Expected Impact:
During the programming period 2021-2027, the RFCS will be linked to the objectives of the European Green Deal, which aims to transform the EU into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use.
The Communication also states that all Union actions and policies should pull together to help the Union achieve a successful and just transition towards a sustainable future.
Within the European Green Deal objectives, applicants to the RFCS calls should therefore consider the following elements when preparing their proposals:
- A power sector must be developed that is based largely on renewable sources, complemented by the rapid phasing out of coal
- The EU should also reinforce current initiatives [...] on cross-cutting climate and environment issues. This may include ending global fossil fuel subsidies in line with its G20 commitments, [...] phasing out all new coal plant construction, and action to reduce methane emissions
- Focus on the regions and sectors that are most affected by the transition because they depend on fossil fuels or carbon-intensive processes
- Protect people and workers most vulnerable to the transition, providing access to re-skilling programmes,
