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Further development of the EU ETS for aviation against the background of the introduction of a global market-based measure by ICAO
In 2012, aviation was included in the EU ETS. In 2016, the ICAO also adopted a global measure to limit CO2 emissions from international aviation (CORSIA). The aim of the research project is to investigate the reciprocal effects between these two market-based instruments. In particular, several options how both could be optimally combined are considered. In addition, the extent to which the two... read more
Perspectives of sustainable and crisis-proof cities in the
‘More local, public and agile, the cornerstones of a resilient post-Corona city’ The shutdown of public and economic life; the rediscovery of what is really ‘systemically relevant’; new forms of community spirit and of generations; read more
Factsheet: The use of natural resources
Since 2016, the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has regularly published a report on the situation regarding the use of natural resources in Germany. The UBA Resource Report examines the diverse connections between raw material consumption, raw material extraction, global trade and economic development and also takes a look at flowing resources such as wind, sun and water as well as the enviro... read more
Sustainable electricity for the future
Sustainable electricity supply calls for transition to a system using 100 percent renewable energy sources. Electricity supply based entirely on renewable energy sources is technically possible by 2050. In all ambitious expansion scenarios, electricity from wind and solar energy plays the central role. The costs of electricity generation from renewable sources have already fallen considerably ... read more
Instrumente zur Förderung von Umweltinnovationen
Die Untersuchung der deutschen Förderpolitik umfasst direkte Förderprogramme sowie verschiedene indirekt auf Innovationen wirkende Instrumente der Umweltpolitik, wie Abgaben oder das Ordnungsrecht. Sie wird durch eine Analyse ausländischer Best-Practice-Beispiele, unter anderem die kalifornische Klimapolitik und das japanische Top-Runner-Programm, ergänzt. read more
More sun in Germany’s schools
The "Solarenergie macht Schule e.V." association is now looking for the most solar-energy oriented school in Germany. “Solar energy is becoming more and more significant, which is why our youth should learn about it earlier on,” says President Jochen Flasbarth of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), who has taken on sponsorship of this contest. With respect to a secure energy supply fit for th... read more
