Saving energy – if not now, when?
14.06.2022 –
In view of the economic consequences of the Ukraine war, the time has come for “demand-side climate solutions”, writes Felix Creutzig in the top journal Nature.
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Climate research now looks at the carbon footprint of artificial intelligence
10.06.2022 –
New study with contributions from MCC introduces a framework for this, and in view of rapid market growth identifies a critical window of opportunity for government action.
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Artur Runge-Metzger strengthens MCC at the interface with politics
01.06.2022 –
The long-time top EU official contributes his knowledge on European climate legislation as a Fellow. Edenhofer: “This reflects a strategic focus.”
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Energy price crisis, possible embargo – how the EU can manage social compensation
25.05.2022 –
Study: households in Hungary, Romania, Italy, and the Czech Republic particularly affected. Transfers increase acceptance to give up Russian gas, on the way to climate transition.
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Why the carbon price should rise despite the energy crisis
11.05.2022 –
A new study shows how climate protection and welfare remain compatible even in the current geopolitical situation: reimbursement of revenues is key.
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Available as a video stream: MCC Policy Dialogue on new IPCC report
26.04.2022 –
What does the new global assessment mean for Germany? We discussed this with federal ministries, industry, consumer and non-governmental organisations (in German).
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What keeps the coal-fired power plants running?
11.04.2022 –
An MCC study based on a high-profile survey explores the specific circumstances that still cause a heavy reliance on this particularly climate-damaging energy source.
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“We must also take new paths in climate protection”
04.04.2022 –
Statements from MCC on the report “Mitigation of Climate Change” published today by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, part 3 of the Sixth Assessment Report.
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European Union appoints Edenhofer to Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change
24.03.2022 –
New independent advisory body based on the European Climate Law. “I will be glad to contribute ensuring that it is translated into climate reality.”
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The energy price crisis can be effectively mitigated for private households
16.03.2022 –
Rising costs are unavoidable if Germany wants to break free of its dependence on Russian oil and gas. An MCC study shows how the government can avoid social hardship.
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Study assesses German climate policy in the context of the 1.5 degree target
09.03.2022 –
Saying that the country is on track implies tacit assumptions. Here these are made transparent – by comparing the emissions still expected with the remaining global carbon budget.
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Orientation for a global coal phase-out
08.02.2022 –
Four-fifths of this kind of fuel is burned in 15 countries. A large research work now compiles 15 comparable case studies, showing the dependencies and ways out.
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Policymakers must now address the issue of carbon removals
07.02.2022 –
An new study highlights the innovation gap, and the need for regulation. It was commissioned by the German government's Science Platform Climate Protection.
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MCC experts in charge of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Sixth Assessment Report
03.01.2022 –
After eight years, the IPCC's next major review of climate policy is now taking shape. Two group leaders from our institute are coordinating chapters on important topics.
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Policymakers need real-time evidence to address global crises
15.12.2021 –
There are already approaches for Corona – soon also for climate policy? An article in the top journal "Nature" describes the road to a new level of research synthesis.
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How humanity can accomplish a just climate transition
06.12.2021 –
The principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities" and "global net zero emissions": a study shows there are several ways forward, but all entail risks of unfairness.
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MCC researcher Jan Steckel appointed professor
01.12.2021 –
Germany's first chair of climate and development economics in Cottbus. Institute Director Ottmar Edenhofer: this is a milestone in our cooperation with universities.
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Climate protection and poverty reduction are well compatible
29.11.2021 –
Advanced research on optimal policy: if the state enforces carbon pricing, it does not have to be at the expense of those with lower incomes; they can even benefit.
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Even the best implement too little climate action
29.11.2021 –
Worldwide, only 24 countries might be called a frontrunner – and the minimum necessary reduction in annual emissions, 4 percent per year, has so far been achieved almost nowhere.
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Quality of life increases when we live, eat and travel energy-efficiently
25.11.2021 –
In a comprehensive research project a global team of experts explores the connection between "demand-side climate solutions" and "human well-being".
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Momentum on global coal phase-out
13.11.2021 –
Promising announcements before, and at, the world climate conference in Glasgow. Policy briefs on perspectives in India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
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The German donors' association “Stifterverband” honours Ottmar Edenhofer
11.11.2021 –
The MCC Director receives the "Arthur Burckhardt Prize 2021" as a "pioneer and expert in the field of carbon pricing".
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Dumping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere: the past decade beats many records
10.11.2021 –
Showing highs for all climate killers and all sectors, an MCC-led project provides policymakers with the most comprehensive overview of global greenhouse gas emissions to date.
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Filtering a tonne of CO2 from the air burns a thousand kilowatt-hours of energy
29.10.2021 –
Study provides first complete life-cycle analysis on resource consumption of "direct air capture". Such plants could efficiently contribute to climate protection.
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Climate transition needs backing from central banks
27.10.2021 –
An MCC-led model study explores how to prevent inflation risks and perilous outcomes in financial markets due to the phasing-out of coal, oil, and gas.
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How to socially balance carbon pricing in Europe
25.10.2021 –
An MCC-led study calculates the cost burden for individual private households. It shows that the EU Commission is on the right track with its policy of targeted financial support.
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At least 85 percent of world’s population impacted by climate change
11.10.2021 –
New analysis of more than 100,000 scientific studies. Joint press release of MCC and Climate Analytics.
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“Making the transformation cost-effective and suitable for the masses”
04.10.2021 –
A very fundamental conversation about climate protection, political culture, and the economy: by MCC Secretary General Brigitte Knopf and Eric Gujer, head of the “Neue Zürcher Zeitung”.
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Making climate policy work in Asia
23.09.2021 –
MCC provides a starting point for tailor-made carbon pricing with social compensation: it calculates the impact for eight important emerging economies.
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MCC aligns Carbon Clock with new IPCC figures
16.08.2021 –
Methodological advancements in the Sixth Assessment Report: the remaining budget for emissions is slightly larger than previously calculated. But climate impacts even more serious.
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