Beyond borders

How can the EU become a leader in reducing consumption-based emissions?

By Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)

Date and time

Tuesday, June 18 · 1 - 2:30am PDT

Location

Online

About this event

1 hour 30 minutes

Despite the European Union’s successes in curbing territorial emissions, our consumption habits are increasingly negatively impacting nations beyond our borders: over the past decade, the EU's imported CO2 emissions have surpassed those associated with its exports. Projections indicate that this impact will continue to grow until 2030.

To effectively address this issue, standardized monitoring systems, coordinated efforts among member states and ensuring sustainable trade and global supply chains is essential. By leveraging its influence to drive international norms and standards, the EU can become a leader in transitioning to low-carbon practices worldwide. Join us to find out how!

What to expect:

Report launch: key findings and policy recommendations from case studies from Denmark, France and Sweden

Panel discussion on the role of the EU, policy solutions and trade. Panellists:

MEP Pär Holmgren (Greens/European Free Alliance)
Commission DG ENV (TBC)
Ola Alterå, Swedish Climate Policy Council
Michel Colombier, French High Council on Climate
Bente Halkier, Danish Council on Climate Change

Public Q&A

Organized by

Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)

Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is an international non-profit research and policy organization that tackles environment and development challenges.

We connect science and decision-making to develop solutions for a sustainable future for all.

Our work spans climate, water, air and land-use issues, governance, the economy, gender and health. Stakeholder involvement is at the heart of our efforts to build capacity, strengthen institutions and equip partners for long-term change.

Our knowledge and findings are accessible to decision-makers and civil society: as our own open access material, in leading academic journals, and repackaged for effective decision support.

To promote debate and share knowledge we convene decision-makers, academics and practitioners and engage with policy processes, development action and business practice worldwide.