Sustainable Development in the European Union – 2015 Key Messages

Key Messages

Publication: Book
Citation: Kurkowiak, Barbara et al. (eds.) 2015: Sustainable development in the European Union. Key messages. [eurostat Statistical books 2015 edition]. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union.

Sustainable development is a fundamental and overarching objective of the European Union, enshrined in the Treaty. The EU Sustainable Development Strategy (EU SDS) brings together the many strands of economic, social and environmental policy under one overarching objective – to continually improve the quality of life and well-being for present and future generations.

The Eurostat monitoring report, based on the EU set of sustainable development indicators and published every two years, provides an objective, statistical picture of progress towards the goals and objectives of the EU SDS. This ‘lite' version of the 2015 monitoring report makes use of the universal language of visuals, offering a shortcut to the essence of the messages delivered through the full version of the monitoring report. It thus provides a snapshot of the key trends related to sustainable development in the European Union. The publication [pdf, 17.1 MB, English] is available for download.

Smarter, Greener, more Inclusive? – 2016

Indicators to Support the Europe 2020 Strategy

Year 2016

Publication:Book

The Eurostat monitoring report examines how well the EU and its member states adapt the EU Sustainable Development Strategy. As part of a consortium with the Vienna University of Economics and Business, INFRAS and the Haymarket Media Group, Ecologic Institute played an integral role in compiling the 2015 Eurostat monitoring report. The report is available for download.

Sustainable Development in the European Union – 2015

2015 Monitoring Report of the EU Sustainable Development Strategy

Year 2015

Publication:Book

On 2 March 2015, Eurostat published its most recent Flagship Publication Smarter, greener, more inclusive?. The report, commissioned by Eurostat, assesses the EU's progress in implementing the Europe 2020 strategy. Commissioned by Eurostat, Andreas Prahl, Katharina Umpfenbach and Eike Velten of Ecologic Institute edited the chapter on climate change and energy. It discusses progress towards the so-called 20-20-20 targets which aim at cutting EU greenhouse gas emissions, increasing renewable energy supply, and improving energy efficiency.

Smarter, Greener, more Inclusive? – 2015

Indicators to support the Europe 2020 strategy

Year 2015

Publication:Book

The Eurostat monitoring report, based on the EU set of sustainable development indicators and published every two years, provides an objective, statistical picture of progress towards the goals and objectives of the EU SDS. This 'lite' version of the 2013 monitoring report makes use of the universal language of visuals, offering a shortcut to the essence of the messages delivered through the full version of the monitoring report. It thus provides a snapshot of the key trends related to sustainable development in the European Union. Seven members of the Ecologic Institute contributed to this edition.

Sustainable Development in the European Union – 2013 Key Messages

2013 Monitoring Report of the EU Sustainable Development Strategy

Year 2013

Publication:Book

Is there a trend towards more sustainable consumption patterns in the European Union (EU)? Is there a reduction in EU greenhouse gas emissions? Is the EU losing its natural capital? Answers to these and other questions are presented in the 2013 Eurostat monitoring report on Sustainable Development in the European Union. As partner in a consortium with the Vienna University of Economic and Business, INFRAS, and Haymarket Media Group, the Ecologic Institute played a substantial role in drafting the 2013 Eurostat monitoring report.The monitoring report is available for download.

Sustainable Development in the European Union – 2013

2013 Monitoring Report of the EU Sustainable Development Strategy

Year 2013

Publication:Book

On 29 October 2013, Eurostat published its most recent Flagship Publication 'Smarter, greener, more inclusive?'. The report assesses the EU's progress in implementing the Europe 2020 strategy. Commissioned by Eurostat, Katharina Umpfenbach and Krista Timeus of Ecologic Institute edited the climate change and energy chapter. It discusses progress towards the so-called 20-20-20 targets which aim at cutting EU greenhouse gas emissions, increasing renewable energy supply and improving energy efficiency. The report is available for download.

Smarter, Greener, more Inclusive? – 2013

Indicators to support the Europe 2020 strategy

Year 2013

Project

The European Commission regularly tracks the progress towards sustainable development objectives within the EU and the individual Member States, drawing upon sustainable development indicators (SDIs). In a consortium with the Vienna University of Economics and Business, INFRAS and the Haymarket Media Group, Ecologic Institute was drafting these monitoring reports for the years 2013 and 2015 on behalf of Eurostat. Ecologic covered the analysis on Natural Resources, Climate Change and Energy and Global Partnership.

Monitoring the EU Sustainable Development Indicators

Dec 2012 - Dec 2015

Language: English
Authorship: Andreas Graf

Dr. Christiane Gerstetter

Doris Knoblauch

Katharina Umpfenbach

Barbara Kurkowiak (Eurostat)

Markus Hametner (Institute for Managing Sustainability, WU Vienna)

Anna Dimitrova (Institute for Managing Sustainability, WU Vienna)

Asya Dimitrova (Institute for Managing Sustainability, WU Vienna)

Umberto Pisano (Institute for Managing Sustainability, WU Vienna)

Eva Gschwend (INFRAS)

Judith Reutimann (INFRAS)

Bettina Rüegge (INFRAS)

Remo Zandonella (INFRAS)
Funding: European Commission, Eurostat (Eurostat), International
Published by: Publications Office of the European Union (Publications Office), International
Year: 2015
Dimension: 124 pp.
DOI: 10.2785/955039
Project: Monitoring the EU Sustainable Development Indicators
Project ID: 2399
Table of contents: Click to show full table of contents

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Executive summary
Introduction
1. Socioeconomic development
2. Sustainable consumption and production
3. Social inclusion
4. Demographic changes
5. Public health
6. Climate change and energy
7. Sustainable transport
8. Natural resources
9. Global partnership
10. Good governance
Annex
Keywords: Biodiversity

Climate

Energy

EU

Governance

International Development

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PublicationBookSustainable Development in the European Union – 2015

Kurkowiak, Barbara et al. (eds.) 2015: Sustainable development in the European Union. 2015 monitoring report of the EU sustainable development strategy. [eurostat Statistical books 2015 edition]. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union.