POW NEWS / Policy
on October 8, 2026
Position paper on transport in Europe
This autumn, several key files will reach a critical moment. The EU will decide rules that shape how Europeans travel for the next decade. POW Europe has developed a position paper supporting the opportunity to cut transport emissions and rebalance Europe’s transport system towards rail.
on June 29, 2026
EU decisions that will shape climate and environment policies this autumn
The coming months will be decisive when it comes to EU climate and environment policy. Decisions about how we travel and how and how we safeguard the glaciers, snowpack and water systems that a warming world is already putting at risk, are all on the table this autumn. While POW can make sure that EU policymakers know what the outdoor community wants, we make the message louder if industry raises their voice, too.
on November 20, 2025
EU Climate Decision: We're Still Far From the Podium
Back in July, we published our first explainer on the EU’s 2040 climate target and why it matters to people and places that depend on […]
Takeaways from COP29 COP29… yes, 29. Over the years, these summits have sparked mixed feelings about their ability to effectively address the climate crisis. While […]
on June 14, 2024
What is Next for European Climate Action?
Topic: Climate News, Policy, Politics, POW
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The EU Election results are in and it’s a mixed picture, so what does this mean for the future of climate action across Europe? While […]
on February 7, 2024
The Winter Sports Industry Unites Around a Unique Climate Pact
Topic: Climate News, Partnerships, Policy, POW
Category: climate pact, collaboration, winter sports
POW is proud to announce its collaboration with The Winter Sports Sustainability Network (WSN), managed by Peak 63 and the Federation of the European Sporting […]
on December 15, 2023
COP28 reaches landmark consensus on saying goodbye to fossil fuels, now the EU must commit to concrete phase out dates and increased climate financing.
Topic: Climate News, Policy, Politics, Science, Take Action
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The recently concluded COP28 was host to a substantial surge in attendance with over 65'000 attendees and guests meeting in Dubai in November - an […]
on October 24, 2023
#tryharder FIS
Topic: Campaign, Case Study, Community, Policy, POW, Take Action
Category: climate change, FIS, tryharderFIS
UPDATE - following criticism by FIS of POW's campaign and in advance of the FIS World Cup in Solden, President of Protect Our Winters Europe, […]
on September 17, 2023
Concerns Mount Over Wopke Hoekstra's Potential Appointment as Climate Commissioner
Category: climate change, Climate policy
In a world grappling with the urgent need to combat climate change, every appointment to a position of power has far-reaching consequences. The recent news […]
on September 5, 2023
Results of the EU 2040 Climate Target Consultation
Topic: Business, Campaign, From the Alliance, Policy, POW
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The Commission has published its summary report of the responses received as part of the EU 2040 target public consultation. POW was among 879 respondents […]
