The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) response to the European Commission’s call to evidence on the post2030 renewable energy framework TNC welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the post‑2030 renewable energy framework.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

The Nature Conservancy welcomes the opportunity to feedback on the CBAM Draft Implementing Regulation regarding Carbon Prices Paid in a Third Country. In this submission, we address the following issues in the Commissions Draft Regulation and sets out its corresponding recommendations: How can the European Commission ensure the environmental integrity of both domestic and international carbon credits recognized…

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) welcomes the forthcoming publication of the Ocean Act. The Act will serve to advance harmonisation between and implementation of key EU policies and initiatives, including to ensure a zero-tolerance approach to IUU fishing and associated practices.

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Europe welcomes the European Commissions initiative to set up an integrated framework on European climate resilience and risk management. We also welcome the European Commissions ambition to consider several reference warming scenarios, as stated in its Communication on Managing Climate Risks, as the impacts to human society increase exponentially depending on the level of warming.

The Nature Conservancy’s contribution to the call for evidence on the EU Grids Package The Nature Conservancy (TNC) welcomes the European Commission’s call for evidence on the EU Grids Package. This package is a critical opportunity to align Europe’s electricity infrastructure with its climate, renewable energy, and biodiversity goals.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) supports the 2040 Visions focus on ensuring robust implementation of pivotal EU policies, including but not limited to those spanning regenerative aquaculture initiatives and fisheries directly (CFP, EU Control Regulation, EU IUU Regulation,) the Nature Restoration Regulation, and complementary initiatives, such as the Vision for Food and Agriculture.

The Nature Conservancy supports the EU's 2040 target, and the use of a limited number of international carbon credits (up to 5%) to meet that target. Reducing emissions must remain a priority, and the aim of the EUs climate policy framework post 2030 should be to ensure that the EU meets its long term, Paris-aligned climate objectives.

TNC welcomes the inclusion in the RED of the concept of Renewables Acceleration Areas (RAAs), as well as the commitment in the Wind Power Action Plan to deliver dedicated, new Guidance to help Member States navigate the designation process.

As underscored in our recent joint letter ahead of this latest CAP simplification package, to act in the best interests of farmers and support them in tackling the biodiversity and climate crises, the European Commission should act to strengthen rather than weaken the CAP legislative framework.