Suzan Naz Uzel

Policy Officer

Energy Costs Remain Out of Sight in the AI Act 

As the EU’s AI Act takes effect, a key question looms: can Europe balance AI…

EU Greenwashing Crackdown Faces Political Roadblock 

As the EU backtracks a key anti-greenwashing law, concerns grow that political convenience is undermining…

Why Hard-to-Abate Sectors Threaten Net-Zero Goals

Achieving climate neutrality in the EU hinges on overcoming the emissions challenges of hard-to-abate sectors. …

Did the UN Ocean Conference Make Waves or Slip by Without a Ripple? 

The third UN Ocean Conference highlighted both encouraging global commitments and critical gaps in efforts…

How Intelligent Transport Systems Transform Mobility in Europe 

As traffic congestion, emissions, and inefficiencies rise across urban centres, Europe is turning to technology…

How Affordable Energy Boosts Competitiveness and Green Transition Success

With the Affordable Energy Action Plan, the EU aims to cut costs, drive decarbonisation, and…

The EU’s Adaptation Efforts for a Changing Climate

Climate change is a reality. To protect communities, ecosystems, and economies, we must embrace large-scale…

A Forest Worth Knowing

The EU’s Forest Monitoring Directive aims to improve the monitoring of forest conditions and enhance…

Celebrating One Year of Europe’s Green Buildings Law  

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is a key pillar in reducing Europe’s energy…

The EU’s Vision for Agriculture and Food 

The vision outlines goals for the EU’s competitiveness and sustainability, but critics highlight gaps in…

No Healthy Planet Without a Healthy Ocean

The ocean sustains life and economies, but growing threats demand urgent action to protect its…

Understanding Hydrogen’s Climate Impacts

Hydrogen could help combat climate change – but only if we produce, manage, and use…

What’s Next for Trump’s Climate Agenda?

As the U.S. President begins his new term, fossil fuel expansion and retreat from global…

EU Revamps Wastewater Rules for 2025

A revised directive to continue tackling pollution, protecting health, promoting innovation, and driving EU sustainability. …

Balancing Industrial Growth and Green Goals

Florika Fink-Hooijer outlines bold strategies for tackling climate change, restoring biodiversity, and fostering a competitive…

COP29: Progress for Finance, Setbacks for Mitigation

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan in November 2024,…

Sustainable Use of Pesticides Regulation Proposal Withdrawn 

The European Parliament watered down the European Commission’s Pesticide Reduction proposal, leading the Commission to…

Reflecting on One Year of CBAM

As we mark one year since the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its transitional…

Postponement of the EU Deforestation Regulation

The European Commission’s call to postpone the EU Deforestation Regulation could weaken the EU’s environmental…

A New Era for the European Green Deal: What Challenges are Expected in Its Financing? 

The European Green Deal aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, but faces significant hurdles…

Political Upheaval Threatens EU’s Climate Ambitions

Pivotal European election faces far-right surge and EU’s climate policy is at stake The anticipated…

Do EU Elections Put the Green Deal on the Back Burner?  

Balancing political priorities with environmental commitments. The European Green Deal, once hailed as a beacon…

CBAM: What Is It and Why Is It Needed?

In a bold move to combat climate change, the European Union (EU) has set an…

CBAM: Delineating the Hydrogen Horizon

In the global energy transition, hydrogen is emerging as a key player, igniting discussions on…

CBAM: The Path to Sustainable Trade or the Trap of Green Colonialism?

As part of REVOLVE’s in-depth coverage of CBAM, Suzan Naz Uzel from REVOLVE spoke to…

CBAM: EU Protectionism or Landmark Climate Policy

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and how is it going to change…