The promised climate policy measures were submitted by Belgium and its regions to the United Nations in June 2023. About a year later, the Federal Planning Bureau concluded that these commitments did not live up to the objectives of the EU for 2050, with strong disparities depending on the sector.
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So, while building renovation plans are practically aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement, other areas are clearly lagging behind, starting with the energy sector.
“A 40% reduction in greenhouse gases from 2021 is necessary to achieve the objective of -55% by 2030, but current commitments only reach -13%. The share of energy renewable energy in Belgium is expected to reach only 24%, well below the 34% target. Furthermore, even if renewable energy capacity is expected to increase in the coming years, electricity production remains carbon-intensive.souligne Climact.
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“This situation raises risks in energy dependence, energy price volatility and health. To improve our energy security and costs, future governments are encouraged to realign their climate policies with a net zero emissions objective “concludes the consultant.
