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SUMMARY:Informal Forum on Implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement – February 2022
DESCRIPTION:This meeting was part of the ERCST initiative\, which aims to create an informal atmosphere\, where the main objective is to explore\, discover\, explain and understand different points of view related to the issues in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. That is\, to understand the options available to define rules\, modalities and procedures on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement\, as well as the consequences of adopting each option. \nSince 2014\, ERCST has been hosting an ‘informal dialogue’ between negotiations as part of the “Implementation of market and non-market provisions in the Paris Agreement” project \, informed by a few selected experts.
URL:https://ercst.org/event/informal-forum-on-implementation-of-article-6-of-the-paris-agreement-feburary-2022/
CATEGORIES:ARTICLE 6
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220209T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220202T120400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T094851Z
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SUMMARY:Price signal for carbon and impact on decarbonisation
DESCRIPTION:The discussion focused on the current EUA price level and their impact on decarbonisation efforts\, both in industrial sectors\, as well as other sectors of the economy. The reaction in the EU seems to vary depending on sectors and EU Member States. Some sectors see the very rapid price increase as beneficial and supportive of decarbonisation effort\, while other sectors make the case that this pace drains resource from decarbonisation efforts while the pace of set turnover cannot be sped up. This is an important topic that will help inform the discussion especially on EU ETS review\, as well as other parts of the Fit for 55 package. \nAgenda    ERCST Slides    Eurometaux Slides  
URL:https://ercst.org/event/price-signal-for-carbon-and-impact-on-decarbonisation/
CATEGORIES:EU ETS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220118T112109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T094624Z
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SUMMARY:State of the EGD: two years after
DESCRIPTION:This session intended to look at State of the EGD after two years\, after some of the Draft Parliament opinions had been issued\, and in light of the international situation after COP 26\, but ahead of the global stocktake in 2023. \nDuring this session\, we reflected upon the following questions: \n– Do you think it is possible to conciliate the growing tensions among different policies (simultaneously reducing emissions\, keeping prices low and guaranteeing security of supply) in the framework of an ambitious fit for 55 package? Is the proposed Fit for 55 realistically implementable? \n– What are the alternatives to achieve this conciliation without incurring in an excesive use of regulation? \n– Do you think the political willignes to broaden the technological arsenal to achieve the EU 2030 and 2050 targets is different today when compered to the general sentiment at the time the EGD communication was first launched two years ago? \nAgenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/state-of-the-egd-two-years-after/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220222T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20211214T103249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T094405Z
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SUMMARY:CBAM Global Townhall 2022
DESCRIPTION:The European Commission put forward a proposal for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – an enabler of ambitious climate policy in a world of unequal ambition. As other countries respond to the climate crisis\, we can expect to see them follow suit. \nIdeally there would be international coordination of these emerging policies; they have high-stakes implications for international trade\, international equity\, climate diplomacy. Some have suggested that BCAs could be an essential element of “climate clubs”\, acting both as a common tariff-like wall\, and as incentive to join. Others have called for international agreement on principles and best practice. \nThis session\, convened by ERCST on the basis of its extensive work on the EU CBAM\, brought together global thought leaders that have explored this critical aspect of CBAM/BCA\, unpacking the proposals and considering the options. \nERCST’s project on border carbon adjustment is supported by BDI\, CEFIC\, EBRD\, Électricité de France\, Enel\, Eurofer\, Eurometaux\, ExxonMobil\, Fertilizers Europe\, FuelsEurope\, Grupa Azoty\, HeidelbergCement\, the Government of France\, the Government of Germany\, the Government of Spain\, Metinvest and Solvay. \nAgenda    ERCST Slides     DG TAXUD Slides     CSPA Slides     Hydro Slides    
URL:https://ercst.org/event/cbam-global-townhall-2022/
CATEGORIES:CBAM
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220223T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220121T141316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T093924Z
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SUMMARY:EU-Turkey Climate Policy Dialogue: Role of Civil Society in developing climate policies
