No climate protection without credible policy
A new MCC study shows how more credibility of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) agreed upon in the Paris Agreement can be achieved.
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Edenhofer gives commentary on Naomi Oreskes in "Tanner Lecture"
After a lecture by the renowned historian of science Naomi Oreskes in Princeton, the MCC Director outlines the importance of assessments for social discourse.
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MCC recognized as leading think tank
The MCC’s growing importance in climate policy and the sustainable use of global commons is highlighted by recognition at the prestigious "Think Tank of the Year Awards".
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German G20 presidency: MCC to head task force on climate policy
The institutes will prepare scientific policy advice before the summit in Hamburg. Carbon pricing will be on the top of the agenda.
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Urban planning as a key to achieving the two-degree-target
A new MCC study in "Nature Climate Change" shows: By building climate-friendly infrastructures in cities urban planners have a large potential for emission reduction.
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“Poor in resolutions, but rich in positive signals”
At the COP 22 in Morocco little was decided, but interest in the MCC was strong: “Negative emissions” and “carbon pricing” were given particular attention among participants and the media.
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Renewable energy as a driver for sustainable development in Africa
MCC scientists show: investments in renewables in Africa pay off in multiple ways - economic development, climate protection and other Sustainable Development Goals benefit.
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Global CO2 emissions growth nearly flat for third successive year
The Global Carbon Project estimates 36.4 Gt CO2 from fossil fuels and industry for 2016—MCC scientist is part of the project and says: This is not aligned with two degrees target.
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Cheap loans for renewables would drive global energy transition
A new MCC study shows that lower capital costs and higher carbon prices would make renewables more competitive on a global scale.
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Environmental tax reform for climate protection and social justice
MCC study shows how a carbon tax can both protect the environment and advance social justice – when accompanied with a lower income tax.
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The societal implications of different climate protection paths
MCC scientists have developed a comprehensive scheme that juxtaposes the risks of various societal goals such as climate protection and food security.
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Growth and climate change mitigation are compatible
The French newspaper "Le Monde" publishes first results of the International Panel on Social Progress (IPSP), including a contribution by MCC Director Ottmar Edenhofer.
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Keeping the door open for an effective climate policy
MCC Director Ottmar Edenhofer discussed the question of how international cooperation should proceed after the Paris Agreement.
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Edenhofer advises Volkswagen on sustainability issues
Volkswagen appointed a sustainability council - one of the members is MCC director Ottmar Edenhofer.
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On the GDP chimera and normative blind flights
In an article for the German blog "postwachstum" MCC group leader Matthias Kalkuhl and the certified biologist Jonas Hagedorn propose society indicators beyond GDP.
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The impact of U.S. shale oil revolution and green buildings
New issue of Edenhofer-edited economics journal REEP focuses on a variety of policy-relevant topics.
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World climate reports should focus more on concrete policy
In his new book, MCC Group Leader Martin Kowarsch shows how the IPCC could contribute more to public discourse by exploring policy alternatives in its assessments.
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Edenhofer one of the most important economists in Germany
MCC director Ottmar Edenhofer has climbed up the FAZ`s ranking of economic researchers achieving place twelve.
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G20 should enact carbon pricing
Right before the G20 summit the MCC, together with the Federation of German Industries (BDI) and the environment organization Germanwatch, recommends carbon pricing as a driver for the global implementation of the Paris Agreement.
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The challenges of limiting climate change to 1.5°C
Better understanding how to reduce GHG emissions in the short-term is the single most important, but probably toughest challenge for the IPCC Special Report on the 1.5°C climate goal say MCC group leaders Jan Minx and Sabine Fuss in the Huffington Post.
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Das 1.5°C Ziel auf dem wissenschaftlichen Prüfstand
Die Gruppenleiter Sabine Fuss und Jan Minx betonen in der Wirtschaftswoche die Wichtigkeit eines besseren wissenschaftlichen Verständnisses kurzfristiger Klimaschutzmaßnahmen.
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Financing socially sustainable public investment
The French star economist Thomas Piketty has shown that wealth inequality in the developed nations is continually increasing. Public investment in infrastructure or in education and healthcare could reduce inequality.
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MCC researcher nominated for IPCC expert meeting
More than 60 climate experts will meet mid-August to plan a special IPCC report concerning the 1.5°C target.
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MCC Policy brief: Carbon price floor to reform emissions trading
A massive reduction of greenhouse gases can only take place in a properly functioning EU carbon market. A price floor for the traded carbon permits would reduce the current uncertainty of market participants, improve their price expectations, and thereby reestablish the credibility of the market.
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MCC world's third best climate think tank
A second time in row MCC is one of the top scientific think tanks in the field of climate change. In this year´s "Climate Think Tank Ranking" by the International Center for Climate Governance (ICCG) MCC reached the third rank, last year it was the second.
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Study: Land taxation can protect forests
MCC emphasizes synergy effects between forest conservation and economic development through land taxation
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Discussion: What's Next After the Paris Climate Agreement?
"We quickly have to specify institutions and policy instruments", was a conclusion of the panel discussion jointly organized by MCC and Hertie School of Governance on 22 April
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"Those who harm the climate, to the detriment of all, have to pay for it."
Ottmar Edenhofer´s statement about the signing of the Paris Agreement on 22 April 2016
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Paris-Abkommen: Schöne Worte? Scharfe Werkzeuge!
(only in German) Kolumne von Ottmar Edenhofer beim Deutschen Klima-Konsortium (DKK): "Die Unterzeichnung des Paris-Abkommens ist der Anfang eines Weges, nicht sein Ende."
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EU-ETS will need tweaking after climate treaty
“The polluter pays” is the main principle in emissions trading. However, despite being the central pillar of EU climate protection, emissions trading has become a betting shop for policy decisions. A new study shows that the EU emissions trading scheme (EU-ETS) is controlled by announcements rather than by supply and demand. MCC researchers suggest the introduction of a minimum price.
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