EU Climate Goals
By what year has the EU committed to achieve net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions?
2050
What is the name of the EU legislative package aimed at reducing emissions by at least 55% by 2030?
Fit for 55
Which global climate deal did the EU sign that entered into force in 2016?
Paris Agreement
What law made the 2050 net-zero goal legally binding?
European Climate Law
What does “net-zero emissions” mean?
Emissions are balanced by removals—no net addition to the atmosphere
By 2030, the EU is legally bound to cut emissions by at least what percentage (compared to 1990)?
55%
Which system allows industries to trade emission allowances?
EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)
How much did the EU and its member states contribute to developing countries’ climate finance in 2022?
€28.5 billion
At what annual rate will the number of emission allowances in the EU ETS decline?
2.2% per year
What does “climate neutrality” mean?
No net greenhouse-gas emissions overall
Which international agreement underpins the EU’s climate neutrality goal?
Paris Agreement
What share of the EU’s 2021-2027 budget is earmarked for climate action?
At least 30%
True or False – The EU accounts for more than half of global GHG emissions.
False (about 8%)
Which EU package revises laws in energy, transport, and land-use?
Fit for 55
What is “carbon removal”?
Extracting CO₂ from the atmosphere to offset emissions
Name the EU-wide strategy that aims to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent.
European Green Deal
Name one sector targeted for decarbonisation under the EU climate plan.
Transport / Energy / Industry
What mechanism describes the EU’s support for climate diplomacy abroad?
Green diplomacy
Name one major challenge still facing the EU in reaching climate neutrality.
Innovation gaps, fairness, financing, or sectoral lag
Define “climate mainstreaming.”
Integrating climate goals across all EU policy areas
Before 2030’s 55% target, what was the 2020 goal (vs 1990)?
20% emissions reduction
What is a “climate-neutral economy”?
One where emissions are minimized and residuals removed
What is the total cost of extreme weather & climate events in the EU over the past 40 years?
€487 billion
Between 1990 and 2022, the EU’s greenhouse-gas emissions fell from 4,712 Mt CO₂e to roughly what figure?
~3,248 Mt CO₂e
What is a “just transition”?
Ensuring the shift to a green economy is socially fair and supports affected regions/workers