zero-emissions mobility while protecting the rights of workers and their social conditions and ensuring affordable mobility for all. the ‘polluter pays’ principle should be a key factor in this regard. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. whereas emissions have substantially decreased in the energy sector since 1990 , greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector have increased. the challenges in the transport sector are not limited to road or rail , but include the inland water transport , maritime and aviation sectors as well the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors , including aviation and maritime transport , to reduce their emissions to close to zero. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality is necessary in all economic sectors , including the transport sector with full inclusion of the aviation and maritime sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors and member states. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors , while taking into account the economic , social and territorial cohesion of the union , with specific regard to rural areas , areas affected by industrial transition , and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as the northernmost regions with very low population density and island , cross-border and mountain regions as well as the outermost ones. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors and all territorial administrations. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective and more resilient and sustainable territories by contributing to the development of rural areas and the fight against depopulation.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality is a common concern of all social and economic sectors and it should require a sustainable contribution from all in order to fight climate change. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality requires a profound transformation and the contribution from all economic sectors , including aviation and maritime sectors , which will need to participate in the transformation of the economy in a way that their actions contribute to and do not harm the long-term objective of achieving a climate-neutral eu by 2050. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. in light of the importance of increasing resource efficiency on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition towards a circular economy , based on the principle of waste prevention and reducing products carbon footprint , is essential. in light of the importance to minimize fossil emissions , it is important to substitute emission intensive materials , and promote circularity in all sectors.


### (9) the union has , through the ‘clean energy for all europeans’ package29 been pursuing an ambitious decarbonisation agenda notably by constructing a robust energy union , which includes 2030 goals for energy efficiency and deployment of renewable energy in directives 2012/27/eu30 and (eu) 2018/200131 of the european parliament and of the council , and by reinforcing relevant legislation , including directive 2010/31/eu of the european parliament and of the council32 . ### (9) the union has , through the ‘clean energy for all europeans’ package29 been pursuing a decarbonisation agenda notably by constructing a robust energy union , which includes 2030 goals for energy efficiency and deployment of renewable energy in directives 2012/27/eu30 and (eu) 2018/200131 of the european parliament and of the council , and by reinforcing relevant legislation , including directive 2010/31/eu of the european parliament and of the council32 .


### (9) the union has , through the ‘clean energy for all europeans’ package29 been pursuing an ambitious decarbonisation agenda notably by constructing a robust energy union , which includes 2030 goals for energy efficiency and deployment of renewable energy in directives 2012/27/eu30 and (eu) 2018/200131 of the european parliament and of the council , and by reinforcing relevant legislation , including directive 2010/31/eu of the european parliament and of the council32 . ### (9) the union has , through the ‘clean energy for all europeans’ package29 been pushed forward an agenda that moves towards the necessary decarbonisation of the economy , notably by constructing a robust energy union , which includes 2030 goals for energy efficiency and deployment of renewable energy in directives 2012/27/eu30 and (eu) 2018/200131 of the european parliament and of the council , and by reinforcing relevant legislation , including directive 2010/31/eu of the european parliament and of the council32 .


### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy. ### (10) the union is , and should remain , a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy and the exploration of new instruments such as the carbon border adjustment mechanism.


### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy. ### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to achieve it in a just , socially fair and inclusive way as well as help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy.


### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy. ### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy. as global leader example , the union shall phase-out as soon as possible the use of fossil fuels and their subsidies.


### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy. ### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including trade and investment policy , development policy and climate diplomacy.


### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy. ### (10) the union should continue to be a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to achieve it in a just , socially fair and inclusive way as well as help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy and trade policy tools. the union has the responsibility to show that this transformation is possible and opportune.


### (11) the european parliament called for the necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest and for this to be made into a european success story33 and has declared a climate and environment emergency34 . the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 201935 , has agreed on the objective of achieving a climate-neutral union by 2050 , in line with the objectives of the paris agreement , while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. the european council also invited the commission to prepare a proposal for the union’s long-term strategy as early as possible in 2020 with a view to its adoption by the council and its submission to the united nations framework convention on climate change. ### (11) the european parliament has declared a climate and environment emergencyand repeatedly called on the commission and member states to increase climate action to facilitate the necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest and for this to be made into a european success story33 and has declared a climate and environment emergency34 . the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 201935 , has agreed on the objective of achieving a climate-neutral union by 2050 , in line with the objectives of the paris agreement , while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. the european council also invited the commission to prepare a proposal for the union’s long-term strategy as early as possible in 2020 with a view to its adoption by the council and its submission to the united nations framework convention on climate change.


