What does EU climate policy need to look like to achieve the transformation to a net zero emissions economy by 2050?

In this policy paper we provide details on ten recommendations towards transformative EU climate policy. 

In this policy brief, we outline ten recommendations towards transformative EU climate policy.

4i-TRACTION - innovation, investment, infrastructure and sector integration:
TRAnsformative policies for a ClimaTe-neutral European UnION

To achieve climate neutrality by 2050, EU policy will have to be reoriented – from incremental towards structural change. As expressed in the European Green Deal, the challenge is to initiate the necessary transformation to climate neutrality in the coming years, while enhancing competitiveness, productivity, employment.

To mobilise the creative, financial and political resources, the EU also needs a governance framework that facilitates cross-sectoral policy integration and that allows citizens, public and private stakeholders to participate in the process and to own the results. The 4I-Traction project funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme analysed how this can be done.

10 Sep 2024

Public Event - Spain - Santiago de Compostela

This event brought together public and private sector stakeholders to discuss strategies for achieving climate neutrality in Galicia and Europe, featuring key insights from the 4i-TRACTION project and EU climate policy experts.

13 Sep 2024

Public Event - Poland - Katowice (hybrid)

The Polish national outreach event featured a presentation of 4i-TRACTION results followed by an open debate on Poland’s climate policy and EU regulations, with contributions from experts across ministries, NGOs, and research institutions.

11 Jul 2024

Invite-Only - Brussels, DG CLIMA

This event was organised for policymakers from DG CLIMA and DG ENV, providing a platform for the dissemination of results from the 4i-TRACTION project and facilitating insightful discussions between partners of the research consortium and policy experts.