DESCRIPTION:This workshop was part of the project EU – Turkey Climate Policy Dialogue for civil societies. The overall objective of the project was to establish a sustained dialogue between Turkish and EU CSOs\, private actors and public institutions on the articulation of Climate Change policy between the EU and Turkey and climate policy development in general. \nThis workshop focused on the key role Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) play in the EU in developing climate policies\, both through informal and formal participation processes and identify best and concrete practices that Turkish CSOs could implement. A number of CSOs were invited to engage in a panel discussion in order to get a better understanding of what this means for EU and Turkish stakeholders. \nLastly\, it was an opportunity for Turkish and European CSOs to establish a dialogue and to highlight additional elements they would like to see as part of this project\, and what kind of format and topics they would like to touch upon in the next workshops. \nAgenda    ERCST Slides    Europe Beyond Coal Slides
URL:https://ercst.org/event/eu-turkey-climate-policy-dialogue-role-of-civil-society-in-developing-climate-policies/
CATEGORIES:CIVIL SOCIETY DIALOGUE
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220225T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220203T101346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T131503Z
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SUMMARY:Article 29a EU ETS Directive - EU Measures in the event of excessive price fluctuations
DESCRIPTION:In January 2021\, the EC carbon price raised to 89.42 euros/tons of CO2. One year before\, the EU carbon price was 33 euros/tons of CO2. This rapid price increase in addition to the recent energy crisis\, has triggered discussions about the possibility of EU authorities to trigger the Article 29 of the EU ETS Directive or at least to revise it. Under Article 29\, if for more than six consecutive months\, the allowance price is more than three times the average price of allowances during the two preceding years\, the Commission shall convene a meeting of the Climate Change Committee. Since the creation of the EU ETS in 2005\, the mechanism has not been triggered so far. \nThis event introduced the current legislative framework. The presentation was followed by an interactive roundtable of key stakeholders and policy makers that argued if the current EU mechanisms are fit for purpose to protect against formation of price bubble in the EU ETS Market\, the role of speculation and its impact on compliance entities. \nFinal Agenda    ERCST Slides    BEIS UK Slides    KOBiZE Slides    PIK Postdam Slides  \nBloomBerg NEF Slides    EuroAlliagues Slides    Sandbag Slides    EFET Slides    \nCalifornia ARB Video.  
URL:https://ercst.org/event/article-29a-eu-ets-directive-eu-measures-in-the-event-of-excessive-price-fluctuations/
CATEGORIES:EU ETS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220302T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220209T144146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T125721Z
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SUMMARY:Border Carbon Adjustment in the EU - CBAM Scope 2 emissions
DESCRIPTION:The European Commission has proposed a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism\, aiming to have the regime functional by 2023\, and negotiations are ongoing on the shape of the final instrument. One of the most critically important issues\, yet to be resolved\, is the question of whether Scope 2 emissions should be included under the mechanism. \nThis session brought together global experts in the areas of economics\, law\, and policy to explore the critical underlying questions and assess proposals to address them. \nAgenda    Eurometaux Slides 
URL:https://ercst.org/event/border-carbon-adjustment-in-the-eu-cbam-scope-2-emissions/
CATEGORIES:CBAM
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220309T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220309T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220228T073920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T125153Z
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SUMMARY:Joint roundtable  ‘The IMF proposal for an international carbon price floor: a quantitative analysis’
DESCRIPTION:PwC has recently published in the context of COP26 a study together with the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the international carbon price\, which finds that an international carbon price floor would pay for itself and reduce global carbon emissions by 12.5%. \nThe international carbon price floor would also further support the EU CBAM’s objective of preventing carbon leakage by incentivising engagement with lower income countries and incentivising and supporting a fair global transition. \nThis roundtable discussion revolved around: \n●      How could an international carbon price agreement be designed and implemented and what economic and environmental impacts would it have. \n●      How can the proposals in the Fit for 55 package promote an international carbon price floor. \n●      How CBAM can incentivise more countries to adopt market-based ETS systems for carbon pricing that are consistent with the international carbon price floor. \n●      The need for an accompanying financial mechanism to direct the revenue generated towards supporting lower income countries to gradually increase the carbon price and reach net zero by 2050 as necessary to achieve the global climate targets. \nAgenda     PwC Report Slides
URL:https://ercst.org/event/joint-roundtable-the-imf-proposal-for-an-international-carbon-price-floor-a-quantitative-analysis/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220311T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220216T090824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T124857Z
