What are the main points of the Green Agreement?

The Green Agreement, also known as the Green Deal, is a set of policy initiatives by the European Commission with the overarching aim of making Europe climate neutral in 2050. Here are the main points:

1. Decarbonisation of the energy sector: The agreement aims to decarbonise the energy sector by promoting the use of renewable energy sources and aiming for a more efficient energy use.

2. Building and renovating in an energy and resource efficient way: The agreement aims to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, which is crucial as buildings consume 40% of the energy in the EU.

3. Promoting sustainable industry: The agreement aims to support industry to innovate and become global leaders in the green economy.

4. Cleaner transport: The agreement aims to boost the production and use of sustainable transport means, such as electric cars, and to reduce emissions from airplanes and ships.

5. Biodiversity: The agreement aims to protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity, both in Europe and globally.

6. From Farm to Fork: The agreement aims to make food systems fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly.

7. Eliminating pollution: The agreement aims to cut pollution rapidly to protect citizens' health and the environment.

8. Climate action: The agreement aims to mobilise industry, national governments, civil society and other stakeholders to work towards the 2050 climate neutrality goal.

9. Just Transition Mechanism: The agreement includes a mechanism to ensure that the transition towards a climate-neutral economy is fair, leaving no one behind.

10. Research and innovation: The agreement aims to boost research and innovation to support the green transition.