MCC researcher Arwen Colell receives the Bavarian Energy Award
22.10.2020 –
She coordinates joint learning on the German energy transition in the Ariadne project. Her doctoral thesis shows: decentralised electricity and heat supply can enhance social cohesion.
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Climate protection can be made socially acceptable
15.10.2020 –
An MCC-led meta-study evaluates the side-effects & risks of evaluated policy measures taken to date to combat global warming.
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Why there is no energy transition in many countries
05.10.2020 –
Understanding the forces of inertia in order to overcome them: a study led by the MCC sharpens the sense of the "political economy of coal", drawing on India, Indonesia, and Vietnam as examples.
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Ottmar Edenhofer among the top 10 most influential economists in Germany
24.09.2020 –
In this year of the coronavirus, the Director of the MCC is receiving attention on his economic expertise on climate policy and global commons as shown by a new ranking by the "FAZ".
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“Now is the time to turn these words into deeds”
11.09.2020 –
Statement by MCC Director Ottmar Edenhofer on the announcement of the more ambitious climate policy in Germany, presented today by Federal Minister of Economics, Peter Altmaier.
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Status perception of middle class households is a climate killer
08.09.2020 –
The worldwide booming demand for cars and energy-guzzling domestic appliances is in part a result of social norms: an intervention point for politics, as highlighted by an MCC study.
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Ottmar Edenhofer awarded with most prestigious environmental prize
02.09.2020 –
Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt: “one of the most influential worldwide pioneers on the economics of climate change”.
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Climate protection needs growth, but not business as usual
28.08.2020 –
An analysis for the journal WIREs Climate Change systematically highlights where we should rethink our understanding of a dynamic economy with a view to greater sustainability.
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Climate damage to the global economy is greater than expected
19.08.2020 –
An empirical study led by MCC shows a loss of economic output of 7 to 14 percent by 2100, with each tonne of CO2 emitted in 2020 causing the equivalent of 76 to 148 euros in damage.
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German Government appoints MCC’s Brigitte Knopf to Council of Experts on Climate Change
12.08.2020 –
This new body will examine greenhouse gas statistics and evaluate measures taken in the event of excessive emissions. It also has extensive competences in relation to possible tightening of targets.
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Coal: expanding the notion of just transition
28.07.2020 –
Experts from four continents propose to extend the concept of "Just Transition" to industry and consumers. MCC leads an article on this topic in Nature Climate Change.
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The climate can handle road access for all
10.07.2020 –
New study highlights a key UN development goal: 4 million additional kilometres of driveways, total cost of 3,000 billion dollars, 1.5 percent of carbon budget for 2 degree target.
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Shaping the energy transition together: Kopernikus project Ariadne launched
03.07.2020 –
In cooperation with 25 other partners, MCC starts an unprecedentedly comprehensive search for knowledge.
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The argumentation patterns of climate action preventers
01.07.2020 –
Too expensive, pointless, and others should do more: a new study sheds light on the excuses for doing nothing that circulate in the public debate on global warming.
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Voluntary climate protection is suppressed by emissions trading
30.06.2020 –
An experimental study by Axel Ockenfels, Peter Werner and Ottmar Edenhofer: if carbon dioxide is directly priced through a tax, there is room for moral action.
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MCC presents findings on transition towards sustainable transport on an interactive website
22.06.2020 –
Nextgenerationpolicy.com offers research results, food for thought for policy solutions, and tools to try out. Cooperation with Volkswagen's Sustainability Council.
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Fewer cars and a higher quality of life in cities
02.06.2020 –
An MCC article for the journal Nature Climate Change outlines the way forward: carbon pricing and geographically differentiated charges, including reimbursement of revenues.
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MCC presents important research topics in a new series on Youtube
27.05.2020 –
Produced from home offices in corona times: short lectures by scientists of our institute on aspects of "Climate & The Economy".
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Low emission zones in cities reduce expenditure on heart pills and asthma sprays
22.05.2020 –
MCC study based on German health insurance data quantifies the monetary benefit of access restrictions for vehicles. This benefit is already considerable compared to the costs.
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Flash estimate: global carbon emissions in early April 17 percent lower than before corona
19.05.2020 –
Study on the climate effect of pandemic defence measures offers three scenarios for further course of 2020: "Stimulus packages shape emission pathways for decades to come."
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How to design city streets more fairly
18.05.2020 –
Less space for parked cars, more room for bicycle lanes and sidewalks: a new study provides policymakers with decision-making support based on sound ethical considerations.
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MCC enhances research and consultation on carbon pricing in developing and emerging countries
11.05.2020 –
The Climate and Development working group is now advising the Indonesian Ministry of Finance on this issue – and is also steering a new international network.
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Safeguarding Europe’s climate protection
04.05.2020 –
The corona crisis is highlighting the importance of the EU Commission’s considerations of a border carbon adjustment. An MCC Policy Brief shows the options for dealing with free riding.
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Global coal boom jeopardises climate targets
28.04.2020 –
Complementary MCC information on the Chancellor's speech today at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue. Including a figure on the remaining carbon budget.
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Compiling insights on the Paris Agreement, carbon footprint and sustainable economic activity
11.04.2020 –
The MCC coordinates a research synthesis project of the journal Environmental Research Letters. Three articles involving MCC contributions are already available online.
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MCC researcher Leila Niamir joins the Global Young Academy
02.04.2020 –
Exclusive global network of excellent young scientists from all disciplines, with just 200 selected members.
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How global climate financing could do a better job
23.03.2020 –
Game theory study by the MCC: an improved design of international transfers may increase the willingness of states to cooperate.
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Listening to science, acting responsibly
18.03.2020 –
The Directorate of the MCC on the changed setting following the outbreak of the corona pandemic.
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“There is now reason for hope that something will indeed change in Europe”
04.03.2020 –
Statement of MCC Secretary General Brigitte Knopf on the draft European Climate Law presented today.
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Climate policy & stranded assets: MCC experts are editors of special section in renowned journal
25.02.2020 –
Analyses of devaluation of fossil investments and of the resistance of their owners. Edenhofer: "Stranded assets are not per se detrimental to general welfare."
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