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SUMMARY:EU Taxonomy: impacts on other policies
DESCRIPTION:This meeting took the form of a working group where stakeholders discussed specific elements of the EU sustainable finance agenda. This meeting was dedicated to the topic of EU Taxonomy impacts on other policies. Indeed\, ERCST considers the analysis of the interactions of the EU Taxonomy with other policies an important element because\, among other things\, these interactions will also have an impact on the overall functioning of the EU industry and financial market. ERCST considers that the EU Taxonomy Regulation will have two main types of impacts and interplays: \n\nFirst\, impacts on other sustainable finance (SF) policies. Notably\, ERCST intends to analyze the EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS)\, the proposed Corporate Sustainability Reporting (CSRD) Directive and the Corporate Governance Initiative.\nSecond\, interplays with other environmental and climate policies. Notably\, ERCST intends to analyze those related to carbon pricing (i.e.\, the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and the Energy Taxation Directive)\, and those shaping public (and private) finance and aid schemes such as the Recovery and Resilience Facility and Invest EU\n\nThe 2 working groups discussed these impacts. \nAgenda    ERCST Slides 
URL:https://ercst.org/event/eu-taxonomy-impacts-on-other-policies/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220316T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220224T132211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T124443Z
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SUMMARY:Shaping ERCST's feedback on the hydrogen and decarbonised gas package
DESCRIPTION:After the publication of the European Commission Hydrogen Strategy in July 2020 and after the publication of the Fit for 55 first set of publications in July 2021\, the Commission proposed on December 15th 2021 a set of legislative proposals including the revision of the Gas Regulation 715/2009 and the Gas Directive 2009/73 (the package). Following the proposals\, the Commission has opened a feedback period that will be opened for  several weeks to assess stakeholder’s reactions to the package. \nDrawing on the lessons of previous stock-takes on the topic discussed in December 2021 and January 2022\, this meeting intends to shape ERCST feedback to the European Commission proposals. \nThis meeting intends to contribute shaping ERCST response to the European Commission Public Consultation on the hydrogen and decarbonized gas market package on three main issues:  \n\nIs the proposed definition for low-carbon hydrogen aligned with the ambitions of the European Commission hydrogen strategy?\nAre we making an excessive use of regulation for hydrogen transportation infrastructure before making sure the demand side is mature and incentivized enough as to justify this level of regulatory intervention?\nBased on the proposed regulatory framework is the EU encouraging hydrogen imports? Should the EU take this stance?\n\nAGENDA    ERCST Slides    Bellona Slides    Enagas Slides    ERCST Publication
URL:https://ercst.org/event/ercst-contribution-to-ec-hydrogen-and-decar-gas-market-package-feedback-period/
LOCATION:ERCST\, Rue Archimède 61\, Bruxelles\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220316T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220225T075740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T123312Z
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SUMMARY:Development impact of EU’s CBAM
DESCRIPTION:Co-convened by ERCST and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) \nThe European Green Deal has strengthened the level of climate ambition by aiming to achieve climate neutrality in the European Union by 2050. The European Commission has proposed a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as the preferred option to address the risk of carbon leakage. \nThis session explored the development dimension of the proposed CBAM along the following guiding questions: \n\nWhat are the expected impacts of the CBAM for developing country exporters?\nWhat design element choices are most important in determining those impacts?\nWhat parallel measures (outside the CBAM legislation) might the EU adopt to best position the CBAM from a development perspective?\nWhat kinds of policies might exporting developing countries adopt to support their exporters as the CBAM comes into effect?\n\nAgenda    Recording   
URL:https://ercst.org/event/development-impact-of-eus-cbam/
CATEGORIES:CBAM
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220318T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220318T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220221T100002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T123106Z
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SUMMARY:Border Carbon Adjustment in the EU – Launch of Report on Exports in CBAM
DESCRIPTION:Since 2019\, ERCST has built up solid experience on BCAs and carbon leakage issues in the EU context. The ERCST Team has accompanied the CBAM file from its earliest stages in the legislative process\, providing analytical input to the discussion on BCAs and fostering an informed debate with domestic and international stakeholders. \nAt this event\, the ERCST presented its report on one of the “crunch issues” in the EU’s CBAM: Exports. Exports are currently not included in the Commission’s CBAM proposal due to significant legal uncertainty regarding the alignment with WTO rules. However\, there are concerns that the exclusion of exports will open up an export-related carbon leakage channel\, thereby harming EU competitiveness and climate ambition. \nThe ERCST presented its analysis and discussed the findings with those present\, thereby contributing to the understanding of what it means to address exports in the CBAM. \nAgenda    ERCST Slides    ERCST Report    ERCST Policymaker Summary    Recording  
