The European Green Deal encompasses a set of policies, actions and agreements meant to spark transformation in the EU to overcome the challenges posed by climate change and environmental degredation, while also strengthening the economy. The concept harkens back to policies created by U.S. president Roosevelt between 1933 and 1939 to rebuild a weakened economy while fostering social benefits.
The European Green Deal has three main objectives:
- no net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050
- economic growth decoupled from resource use
- no person and no place left behind
In line with these objectives, the European Green Deal aims to provide well-being through the privision of clean air, water and soils, energy efficient building, healthy and affordable food, and reliable public transport.
ICLEI is involved in several initiatives related to Green Deals, including: ACCTING, Fair Local Green Deals, SHARED GREEN DEAL, ALLIANCE, CLIMAA and others.
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