REDD credits in a global carbon market: Options and impacts
A number of issues have to be addressed if reducing emissions from deforestation (REDD) credits are to be included in a future global carbon market. This report focuses on a subset of these: the…
Aspects influencing the roles of PBL researchers working at the science and environmental policy interface. An illustration from PBL practice.
PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency produces policy relevant knowledge for national authorities on a sound scientific basis. The institute has a specific role in the scientific advisory…
Global long-term cost dynamics of offshore wind electricity generation
Using the IMAGE/TIMER (The Targets IMage Energy Regional) long-term integrated assessment model, this paper explores the regional and global potential of offshore wind to contribute to global…
A Regional Quality of Living Index (RQI) was developed for benchmarking European regions. This RQI for non-business-related indicators may help to improve the attractiveness of regions, thus…
Expanding cities in developing countries pose great challenges on drinking water, sanitation, waste water and protection against floods. On request of UN Habitat, PBL Netherlands Environmental…
In het inaugural lecture, Professor Dorien Manting states that the demographic life courses of people form an important explanation for a multitude of spatial developments. The prolonged period…
Evaluating the societal quality of research carried out by PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency
The evaluation of the societal quality of research is an important issue for PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency as its mission is to provide policy relevant knowledge. In view of the…
Share of raw material costs in total production costs
The share of raw material costs in the total costs for producers can be calculated using different methods. This note compares two of these methods; the energy and material costs and the basic raw…
Scientists’ Views about Attribution of Global Warming
Results are presented from a survey held among 1868 scientists studying various aspects of climate change, including physical climate, climate impacts, and mitigation. The survey was unique in its…
In ‘The Netherlands in 21 infographics – Facts and figures on the human environment’ the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency presents facts and figures in a novel way. The booklet covers…
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