URL:https://ercst.org/event/treatment_of_exports_in_the_eu_cbam/
CATEGORIES:CBAM
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220321T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220318T142704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T122509Z
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SUMMARY:EXTERNAL EVENT: CEPR Research and Policy Network on Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:On the 21st of March\, Andrei Marcu\, Executive Director of ERCST\, spoke at the CEPR Research and Policy Network on Climate Change\, Hybrid Webinar ‘Economics of Border Adjustments’. \nAgenda    Recording   
URL:https://ercst.org/event/external-event-cepr-research-and-policy-network-on-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:CBAM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220406T104500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220406T124500
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220323T140417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T122312Z
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SUMMARY:The impact of commodity prices on energy transition and regulatory framework
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of a ERCST series which tales the state of play of the debate in energy prices after the release of the EC toolbox and REPowerEU Communication as well as looking forward to the direct EC framework. Stocktaking on Council discussions and following the previous event on “Electricity prices in the EU” hosted by the ERCST in October 2021\, this time ERCST aimed to encourage a discussion on the following questions: \nSession 1 \n\nIn a rapidly evolving context what are the main drivers of high gas and electricity prices and what is the outlook?\n\nSession 2 \n\nHow to make sure REPowerEU is able to conciliate the growing tension of keeping energy prices low\, accelerating decarbonisation and guarantying need investments and security of supply?\nWhat short term and long-term solutions could be effectively implemented to tackle the current energy crisis.\n\nFinal Agenda    Cerame-Unie Slides    Recording   
URL:https://ercst.org/event/the-impacts-of-commodity-prices-and-the-call-for-structural-reform-deeping-into-the-right-market-design/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220419T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220419T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220407T090001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T121008Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable on Just Transition Framework
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Just Transition workstream\, the ERCST team has decided to explore and put together a preliminary framework to assess the social impacts of the transition and provide guidance on how to develop a vision for a just transition that will\, in turn\, translate into concrete actions. The framework entailed mainly three parts: 1) the principles for a JT\, 2) a set of indicators to measure the social impacts of the transition and 3) guidance on how to build a JT strategy based on the impacts analysis. \nAcknowledging the fact that a just transition is not a fixed set of rules\, this framework aims to provide guidance and support to assess the current situation and build a vision and a process for a Just Transition. With this work\, ERCST helped the research and policy community to shape their agendas towards a fair and just transition. \nThe aim of the roundtable meeting is to initiate a discussion and gather your views on the initiative. During the roundtable\, ERCST shared a presentation highlighting the existing principles\, guidelines\, frameworks\, and tools for JT and then presented the ideas for the ERCST framework. Interventions from the Wuppertal Institute\, EPRI and SEI followed\, preparing the terrain to have an open discussion. \nAgenda    ERCST Publication 
URL:https://ercst.org/event/roundtable-discussion-on-just-transition-framework/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:JUST TRANSITION
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220425T121350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T120441Z
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SUMMARY:Informal Forum on Implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement-April 2022
DESCRIPTION:The dialogue aimed to create an informal atmosphere where the main objective is to explore\, discover\, explain and understand different points of view related to the issues in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. That is\, to understand the options available to define rules\, modalities\, and procedures on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the consequences of adopting each option. \nThis dialogue\, by invitation only\, intended to bring together 40 to 50 negotiators from around the world including Italy\, Finland\, Sweden\, Norway\, France\, Germany\, Japan\, Switzerland\, New Zealand\, Australia etc. \nAgenda   
URL:https://ercst.org/event/informal-forum-on-implementation-of-article-6-of-the-paris-agreement-april-2022/
