GHG emissions trends and projections in the EU-28, 1990-2035

Historic trends from 1990 to 2017 are represented in solid lines. Projections until 2035 are represented in dashed lines. The upper line represents the scenario "with existing measures", while the lower line represents the scenario "with additional measures". EU targets and objectives for 2020, 2030 and 2050 are represented as bullets.

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Methodology

Based on data reported by Member States under the Monitoring Mechanism Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 525/2013):
- 1990-2017 historic trends from national greenhouse gas inventories as included in the EU's submission to UNFCCC, 27/05/2019
- Projections submitted by Member States in 2019

Units

Million tonnes CO2 equivalent

Additional information

The GHG emission trends, projections and targets include emissions from international aviation, and exclude emissions and removals from the land-use sector. The ‘with existing measures’ (WEM) scenario reflects existing policies and measures, while the ‘with additional measures’ (WAM) takes into account the additional effects of planned measures reported by Member States. These projections have been reported in 2019.

GHG emissions trends and projections in the EU-28, 1990-2035

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