Climate plans could reduce emissions significantly, yet still fall short of 2 °C
Climate plans submitted by countries in the run-up to the Paris Summit could deliver significant reductions in the emission of greenhouse gases. Without new climate policies, the world would emit...
PhD promotion: possibilities for integrated policy for air quality and climate change
Far-reaching climate policy usually goes hand in hand with less air pollution. These co-benefits could make it more attractive for countries like China and India to move towards a more efficient...
Climate action outside UNFCCC could be of same order as pledges by governments
International climate initiatives operating outside the global climate negotiations could deliver greenhouse gas emission reductions of 2.5 Gt CO2-equivalents by 2020 and 5.5 Gt CO2eq by 2030...
INDCs signal unprecedented momentum for Climate Agreement in Paris
INDCs are projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 by up to 6 gigatonnes of CO2e, but 12 extra gigatonnes are needed to keep warming below 2° C. Existing policies and strong engagement by...
Nature in Modern Society, Now and in the Future – a philosophers’ dialogue
On 11 November 2015, PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency will host a philosophers’ dialogue on the future of nature and nature policy in the EU. Four distinguished philosophers, including...
Director Maarten Hajer is leaving PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency for Utrecht University
On 1 October 2015, Professor Maarten Hajer will step down as Director-General of PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency. On that date he will reach the end of this 7-year term of appointment...
The Dutch Council of Ministers has appointed Professor Hans (J.T.) Mommaas as Director-General of PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, per 1 November 2015. Hans Mommaas was nominated for...
Green economy is vital for EU’s global competitiveness
The European Union risks falling behind other world economies unless it takes advantage of the move to a green economy. This was one of the conclusions at the conference 'Green Economy: Opportunities...
The road to Paris: INDC tool shows effect of emission reduction proposals
The interactive PBL Climate Pledge INDC tool tracks the emission reduction proposals and policies that countries are submitting in the run-up to the Paris Climate Summit. Updated each time new...
Biodiversity: further decline or bending the trend? A new animated film
What is happening to life on earth? What are the pressures affecting biological diversity globally, and what can be done to stop its decline? This short animated film brings you to the year 2050 and...
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