T&E

Emissions trading is an easy option for airline chiefs

Wed, 12 Jan 2005 10:29:00 CET

In today's Financial Times, T&E Director Jos Dings argues that airlines are wrong to say emissions trading is the only way to combat the impact of aviation on the environment. He also accuses the industry of underestimating the climate impact of global aviation.

31/01/2005 - Tackling the Global Warming Impact of Aviation , Brussels

Mon, 20 Dec 2004 12:07:00 CET

In a one-day seminar held at the European Parliament, and hosted by Chris Davies MEP, T&E brought together experts, industry, policy makers and NGOs. Under discussion: future European action to combat the rapidly-growing contribution of the aviation sector to global warming. For more information, download the full announcement.

Airlines Wrong to Blame Oil Price Rise

Fri, 17 Dec 2004 12:00:00 CET

In today's Financial Times, T&E calls on the global aviation industry to stop its 'continued stream of apocalyptic warnings' about the impact of oil price rises on airlines and to rethink its attitude to environmental policies. Click 'read more' to read the letter.

Airport Slot Allocation - Don't Let Environment be The Loser

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 18:04:34 CET

T&E has joined other leading NGOs in warning of the potential environmental threats posed by plans to shake up commercial slot allocation at Europe's airports. In their response to a European Commission consultation o�n the subject, the group recommends that environmental factors, such as the emission and noise performance of aircraft, be put at the heart of new proposals.

Sense and Sustainability: Smart thinking to restart European transport policy (T&E 04/06)

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 17:40:53 CET

Timed to coincide with a new European Parliament, Commission, and an enlarged EU, this publication offers policy makers considered solutions to help restart sustainable transport policies.

Aviation and global warming after the 2004 ICAO Assembly

Tue, 12 Oct 2004 16:31:22 CET

At last week's International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal, Europe fought for the right to tackle emissions from the growing aviation sector. In a briefing published today, T&E examine Europe's options now that ICAO has postponed a final decision on emissions charging until the next Assembly in 2007. The conclusion? Europe must get concrete legislation to tackle aviation emissions on the table within three years or see ICAO close the door permanently next time the Assembly meets. Further information This T&E paper published in September gave an overview of the situation before the Assembly began and recommendations for action. The revised appendix to ICAO's Resolution on market-based measures regarding aircraft engine emissions, published at the conclusion of the Assembly, can also be downloaded here.

Tony Blair Challenged to 'Match Words With Deeds' on Aviation

Tue, 21 Sep 2004 10:08:00 CET

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has apparently recognised the impact of aviation on climate change (BBC News 15-09-04). In today's Financial Times, Jos Dings challenges him to 'match words with deeds' regarding a proposed disastrous Resolution on the table for the forthcoming International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal (starting 28 September). For more information on the environmental threat posed by the Resolution, click here.

EU Parliament Fights for Europe's Right to Choose Own Aviation Policy

Thu, 16 Sep 2004 16:51:00 CET

The EU Parliament today adopted a Resolution strongly rejecting U.S.-led moves to prevent ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) member states from controlling greenhouse gas emissions from aviation. The Resolution was passed with a large majority.

ICAO Assembly: States to Lose Right to Choose Own Environment Policy?

Fri, 10 Sep 2004 13:16:41 CET

The UN�s International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) will open its triennial Assembly in two weeks (28/09/04 � 08/10/04). A resolution is on the table with disastrous wording for the future of environmental policy in aviation at international and regional level. Read this T&E overview detailing the threat and download the letter sent on behalf of six major environment groups to key ministers and representatives urging them to take joint action against the proposed resolution.

ICAO Assembly Oct 2004: Climate Disaster?

Fri, 10 Sep 2004 12:05:54 CET

In October 2004 ICAO, the UN�s International Civil Aviation Organisation, will hold its triennial Assembly. A resolution is o�n the table with disastrous wording for the future o�n environmental policy in aviation, not just at international level, but also at regional level. This T&E paper provides an overview of the situation and recommendations for action.

T&E has led a coalition of European environment groups in writing to EU transport and environment ministers as well as non-EU members of ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference) to press for joint action against the proposed resolution.