QuotaClimat

EU Legislative Interests

1. Strengthen the role of European and broadcasting regulation authorities Empower the future guidelines of the European Board for Media Services (EBMS) created by the EMFA with prerogatives in environmental matters to better combat disinformation while harmonising practices among Member States. Set "quotas'' by establishing temporary rules for production, programming, and broadcasting on ecological issues during electoral periods. These temporary rules should be complemented by the establishment of fact-checking cells, especially on environmental issues, during electoral periods. 2. Identify and tackle fake news on EGD policies and the scientific consensus on the climate emergency in the media With a view to revising the DSA in 2027, include in Article 34 combating environmental disinformation among the systemic risks generated by platforms (alongside online hate and violence or fundamental rights for instance) and take necessary measures to mitigate this risk (increased visibility of reliable information sources, moderation obligations). Prevent the targeting of individuals and communities by content identified as climate change-related disinformation. Build a European Observatory on media coverage of environmental information. Attached to the EBMS, it will produce data to ensure an annual, public, and objective monitoring of the progression of media coverage on ecological issues. Such observatories already exist in France and soon in Belgium. 3. Ensure stringent evolution of regulatory frameworks on advertisement in the media Under the Audiovisual Media Services directive, establish European-wide sectoral provisions to ban the advertisement of goods and services with a high environmental impact and whose use is contrary to achieving carbon neutrality, as currently done with alcohol and tobacco. The revision could take place as soon as December 2026. Strengthen consumer information by generalising the implementation of public messaging and labelling (e.g., carbon score) to promote more virtuous consumption patterns. 4. Bolster media literacy, particularly regarding environmental information Raise awareness among users and share best practices in handling environmental information. The EBMS will already share good practices on media literacy: we should ensure that environmental issues are part of their scope of action. Support journalists training on environmental issues while ensuring their independence by making the establishment of a code of ethics mandatory at national level. Make the EU the standard-bearer for the subject in the international negotiations and future international agreements to which it is party, e.g. under the COP29. 5. Improve relations between the media and European institutions Provide journalists and other fact-checkers with an initiation to the existing tools to verify information on EGD policies (legislative train schedule, legislative observatory, European Parliament Research centre). Under the aegis of the European Commission, develop an AI-based fact-checking tool to centralise verified data for journalists. 6. Enact comprehensive EU legislation to ensure the protection of journalists covering the climate crisis, recognizing them as whistleblowers, in order to safeguard their vital role in informing the public.

Communication Activities

Une conférence était organisée par QuotaClimat le 18 janvier 2024 sur le thème du rôle des médias dans la transition écologique. Pour cette table ronde, étaient présents Pierre Larrouturou, ex-MEP et des journalistes.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

Coalition against Climate Disinformation (CAAD)

Organisation Members

L'ADEME, l'agence de transition écologique francaise, sur un projet "Communs" porté par QuotaClimat et un consortium d'acteurs partenaires : https://wiki.resilience-territoire.ademe.fr/wiki/Baromètre_du_traitement_médiatique_des_enjeux_écologiques