CLEW Guide – Fallout from snap parliament elections delay energy and climate policy in France
CLEW Guide – Fallout from snap parliament elections delay energy and climate policy in France Clean Energy Wire
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France’s Efforts Towards Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Despite a set of fresh new decarbonisation goals published in 2023, starting with the progressive phaseout of fossil fuels, France continues to focus on the deploying of new nuclear reactors – which will likely cost more than expected – than making up for the gap between the development of its clean energy sources and those of other countries in the European Union. Whether the development pace is too slow for some or the targets not ambitious enough for others, the EU executive is keeping France under close watch. The country has a new government since September 21, after months of waiting. This regularly updated factsheet provides an overview of France’s efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. [UPDATES with appointment of new prime minister, next steps]
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- Goal 13: Climate Action
France’s Decarbonisation Goals
- Progressive phaseout of fossil fuels
- Deployment of new nuclear reactors
Challenges and Monitoring
- Development pace considered slow by some
- Targets not ambitious enough for others
- EU executive closely monitoring France’s progress
New Government and Next Steps
- New government in place since September 21
- Regularly updated factsheet provides overview of efforts
- Appointment of new prime minister
- Next steps towards carbon neutrality by 2050
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy | 7.2: Increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix | Not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning | Not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | 17.14: Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development | Not mentioned in the article |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The issues highlighted in the article are connected to SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy and SDG 13: Climate Action.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific target under SDG 7 that can be identified is 7.2: Increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. The article mentions that France continues to focus on deploying new nuclear reactors instead of developing clean energy sources.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article does not mention or imply any specific indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
Overall, the article highlights the issue of France’s focus on nuclear reactors instead of renewable energy sources, which is relevant to SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. The specific target under this SDG is to increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. However, the article does not provide any indicators to measure progress towards this target. Additionally, the article does not mention any specific targets or indicators related to SDG 13: Climate Action or SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Source: cleanenergywire.org