### (11) the european parliament called for the necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest and for this to be made into a european success story33 and has declared a climate and environment emergency34 . the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 201935 , has agreed on the objective of achieving a climate-neutral union by 2050 , in line with the objectives of the paris agreement , while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. the european council also invited the commission to prepare a proposal for the union’s long-term strategy as early as possible in 2020 with a view to its adoption by the council and its submission to the united nations framework convention on climate change. ### (11) the european parliament called for the necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest and for this to be made into a european success story33 and has declared a climate and environment emergency34 . the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 201935 , has agreed on the objective of collectively achieving a climate-neutral union by 2050 , in line with the objectives of the paris agreement , while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. the european council also invited the commission to prepare a proposal for the union’s long-term strategy as early as possible in 2020 with a view to its adoption by the council and its submission to the united nations framework convention on climate change.


### (11) the european parliament called for the necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest and for this to be made into a european success story33 and has declared a climate and environment emergency34 . the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 201935 , has agreed on the objective of achieving a climate-neutral union by 2050 , in line with the objectives of the paris agreement , while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. the european council also invited the commission to prepare a proposal for the union’s long-term strategy as early as possible in 2020 with a view to its adoption by the council and its submission to the united nations framework convention on climate change. ### (11) the european parliament called for the necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest and for this to be made into a european success story33 and has declared a climate and environment emergency34 . in its resolution , the european parliament has also called for higher eu's ambition , by increasing the domestic ghg emissions reduction 2030 target to 55% as compared to the 1990 levels. the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 201935 , has agreed on the objective of achieving a climate-neutral union by 2050 , in line with the objectives of the paris agreement , while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. the european council also invited the commission to prepare a proposal for the union’s long-term strategy as early as possible in 2020 with a view to its adoption by the council and its submission to the united nations framework convention on climate change.


### (11) the european parliament called for the necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest and for this to be made into a european success story33 and has declared a climate and environment emergency34 . the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 201935 , has agreed on the objective of achieving a climate-neutral union by 2050 , in line with the objectives of the paris agreement , while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. the european council also invited the commission to prepare a proposal for the union’s long-term strategy as early as possible in 2020 with a view to its adoption by the council and its submission to the united nations framework convention on climate change. ### (11) the european parliament has declared a climate and environment emergency and repeatedly called on the commission and the member states to step up efforts to facilitate the necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest and for this to be made into a european success story33 , while calling for an ambitious climate law with a legally binding domestic and economy-wide target for reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest , and intermediate eu targets for 2030 and 2040. the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 201935 , has agreed on the objective of achieving a climate-neutral union by 2050 , in line with the objectives of the paris agreement , while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework that benefits all member states and encompasses adequate instruments , incentives , support and investments to ensure a cost-effective , just , as well as socially balanced and fair transition , taking into account different national circumstances in terms of starting points and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. the european council also invited the commission to prepare a proposal for the union’s long-term strategy as early as possible in 2020 with a view to its adoption by the council and its submission to the united nations framework convention on climate change.


### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective. ### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union and at member state level by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states and they should , together with the european parliament , the council and the commission take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective also at member state level. after 2050 , the union and all member states should continue to reduce emissions so as to ensure that removals of greenhouse gases exceed emissions


### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective. ### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance , between all member states , between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective.


### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective. ### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union and at member state level by 2050 at the latest. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states and they should , together with the european parliament , the council and the commission , take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective also at member state level. after 2050 , the union and all member states should continue to reduce emissions so as to ensure that removals of greenhouse gases exceed emissions.


### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective. ### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states and their regions collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective. the achievement of the union’s climate-neutrality objective requires fulfilment of specific climate-neutrality objectives at national level.


### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective. ### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states and their regions collectively , and the member states and their regions , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective.


### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective. ### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union and at member state level by 2050 at the latest. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , involving also the regional and local policy levels , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective also at member state level in a cost-effective , just and socially balanced way , boosting economic competitiveness and job creation , taking into account gender balance and leaving no one behind. after 2050 , the union and all member states should continue efforts to further reduce emissions so as to ensure that removals of greenhouse gases exceed emissions.


### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective. ### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union and at member state level by 2050 at the latest. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , involving also the regional and local policy levels , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective also at member state level in a cost-effective , just and socially balanced way , boosting economic competitiveness and job creation , and leaving no one behind. after 2050 , the union and all member states should continue efforts to further reduce emissions so as to ensure that removals of greenhouse gases exceed emissions.


### (13) the union should continue its climate action and international climate leadership after 2050 , in order to protect people and the planet against the threat of dangerous climate change , in pursuit of the temperature goals set out in the paris agreement and following the scientific recommendations of the ipcc. ### (13) the union should set itself as a worldwide example , and continue its climate action and international climate leadership after 2050 , in order to protect people and the planet against the threat of dangerous climate change , in pursuit of the temperature goals set out in the paris agreement and following the scientific recommendations of the ipcc.


### (13) the union should continue its climate action and international climate leadership after 2050 , in order to protect people and the planet against the threat of dangerous climate change , in pursuit of the temperature goals set out in the paris agreement and following the scientific recommendations of the ipcc. ### (13) the union should continue its climate action and international climate leadership after 2050 , in order to protect people and the planet against the threat of dangerous climate change , by promoting climate change adaptation programmes worldwide , in pursuit of the temperature goals set out in the paris agreement and following the scientific recommendations of the ipcc.


### (13) the union should continue its climate action and international climate leadership after 2050 , in order to protect people and the planet against the threat of dangerous climate change , in pursuit of the temperature goals set out in the paris agreement and following the scientific recommendations of the ipcc. ### (13) the union should continue giving the example of implementation through its climate action and international climate leadership after 2050 , in order to protect people and the planet against the threat of dangerous climate change , in pursuit of the temperature goals set out in the paris agreement and following the scientific recommendations of the ipcc.


### (14) adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. therefore , member states and the union should enhance their adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change , as provided for in article 7 of the paris agreement , as well as maximise the co-benefits with other environmental policies and legislation. member states should adopt comprehensive national adaptation strategies and plans. ### (14) adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. therefore , member states and the union should enhance their adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change , as provided for in article 7 of the paris agreement , as well as maximise the co-benefits with other environmental policies and legislation. member states should adopt comprehensive and ambitious national adaptation strategies and plans , taking into account regional specificities. member states should also outline strategies with local authorities , in line with the defined european goals.


### (14) adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. therefore , member states and the union should enhance their adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change , as provided for in article 7 of the paris agreement , as well as maximise the co-benefits with other environmental policies and legislation. member states should adopt comprehensive national adaptation strategies and plans. ### (14) adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. therefore , member states and the union should enhance their adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change , as provided for in article 7 of the paris agreement , as well as maximise the co-benefits with other environmental policies and legislation. member states should adopt comprehensive and ambitious national adaptation strategies and plans , leading to climate neutrality in 2050 at the latest and guided by the knowledge that the costs of inaction greatly exceed the investments needed for climate action.


### (14) adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. therefore , member states and the union should enhance their adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change , as provided for in article 7 of the paris agreement , as well as maximise the co-benefits with other environmental policies and legislation. member states should adopt comprehensive national adaptation strategies and plans. ### (14) adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. therefore , member states and the union should enhance their adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change , as provided for in article 7 of the paris agreement , as well as maximise the co-benefits with other environmental policies and legislation. member states should adopt comprehensive national adaptation strategies and plans in cooperation with regional and local authorities , with particular emphasis on local investment and education programmes to promote self-consumption , renewable energy integration and improving energy efficiency. regional and local adaptation strategies and plans should be supported by esi funds and aligned with their respective national strategy.


