In its conclusions of 29-30 October 2009, the European Council supported a Union objective, in the context of necessary reductions according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) by developed countries as a group, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95 % by 2050 compared to 1990 levels.
Sna conclúidí uaithi an 29-30 Deireadh Fómhair 2009, thacaigh an Chomhairle Eorpach le cuspóir de chuid an Aontais, i gcomhthéacs na laghduithe is gá, de réir an Phainéil Idir-Rialtasaigh ar an Athrú Aeráide (IPCC), ó thaobh na dtíortha forbartha mar aon ghrúpa amháin, astaíochtaí gás ceaptha teasa a laghdú 80-95 % faoin mbliain 2050 le hais na leibhéal in 1990.