The European Emission Trading Scheme and Renewable Energy Policies : Credible Targets for Incredible Results ? NOTA DI LAVORO 141 . 2010

Economic and environmental performance analysis of Polish energy companies

The tightening of the European Union climate and energy policy, directed to raising the resilience and effectiveness of the European Union Emissions Trading System, may influence on companies' economic performance. Polish energy companies, which mainly use coal in the energy production process, are particularly worried about the potential negative consequences associated with the implementation...

How Can China Achieve Its Nationally Determined Contribution Targets Combining Emissions Trading Scheme and Renewable Energy Policies?

The adoption of emissions trading scheme (ETS) and renewable energy sources (RES) policies have been essential to achieving China’s national targets for reducing CO2 emissions and developing non-fossil energy sources. The combination of ETS and RES policies raises an important issue: What is the effect of combining ETS and RES policies on the existing carbon market and economy? Focusing on the ...

NOTA DI LAVORO 62 . 2010 Alternative Paths toward a Low Carbon World

NOTA DI LAVORO 83 . 2010 Improving Education as Key to Enhancing Adaptive Capacity in Developing Countries

Assessing the Effects of Green Tax Policy on CO2 Emission with Emphasis on Renewable Energy Development (Case study of D8 Countries)

In recent years, fossil energy consumption has increased because of economic growth and this has led to carbon dioxide emissions and environmental crises.  Governments struggle to solve this problem by appropriate policies such as green or environmental tax policies. This policy is based on costs and can control pollution and increase renewable energy consumption as a substitute for fossil ener...