This was the launch event of the 2023 State of the EU ETS Report1. During this event the report was presented by the authors and discussed by commentators. This was be the eighth annual report on the State of the EU ETS and builds on the reports produced by this group of authors, and other […]
The objective of the ERCST project is to analyze the current pathways emerging from EU policy for decarbonisation of heavy-duty road transportation and propose, if necessary and appropriate, complementary and/or alternative policy pathways. They will be underpinned by the EU objective of climate neutrality stemming from the EU Climate Law. The EU Sustainable and Smart […]
The EU ETS and CBAM are key drivers to achieve industrial decarbonization and secure a prosperous and industrial EU, but they must be accompanied by flanking measures to be effective in a context where they must face other decarbonisation approaches such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the US and significant subsidies for green […]
The ERCST workstream on “EU Climate Policy and Electricity Market” provides analytical input on the interactions between EU climate policy and electricity market. Within the scope of the first part of this project (1st quarter of 2023), the ERCST team has developed a framework matrix (Annex 1) for analysing the elements of the EC proposal on electricity […]
This event was selected as a workshop within Innovative4Climate (I4C) 2023, the World Bank Group's annual global conference on climate finance, carbon markets and investment. The full programme is available here. To achieve the goal of the Paris Agreement, countries must drastically reduce their emissions and achieve a net-zero economy by 2050. Although carbon removals […]
This was an in-person meeting. During the previous ERCST hydrogen roundtable discussion, the different pieces of the EU H2 policy and regulatory framework were assessed, focusing on its readiness and capacity to adapt to different ambition levels. The discussion was also intended to explore if the framework has been completed or whether there are still […]
This side event was hosted at the Bonn Climate Change Conference in collaboration with with ICC and IETA Venue: World Conference Center Bonn, Platz d. Vereinten Nationen 2, 53113 Bonn, Germany, Kaminzimmer room Carbon pricing and market-based instruments, including cooperative approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, represent key vehicles facilitating private sector investments […]
This was a hybrid event. The ERCST workstream on “EU Climate Policy and Electricity Market” provides analytical input on the interactions between EU climate policy and electricity market. ERCST has developed a framework matrix (Annex 1) for analysing the elements of the EC proposal on electricity market reform through a climate change lens. Following on this preliminary […]
This was a hybrid event. On 26 April, the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee met to exchange views on the Commission proposal strengthening the CO2 standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). This event, which is a part of the ERCST’s Paths to Decarbonized and Sustainable Transport Programme, explored the position of the Parliament’s ENVI committee on […]
Online event. Following the CBAM regulation officially entering into force on the 16 May 2023 we gathered at this International Townhall to explore the practical implications of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The event focused on when the rubber hits the road, providing insights into the implications of operationalising CBAM and the necessary steps […]
This was an online event. In 2023, CCUS and carbon removal technology are gaining considerable momentum in the European Union thanks to the new legislative proposals developed by the European Commission, such as the Certification Framework for Carbon Removal and the Net-Zero Industry Act. At the same time, at the CCUS Forum held in October […]
This was an in-person event. In 2023, CCUS and carbon removal technology are gaining considerable momentum in the European Union thanks to the new legislative proposals developed by the European Commission, such as the Certification Framework for Carbon Removal and the Net-Zero Industry Act. At the same time, at the CCUS Forum held in October […]