### (14) adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. therefore , member states and the union should enhance their adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change , as provided for in article 7 of the paris agreement , as well as maximise the co-benefits with other environmental policies and legislation. member states should adopt comprehensive national adaptation strategies and plans. ### (14) adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. therefore , member states and the union should enhance their adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change , as provided for in article 7 of the paris agreement , as well as maximise the co-benefits with other environmental policies and legislation. member states should adopt comprehensive national , regional and cross border adaptation strategies and plans.


### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition. ### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; the social , economic and environmental costs of inaction or insufficient action; energy and food security and affordability whilst particularly taking into account the need to combat energy poverty; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair so nobody is left behind in accordance with the 2015 international labour organization's guidelines for a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.


### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition. ### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states , mostly the member states with outermost regions , where special attention should be given when implementing measures. the economic capability of the member states should be taken into account , but also the national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.


### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition. ### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the international context and trade policies; the need to make the transition just and socially fair so nobody is left behind; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and innovative technologies for achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.


### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition. ### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; the net balance of employment resulting from measures and the upskilling and the reskilling of workers and their social inclusion; the adaptation needs and opportunities in different economic sectors; energy and food security and affordability; fairness , solidarity and sincere cooperation across and within member states considering their economic capability , national and regional circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the demographic challenges , connectivity and cohesion among union’s regions; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions including a rapid phase-out of direct and indirect fossil fuel subsidies to be achieved in the 2021 budgetary cycle for the union and national budgets; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience of territories and society; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition; progression of technological innovation and clean energies.


### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition. ### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union , national , regional and cross border level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances , regional cohesion and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and economic , social and territorially fair , leaving no one behind , promoting workers reskilling and the possibility for new sustainable investments; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions in order to make more environmental sustainable investments; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience taking into account the 'polluter pays’ principle; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.


### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition. ### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; to create sustainable investment policy for economic , social and territorial cohesion , in particular for insular regions and regions next to the sea given their vulnerability to climate change; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.


### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition. ### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the cohesion between the various eu regions , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national and regional circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.


### (16) the transition to climate neutrality requires changes across the entire policy spectrum and a collective effort of all sectors of the economy and society , as illustrated by the commission in its communication ‘the european green deal’. the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 2019 , stated that all relevant union legislation and policies need to be consistent with , and contribute to , the fulfilment of the climate-neutrality objective while respecting a level playing field , and invited the commission to examine whether this requires an adjustment of the existing rules. ### (16) the transition to climate neutrality requires changes across the entire policy and financial spectrum and a collective effort of all sectors of the economy and society , as illustrated by the commission in its communication ‘the european green deal’. the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 2019 , stated that all relevant union legislation and policies need to be consistent with , and contribute to , the fulfilment of the climate-neutrality objective while respecting a level playing field , and invited the commission to examine whether this requires an adjustment of the existing rules.


### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. ### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , raise the 2030 target for climate to 65% emission reductions compared with 1990 and determine an appropriate 2040 target according to what is necessary to reach the climate neutrality target. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 65% compared to 1990.


### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. ### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment , which includes the covid-19 crisis aftermath , and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990.


### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. ### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , raise the 2030 target for climate to 55 to 65% emission reductions compared with 1990 levels and determine an appropriate 2040 target , according to what is necessary to reach the climate neutrality target. it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve these required emission reductions.


### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. ### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of at least 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 ,assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of at least 55 % compared to 1990. the commission shall provide also binding targets within the range of 80 to 85 % of reduction for the year2040 as soon as possible and until 2025 at the latest.


### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. ### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. given the union goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest , it is essential that climate action is further strengthened and particularly that the union 2030 climate target is raised to a reduction in emissions of 65 % compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990.


### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. ### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , and the impacts at national level identified thereof , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990.


### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. ### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 65 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 65 % compared to 1990.


