Decarbonisation – Origins and Evolution of the Process on the European Level

Decarbonisation of the european economy is one most important megatrends that will shape economic and social development in coming years. This paper discusses basic concepts decarbonisation terms climate change, history this idea legal basis introduced European Union, including key documents tools influencing process, like ETS or CO2 emission allowances. Background on has been presented as a roadmap to achieve low-carbon Europe. In article main assumptions EU strategy papers Clean Energy for All Europeans Green Deal are presented. Casus Silesia indicates problematic issues coal regions have tackle due transition away from coal. For societies, new environmental policy Commission means intensification activities reduce greenhouse gas emissions switching low- zero-carbon energy sources technologies. The an ongoing process which gaining momentum recent huge challenge, particularly Poland.