Briefing European Green Deal | 125
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12 | Own-initiative opinion in preparation for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27)
On its own initiative Prepared by the ‘Energy and Climate’ working group Approved by the General Assembly by written procedure on 28/10/2022 Opinion (pdf) 1. Context [a] The FRDO-CFDD wants to continue contributing to the international process of combating climate change. Therefore, in preparation for the Sharm el-Sheikh COP, the council has decided to […]
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Civil society contribution to Voluntary National Review 2023
In July 2023, Belgium will present a Voluntary National Review (VNR) for the second time at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). In such a VNR, a country explains to the United Nations how it is implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Belgium already did so a first time in 2017, so now there will be […]
10 | Opinion on biodiversity policy
On its own initiative Approved by the General Assembly by written procedure on 15/09/2022 With the Environment Council of the Brussels Region (RLBHG) Opinion
Challenges to biodiversity, an opinion
The council just published an opinion on biodiversity in policy, as an input to the COP15 Biodiversity taking place in Canada in December. The opinion provides an overview of the various biodiversity challenges in our country and also addresses the impact of our consumption on ecosystems elsewhere, with numerous policy recommendations. An English translation of […]
Accessibility statement FRDO-CFDD
The Federal Council for Sustainable Development is committed to making his/her website accessible, in accordance with the law of 19 July 2018 on accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public authorities. This accessibility statement applies to the website: https://www.frdo-cfdd.be Compliance status This website is partially accessible because of the non-conformities and exemptions […]
Study into the electrification needs of mobility in Belgium
In 2021, the FRDO-CFDD commissioned a study on mobility electrification needs and the related economic, environmental and social impacts. This study was carried out between February and November 2021 by CLIMACT on behalf of the FRDO-CFDD. The views expressed in this report are those of CLIMACT, and do not necessarily reflect those of FRDO-CFDD members. […]
13 | Opinion in preparation of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26)
Own-initiative opinion Prepared by the Energy and Climate Working Group Approved by the General Assembly by written procedure on 24 September 2021 Opinion (pdf) 1. Context [a] Given the particular importance of the Glasgow climate negotiations, which should have been held in 2020 five years after the Paris Agreement was approved, the FRDO-CFDD decided […]