A Clean Planet for all: A European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy 2018.

The aim of this long-term strategy is to confirm Europe's commitment to lead in global climate action and to present a vision that can lead to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 through a socially-fair transition in a cost-efficient manner. The document defines European Union’s long-term contribution to achieving the Paris Agreement temperature objectives in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals, which will further affect a wider set of EU policies.
Seven main strategic building blocks have been identified: 1) Maximize the benefits from Energy Efficiency including zero emission buildings; 2) Maximize the deployment of renewables and the use of electricity to fully decarbonise Europe’s energy supply; 3) Embrace clean, safe and connected mobility; 4) A competitive EU industry and the circular economy as a key enabler to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; 5) Develop an adequate smart network infrastructure and inter-connections; 6) Reap the full benefits of bio-economy and create essential carbon sinks; 7) Tackle remaining CO2 emissions with carbon capture and storage.
The strategy, among other aspects, seeks to make agriculture, forestry and fisheries more sustainable. The aim is to promote a sustainable bio-economy, diversify agriculture, animal farming, aquaculture and forestry production, further increasing productivity while also adapting to climate change itself, preserve and restore ecosystems, and ensure sustainable use and management of natural land and aquatic and marine resources.