EU’s COP29 position calls for more countries to contribute to climate funding and for more ambitious national targets
28 October 24
Peter Dunn
The EU’s negotiating position at COP29 will include calls for more countries to contribute to the proposed new collective quantified goal on climate finance, not just those nations currently listed as developing countries. In addition, the EU will push for countries to submit new nationally determined contributions to seek to ensure the achievement of the Paris Agreement’s long term goals.
Repairers of defective products and software upgrades to be subject to new EU product liability rules
14 October 24
Bianca Sofian
On 10 October 2024, the Council of the EU adopted the directive to update the EU’s product liability law.
Ecodesign work will continue under the old Directive until 2026
08 October 24
Bianca Sofian
The European Commission clarified during a May workshop and, in September 2024 through the publication of a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document, how the transition between the two legal instruments will work.
European sustainability developments – 3Q 2024 update
01 October 24
Bianca Sofian
Main developments on environmental policy and regulation in Europe in the three months from July to September 2024.
Data centres can submit their sustainability indicators after the 15 September deadline
09 September 24
Bianca Sofian
Given the late publishing of the reporting database, the European Commission clarified that the sustainability indicators reporting for 2024 will remain open after 15 September.
Explainer: critical raw materials
20 August 24
Peter Dunn
Explanatory note on critical raw materials