Become a “policy-maker” with interactive subsidy map
If countries abolished financial support for coal, oil and gas, they could invest in new infratructures. An interactive MCC map illustrates just how much could be achieved.
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Solar energy underestimated by a factor of three
According to a new MCC study, the growth of solar energy has been grossly underestimated in the results of the models of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
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MCC scientists contribute to UNEP Gap Report
Jan Steckel, Sabine Fuss and Jan Minx were appointed lead author and contributing authors for an assessment also adressing coal use as well as carbon removal.
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Why Climate Policy matters for the G20 finance ministers’ agenda
In "Nature Climate Change", the MCC and others recommend using carbon prices to deal with declining tax revenues and the need to finance infrastructure around the globe.
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MCC Europe’s best climate think tank
The International Center for Climate Governance (ICCG) has ranked the MCC among the top ten think tanks worldwide for the fourth consecutive year. In Europe, the institute has been ranked number one.
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Environmentally sound biomass potentials
MCC group leader Sabine Fuss contributed to the first ever global map of certified forest areas. It shows how to ensure forest protection and sustainable forest biomass production simultaneously.
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Award for MCC group leader Creutzig
For his excellent climate research, in particular on possible solutions, MCC group leader Felix Creutzig is awarded the 1000-pound Piers Sellers Prize.
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Global carbon pricing for more effective climate cooperation
Achieving the Paris climate goals requires better international cooperation. A new book, to which MCC Director Ottmar Edenhofer has contributed, explains how this can be done.
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G20 engagement partners: Trump's decision "irresponsible"
After the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the G20 engagement groups call on the international community to cooperate even more closely on climate protection.
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"Now is the time to limit the damage"
MCC Director Ottmar Edenhofer comments on the United States' withdrawal from the Paris climate accord as announed by US President Donald Trump on Thursday.
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Responding to the demand for solutions
Experts around MCC scientist Martin Kowarsch recommend a reform of environmental assessments to meet sustainability goals and counteract populism.
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Global land requires international cooperation
In “Nature”, MCC group leader Felix Creutzig advocates treating land and atmosphere alike and ensuring access to land by all.
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Hendricks receives T20 policy brief
The MCC’s group of G20 think tanks has officially handed over their new policy brief to the German environment minister. It recommends to link growth, development and climate goals.
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More efficient technology can reduce CO2 emissions by up to one quarter
A new MCC study shows: Even with todays production technologies emissions could be reduced considerably.
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Carbon price of at least 40 US dollars compatible with Paris goals
MCC Director Ottmar Edenhofer comments on the new report of the High Level Commission on Carbon Prices: "The G20 should lay the foundation"
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Lower labor tax to compensate for climate policy
A new MCC study shows: Strengthening climate policy need not penalize the energy-intensive sector.
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Combating poverty and promoting development with land taxes
A recently published MCC report on land tax shows that the taxation of land can help combat poverty and finance sustainable development in developing countries.
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Development Goals: What drives the access to infrastructure?
MCC researchers explored the drivers of access to basic infrastructure services. Economic development plays a key role, but there are outliers—positive and negative ones.
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Benefits of mitigation leadership 'spill over' to other countries
Germany should use its G20 presidency to set a good example in climate protection. New MCC research suggests that climate policy pioneers can positively affect others.
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G20 engagement groups plead for sustainable energy transition
The Energy and Climate Task Forces of the Think20, together with Business20 and Civil20, published a joint statement to support a sustainable energy transition.
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G20 growth agenda against Trump’s scalpel climate policy
In a panel discussion at MCC, Harvard Professor Robert N. Stavins explained concerns about the new US climate policy. The institute’s director Ottmar Edenhofer pointed out some proposed solutions.
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“Climate change underestimated risk to financial market”
In view of the G20 finance ministers’ meeting the MCC publishes a T20 Policy Brief. MCC Director Ottmar Edenhofer calls for a stop of fossil fuel subsidies.
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CO₂ pollution rights: The curse of climate money
International trade in carbon permits could harm growth in developing countries, and thus jeopardize international cooperation—even though they would benefit financially.
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How to deal with the literature explosion on negative emissions?
The literature on carbon removal is expanding rapidly—much faster than the field of climate change as a whole. This poses significant challenges for upcoming IPCC assessments.
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Felix Creutzig appointed professor
MCC group leader assumes the chair of Sustainability Economics of Human Settlements at TU Berlin. A former MCC researcher is also appointed to professorship.
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Tracking the Paris goals – indicators for progress
A new method developed with MCC participation tracks the progress of climate protection. The bottom line: The 2°C target might still be achieved—but there are reasons for concern.
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"Trump has substantial potential to cause trouble on climate policy"
Shortly before the inauguration of Donald Trump, MCC Director Ottmar Edenhofer explains the possible consequences – also with respect to the economy.
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Former MCC researcher awarded with renowned Köppen Prize
Linus Mattauch, the first to finish his dissertation at MCC, is awarded with climate research prize that comes with 5,000 Euros prize money.
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Political map for the energy transition
Studies of the energy transition mostly take sides. But they make the scientists' positions and values transparent and thus improve conditions for compromises.
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Urbanization to convert 300,000 km² of prime croplands
MCC researchers show: Urbanization eats up most fertile farmland—in this article, you can interactively experience the future transformations.
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