Ed Nijpels, Chairman of the Climate Agreement Progress Consultation, wrote a letter to Rutte and Kaag about the use of bio-raw materials for heat. In a letter to Mrs Kaag and Mr Rutte (with copies to five ministers), Chairman Ed Nijpels, on behalf of the Climate Agreement Progress Consultation, outlined the consequences of the recent decision of the outgoing cabinet on subsidies...
Response on behalf of Energie-Nederland to the decision of the Environmental Organizations to withdraw from the Sustainable Biomass Coventant. This morning we took note of the report drawn up by SOMO and the decision of the environmental organizations to withdraw from the Sustainable Biomass Agreement. We are surprised that this was not discussed earlier in the consultations we…
The SOMO report paints a misleading picture of Estonian forestry and biomass resources, presenting self-selected findings as shortcomings in sustainability criteria, although in none of the reported cases were actual violations of local or international requirements identified. Estonian forest area is increasing, as is the total growth potential and annual…
Next week the European Commission will present new proposals for climate legislation. Just like in the Netherlands, biomass is now also causing heated discussion in Brussels. In Brussels, they are not likely to be surprised by a major lobbying offensive – certainly not with new environmental regulations. Whether it concerns car manufacturers, airlines, NGOs or civil society organizations: if a new bill...