### (18) to ensure the union and the member states remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation , the commission should regularly assess progress. should the collective progress made by member states towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or union measures inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability , the commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the treaties. the commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures , and issue recommendations where it finds that a member state’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change. ### (18) to ensure the union and the member states remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation , the commission should regularly assess progress. should the collective progress made by member states towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or union measures inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability , the commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the treaties. the commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures , and issue recommendations where it finds that a member state’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change. an enforcement framework should be set up , giving the commission the tools to request necessary adaptations from member states , and allowing it to follow through with repercussions if the member states fail to implement these requirements;


### (18) to ensure the union and the member states remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation , the commission should regularly assess progress. should the collective progress made by member states towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or union measures inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability , the commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the treaties. the commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures , and issue recommendations where it finds that a member state’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change. ### (18) to ensure the union and all member states remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation , the commission should regularly assess progress. should the collective progress made by member states towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or union measures inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability , the commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the treaties. the commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures , and issue recommendations where it finds that a member state’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change. where a member state fails to implement the measures in response to the commission’s recommendations , the commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the treaties and should make these measures publicly available


### (18) to ensure the union and the member states remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation , the commission should regularly assess progress. should the collective progress made by member states towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or union measures inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability , the commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the treaties. the commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures , and issue recommendations where it finds that a member state’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change. ### (18) to ensure the union and the member states remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation , the commission should regularly assess progress. should the collective progress made by member states towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or any union measures inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability , the commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the treaties. the commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures , and issue recommendations where it finds that a member state’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change.


### (18) to ensure the union and the member states remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation , the commission should regularly assess progress. should the collective progress made by member states towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or union measures inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability , the commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the treaties. the commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures , and issue recommendations where it finds that a member state’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change. ### (18) to ensure the union and the member states remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation , the commission should regularly measure and assess progress , making all relevant data available to the public. should the collective progress made by member states and regions towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or union measures inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability , the commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the treaties. the commission should also regularly assess relevant national and regional measures , and issue recommendations where it finds that a member state’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change. pursuant to treaties provisions , the commission shall ensure that all member states apply this regulation , and may resort to article 258 and article 260 tfeu when appropriate.


### (18) to ensure the union and the member states remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation , the commission should regularly assess progress. should the collective progress made by member states towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or union measures inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability , the commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the treaties. the commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures , and issue recommendations where it finds that a member state’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change. ### (18) to ensure the union and the member states remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation , the commission should regularly assess progress. should the collective progress made by member states towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or union measures inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability , the commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the treaties. the commission should also regularly assess relevant national and regional measures , and issue recommendations where it finds that a member state’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change.


### (19) the commission should ensure a robust and objective assessment based on the most up to date scientific , technical and socio-economic findings , and representative of a broad range of independent expertise , and base its assessment on relevant information including information submitted and reported by member states , reports of the european environment agency , best available scientific evidence , including the reports of the ipcc. given that the commission has committed to exploring how the eu taxonomy can be used in the context of the european green deal by the public sector , this should include information on environmentally sustainable investment , by the union and member states , consistent with regulation (eu) 2020/… [taxonomy regulation] when such information becomes available. the commission should use european statistics and data where available and seek expert scrutiny. the european environment agency should assist the commission , as appropriate and in accordance with its annual work programme. ### (19) the commission should ensure a robust and objective assessment based on the most up to date scientific , technical and socio-economic findings , and representative of a broad range of independent expertise , and base its assessment on scientific evidence , including information submitted and reported by member states , reports of the european environment agency , best available scientific evidence , including the reports of the ipcc. given that the commission has committed to exploring how the eu taxonomy can be used in the context of the european green deal by the public sector , this should include information on environmentally sustainable investment , by the union and member states , consistent with regulation (eu) 2020/… [taxonomy regulation] when such information becomes available. the commission should use european statistics and data where available and seek expert scrutiny. the european environment agency should assist the commission , as appropriate and in accordance with its annual work programme. the results of this evaluation should be presented to the european parliament and should be disseminated broadly in order to be accessible to all civil society.


