How does the European Union plan on making its food system more sustainable Explainer A few decades ago, food sustainability was ignored in Europe, but now it's a major concern. The EU's Farm to Fork strategy is crucial for reaching climate neutrality by 2050, highlighting the need to overhaul the food system. By Alex Matulina
Climate Change Solutions: Overview of Innovative Technologies Explainer Urgent action is needed to meet Paris Agreement targets: cut emissions 45% by 2030, net zero by 2050. Innovations in climate tech, like EVs and solar, are crucial.
What is the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism? Explainer This explainer provides an overview of the key design elements of the EU's ‘carbon border adjustment mechanism’ (CBAM) as part of the EU Green Deal's new approach to carbon leakage. By Michael Jakob
Just Transition? Socio-Ecological Impacts of Carbon Pricing Explainer Carbon pricing is seen as the most efficient climate change mitigation policy, offering cost-effective greenhouse gas reduction. However, its social equity is in question, as higher fossil fuel prices impact different social groups unequally.
What is the Status of Energy Poverty in Europe? Explainer Before the pandemic, 34 million Europeans couldn't heat their homes, and 30.3 million couldn't afford utility bills, affecting public health and productivity. This text explores the implications and potential solutions. By Marine Cornelis
The Transition to Electric Vehicles in Israel Explainer Israel has great potential for adopting EVs. As a relatively small and densely-populated country, it requires a simple charging infrastructure. It has its own sources of natural gas, relatively low electricity prices, and high fuel prices that can push the market to adopt EVs. By Michal Reut-Gelbart
Energy Security and Affordability in the European Union Backgrounder Since the 1970s oil crisis, energy security has evolved to address climate change, globalization, and decarbonization. This overview examines the EU's evolving concept of energy security. By Martina Pilloni
Flying High? Unmanned Aircraft and the Future of Transportation Backgrounder Combining the capabilities of autonomous flight and advanced methods of data collection, drones are believed to provide an unprecedented tool for achieving more cost-effective, time-efficient, and safer processes. By Robin Kellermann
The Way Forward for Green Tech in Germany Commentary Recent developments that drive the demand for green tech include the European Green Deal, Covid-19 recovery funds, and the amended German climate law. The new German Government stated that it wants to “dare more progress”. What does it mean for green tech in Germany? By Diana Süsser
A Just Transition in the European Automotive Sector: A View from Central and Eastern Europe Explainer The shift to electric vehicles (EVs) will have a significant impact on employment: Not only are EVs less labor intensive, but manufacturing them also requires different skills from workers. One region that is set to be greatly impacted by the shift is Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). By John Szabo