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Why burning primary woody biomass is worse than fossil fuels for climate

authors: Robinson, E. | Böttcher, H. | Hennenberg, K. | Soimakallio, S.
Year of publication: 12 / 2022

In its current form, the EU’s renewable energy directives encourage the use of primary woody biomass from forests as an energy source. However, the directive gives a completely wrong picture of the associated greenhouse gas emissions,…

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Policy Brief: Emissions trading system for road transport and buildings in the policy mix for achieving climate neutrality in the EU.

An assessment of the overarching framework and specific provisions

authors: Matthes, F. | Graichen, J.
Year of publication: 12 / 2022

Study for the Air Pollution and Climate Secretariat (AirClim) and the Life ETX Consortium

This policy brief provides an overview of the proposals for the ETS-2 covering road transport and buildings. The amendments and guidance by the…

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The role of financial operators in the ETS market and the incidence of their activities in determining the allowances’ price

authors: Cludius, J. | Galster, H. | Healy, S. | Noka, V. | Lam, L.
Year of publication: 12 / 2022

This study investigates the role of financial actors, such as banks and investors, in the EU Emissions Trading System and their role in determining price dynamics and volatility. It concludes that activities on the market should be…

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An ETS-2 for buildings and road transport: Impacts, vulnerabilities and the role of the Social Climate Fund

author: Cludius, J.
Year of publication: 12 / 2022

Presentation by Dr. Johanna Cludius, FSR 8th Annual Conference on the Economic Assessment of European Climate Policies, 2. December 2022.

The slides, as well as the recordings of the keynote speech from Mar REGUANT (Northwestern…

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The representation of energy, energy carriers and fuels in the Open Energy Ontology

authors: Stappel, M. | Emele, L. | Hülk, L. | Förster, H.
Year of publication: 11 / 2022

The Open Energy Ontology (OEO) is a BFO-based ontology for the domain of energy system analysis. Core of this domain is the concept of energy. Since the concept of energy is ambiguous and has not (yet) been introduced into BFO, we…

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Participation in decision-making processes as a key to a successful long-term governance

author: Mbah, M.
Year of publication: 11 / 2022

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Technical Monitoring and Long-Term Governance of Nuclear Waste

Edited by Dr. Peter Hocke, Dr. Sophie Kuppler, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Smeddinck, Dr. Thomas Hassel

Nomos,  2022, 160 pages, paperback ISBN 978-3-8487-4402-2

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ETC CM report 2022/03: Fluorinated greenhouse gases 2022

authors: Jörß, W. | Ludig, S. | Liste, V.
Year of publication: 11 / 2022

This annual report of the European Environment Agency (EEA) provides a summary of the information reported on the production, import, export and destruction of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) in the European Union since 2007 as…

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Social justice in the context of climate policy: systematizing the variety of inequality dimensions, social impacts, and justice principles

author: Heyen, D.
Year of publication: 11 / 2022

Several streams of research have discussed important aspects of social inequalities and justice in the context of climate, energy, and environmental issues. However, there is often a narrow focus on specific aspects, bearing the risk…

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Policy brief: Supporting households in the energy price crisis

A comparative analysis of approaches in Germany, Poland and Romania

authors: Cludius, J. | Vornicu-Chira, A. | Gutowski, P. | Eden, A.
Year of publication: 11 / 2022

Since the second half of 2021, the EU is experiencing a sharp rise in energy prices, mainly caused by an unprecedented increase in the price of natural gas. In 2021, demand for energy increased as the global economy recovered after Covid…

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EEA Report No 10/2022

Trends and projections in Europe 2022

authors: Förster, H. | Gores, S. | Nissen, C. | Siemons, A. | Winger, C. | Renders, N. | De Schrijver, J. | Sporer, M. | Tomescu, M.
Year of publication: 10 / 2022

This report explores the historical trends, most recent progress and projected future paths towards mitigating climate change through reduced greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy gains and improved energy efficiency. It builds on…

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Climate Action for Sustainable Major Sports Events

Selected recommendations for action to minimise carbon footprints at major sports events

authors: Stahl, H. | Cames, M.
Year of publication: 10 / 2022

The present document "Climate Action for Sustainable Major Sports Events" represents the annex volume to the "Concept and Feasibility Study for a ‘Climate Neutral’ Staging of the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (UEFA EURO 2024)"…

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Concept and Feasibility Study for a "Climate Neutral" UEFA EURO 2024

Final Report

authors: Stahl, H. | Cames, M. | Wagner, T.
Year of publication: 10 / 2022

In the wake of Germany's successful qualification to host the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (UEFA EURO 20241), the focus on more climate action is addressed by the EURO 2024 sustainability action plan titled "United by…

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Policy Brief: Recommendations for an ambitious EU-wide solar mandate

authors: Ritter, D. | Bauknecht, D.
Year of publication: 10 / 2022

A rapid and significant increase of renewable energies in Europe is necessary, both for decarbonising the energy system as well as for security of supply aspects. Rooftop solar installations have to be a substantial part of it, as they…

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Policy Brief: Briefing on the proposal to integrate maritime transport in the EU ETS

authors: Wissner, N. | Cames, M.
Year of publication: 10 / 2022

This policy brief provides an overview of the proposal by the European Commission to reform the EU ETS to extend the existing EU ETS to maritime transport. The policy brief outlines the importance of addressing maritime transport…

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The COP27 Climate Change Conference

Autoren: Moosmann, L. | Siemons, A. | Fallasch, F. | Schneider, L. | Urrutia, C. | Wissner, N. | Mendelevitch, R. | Hermann, H. | Healy, S. | Oppelt, D. | Heinemann, S.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10 / 2022

This study provides an overview of the status of international climate negotiations and issues at stake at the COP27 climate change conference. It also addresses the current implementation of the Paris Agreement, the stakeholders in the…

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Climate impact of pyrolysis of waste plastic packaging in comparison with reuse and mechanical recycling

authors: Möck, A. | Bulach, W. | Betz, J.
Year of publication: 09 / 2022

Commissioned by Zero Waste Europe and the Rethink Plastic alliance to the Oeko-Institut, this study compares seven scenarios for the future of plastic packaging in the European Union (EU) from a climate perspective, following the…

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Climate impact of pyrolysis of waste plastic packaging in comparison with reuse and mechanical recycling

authors: Möck, A. | Betz, J.
Year of publication: 09 / 2022

Presentation by Alexandra Möck and Dr. Johannes Betz, webinar on the study "The climate impact of pyrolysis of plastic packaging and alternatives – strategies to lower it", 27. September 2022

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A Grid Model Comparison Experiment: Insights from the discussion of differences in model formulation in the harmonization process

author: Flachsbarth, F.
Year of publication: 09 / 2022

Presentation by Franziska Flachsbarth, International Conference on Operations Research - OR 2022, 6. - 9.9.2022

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RE-SOURCING: Roadmap for Responsible Sourcing of Raw Materials until 2050 – Mobility Sector

authors: Degreif, S. | Betz, J.
Year of publication: 07 / 2022

The transformation of the mobility sector is essential in order to meet the Paris Agreement’s goals. A 90% reduction in transport-related emissions by 2050 is needed to achieve climate neutrality. To achieve this, a major contribu tion…

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Scoping voluntary corporate climate action in the European aviation sector

author: Healy, S.
Year of publication: 07 / 2022

The BCVM approaches for eight European airlines (i.e. easyJet, Ryanair, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Wizz Air and SAS Airlines), which were collectively responsible for over half of the total CO2e emissions of the…

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