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Švédské předsednictví v Radě EU: Je čas pro přechod k energeticky efektivní ekonomice
24. července 2009 | Švédské předsednictví v Radě EU
The ministers for energy and environment discussed Europe’s transition to an eco-efficient economy at the joint informal meeting in Åre today. The Presidency summarised the ministerial discussions thus: The time to start the shift to an eco-efficient economy is now, as the transition will become more expensive if we wait.
“The EU has a golden opportunity to take the lead in the transition to an eco-efficient economy. It is not enough to be number two. The EU could have first-mover advantage on international markets”, says Minister for Enterprise and Energy Maud Olofsson.
Eco-efficient economy means creating more wealth while using less natural resources and causing less negative impact on the environment. The EU’s environment and energy ministers confirmed that investment in energy efficiency, renewable resources and recycling is essential, both as a way to employment and growth and to reach the EU’s climate and energy goals.
“The future EU strategy on growth and employment, the successor to the Lisbon strategy, should have the transition to an eco-efficient economy at its core. Green industries and resource-efficient technologies will be cornerstones for EU growth and job creation in the years to come”, says Minister for the Environment Andreas Carlgren.
The ministers discussed how the post-Lisbon 2010 strategy should emphasise this potential and include measures to further develop the market conditions that facilitate a transition to an eco-efficient economy. The strategy should have a clear focus on research, innovation, development and the deployment of new products and services.
One stage in the process is to correctly assess the price of the burden on our environment. At the meeting, the ministers discussed how to price carbon dioxide emissions by increasing emission trading, but also by using carbon dioxide taxes.
The joint session was the kickoff for the theme of eco-efficient economy during the Swedish Presidency. The discussions at the informal joint session of environment and energy ministers gives input to the formal contribution from the Competitiveness and Environment Councils leading up to the European Council discussion on future EU competitiveness and growth.
Background:
The guest speakers at the meeting were: Lord Nicholas Stern, Buyelwa Sonjica, South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Stavros Dimas, EU Environment Commissioner and Nobuku Tanaka, Executive Director of the IEA (International Energy Agency). The European Commission presented its report ‘Green Elements from Member States’ and accounted for which green elements the Member States had presented in their recovery plans.
“The EU has a golden opportunity to take the lead in the transition to an eco-efficient economy. It is not enough to be number two. The EU could have first-mover advantage on international markets”, says Minister for Enterprise and Energy Maud Olofsson.
Eco-efficient economy means creating more wealth while using less natural resources and causing less negative impact on the environment. The EU’s environment and energy ministers confirmed that investment in energy efficiency, renewable resources and recycling is essential, both as a way to employment and growth and to reach the EU’s climate and energy goals.
“The future EU strategy on growth and employment, the successor to the Lisbon strategy, should have the transition to an eco-efficient economy at its core. Green industries and resource-efficient technologies will be cornerstones for EU growth and job creation in the years to come”, says Minister for the Environment Andreas Carlgren.
The ministers discussed how the post-Lisbon 2010 strategy should emphasise this potential and include measures to further develop the market conditions that facilitate a transition to an eco-efficient economy. The strategy should have a clear focus on research, innovation, development and the deployment of new products and services.
One stage in the process is to correctly assess the price of the burden on our environment. At the meeting, the ministers discussed how to price carbon dioxide emissions by increasing emission trading, but also by using carbon dioxide taxes.
The joint session was the kickoff for the theme of eco-efficient economy during the Swedish Presidency. The discussions at the informal joint session of environment and energy ministers gives input to the formal contribution from the Competitiveness and Environment Councils leading up to the European Council discussion on future EU competitiveness and growth.
Background:
The guest speakers at the meeting were: Lord Nicholas Stern, Buyelwa Sonjica, South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Stavros Dimas, EU Environment Commissioner and Nobuku Tanaka, Executive Director of the IEA (International Energy Agency). The European Commission presented its report ‘Green Elements from Member States’ and accounted for which green elements the Member States had presented in their recovery plans.
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