Greener Together

The EU and Australia are working together to accelerate the global clean energy transformation

There is a shared commitment to full and timely implementation of the Paris Agreement and to cooperation, bilaterally and in all relevant multilateral fora.

WHY IT MATTERS

Both the EU and Australia are committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and promote international climate action under the Paris Agreement.

The EU and Australia are committed to taking ambitious strides to decarbonise their electricity systems.

WHAT’S DRIVING IT?

The EU’s climate goals are anchored in the European Green Deal and Climate Law.

Achieving climate neutrality requires international cooperation across energy, industry, transport, and research.

LOOKING AHEAD

The EU and Australia will continue working together to accelerate clean energy deployment, support renewable hydrogen, and help keep the global 1.5°C target within reach.

INTERESTING FACT

The European Union – Australian Climate Business Network provides a platform for industry sectors with an interest in sustainability to harness international co-operation and build momentum and scale in the transition to a net zero economy.

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