Environment Council: 4th March 2016

01.03.2016

On Friday 4 March 2016, the Environment Council will discuss the EU action plan for the circular economy and the package which includes the four legislative proposals on waste.

There will also be a policy debate on the follow-up to the Paris agreement on climate change based on a communication drafted by the Commission and on a document prepared by the presidency.

Ministers will also address the contribution of environment and climate policies to growth and jobs, in an exchange of views on the European Semester process.

Environment Council: 4th March 2016

01.03.2016

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