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A research project for the German Environment Agency investigates options for multilateral initiatives of G20 countries to close the climate ambition gap between insufficient current policies and contributions and the goals of the Paris Agreement by 2030. The policy fields energy transition, synthetic e-fuels, sustainable food systems and forest protection are at the spotlight of the analysis. read more

Up-to-date and quality controlled data on the development of renewable energies in Germany are an important basis for the evaluation of Germany’s energy transition. The Working Group on Renewable Energy Statistics (AGEE-Stat) provides this data for international reporting obligations as well the interested public. read more

The goal of this project was to transfer knowledge and experiences of the German ‘Energiewende’ (energy transition) to experts, decision-makers and other stakeholders of the environmental and social sector in the four partner countries. read more

Germany intends to become climate-neutral by 2045. This goal requires a sufficient number of well-qualified specialists to implement and advance the necessary measures on the road to a sustainable society. read more

Two new research studies completed on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA) show how the electricity market can master the challenges from further developing renewable energy. Their conclusion: the main approach should aim to optimize the existing electricity wholesale market, also known as Electricity Market 2.0. read more

Krautzberger: Move more goods to the rail, substitute fossil fuels. read more

The aim of this project was to support Polish decision makers on harmonising the legal framework with European and international climate protection goals by means of knowledge transfer and focused consulting. read more