Good tax policy to increase acceptance of CO2 prices
A new MCC study shows that earmarking, transparency and fair distribution are often decisive. Switzerland could serve as a role model.
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Climate policy can finance two-thirds of SDGs in Asia
A new study co-authored by the MCC shows for many countries how much a CO2 price could contribute to financing the UN's sustainable development goals.
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Edenhofer to the Coal Commission: "Take action now"
The MCC Director spoke to the panel of experts this Friday. He presented possibilities for a rapid reduction of greenhouse gases in the German energy system.
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Edenhofer honored with Romano Guardini Prize
The MCC Director received the award for his services as political advisor, cautionary public voice and his work in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
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MCC researcher Fuss appointed professor
In addition to her position at MCC, the group leader assumes a professorship at Humboldt University. The cooperation between the two institutions will be expanded.
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Climate targets and SDGs achievable together with smart policy mix
Climate protection, food security and affordable energy are not mutually exclusive, shows a new study co-authored by the MCC. The competition for land is a key issue.
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Carbon removal from atmosphere unavoidable for 1.5 degree target
Several new MCC studies find significant differences in the potentials and risks of negative emissions technologies.
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“Consulted by the Pope”: Climate economist Edenhofer honored
The MCC Director receives the Romano Guardini Prize from the Catholic Academy of Bavaria. The ceremony will be held in Munich in July.
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Nearly 100 percent renewables in Africa by 2050
A new MCC study shows that climate protection and growth in Africa are compatible—if the countries cooperate and costs continue to fall.
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MCC driving forward new topic within IPCC
The IPCC has announced the authors of its next Assessment Report. MCC group leader Felix Creutzig has a leading role in a key chapter.
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Climate: Better understand demand-side solutions
Behavior, lifestyles and social norms have a major impact on emissions. Climate research should learn more about this so-called “demand-side”, writes MCC’s Felix Creutzig in “Nature Climate Change”.
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Edenhofer accompanies Foreign Minister Maas to United Nations
In his speech to the Security Council, the minister referred to arguments of the MCC Director, who was the sole guest in the ministry's delegation.
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Taxing land and bequests can reduce wealth inequality
A combination of land and bequest taxes could help close the gap between rich and poor without hampering economic growth, suggests a new study co-authored by the MCC.
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Coalition-building for CO2 pricing beneficial for egoistic countries
A new study, co-authored by the MCC, finds that participation in carbon pricing systems pays off even for countries that act egoistically—if climate pioneers go ahead.
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MCC and PIK to intensify research on global commons
MCC Director Edenhofer to also take with Johan Rockström joint lead of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.
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Reports of coal’s terminal decline are premature
The rapid expansion of coal power in fast-growing emerging economies will in part cancel out the reduction of coal investments in China and India, says MCC study.
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Planetary boundaries broken down to individual countries
A new study, co-authored by the MCC, examined the international relationships between the sustainability of resource use and the achievement of social goals. Radical changes are needed.
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Climate protection as a driver for investment
According to a new MCC study, carbon pricing not only has positive effects on the climate, it can also spur growth and ensure long-term prosperity.
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Coal phase-out: Announcing CO2-pricing triggers divestment
A new study, co-authored by the MCC, finds that fossil-fuel divestment offsets the effect of the so-called "green paradox" under the right conditions.
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Edenhofer becomes a Leopoldina member
MCC’s director has been elected to the German National Academy of Sciences.
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MCC provides important research on negative emissions
Negative emissions are becoming increasingly important for achieving the Paris climate targets. MCC group leader Sabine Fuss plays a crucial role in coordinating the research results.
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A coalition for the minimum price
The German climate targets for 2020 could be achievable with a minimum price in the EU ETS. Europe can learn from California and others in this respect, a new MCC policy paper recommends.
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Statement on the end of COP23
The UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany, is going to end today. MCC Director Edenhofer warns of the "coal trap" and calls for effective carbon pricing in Germany and worldwide.
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Germany, China and the low-carbon transition
Just before the start of COP23, Brigitte Knopf discusses in “Science” how China and Germany together can lead the global energy transition to success.
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Stiftung Mercator funds MCC with a further €12 million
The evaluation shows that the Berlin-based think tank provides excellent research for scientific policy advice.
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United Nations report: Current commitments not enough
Leading MCC scientists contributed to the new UNEP "Gap Report". It shows that even if the countries meet their Paris targets, global temperature could rise by 3°C.
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Climate policy underestimates moral responsibility of polluters
A new study by MCC und WZB shows: moral responsibility plays a more important role for environmental policy than previously thought.
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Jan Minx appointed professor in Leeds
MCC Group leader assumes chair of “Climate Change and Public Policy” at the Priestley International Centre for Climate in addition to his position at the MCC.
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New German government: Experts recommend carbon prices
In the run-up to the coalition talks in Berlin, MCC Director Edenhofer and 14 energy and climate experts call for higher CO2 prices.
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Ending tax breaks after the diesel scandal
A new MCC study shows: Diesel drivers are more price sensitive than thought. Without tax breaks, carbon and nitrogen oxide emissions would decrease by ten percent.
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