Nora Wissner

Fact Sheet

Extension of the EU ETS to maritime transport - Key aspects of the revision of the ETS directive

This fact sheet gathers an overview of key aspects with regards to the extension of the EU ETS 1 to maritime transport and herewith related interactions with other EU, international and national policies concerning the shipping sector. An outlook with a view to evaluating and futher developing the s

Issues at stake in view of the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai and beyond

International Climate Negotiations

This study provides an overview of the status of international climate negotiations and issues at stake at the COP28 climate change conference, which will take place in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) from 30 November to 12 December 2023. It also addresses the current implementation of the Paris Agreem

Fact Sheet

Aviation in the EU ETS and CORSIA in the ‘Fit for 55’ package: The EU agreement of June 2023

The European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council agreed on a series of legislative proposals as part of the 'Fit for 55' package, which are intended to align energy and climate policy instruments with the new climate target of reducing emissions by at least 55% compared to 1990 level

Paris Agreement: development of measures and activities for climate-friendly aviation and maritime transport

The project provided BMU and UBA with extensive and timely support on many issues in the context of greenhouse gas mitigation in international aviation and maritime transport. The support ranged from quantitative analysis of current proposals for policies or instruments to ad hoc support in and betw

Advantages and limitations

Methanol as a marine fuel

E‑Methanol is prominently discussed as a potential candidate to decarbonise deep-sea shipping. This study assesses whether the potential benefits and risks of e‑methanol are sufficiently reflected in the current discussion and whether methanol is preferable to current fossil marine fuels and oth

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

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 emissions, evaluates the proposal, puts it into context with developme