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Why should climate action be part of security planning in the CEE region and in Europe?
As Europe is spending billions to rearm itself and strengthen its military security, V4 experts call decision-makers not to lose sight of negative effects of climate change, as neglecting the risks of climate change could undermine long-term security and stability in the region.
Europe at Risk if Energy Supply Security Falters – Experts from European Academies Highlight the Threats
Climate change and escalating geopolitical tensions increasingly threaten the security of energy supply. The European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) has released a new report outlining these risks and potential responses. In Hungary and Slovakia, the main concerns include dependence on Russian energy sources, the unchanged rate of natural gas usage, and the supply of their nuclear power plants.
The Clean Industrial Deal – a green transformation or and industrial lobby wishlist?
The European Commission has presented the long-awaited Clean Industrial Deal, which aims to reduce European energy prices while enhancing competitiveness. Our rapid analysis below summarizes to what extent the Agreement supports the greening of industry and how much it caters to industrial lobbying interests.
Hungary’s EU Presidency climate policy achievements and the priorities of the next semester
At the end of the year, Hungary concluded its term as the rotating EU Presidency, passing the role to Poland in January. On this occasion, we provide a brief evaluation of Hungary’s climate policy goals and achievements during its presidency and take a look at the objectives of the current Polish Presidency.
COP29 – a climate conference that left everyone disappointed
The latest annual UN climate conference recently concluded in Baku, where developing countries sought new financial resources, while developed nations aimed to secure strengthened emissions reduction measures. However, except for the Gulf countries, all parties left disappointed. What exactly happened in Azerbaijan, and what does it mean for the future?
Third Hungarian Climate Neutrality Progress Report
Hungary’s Third Climate Neutrality Progress Report attempts to objectively present various emission trends during 2022, compared to the year 2021 covered in the second report, and to 2020 covered in the first report, thereby informing decision-makers and, in a broader sense, the entire society.
“What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up? This question not only concerns the environment in isolation; the issue cannot be approached piecemeal. (…) Why are we here? What is the goal of our work and all our efforts? What need does the earth have of us? (…) Unless we struggle with these deeper issues” – says the Pope, “I do not believe that our concern for ecology will produce significant results.” Laudato Si’ Encyclical Letter
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