policy instruments

Market-Based Climate Policy Instruments

SNA — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:56:30 +0000

European climate policies apply a mix of different policy instruments to impose emissions reductions. Main instrument categories include non-market-based and market-based instruments. This knowledge package introduces the workings of market-based instruments currently part of the EU’s climate policy toolbox.Read more

Non-Market-Based Climate Policy Instruments

SNA — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:56:57 +0000

European climate policies apply a mix of different policy instruments to impose emissions reductions. Main instrument categories include non-market-based and market-based instruments. This knowledge package introduces the workings of non-market-based instruments currently part of the EU’s climate policy toolbox.Read more

Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation in the EU

SNA — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:37:39 +0000

Mainstreaming climate adaptation concerns into other policies can increase the effectiveness of reducing climate change impacts. The critical aspect of it is sufficient awareness of decision-makers on all levels that climate change impacts should be minimised. Therefore, information on potential impacts needs to be available,so that decision-makers are aware of them and a wide range of stakeholders is involved in...Read more

The European Climate Policy Mix

melanie.schlund — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:28:19 +0000

To realise the savings aimed at with the 20-20-20% targets for 2020, the European Union has introduced a mix of climate policies, using a variety of policy instruments and targeting all economic sectors. The different policies have fulfilled their purpose with varying success and different performances regarding environmental and cost effectiveness, as well as additional impacts on society. Read more

Renewable Energy Support Policies in Europe

dmk — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:47:31 +0000

There are numerous policy instruments available to support the deployment of renewable energy. Within the EU, Member States are subject to renewable energy targets until 2020, but national governments can decide individually on which support policies to implement. This has led to a wide range of different policies.Read more