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Possible energy and climate policies of the new Hungarian government
As the news of the results of the recent Hungarian parliamentary elections have made headlines around the world, many are wondering what to expect from the upcoming government under the TISZA party. Below a short summary explains what the new government may plan on energy and climate.
Lessons from the Iran conflict: Why the green energy transition is a matter of security and sovereignty?
The Iran conflict has once again demonstrated how vulnerable the fossil fuel–based global economy is. As tensions in the Middle East increased, energy prices immediately began to rise, as markets feared for the security of supply. The current crisis is therefore not only a geopolitical event, but also another reminder that energy security and the green energy transition are in fact two sides of the same strategic issue.
EU Climate Deal Reached at the Eleventh Hour Ahead of the UN Climate Summit in Brazil
At the very last moment, one could say at the eleventh hour, the EU environment ministers managed to reach an agreement on the European Union’s new mid-term climate targets and to adopt the bloc’s international climate commitments. As a result, EU leaders will not...
Climate Conference in the Rainforest – Why should you follow the COP30 in Brazil
If you have been following international news, you may have already heard about this year’s UN climate conference, to be held in the Brazilian rainforest. So far, most reports have focused on the logistical and environmental challenges, but this article aims to show...
Paris Agreement – the last 10 years: facit and European prospects
The joint event of the French Institute and the Green Policy Center offers an opportunity to review the practical implementation of the goals of the Paris Agreement – one week before COP30 in Brazil. The historic Paris Agreement will turn 10 years old this year....
The future of the institutional framework of international climate policy – Seeking a way forward amid financial and trust crises
As the latest intersessional meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has just concluded, and the international rules-based cooperation system is increasingly under pressure due to budget deficits and countries disregarding previously agreed-upon rules, it is timely to examine the possible future of the international climate policy framework.
“What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up? This question not only concerns the environment in isolation; the issue cannot be approached piecemeal. (…) Why are we here? What is the goal of our work and all our efforts? What need does the earth have of us? (…) Unless we struggle with these deeper issues” – says the Pope, “I do not believe that our concern for ecology will produce significant results.” Laudato Si’ Encyclical Letter
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