Analysis of the Possibility of Fulfilling the Paris Agreement by the Visegrad Group Countries

The aim of this study was to analyse the feasibility of implementing the Paris Agreement and the provisions regarding the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the EU through Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia, i.e., the so-called Visegrad Group States (V4). The basis of the st...

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Published inSustainability Vol. 13; no. 16; p. 8826
Main Authors Tucki, Karol, Krzywonos, Małgorzata, Orynycz, Olga, Kupczyk, Adam, Bączyk, Anna, Wielewska, Izabela
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 06.08.2021
Subjects
Alternative energy sources
Carbon dioxide
Climate change
Coal
Cooperation
Crude oil
Emissions control
Energy consumption
Energy efficiency
Energy industry
Energy policy
Environmental policy
Gases
Greenhouse effect
Greenhouse gases
International agreements
Natural gas
Nuclear energy
Paris Agreement
Renewable resources
Sustainability
Poland
Czech Republic
Hungary
Russia
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Summary:The aim of this study was to analyse the feasibility of implementing the Paris Agreement and the provisions regarding the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the EU through Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia, i.e., the so-called Visegrad Group States (V4). The basis of the study was an in-depth analysis of the energy policies of the V4 countries, an analysis of energy generation structures, its consumption over the years, and an analysis of measures taken to improve energy efficiency. The analysis was performed as a function of the adopted targets for reducing CO2 emissions by 2020, with a prospect for 2030 and 2050. In all the analysed countries, the energy and heat production sectors were responsible for the highest carbon dioxide emissions. Among the analyzed countries, only Poland failed to meet its commitments regarding the level of greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions adopted by 2020. The achievement of further goals in this area, despite the planned investments and undertaken actions, is also at risk
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su13168826