A CLIMATE NEUTRAL NORTH SEA REGION

Vision: a resilient and adapted North Sea Region which has achieved climate neutrality at the very latest by 2050

The North Sea Region must move towards decarbonization. Climate change is one of the greatest global threats that we face and a major challenge which we all must be engaged in for the health and wellbeing of all citizens and the planet. The NSC has a role in encouraging every member region to support action on the aims of the Paris Agreement. The North Sea Region will have an important role in achieving the European Green Deal by leading by example. To reach the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, the region must fully exploit its position as Europe’s renewable energy hub, reduce its energy consumption, and promote innovative methods across the energy system. Climate adaptation and socio-ecological resilience are also key guiding principles in developing a vital North Sea region.

Key topics and goals of the NSC by 2030 are:

  • More renewable energy/alternative fuels are produced and used.
  • Energy efficiency improvements are researched, tested and adopted by industry, business, Government and citizens.
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage are utilised in the North Sea and across the regions, including supporting natural carbon sinks, leading to increased afforestation and restoration of degraded ecosystems.
  • The North Sea region is climate adaptable, ready and resilient to climate change

Read more in the North Sea Region 2030 Strategy.

The NSC Climate and Energy Group is responsible for managing the area under the North Sea Strategy.

What does the group focus on?

The group supports the NSC Executive Committee in implementing the Climate Neutral North Sea Region priority area of the North Sea Region 2030 Strategy.

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