GreenDeal-NET

🏭How do the economic and legal complexities of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) impact its implementation, and how can these challenges be addressed? As designated commissioner in the hearing for the European Parliament, Wopke Hoekstra described the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) as the "crown jewel" and "working horse" of EU climate policies. While its market-based design is highly praised, the ETS faces significant challenges in its application, including enforcement issues and litigation trends. Watch Marjan Peter’s lecture recording to explore the evolution of the ETS, its role in achieving climate neutrality, and the need for greater civil society oversight to ensure trustworthiness in emissions reporting. Available here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGjgR-SA

How might shifting global energy landscapes impact the political use of energy resources in the future? 🔌 From the 1973 Oil Shock to the 2022 European Energy Crisis, energy disruptions have profoundly impacted international relations and strategies. The "energy weapon" theory reveals how energy resources can be wielded as political tools, influencing the outcomes of international conflicts. 💡In 2022, Europe’s response to severe supply disruptions showcased the power of market liberalization and regional integration to build resilience. Understanding these events is key to navigating future energy challenges and ensuring stability. Join Filip Černoch’s and Jan Osicka’s lecture to explore the evolving role of energy in global politics and what it means for the future of international relations. 📅 22 October ⏰ 14.15-16.30 👉https://lnkd.in/egVfcEKd

🌍 Can international cooperation unlock the full potential of decarbonising energy-intensive industries? 🏭 This article by Simon Otto and Sebastian Oberthür explores the state of global governance for decarbonising key sectors such as iron and steel, cement, chemicals, and aluminium. While substantial progress has been made, particularly through initiatives like the Climate Club, critical governance gaps and geopolitical barriers remain. 🔑 Key Findings: 🌍 Global governance progress: Significant advancements in governance functions have been made, especially in market creation and international cooperation, though major gaps persist. 🚨 Challenges: Carbon leakage and geopolitical (geo)political tensions are key barriers to effective governance. 💡 Opportunities: Incremental improvements within existing institutions hold promise for meaningful progress, even before addressing larger geopolitical issues. Read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9SFxpJG #Decarbonization #ClimateAction #GlobalGovernance

🌍 How effective is Polycentric Climate Governance (PCG) in tackling climate change?   This new special issue delves into the real-world applications of PCG, examining diverse governance levels, policy approaches, and actors.   🔑 Key insights include: ·     How PCG systems are operationalized ·     The role of voluntary action ·     The importance of time and adaptability ·     Power dynamics across different actors ·     Most importantly, PCG’s effectiveness in reducing emissions   ✨ This issue highlights both the potential and limitations of PCG, offering insights for future research and policymaking. Discover it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNeMQYBZ   📖 Edited by: Paul Tobin, Dave Huitema, and Elke Kellner 

🌱 To what extent can the EU’s internal Green Deal agenda harmonise with the varying priorities of other nations in the global fight against plastic pollution? 🥤 While states negotiate a treaty to tackle plastic pollution, the EU is already rolling out packaging, product, and disclosure regulations to overhaul its plastics value chain. These efforts coincide with global negotiations aiming to secure one of the most significant environmental agreements since the Paris Agreement. ⚙️ The treaty’s comprehensive “life-cycle approach” addresses plastic pollution at every stage. Yet, the complexity of the issue, along with diverse stakeholder interests, makes this a formidable challenge. The EU’s internal policies, therefore, have significant global ramifications. Join Dominic Coppens’ lecture to explore the impact of the EU's regulations on international environmental policy and the negotiations against plastic pollution. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezUN_ENy 📅 31 October ⏰ 16.00-17.30 Maastricht University Faculty of Law, Maastricht Centre for European Law (MCEL), Globalization and Law Network Maastricht

🌱 Has the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy (F2F) delivered on its promise of sustainable food systems? The F2F, a key pillar of the European Green Deal, aimed to create food systems that are ‘fair, healthy, and environmentally friendly,’ but much of its ambition remains unrealised. In this roundtable debate our panel of experts will reflect on the progress of EU agrifood policies over the past five years and explore what’s still missing. 🔎 Gaëlle Marion, Alan Matthews, Giulia Riedo, Roberto Talenti, Vítor Rodrigues and Annalisa Savaresi will offer diverse perspectives on these issues, highlighting the major bottlenecks that we can expect in trying to reach a genuine transition. 🗓️ TOMORROW, 16 October 🕙 10:00 – 11:30 CEST Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_QsjyDF 🍃 Gain new insights into pressing issues concerning EU climate and sustainability governance through the GreenDeal-NET debate series “Key Issues in EU Climate and Sustainability Governance”. Each debate offers a platform for exchanging unique perspectives and features a diverse panel of experts, including policymakers, researchers, civil society, and industry representatives. #SustainableFood #FarmtoFork #EUFoodSystems #GreenDeal #AgrifoodPolicy

🌿 How can social sciences and humanities research help us understand the relationship between democracy and climate governance, and ensure lasting, inclusive climate policies in Europe? 🇪🇺 As the EU pushes towards its 2050 climate neutrality goal, we face a critical challenge: bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and the societal, political realities of transformation. While the natural sciences have established climate change as an urgent threat, the social sciences and humanities are essential to understanding the societal shifts required for a sustainable future. Explore in this article four key research areas that warrant urgent investigation 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehr8N4yp #ClimateAction #SocialSciences #ClimateGovernance

🇪🇺How is the EU tackling the most pressing climate and sustainability challenges? 🌱 Our GreenDeal-NET Roundtable Debate Series offers a platform for in-depth discussions on key issues in EU climate and sustainability governance. From the future of EU food systems to decarbonising energy-intensive industries, and the prospects of international climate negotiations, our diverse panel of experts will provide unique insights. 🗣️ Join policymakers, researchers, civil society, and industry representatives to explore solutions for a just transition and sustainable future. ✍️ Find out more and register here to engage in these critical conversations 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUGq_rdc #ClimateGovernance #Sustainability #EUClimatePolicy

🚨 Job Alert : Are you a recent master's graduate in political science, international relations, or (international) law with an interest in global climate governance? Great news! The Brussels School of Governance is offering a PhD in International Climate Governance focused on enhancing polycentric/international cooperation under and beyond the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement. This PhD is part of an exciting, multidisciplinary Horizon Europe project within our Centre for Environment, Economy, and Energy. 📅 Start Date: January 2025 ⏰ Application are due by tomorrow, October 15, 2024 Additional information 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUmYN86A #PhDOpportunity #ClimateGovernance #AcademicCareers #Sustainability #Research

🌱 Has the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy (F2F) delivered on its promise of sustainable food systems? The F2F, a key pillar of the European Green Deal, aimed to create food systems that are ‘fair, healthy, and environmentally friendly,’ but much of its ambition remains unrealised. In this roundtable debate our panel of experts will reflect on the progress of EU agrifood policies over the past five years and explore what’s still missing. 🔎 Gaëlle Marion, Alan Matthews, Giulia Riedo, Roberto Talenti, Vítor Rodrigues and Annalisa Savaresi will offer diverse perspectives on these issues, highlighting the major bottlenecks that we can expect in trying to reach a genuine transition. 🗓️ 16 October 🕙 10:00 – 11:30 CEST Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_QsjyDF 🍃 Gain new insights into pressing issues concerning EU climate and sustainability governance through the GreenDeal-NET debate series “Key Issues in EU Climate and Sustainability Governance”. Each debate offers a platform for exchanging unique perspectives and features a diverse panel of experts, including policymakers, researchers, civil society, and industry representatives. #SustainableFood #FarmtoFork #EUFoodSystems #GreenDeal #AgrifoodPolicy