Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe reacts to the new EU-US trade agreement with concern. The deal, which triples U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, directly undermines the stability and sustainability of the civil society sector by locking the continent into a long-term dependency on fossil fuels. This move, which clashes with the goals of the European Green Deal, creates a hostile policy environment for climate-focused civil society organizations and their advocacy efforts. Instead of fostering an enabling environment for climate action, the agreement poses a significant risk to civil society’s ability to drive positive change and hold governments accountable on climate commitments, ultimately deepening the climate crisis. Read more here.
Source: CAN Europe
