MCC Director Ottmar Edenhofer: “The conflict of beliefs over the core instrument of climate policy can be resolved with facts.” Calculation concept is also suitable for updates.
Two studies co-authored by MCC shed light on the opportunities for policymakers to incentivise this, and on the importance of this topic using China as an example.
An MCC-led study based on health insurance data uses rigorous methodology to quantify the cause-effect relationship. Relevant also for more far-reaching driving bans.
Taking its cue from the UN Emissions Gap Report. Countries’ current plans to extract CO2 from the atmosphere are off-track to comply with the 1.5-degree limit.
One gigatonne per year by mid-century. An MCC study determines the potentials, various co-benefits and possible barriers to implementation.
Understanding governments’ motives is crucial to strengthening climate action. Analysis in the top journal JAERE with confidential data from the world’s fourth largest country.
A study in the top journal JAERE quantifies welfare losses for employees and recommends that policymakers compensate by subsidising job changes instead of early retirement.
Study shows costs of a hypothetical carbon price path in line with EU climate targets. On average 15 percent of basic rents, large differences depending on the building.
Research team, including MCC Director Ottmar Edenhofer, presents an economically sound governance concept. Key role for a European Carbon Central Bank.
It compiles 22 meta-studies on energy-saving options, complementing supply-side options towards fossil-free energy and energy-efficient production.
