Forum for Environment and Sustainability

Advancing the transition to a decarbonized and sustainable society

The Forum for Environment and Sustainability facilitates the exchange of ideas and best practices among researchers and practitioners in Israel and Europe to address the urgent challenge of climate change and environmental degradation. Our goal is to promote cooperation and knowledge sharing in the field of environment and sustainability, and drive progress towards a more sustainable future.

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Decarbonization Strategies for the 21st Century

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Setting the Green Standard

Discussion Paper
The European Union is pioneering sustainability through robust regulations and standardization, significantly influencing global norms. This publication explores the EU’s initiatives, challenges, and the potential for international adoption to drive a sustainable shift in product consumption and production.
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Bridging Environmental Frameworks Across Borders

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The EU Taxonomy, central to the Green Deal, emerged from the 2018 “Action Plan on Financing Sustainable Growth.” It classifies sustainable economic activities, providing investment clarity and transparency. While facing challenges, its role in advancing the Green Deal and influencing global sustainability practices is critical. This paper explores its intricacies, lessons, and broader relevance.
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Green Jobs and Just Transition

Discussion Paper
This paper explores the potential of green employment as a key pillar of the just transition, advocating for a holistic approach that not only accelerates the transition to a green economy but also ensures that this transition is inclusive, just, and beneficial for all.
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Making Smart Mobility Sustainable

Discussion Paper
Smart and shared mobility options are emerging as potential sustainable solutions for climate change. Proponents argue they offer a blend of green benefits, convenience, and business opportunities, while critics worry they may actually increase greenhouse gas emissions. This paper assesses the environmental impacts of various shared mobility models and explores how they can be optimized for low-carbon mobility.
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Leaving No One Behind

Discussion Paper
The paper aims to provide decision makers and experts with tangible findings and insights on which segments of the population in Israel might be negatively impacted by a carbon pricing reform. How can the socially unbalanced outcomes be addressed during the planning process?
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Accelerating Cleantech Commercialization in Israel

Accelerating the Commercialization of Cleantech in Israel

Discussion Paper
In Israel various sustainable technologies are invented, only few break through - reflecting a common problem: getting cleantech from the lab to the market.                                                                                                              
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Pricing carbon

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Both in Germany and internationally, the debate on the pricing of greenhouse gas emissions is experiencing a renaissance. However, an enlightened and realistic discussion of ways and means is needed so that CO2 pricing instruments can play a stronger role in climate policy. In this study, climate and energy expert Felix Chr. Matthes of the Öko-Institut examines the relevant elements of a CO2 pricing strategy. He gives an overview of design criteria and mechanisms of action.  
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Pollution

License to pollute - Carbon markets and the new economy of nature

Emission trading systems aim to put a price on carbon, to save emissions where it is cheapest and benefit the global climate. But the approach has failed so far. In the EU, the price for carbon has dropped to a low, so producers can easily continue polluting. And they are actually making huge profits from the permits they receive. This external content requires your consent. Please note our privacy policy. Open external content on original site This external content requires your consent. Please note our privacy policy.

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