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Publication:Report
 
Cover of a publication titled 'Restrictions on the Use of Photovoltaic Electricity in Buildings'. The image shows solar panels on a balcony with lush plants in the background and a city skyline in the distance. In the top right corner is the logo of the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development next to the title. The names of the authors are listed below: Katharina Umpfenbach, Lina-Marie Dück, Tobias Kelm, Felix Dengler, Ricarda Faber, and Michael Jakob.
To achieve the ambitious climate targets of the Federal Climate Change Act a rapid expansion of renewable energies, particularly wind and photovoltaics (PV), is crucial. In this context, achieving 215 GW of installed PV capacity by 2030 has become a specific target of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). This report deals with the central role that buildings play in meeting PV expansion targets, with the potential to cover up to 25% of EU electricity consumption through rooftop PV.

Restriktionen bei der Nutzung von Photovoltaik-Strom im Gebäudebereich

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Publication:Podcast
 
In this 4th episode, together with investment and finance experts Julie Evain (I4CE) and Thomas Pellerin-Carlin (I4CE), we unpack the regulatory framework for mobilizing green investments that are needed for a climate-neutral future. Can current EU financial policies provide predictability to economic actors? Which policies do we need to ensure long-term vision toward climate neutrality? We also explore the role of the banking sector and the use of banks' transition plans to ensure banks consider climate-related risks and direct investments properly.

Regulatory Leverage: How Can the EU Foster a Green Investment Shift?

Fourth episode of the podcast "CLIMATE ON AIR – Discussing the future of EU climate policy"

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Presentation:Speech
 
Title slide of a presentation with the logo of the Ecologic Institute at the top left corner, stating 'Science and Policy for a Sustainable World'. The title reads 'Internalisierung externer Kosten: Wie eine bessere Verteilung der Umweltkosten aus der Produktion von Milch, Eiern und Fleisch gelingen kann' by Aaron Scheid, dated 12. Dezember 2023. The slide has a minimalist design with geometric shapes in shades of grey and blue on the left side.
During a parliamentary evening, Aaron Scheid presented an analysis of the environmental economic impacts of animal-based food production on 12 December 2023. Focusing on external environmental costs, particularly greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions, and with quantitative evidence of costs in the billions, Scheid proposed tax incentives to internalize these costs. His presentation emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy that considers political, social, and economic aspects, and provided policy options for a sustainable food policy.

The Hidden Costs of Animal-based Diet and How to Distribute Them Better


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Publication:Report
 
Cover page of the ALL-Ready Project Deliverable 3.1 document, titled 'Stakeholder engagement plan'. The page is headed by the ALL-Ready logo with a dotted leaf design. Below the logo, it states 'ALL-Ready – The European Agroecology Living Lab and Research Infrastructure Network: preparation phase'. The authors and contributors are listed, followed by a table with the Deliverable Number (D3.1), Work Package (WP3), Type (Report), Dissemination level (Public), Leader (EV ILVO), etc.
This document outlines detailed information on stakeholder engagement activities within the ALL-Ready project. The objective of the stakeholder engagement plan is to guarantee a coordination and alignment of stakeholder engagement during all project activities.

Stakeholder Engagement Plan – ALL-Ready

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Publication:Fact Sheet
 
Fact sheet of the ALL-Ready project titled 'Lessons Learnt from the ALL-Ready Pilot Network'. The header features the ALL-Ready logo next to Ecologic Institute's logo. The text is divided into sections that provide a summary and background, problem description, solution approaches, and benefits of the network. A small photo shows network members visiting an Open Lab. Key points are highlighted with red bullets. The source citation and the year 2023 are at the bottom of the document.
Discover valuable insights from the collaboration of the ALL-Ready Pilot Network, which included 20 members across 13 partner countries. This factsheet offers essential recommendations, derived from the challenges of the pilot project, for establishing the European Network of Agroecology Living Labs and Research Infrastructures.

Lessons Learnt from the ALL-Ready Pilot Network

Fact Sheet for living labs, research infrastructures, agroecology networks and similar open innovation arrangements

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Publication:Report
 
Cover of the final report "Stock-taking analysis and outlook of drought policies, planning and management in EU Member States"
This report presents a stock-taking analysis of drought policies, planning and management in EU Member States and an outlook of planned work within the Member States and at EU level. It has been developed based on individual Member State assessments of the corresponding legislation, planning and management, including the latest available versions of (draft) River Basin Management Plans in spring 2022, using a common questionnaire, as well as more than 70 interviews with Member State administrations and stakeholders and a wide review process.

Stock-taking Analysis and Outlook of Drought Policies, Planning and Management in EU Member States

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Publication:Policy Brief
 
Securing agricultural land is a relevant challenge. The authors of the policy brief see a number of different approaches to safeguarding agricultural areas against other land use claims and are primarily addressing the state and municipal levels. The authors argue that the topics of agriculture, food, sustainability and rural development should be more closely integrated. They also recommend using spatial planning instruments to curb the current consumption of agricultural land and thus protect it from conversion.

The BIG FIVE – Regionale Ernährung und Flächenentwicklung zusammendenken!

Handlungsempfehlungen für die Region Berlin-Brandenburg

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Publication:Fact Sheet
 
1st page of the UBA fact sheet "Sustainability criteria for carbon dioxide removals. Requirements for sustainability criteria in the EU CRCF proposal and elements to be included in a delegated act" with date, logo and summary.
The Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF) proposal of the European Commission and the proposed amendments by Council and European Parliament include minimum sustainability criteria for carbon removals. These criteria are vague and require specification. A new paper by Oeko-Institut and Ecologic Institute examines the sustainability criteria in detail. The German Environment Agency published the paper.

Sustainability Criteria for Carbon Dioxide Removals

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Event:Workshop
 
The event offered a collaborative platform for representatives from diverse sectors including industry, business, civil society, and policy. At this one-day workshop, the research team presented a stocktake of the latest research on sectoral and macro-economic climate risks and impacts, costs and benefits and potential for adaptation.

Co-designing Research on the Economics of Climate Impacts and Adaptation

ACCREU Stakeholder Workshop


Brussels, Belgium

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Publication:Podcast
 
Achieving carbon neutrality in the EU is more than reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It's also about ensuring that the transition to a sustainable future is fair and equitable. That’s where the idea of Just Transition comes in, with its aim to ensure that no people or regions are left behind. In this episode, we dive into the multifaceted nature of Just Transition, covering its environmental, economic, social, and political aspects.

Ensuring a Just Transition to Net-zero Emissions

Twelfth episode of the podcast "Green Deal – Big Deal?"

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News
 
The annual climate change summit in 2023 (COP28) took place in Dubai, UAE. Negotiators from all around the world assembled to discuss the implementation of the Paris Agreement, undertaking the first ever global stocktake of progress towards meeting these goals. Ecologic Institute attended the talks with a delegation of four colleagues, providing legal advice to the EU delegation and discussing insights from ongoing research on innovative policy instruments.
 

Ecologic Institute at COP28

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