CO2 Reduction
Climate change and adaptation measures are global topical issues. The global warming is partly based on
rising concentrations of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere caused by human activities. Major
reductions in these emissions of greenhouse gases, particularly CO2, are needed to prevent global
warming from reaching dangerous levels. The EU is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by at
least 20% from 1990 levels until 2020, and by 30% if a satisfactory international agreement is reached. Also the
Trilateral Wadden Sea Cooperation is aware of taking actions to reduce CO2 emissions. The environmental
ministers of Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands agreed on the Sylt conference in March 2010 to develop the Wadden
Sea Region into a CO2 neutral region until 2030 or earlier. The Wadden Sea Forum with its stakeholders
is dealing with this issue and is currently discussing trends and developments till 2030, responsibilities of
acting as well as management tools like avoidance strategies, CCS and emission trading.
The WSF is going to compile relevant information and documents to inform about policies, techniques and management
developments. This will serve as a basis for the further work in the WSF plenary and the responsible working group.
The compiled information makes no claims of being complete and focuses on the needs of the WSF.