• The Green Blueprint: EU Commissioner on the Union’s Climate Strategy

  • Apr 12 2024
  • Length: 36 mins
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The Green Blueprint: EU Commissioner on the Union’s Climate Strategy

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  • In this episode of Planet A, Dan Jørgensen sits down with EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, to explore the central role he plays in shaping the European Union’s approach to reducing emissions. Transitioning from a career in the energy sector to a key climate policy leader, Hoekstra offers unique insights into the EU’s climate targets and strategies.

    They discuss the EU’s own emission targets as well as its role as a global influencer in climate action. Hoekstra emphasizes the importance of a just transition that balances both environmental sustainability and economic growth, addressing concerns about job transitions and public dissent.

    He stresses that environmental policy must consider the livelihoods and futures of those it impacts, underscoring the necessity of policies that safeguard livelihoods and open doors to new opportunities.

    Tune in for an insightful exploration of the EU’s climate strategies and the work of an EU Commissioner in driving global climate action.
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