Gemeinsame Elemente der Klimagesetze, die im Pariser Abkommen enthalten sind, aber in den EU-Vorschriften weitgehend fehlen. (Quelle: Meyer-Ohlendorf 2018: A Climate Law for Europe)
Ecologic Institute analysed the existing European rules for climate action. Although comprehensive and detailed, they do not include many features of national and regional climate laws, such as legally binding reduction targets, emission budgets, or independent institutions. However, these features contribute significantly to the implementation of the Paris Agreement. The detailed project report is available for download.
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European Parliament, The Greens/European Free Alliance (The Greens / EFA in the EP), International - Partner
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Ecologic Institute, Germany - Team
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climate law, renewable energy, energy efficiency, transformation, decarbonisation, Paris Agreement, European parliament, EU, legislation, legal acts, carbon footprint, climate targets, governance regulation, Energy UnionEurope
A growing number of countries, regions and cities are adopting climate laws. These laws share a number of features: legally binding reduction targets, emission budgets, review systems and independent institutions to support decision making. These features are essential... Read more
Meyer-Ohlendorf, Nils and Meinecke, Lisa Fee 2018: A Climate Law for Europe. Making the Paris Agreement Real. Ecologic Institute: Berlin.
The EU has been going through a series of crises – from the Eurozone crisis and Brexit to controversies about the rule of law, democracy and migration. In response to Brexit, the EU has embarked on a process of reflection and possibly reform. As a contribution to this... Read more
Future of the EU: What Role for Climate and Energy Policies?
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Stiftung Mercator, Germany