Environment in the EU's Eastern neighbours

Countries present their INDCs as input to the international climate negotiations. This briefing note argues that experience with technology needs assessments (TNAs) can be considered as a structured approach for the development of...

The incrEAST newsletter is a publication by the IncoNet EaP and IncoNet CA projects, which are funded under the EU's 7th Framework Programme for Research and Development. It provides up-to-date information about science...

With government support for renewable energy being phased out, more attention is placed on innovative financing models. This Briefing Note considers such mechanisms, including local investment funds, free market options as popular...

Large-scale GHG emission reductions are only feasible if also social aspects are considered. A lack of public acceptance of renewable energy projects may delay or halt these. Public acceptance levels are determined by elements...

The EU has set the overall greenhouse gas emissions target for 2030 and the associated targets for the various sectors covered by the EU emissions trading system (ETS). To meet these challenges and to improve its performance, the...

Renewable energy (RE) is of manifold importance in the context of climate change. Despite the advantages of adopting RE as a major source of energy, several challenges have to be overcome before its wider adoption by different...

Large-scale GHG emission reductions are feasible to attain, both technically and economically. It is essential to consider the social aspects that influence the acceptance of climate-friendly technologies and measures, however...