In light of stalled negotiation leading up this December’s Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, the European Union is making some big promises. But are they big enough?

As part of the ongoing eco-aimed bargaining, Europe  has promised an emissions cut of up to 95% by 2050 and a 30% cut by 2020, provided a climate change pact is completed in Copenhagen, which is now little more than a month away. But while the offer would mean significant reductions, doubters are uncertain that it’s drastic enough to push a treaty through in time.

The United Nations has already expressed mixed feelings on what they expect the results to be from the Copenhagen Conference, with some officials believing it unlikely that a binding treaty will be reached and others optimistic that ambitious goals will be set and countries will commit. A lack of specific goal targets and figures from the United States, China and India are currently raising concern, and the unwillingness to offer up information has been an issue within the European Union as well, with Germany and Italy uncertain about promising action that could limit Europe’s bargaining ability in later negotiations.

Environmental organizations like Greenpeace haven’t showed much faith in Europe’s promised emissions cuts, either, with some groups citing specific disappointment with emissions cuts offered for 2020, which they feel are too small.

Negotiators will be meeting this week in Barcelona for one last session before the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference and it’s not too late for you to get involved too. Check out the website from 350, TckTckTck, Hopenhagen and Seal the Deal! to put the pressure on world leaders to reach a treaty this December.

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