CATEGORIES:ARTICLE 6
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220426T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220324T102234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T120315Z
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SUMMARY:2022 State of the EU ETS Report - Launch
DESCRIPTION:This was the launch event of the 2022 State of the EU ETS Report. During this event\, the report was presented by the authors and discussed by commentators. This was the seventh annual report on the State of the EU ETS. The 2021 edition is available through this link. \nThe European Commission is required to annually assess\, according to the EU ETS Directive\, the functioning of the EU ETS and report back to the EU Parliament and Council. On 26 October 2021\, the European Commission released its annual “Report on the functioning of the European carbon market”. \nThe annual “State of the EU ETS” Report aims to provide such an independent contribution to the policy debate\, which is needed to ensure that the EU ETS is “fit for purpose”. The Report is intended as a “snapshot”\, providing policymakers and stakeholders with an overview of how the EU ETS is doing by April of each year\, based on previous year data. \nThis event covered the 2022 Report. This edition reflected on the track record of the ETS in Phase III and first year of Phase IV\, ahead of the upcoming negotiation process\, its expected impact on the EU ETS\, and the role the ETS is expected to play in the longer term. \n Agenda    ERCST Slides    ERCST Publication   
URL:https://ercst.org/event/2022-state-of-the-eu-ets-report-launch/
LOCATION:University Foundation\, Rue d’Egmont\, 11\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220427T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220301T102241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T115920Z
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SUMMARY:The International Dimension of Hydrogen
DESCRIPTION:This workstream aims to bring together stakeholders\, including policymakers and industry on a regular basis to discuss substantive issues around the topic of hydrogen\, informed by original intellectual input from ERCST. \nERCST has accompanied EU institutions and stakeholders in the different stages of the hydrogen regulatory process\, identifying missing pieces and shedding more light on issues that needed further clarification. \nNow\, after having focused on the EU hydrogen policy and regulatory sphere\, this event launched ERCST research activities on the international dimension of hydrogen. \nThis meeting started with a presentation by ERCST\, outlining some of the key aspects that shape the international dimension of hydrogen and that may have an impact on the EU hydrogen economy.  ERCST presentation was followed by a panel discussion that intended to encourage a discussion on the following questions: \n\nTo what extent does the EU need to import hydrogen?\nDo we endanger EU industry by supporting hydrogen production in third countries?\nHow will the landscape in terms of hydrogen global production look like in the future?\nShould CBAM cover hydrogen imports? Why yes\, why not.\n\nAgenda    ERCST Slides     ERCST Publication
URL:https://ercst.org/event/the-international-dimension-of-hydrogen/
LOCATION:ERCST\, Rue Archimède 61\, Bruxelles\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:HYDROGEN
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220428T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220310T173420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T115421Z
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SUMMARY:Designing Carbon Contracts for Difference
DESCRIPTION:This workstream aims to bring together stakeholders\, including policymakers and industry on a regular basis to discuss substantive issues around this topic\, informed by original intellectual input from ERCST. \nCCfDs are discussed as one of the most promising alternatives to foster the deployment of low-carbon industrial technologies. However\, it is still uncertain how CCfDs can be part of the policy mix towards decarbonization. \nThis meeting started with a presentation by ERCST of the results of a survey carried out among relevant stakeholders aimed to: \n\nFeel stakeholders’ pulse with regards to CCfDs’ rationale and purpose.\nProvide further guidance on CCfDs’ key design and implementation features.\n\nERCST’s presentation also provided an overview of the vision outlined by several member states\, with particular emphasis on Germany\, France and the UK. \nThis was followed by a panel discussion geared towards assessing and commenting on the survey’s results.   \nAgenda    ERCST Slides    EC Slides    Carbon Engineering Slides    Agora Slides
URL:https://ercst.org/event/designing-carbon-contracts-for-difference/
LOCATION:ERCST\, Rue Archimède 61\, Bruxelles\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:HYDROGEN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220505T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202330
CREATED:20220429T100903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T115050Z
