reducing emissions

This report argues that carbon pricing alongside complementary policies can help Taiwan reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in a fair and cost-effective way. It assesses the options and identifies a clear path to carbon pricing in Taiwan. Read more

This study provides the first empirical evaluation of China’s 11th Five-Year Plan which set a goal to reduce the emission of sulphur dioxide (SO2) by 10% between 2006 and 2010. Read more

This paper presents new evidence that the EU Emissions Trading System may have encouraged innovation rather than simply encouraging polluters to adopt existing abatement technologies. Read more

This paper looks at whether carbon taxes imposed in Sweden were effective in reducing CO2 emissions. Read more

Avoiding dangerous climate change depends on the strength of emissions reduction targets countries collectively adopt. And this remains a major concern Read more

Despite the UK’s success in reducing territorial emissions, we are importing significantly more emissions than ever we have shifted the production of many domestically consumed goods abroad, particularly to China. Read more

La conférence de Durban s’est terminée à l’arraché par un résultat modeste mais porteur d’une nouvelle dynamique pour la négociation... Read more

Working Paper 72 Abstract The paper analyses the implications of landowners’ option values in land allocation and derives policy recommendations... Read more

These two weeks might turn out to be more interesting than expected, writes Michael Jacobs. The stakes are certainly high... Read more