Leading the Commission’s work

Leading the Commission’s work on the European Green Deal and its first European Climate Law to enshrine the 2050 climate-neutrality target into EU law. Stepping up the commitment to the 2030 emission reduction target, increasing it to at least 50% by 2030. Leading international negotiations to strengthen the ambition of other major emitters by 2021, by when a comprehensive plan would be presented to increase the EU’s target for 2030 towards 55% in a responsible way. Leading the Commission's work on extending the Emissions Trading System to the maritime sector and reducing free allowances to airlines over time. Coordinating work on the Just Transition Fund, to support those most affected by the ‘green’ transition. Developing the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and mainstreaming biodiversity priorities across all policy areas from trade and industry, to agriculture and maritime. Coordinating work on the Commission’s zero-pollution ambition, adopting a wide-ranging approach covering air, water, and noise pollution across key sectors. Progressing on the circular economy and the ‘Farm to Fork’ strategy for sustainable food, covering every step in the food system, from production to consumption. Ensuring proper enforcement and implementation of EU laws and instruments on climate, energy, environment and related policies. Ensuring that tax policies can contribute to achieving the EU’s climate ambitions, including the Carbon Border Tax and the review of the Energy Taxation Directive. Instilling a new climate culture in Europe under a European Climate Pact — bringing together regions, local communities, civil society, industry and schools.