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SUMMARY:2022 State of the EU ETS Report - Launch Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 State of the EU ETS Report is a joint effort between ERCST\, BloombergNEF\, the Wegener Centre for climate and global change at the University of Graz and EcoAct. \nDuring this webinar the 2022 State of the EU ETS Report was presented by the authors and discussed by commentators. This will be the seventh annual report on the State of the EU ETS. The 2022 edition is available through this link. \nThe European Commission is required to annually assess\, according to the EU ETS Directive\, the functioning of the EU ETS and report back to the EU Parliament and Council. On 26 October 2021\, the European Commission released its annual “Report on the functioning of the European carbon market”.  \nThe annual “State of the EU ETS” Report aims to provide an independent contribution to the policy debate\, which is needed to ensure that the EU ETS is “fit for purpose”. The Report is intended as a “snapshot”\, providing policymakers and stakeholders with an overview of how the EU ETS is doing by April of each year\, based on previous year data. \nThis webinar covered the 2022 Report. It reflected on the track record of the ETS in Phase III and first year of Phase IV\, ahead of the upcoming negotiation process and its expected impact on the EU ETS\, and the role the ETS is expected to play in the longer term. \nAgenda   Universität Hamburg Slides    ERCST Publication    Recording   
URL:https://ercst.org/event/2022-state-of-the-eu-ets-report-webinar/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:EU ETS
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SUMMARY:CBAM Global Townhall 2022
DESCRIPTION:The European Commission has put forward a proposal for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) which is the subject of ongoing discussions in the European Parliament and the Council. The lead committee on the CBAM in the European Parliament\, ENVI\, is voting on the final set of amendments on May 17th. This is a decisive moment for the CBAM on the European stage. \nOn the global stage\, other countries have been reacting to these developments. Some have suggested that BCAs could be an essential element of “climate clubs”\, acting both as a common tariff-like wall\, and as incentive to join. Others have called for international agreement on principles and best practice. Consequently\, the exact role of the CBAM on the international arena remains a subject of debate\, even as the EU process moves forward. \nNo matter what the final shape and role of the CBAM\, if it is to be successful\, concerns about circumvention need to be allayed. This session\, convened by ERCST on the basis of its extensive work on the EU CBAM\, will bring together global thought leaders that have explore these critical aspects of CBAM/BCA\, unpacking the proposals and considering the options. \n\n\n\nERCST’s work on border carbon adjustment in the EU is made possible by support from CEFIC\, EBRD\, EdF\, Enel\, Eurofer\, Eurmetaux\, ExxonMobil\, Fertilizers Europe\, the Government of France\, the Government of Germany\, and MetInvest \n\n\n\nAgenda    ERCST Slides ENVI vote    ERCST Slides Circumvention    Recording
URL:https://ercst.org/event/cbam-global-townhall-2022-2/
CATEGORIES:CBAM
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CREATED:20220429T122715Z
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SUMMARY:State of the EU Green Deal\, the climate dimension of REPowerEU
DESCRIPTION:This meeting was part of a series organized by ERCST on the European Green Deal\, which started on 8 January 2020 right after the European Commission’s EGD was announced. This work stream aims to bring together policymakers and stakeholders on a regular basis to take stock of recent developments in the EGD framework. \nThe climate and environmental policies have had an increasing impact on the EU economy. Environmental and climate policies\, by setting the trajectory of the energy transition\, shape key components of the EU energy system. \nDuring this meeting we assessed the ideas put forward by the Commission from the climate policy perspective\, namely to what extent the measures outlined in the REPowerEU Communication represent the most cost efficient way to reduce emissions and meet the EU climate ambitions. We encouraged panelists to provide their views on the following questions: \n\nIs the REPowerEU Communication coherent with the long-term EU climate ambition?\nTo what extent do the ideas outlined in the REPowerEU Communication represent the most cost-efficient way to reduce emissions?\nWhat is the role nuclear energy or carbon removal technologies should play in decreasing dependency from Russia?\n\nAgenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/state-of-the-eu-green-deal-the-climate-dimension-of-repowereu/
CATEGORIES:EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL
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CREATED:20220407T084328Z
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SUMMARY:EU-Turkey Climate Policy Dialogue: Policy Vision Roadmap for Civil Society
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is part of the project EU – Turkey Climate Policy Dialogue\, financed by the European Union within the scope of the Civil Society Dialogue Programme between EU and Turkey\, coordinated by the Directorate for EU Affairs. \nThe aim of this workshop is to present the Policy Vision Roadmap for Civil Society. The roadmap represents the outcome of the projects’ activities and dialogue between European and Turkish civil society which has been established during the past year. \nThe workshop began with a keynote speech by the Turkish authorities\, after which a high-level overview of the climate policy developments in Turkey and the EU and the role of civil society in its development were provided by the invited experts. \nThese interventions set the floor for the main presentation of the Policy Vision Roadmap for Civil Society by the project team and the interactive panel discussion on the future and role of Civil Society in furthering climate policy. Finally\, the moderator opened the floor for a roundtable discussion with other attendees. \nAgenda    ERCST Slides    Policy Vision Roadmap EN    Policy Vision Roadmap TR    Recording    \n 
