Social Climate Plan
The implementation of the Social Climate Plan, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/955 on the Social Climate Fund, constitutes a key instrument to mitigate the socio-economic effects of the transition to a climate-neutral economy. The main objective of this fund is to support vulnerable households and microenterprises that are most affected by the costs associated with the extension of the European Emissions Trading System (EU ETS 2).
The rise in fossil fuel prices can disproportionately impact vulnerable households and microenterprises, particularly those that spend a significant portion of their income on energy, lack access to alternative and affordable mobility and transport solutions, and may not have the financial means to invest in reducing their fossil fuel consumption.
To ensure the effectiveness, accessibility, and suitability of the measures integrated into the Social Climate Plan in addressing the specific needs of affected citizens and microenterprises, the Luxembourg government aims to refine its policies on climate and social justice. This initiative reflects a commitment to fostering a constructive dialogue with various stakeholders in order to gather diverse perspectives from the field.
In this context, the government invites the general public to share their experiences and contribute their expertise to the development of future measures.
Below, you will find the Draft Proposal of the Social Climate Plan:
Phases
Results of the first consultation
In order to gather the views and opinions of all affected and interested parties, the relevant ministers launched the first consultation as part of the development of the climate and social plan.
Here you will find the results and recommendations that emerged from this initial consultation.
Results of the first consultation
The implementation of the Social Climate Plan in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/955 on the Fonds social pour le climat represents a key instrument to mitigate the socio-economic impacts of the transition to a climate-neutral economy. The main objective of this fund is to support particularly vulnerable households and micro-enterprises that are most exposed to the burdens resulting from the extension of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS 2).
In order to involve as many relevant stakeholders as possible from the outset and to incorporate their opinions and diverse practical perspectives into the development of the plan, an initial phase of informal consultation was launched at the end of March in the form of an online questionnaire, which lasted until the end of April. Within this framework, the government invited a broad range of stakeholders to participate — a total of 27 organizations submitted contributions.
The results of this consultation can be summarized as follows:
- Consensus on the importance of strengthened financial support;
- Issues of financial accessibility and perceived inequalities in access to aid, particularly regarding tenants’ needs;
- Administrative complexity of the schemes, with procedures considered lengthy and complicated;
- Lack of information and awareness regarding accessibility and understanding of available aid, with an expressed need for more proactive, targeted, and local communication;
- Demand for simplification and proximity, including proposals such as the creation of one-stop shops, automation of aid allocation, and the establishment of neutral and personalized support services;
- Call for greater accountability of landlords, including through incentives or obligations, such as capping rents for poorly insulated housing;
- General call for inclusive climate justice, emphasizing the importance of integrating the social dimension into climate policies to ensure a fair transition.
Upcoming and ongoing events
Past events
Event date: November 19th, 2025 from 17:00 to 18:30.
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