Author: Christian Egenhofer / Topic: Environment

Author:: Christian Egenhofer, Arno Behrens, and Jorge Núñez Ferrer
Publication Date:: 08-2008
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Centre for European Policy Studies
Abstract:: This study focuses on the financial resources needed to fight global climate change and the implications for the EU budget. The authors apply four different methodologies to estimate global financing requirements and attempt to determine the resources that will be needed at the EU level to meet the EU's climate change objectives. The study analyses current climate change spending of the EU budget, identifies shortcomings and indicates possibilities for correcting them. It also assesses the potential of the EU emissions trading scheme to raise additional resources to finance coordinated actions at the EU level aimed at fighting climate change. Finally, it provides three case studies of national public expenditure related to climate change in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Topic:: Climate Change, Economics, and Environment
Political Geography:: United States, United Kingdom, and Europe

Author:: Christian Egenhofer and Noriko Fujiwara
Publication Date:: 02-2008
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Centre for European Policy Studies
Abstract:: The EU emissions trading scheme (EU ETS) is designed to help EU member states achieve their commitments to limit or reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in a cost-effective way. It was not meant to work as a stand-alone tool but as part of the package of abatement measures across the board. It is a cap-and-trade system. Member states first impose caps on GHG emissions – initially only CO2 until 2012 – from installations in specified sectors, mainly the power sector and industry subsectors (e.g. steel, cement, glass, paper and pulp). Emissions from these sectors amount to 40% of total EU emissions. Next, they allocate allowances to installations. Each installation surrenders a number of allowances equal to the total emissions from that installation during the preceding year.
Topic:: Climate Change, Economics, and Environment
Political Geography:: Europe

Author:: Christian Egenhofer, Asbjørn Aaheim, Darryn McEvoy, Frans Berkhout, Reinhard Mechler, Henry Neufeldt, Anthony Patt, Paul Watkiss, Anita Wreford, Zbigniew Kundzewicz, and Carlo Lavalle
Publication Date:: 06-2008
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Centre for European Policy Studies
Abstract:: This Policy Brief provides a first overview of the state of ADAM research that was discussed during the first ADAM-CEPS seminar on 12 October 2007. It brought together academic experts, policy-makers and the civil society to discuss adaptation issues and (preliminary) ADAM research results.
Topic:: Climate Change, Environment, and Regional Cooperation
Political Geography:: Europe

Author:: Christian Egenhofer
Publication Date:: 01-2007
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Centre for European Policy Studies
Abstract:: On 10 January 2007, the European Commission outlined the European Union's 'energy and climate change vision' based on two principal documents: Communication on “An energy policy for Europe”, and Communication on future climate change policy for the period post-2012 when the Kyoto Protocol expires, entitled “Limiting global climate change to 2°C: The way ahead for 2020 and beyond”.
Topic:: Development, Energy Policy, and Environment
Political Geography:: Europe

Author:: Christian Egenhofer and Joe Kruger
Publication Date:: 04-2006
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Centre for European Policy Studies
Abstract:: Emissions trading is a market-based mechanism designed to allow firms to choose the most cost effective strategy to meet environmental standards. The success of SO2 and NOx emissions trading systems in the United States and the launch of the ambitious European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) underscore the value of emissions trading as a tool for environmental policy.
Topic:: Economics, Environment, and International Cooperation
Political Geography:: United States and Europe

Author:: Christian Egenhofer and Noriko Fujiwara
Publication Date:: 03-2006
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Centre for European Policy Studies
Abstract:: This report constitutes Part II of the CEPS Task Force Report on Reviewing the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. Part I was presented to the UK Presidency on 7 July 2005, and subsequently published on the CEPS website. It focused on a number of short-term implementation issues linked to the second round of allocation, including transparency requirements of the National Allocation Plans (NAPs), the definition of installations, treatment of small installations, new entrants, closure and transfer rules, allocation methodologies, the possibility of opt-ins as well as monitoring, reporting and verification. Part II examines deepseated issues such as economic impact and effects on investment as well as the potential inclusion of aviation. These issues are expected to have a major influence on the second phase of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in 2008-12.
Topic:: Environment and Industrial Policy
Political Geography:: Europe

Author:: Christian Egenhofer and Jan Cornillie
Publication Date:: 04-1999
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Centre for European Policy Studies
Abstract:: With the cancellation of the Oslo ministerial mini-summit, the prospects for an early entry into force of the Kyoto Protocol are rapidly fading. Even if the US agrees to an outcome at a resumed COPbis in July, continued Congressional opposition and unresolved questions concerning the developing countries' commitments make US ratification highly implausible.
Topic:: Environment, International Law, and Science and Technology
Political Geography:: United States

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