URL:https://ercst.org/event/eu-turkey-climate-policy-dialogue-policy-vision-roadmap-for-civil-society/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel\, Mövenpick Hotel\, Ankara\, 06560\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:CIVIL SOCIETY DIALOGUE
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CREATED:20220520T163046Z
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SUMMARY:"Crunch issues" in the hydrogen and gas Directive
DESCRIPTION:This meeting intended to shed more light on some key issues in the\, back then\, proposed Hydrogen and Gas Directive. Namely: the definition for low carbon hydrogen\, the regulatory principles for third-party access and the alignment of the proposal with the energy system integration strategy. \nThis meeting intended to have a substantive discussion on a number of issues: \n\nHow could the Directive help hydrogen to be used where is needed the most?\n\nIs the proposed Directive aligned with the energy sector integration strategy?\n\n\nHow could the definition for low-carbon hydrogen be improved? In concrete:\n\nWhat is the emissions’ scope and the fossil fuel comparator that should be used when defining low-carbon hydrogen?\nHow could Methane leakage be incorporated into the definition?\n\n\nDoes the proposed regulation on third-party access foster or hinder the development of a hydrogen economy in the EU?\n\nWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of negotiated third party access until 2030?\n\n\n\nAgenda    ERCST Slides
URL:https://ercst.org/event/crunch-issues-in-the-hydrogen-and-gas-directive/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:HYDROGEN
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CREATED:20220523T092553Z
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SUMMARY:Nuclear energy and gas in the EU Taxonomy
DESCRIPTION:The EU Taxonomy was introduced in 2020 as a reporting tool. The declared goal of Taxonomy is to direct the flow of private capital to finance transition towards climate neutrality. It is a flagship project of the sustainable finance strategy adopted by the European Commission as a part of the European Green Deal. \nThe Taxonomy\, being a product of the regulation – not of market participants – became a label provoking political tensions. Using this label to describe economic activities became a matter of principle\, rather than a market instrument. The illustration of this phenomenon is the political debate about qualifying gas and nuclear energy as “sustainable” activities under the Taxonomy. \nBy July 2022\, the European Parliament formally reacted to the Complementary Delegated Act (CDA) which\, under some conditions\, qualifies gas and the nuclear energy as “green” activities. \nThe panelists explored the subject-matter along those guiding questions: \n\nHow the geopolitical situation affects the role of gas and nuclear energy in the climate transition?\nHow the CDA will affect the access to finance for gas and nuclear energy projects?\nIs there an impact on renewables?\n\nAgenda    ERCST Slides 
URL:https://ercst.org/event/nuclear-energy-and-gas-in-the-eu-taxonomy/
LOCATION:ERCST\, Rue Archimède 61\, Bruxelles\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T120000
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CREATED:20220607T143051Z
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SUMMARY:Hydrogen and the RED Delegated Acts
DESCRIPTION:On May 20th the European Commission published two delegated acts which are essential to complete the definition of RFNBOs (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) and hence to determine the role renewable hydrogen will play in EU decarbonization. In concrete: \n\nDelegated act on the methodology setting out the rules for the production of RFNBOs.\nDelegated act on the methodology to assess the GHG emissions of RFNBOs and recycled carbon fuels.\n\nThe deadline to provide feedback to the proposals was opened until June 17th . \nWe therefore gathered a small group of experts to discuss the proposals from different angles and perspectives. We also assessed whether the delegated acts are coherent with the proposed regulatory framework in the Fit for 55 proposals and the Repower EU plan. \nThe meeting started with a presentation by ERCST where we presented our views on the topic and was followed by the contribution of three icebreakers and a substantive discussion with attendees. \nAgenda    ERCST Slides    EUROFER Slides    Slides Additionality    ERCST Publication
URL:https://ercst.org/event/hydrogen-and-the-red-delegated-acts/
LOCATION:ERCST\, Rue Archimède 61\, Bruxelles\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:HYDROGEN
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CREATED:20220530T100948Z
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SUMMARY:Border Carbon Adjustment in the EU: Launch of Report on Indirect Emissions in the EU CBAM
