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Protection of the environment forms an integral part of the renewed Lisbon strategy, which aims to make the European economy the most competitive and dynamic in the world. Updating this strategy will be one of the main subjects of discussion at the European Summit on 13 and 14 March. The Environment Council held on 3 March adopted conclusions on the environment which will be presented as a contribution to the European Council.

The conclusions stress the importance of combating climate change, of energy efficiency and of renewable energies. They also lay emphasis on the efficient use of resources, biodiversity, renewable energies and security of energy supply. Other subjects of interest are the capture and storage of CO2, biofuels and biomass. The conclusions reflect the need to strengthen cooperation with developing countries in order jointly to combat climate change. The EU is aiming for a reduction of at least half in global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, compared with 1990 emission levels.

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Climate change adaptation, renewable energy, biodiversity loss and deforestation were at the top of the agenda of the first meeting between EU and Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) environment ministers which was held in Brussels today. These issues are especially significant given their importance for the economic well-being of EU and Latin American and Caribbean countries. The issues raised at the meeting will provide the basis for the EU-LAC Heads of State and Government Summit in Lima this May. More than two dozen ministers from the EU, Latin America and the Caribbean attended.

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