On 23rd January 2008, the European Commission presented a reform package aimed at the practical application of its energy action plan to combat climate change and promote renewable energy sources, which was adopted by the European Council at its March 2007 summit.
The climate and energy package contains four proposals for common EU legislation, which are closely linked:
- Directive on the promotion of renewable energy sources
- Directive on the amendment to the EU's emission trading system
- Decision on effort sharing
- Directive on carbon capture and storage (CCS)
The climate and energy package was approved by the European Council and adopted by the European Parliament in December 2008.