DESCRIPTION:Since 2019\, ERCST has built up solid experience on BCAs and carbon leakage issues in the EU context. The ERCST Team has accompanied the CBAM file from its earliest stages in the legislative process\, providing analytical input to the discussion on BCAs and fostering an informed debate with domestic and international stakeholders. \nOne of the crunch issues identified by ERCST is the inclusion of indirect (scope 2) emissions in the scope of the CBAM. The Commission proposal only includes direct emissions under the CBAM\, but the Parliament is backing the inclusion of indirect emissions from the start. With the Council supporting the Commission proposal\, but qualifying onsite electricity production by manufacturers as direct emissions\, the trilogue negotiations will have to resolve these inconsistencies. \nAt this event\, the ERCST presented an analysis of the reasons which speak both for and against the inclusion of indirect emissions\, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the different options if indirect emissions are to be included. \nAgenda    ERCST Slides    ERCST Publication    Recording   
URL:https://ercst.org/event/border-carbon-adjustment-in-the-eu-launch-of-report-on-indirect-emissions-in-the-eu-cbam/
CATEGORIES:CBAM
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CREATED:20220629T150648Z
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SUMMARY:ETS Revision for Phase IV. The EU ETS under trilogues
DESCRIPTION:The ETS has emerged as the backbone of the EU Climate Action and\, especially in the last two years\, as a crucial driver of decarbonisation. The Commission proposal to review the EU ETS Directive aims at aligning the emissions pathway of the ETS sectors with the new EU climate targets. Throughout the next decade\, the ETS is required to both enable a deep decarbonisation of the power sector and to tackle industry’s emissions\, while avoiding carbon leakage. \nThe roundtable discussed key takeaways from the current EU ETS state of play and provided an opportunity to exchange views on the negotiation process. The presentation of the main elements of the EU ETS State of Play was followed by a 5-minute initial intervention per speaker\, and by a discussion with relevant stakeholders intending to encourage a debate on the following questions: \n\nIs setting a cap on carbon price an effective measure under the current context of high prices of electricity and gas?\nWhat should be the role of compliant and non-compliant entities in the EU Carbon market?\nWhat is your opinion about using the revenues from the EU ETS to finance RePower EU?\nHow do you foresee the extension of carbon pricing to road transport and building?\n\n\nAgenda    Recording
URL:https://ercst.org/event/ets-revision-for-phase-iv-the-eu-ets-under-trilogues/
LOCATION:ERCST Rue Archimède 61\, Bruxelles\, Rue Archimède 61\, Bruxelles\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EU ETS
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CREATED:20220629T083951Z
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SUMMARY:CBAM Global Townhall 2022 - Session 3: Carbon Clubs and International Cooperation on CBAM/BCAs
DESCRIPTION:On the global stage\, countries have been reacting to the developments surrounding the EU CBAM\, and we can expect to see some follow suit. Ideally\, there would be international coordination of these emerging policies; they have high-stakes implications for international trade\, international equity\, and climate diplomacy. Some have suggested that BCAs could be an essential element of “climate clubs” or “climate alliances”\, acting both as a common tariff-like wall\, and as incentive to join. Others have called for international agreement on principles and best practice. Consequently\, the exact role of the CBAM on the international arena remains a subject of debate\, even as the EU process moves forward. \nThis session\, convened by ERCST on the basis of its extensive work on the EU CBAM\, brought together global thought leaders on international climate cooperation\, CBAM\, and climate clubs to discuss current developments and promising options moving forward. \nDraft Agenda    ERCST Slides    Recording
URL:https://ercst.org/event/cbam-global-townhall-2022-session-3-carbon-clubs-and-international-cooperation-on-cbam-bcas/
CATEGORIES:CBAM
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220916T160000
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CREATED:20220629T115627Z
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SUMMARY:The State of the European Green Deal: Quo vadis EGD?
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is part of a series of events organized by ERCST on the European Green Deal. This workstream aims to bring together policymakers and stakeholders on a regular basis to take stock of current developments in the EGD framework. \nSince the the publication of the Fit for 55 proposals in July 2021\,  the legislative process is entering a crucial phase. The co-legislators advanced their positions on many key dossiers and are getting ready to enter the inter-institutional negotiations. \nHowever\, geopolitical developments led to modifications of the initial proposals which spilled over to the key EGD files as portrayed in the REPowerEU plan. On the other hand\, the voting on some files in the European Parliament – for example on the EU ETS and on inclusion of nuclear energy and gas in the Taxonomy – or the negotiations in the EU Council show the polarisation of views and how complex these discussions are. \nThis meeting intended to assess those developments and whether the EU institutions are succeeding in striking the right balance between the economic\, social and climate aspects of a successful and sustainable transition. \nAgenda    ERCST Slides
URL:https://ercst.org/event/the-state-of-the-european-green-deal-an-update-on-key-egd-files/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL
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