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Exchange with EVP Timmermans – REEF’s three catalysts for the European Green Deal
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On 16 March 2021, we in REEF were happy and proud to discuss the needs of the energy transition with Executive Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans. We need a factor four acceleration in decarbonisation from 20% over 30 years to 35% over ten years; a factor four acceleration in European offshore renewable capacity; a just and inclusive transition and for the EU to connect to neighbouring countries in order to fully exploit our shared renewable energy potential. Towards COP26 in Glasgow, REEF sees a window of opportunity for the energy transition, and we offer our three catalysts for the European Green Deal:
- A global deal on carbon to drive carbon out of hard-to-abate sectors must be reached at COP26;
- Green ammonia and green hydrogen offer the next step for remaining sectors especially for green heavy-duty transport, green shipping and green fertilisers;
- We need to enable inclusion for a just transition, recognising inclusiveness as the road to public acceptance, connecting with neighbours to our North, South, East and West.
Exchange with EVP Timmermans – REEF’s three catalysts for the European Green Deal
Illustration Race to Zero