Indirect land use change
The draft directive on indirect
land-use change (ILUC) aims to minimise the impact of indirect changes of
land use on greenhouse gas emissions, while protecting existing
investments in biofuels production.
The text agreed by the Council
acknowledges and addresses the ILUC phenomenon, starts a transition to biofuels
with lower ILUC risks, and provides a clearer investment perspective while
protecting existing investments made.
The political agreement will
shortly be followed by the Council's formal adoption of its position at 1st
reading.
For more info about the
Council’s conclusions, visit the website of the Council of the
EU.