In 2019, EU leaders approved the goal of achieving a climate-neutral EU by 2050. This follows on from the commitments the EU and its member states made when signing the Paris Agreement in 2015.

What does climate neutrality mean and how will the EU achieve this goal while promoting the well-being of its citizens? Here are five facts you need to know about the EU's climate ambitions.  When we talk about fighting climate change, we always talk about reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But it's not just about that. 

Becoming "climate neutral" means reducing greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible, but it also means offsetting any remaining emissions. In this way, a balance of net zero emissions can be achieved. A balance of net zero emissions is achieved when the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere is neutralized. This can be achieved through carbon sequestration, i.e. removing carbon from the atmosphere, or through compensatory measures, which usually include support for climate-focused projects.  (More on consilium.europa.eu)