Transformation Of The European Union, The: The Impact Of Climate Change In European Policies

Download or read book Transformation Of The European Union, The: The Impact Of Climate Change In European Policies written by Xira Ruiz-campillo and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2020-06-24 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The EU has undergone a deep transformation in the last 25 years. The goals adopted by the EU at the international level in climate negotiations have led to the internal adoption of goals by the EU member states. The book examines the changes experienced by the European Union that have gone on in parallel to its leadership in climate negotiations since 1992 and analyses whether combating climate change has contributed to the transformation of European policies.The book takes an in-depth look at the greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions reduction goals adopted by European states, the leadership of the EU in climate negotiations, the creation of the Energy Union, the commitment to a model of sustainable development, the promotion of a circular economy and the enhancement of cities, as relevant actors in the reduction of emissions and boosting of sound environmental practices.