Climate policy reduces inequality in lower-income countries
12.12.2018 –
New MCC study examines distributional effects of CO2 price reform for over 80 countries.
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Climate plan for Germany: Economists propose a carbon price reform
03.12.2018 –
In the current issue of Der Spiegel, the weekly magazine reports on the joint proposal put forth by MCC, PIK and RWI for the key points of a carbon price reform in Germany.
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“Just transition” hailed as benchmark for an equitable climate policy
29.11.2018 –
At the MCC, representatives from science, politics, industry and civil society discussed how to achieve a socially responsible coal exit.
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UN report proposes fiscal reforms for the low-carbon transition
26.11.2018 –
UN Environment and MCC highlight fiscal policies for reducing CO2 emissions
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MCC Carbon Clock updated
08.11.2018 –
More opportunities than expected allow us to stay below the 1.5⁰C warming threshold ‒ although carbon budget still remains very tight.
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Reducing US coal emissions promises to boost employment
02.11.2018 –
In a new policy paper, co-authored by Prof. Dr. Sabine Fuss, researchers state that employing bio energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) would create new jobs in other sectors.
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MCC sharpens focus on development
01.11.2018 –
The Institute has joined forces with various partners in the field of development policy. Valuable local knowledge will be integrated into the research agenda.
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Short-term policies can bring long-term targets in reach
17.10.2018 –
A new study co-authored by the MCC suggests a framework that helps to overcome the barriers for climate policy through a sequencing of policy measures.
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Why Europe still needs a carbon price floor
11.10.2018 –
In a new Policy Paper co-authored by the MCC, researchers confront five common “myths” against a carbon price floor in the EU ETS.
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IPCC lead author: Large removals of CO2 unavoidable for 1.5 degrees
08.10.2018 –
MCC group leader Sabine Fuss highlights the need for rapid and ambitious near-term emission reduction to reduce the reliance on carbon removal.
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Warning against hubris in CO2 removal
20.09.2018 –
In "Nature", MCC researchers advocate the ethical evaluation of negative emission technologies. They call for an interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Good tax policy to increase acceptance of CO2 prices
31.07.2018 –
A new MCC study shows that earmarking, transparency and fair distribution are often decisive. Switzerland could serve as a role model.
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Climate policy can finance two-thirds of SDGs in Asia
17.07.2018 –
A new study co-authored by the MCC shows for many countries how much a CO2 price could contribute to financing the UN's sustainable development goals.
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Edenhofer to the Coal Commission: "Take action now"
13.07.2018 –
The MCC Director spoke to the panel of experts this Friday. He presented possibilities for a rapid reduction of greenhouse gases in the German energy system.
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Edenhofer honored with Romano Guardini Prize
05.07.2018 –
The MCC Director received the award for his services as political advisor, cautionary public voice and his work in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
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MCC researcher Fuss appointed professor
02.07.2018 –
In addition to her position at MCC, the group leader assumes a professorship at Humboldt University. The cooperation between the two institutions will be expanded.
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Climate targets and SDGs achievable together with smart policy mix
20.06.2018 –
Climate protection, food security and affordable energy are not mutually exclusive, shows a new study co-authored by the MCC. The competition for land is a key issue.
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Carbon removal from atmosphere unavoidable for 1.5 degree target
22.05.2018 –
Several new MCC studies find significant differences in the potentials and risks of negative emissions technologies.
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“Consulted by the Pope”: Climate economist Edenhofer honored
16.05.2018 –
The MCC Director receives the Romano Guardini Prize from the Catholic Academy of Bavaria. The ceremony will be held in Munich in July.
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Nearly 100 percent renewables in Africa by 2050
10.04.2018 –
A new MCC study shows that climate protection and growth in Africa are compatible—if the countries cooperate and costs continue to fall.
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MCC driving forward new topic within IPCC
09.04.2018 –
The IPCC has announced the authors of its next Assessment Report. MCC group leader Felix Creutzig has a leading role in a key chapter.
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Climate: Better understand demand-side solutions
04.04.2018 –
Behavior, lifestyles and social norms have a major impact on emissions. Climate research should learn more about this so-called “demand-side”, writes MCC’s Felix Creutzig in “Nature Climate Change”.
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Edenhofer accompanies Foreign Minister Maas to United Nations
29.03.2018 –
In his speech to the Security Council, the minister referred to arguments of the MCC Director, who was the sole guest in the ministry's delegation.
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Taxing land and bequests can reduce wealth inequality
23.03.2018 –
A combination of land and bequest taxes could help close the gap between rich and poor without hampering economic growth, suggests a new study co-authored by the MCC.
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Coalition-building for CO2 pricing beneficial for egoistic countries
28.02.2018 –
A new study, co-authored by the MCC, finds that participation in carbon pricing systems pays off even for countries that act egoistically—if climate pioneers go ahead.
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MCC and PIK to intensify research on global commons
23.02.2018 –
MCC Director Edenhofer to also take with Johan Rockström joint lead of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.
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Reports of coal’s terminal decline are premature
07.02.2018 –
The rapid expansion of coal power in fast-growing emerging economies will in part cancel out the reduction of coal investments in China and India, says MCC study.
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Planetary boundaries broken down to individual countries
06.02.2018 –
A new study, co-authored by the MCC, examined the international relationships between the sustainability of resource use and the achievement of social goals. Radical changes are needed.
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Climate protection as a driver for investment
05.02.2018 –
According to a new MCC study, carbon pricing not only has positive effects on the climate, it can also spur growth and ensure long-term prosperity.
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Coal phase-out: Announcing CO2-pricing triggers divestment
30.01.2018 –
A new study, co-authored by the MCC, finds that fossil-fuel divestment offsets the effect of the so-called "green paradox" under the right conditions.
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