### (19) the commission should ensure a robust and objective assessment based on the most up to date scientific , technical and socio-economic findings , and representative of a broad range of independent expertise , and base its assessment on relevant information including information submitted and reported by member states , reports of the european environment agency , best available scientific evidence , including the reports of the ipcc. given that the commission has committed to exploring how the eu taxonomy can be used in the context of the european green deal by the public sector , this should include information on environmentally sustainable investment , by the union and member states , consistent with regulation (eu) 2020/… [taxonomy regulation] when such information becomes available. the commission should use european statistics and data where available and seek expert scrutiny. the european environment agency should assist the commission , as appropriate and in accordance with its annual work programme. ### (19) the commission should ensure a robust and objective assessment based on the most up to date and best scientific , technical and socio-economic findings , and representative of a broad range of independent expertise , and base its assessment on relevant information including information submitted and reported by member states , reports of the european environment agency , best available scientific evidence , including the reports of the ipcc. given that the commission has committed to exploring how the eu taxonomy can be used in the context of the european green deal by the public sector , this should include information on environmentally sustainable investment , by the union and member states , consistent with regulation (eu) 2020/… [taxonomy regulation] when such information becomes available. the commission should use european statistics and data where available and seek expert scrutiny. the european environment agency should assist the commission , as appropriate and in accordance with its annual work programme.


### (20) as citizens and communities have a powerful role to play in driving the transformation towards climate neutrality forward , strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated. the commission should therefore engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society , including through launching a european climate pact. ### (20) as citizens and communities have a powerful role to play in driving the transformation towards climate neutrality forward , strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated. the commission should therefore engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society , including through launching a european climate pact. the european commission and the member states should develop information campaigns with citizens and institutions.


### (20) as citizens and communities have a powerful role to play in driving the transformation towards climate neutrality forward , strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated. the commission should therefore engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society , including through launching a european climate pact. ### (20) as citizens and communities have a powerful role to play in driving the transformation towards climate neutrality forward , strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated. the commission should therefore engage with all parts of society , including citizens , stakeholders , smaller organisations , trade unions and workers' representatives to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society , including through launching a european climate pact.


### (20) as citizens and communities have a powerful role to play in driving the transformation towards climate neutrality forward , strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated. the commission should therefore engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society , including through launching a european climate pact. ### (20) as citizens and communities have a powerful role to play in driving the transformation towards climate neutrality forward , strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated at a local , regional , national , european and international level. the commission should therefore engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society , including through launching a european climate pact.


### (20) as citizens and communities have a powerful role to play in driving the transformation towards climate neutrality forward , strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated. the commission should therefore engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society , including through launching a european climate pact. ### (20) as citizens and communities have a powerful role to play in driving the transformation towards climate neutrality forward , strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated at all levels , including at national , regional and local level and with social partners , including trade unions , and facilitating participation and accessibility of information to all persons with disabilities . the commission should therefore engage with all competent institutions promoting multi-level governance and with all with all parts of society to strengthen the exchange of information and awareness-raising aimed at achieving a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society , including through launching a european climate pact. participation means will be developed to guarantee the involvement of social partners , economic actors and citizens in general in the strategies and plans adopted by member states and regional and local authorities in matters of energy and climate governance.


### (20) as citizens and communities have a powerful role to play in driving the transformation towards climate neutrality forward , strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated. the commission should therefore engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society , including through launching a european climate pact. ### (20) as citizens and communities have a powerful role to play in driving the transformation towards climate neutrality forward , strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated. the commission should therefore engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them , giving special attention to gender-equality and non-discrimination , to take action towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society , including through launching a european climate pact.


### (20) as citizens and communities have a powerful role to play in driving the transformation towards climate neutrality forward , strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated. the commission should therefore engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society , including through launching a european climate pact. ### (20) as citizens and regions have a powerful role to play in driving the transformation towards climate neutrality forward , strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated at national , regional and local level. the commission should therefore engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society , including through launching a european climate pact.


### (21) in order to provide predictability and confidence for all economic actors , including businesses , workers , investors and consumers , to ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is irreversible , to ensure gradual reduction over time and to assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate-neutrality objective , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to set out a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the union by 2050. it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making37 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. ### (21) in order to provide predictability and confidence for citizens and all economic actors , including businesses , workers , trade unions , investors and consumers , to ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is irreversible , to ensure gradual reduction over time and to assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate-neutrality objective , the commission should assess the options for the structure and design of a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the union by 2050 and , in this regard , it should submit legislative proposals to the european parliament and to the council.