From global to national scenarios: Bridging different models to explore power generation decarbonisation based on insights from socio-technical transition case studies
In this paper, we apply two global Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) and one detailed European electricity system model to explore the consequences of different narrative-based low-carbon scenarios…
Capacity vs energy subsidies for promoting renewable investment: Benefits and costs for the EU power market
Policy makers across Europe have implemented renewable support policies with several policy objectives in mind. Among these are achieving ambitious renewable energy targets at the lowest cost…
Decarbonisation options for the Dutch stone wool industry
This report on decarbonisation options for the Dutch stone wool industry is part of the MIDDEN project (Manufacturing Industry Decarbonisation Data Exchange Network) initiated by PBL and ECN part of…
Decarbonisation options for the Dutch container and tableware glass industry
This report on decarbonisation options for the Dutch container and tableware glass industry is part of the MIDDEN project (Manufacturing Industry Decarbonisation Data Exchange Network) initiated by…
Decarbonisation options for the Dutch glass wool industry
This report on decarbonisation options for the Dutch glass wool industry is part of the MIDDEN project (Manufacturing Industry Decarbonisation Data Exchange Network) initiated by PBL and ECN part of…
This is the summary of the first Climate and Energy Outlook (Klimaat- en Energieverkenning (KEV)), which, as stipulated in the Dutch Climate Act, provides insight into the development of Dutch…
Greenhouse gas mitigation scenarios for major emitting countries: 2019 update
This report by NewClimate Institute, PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) provides an overview of projected greenhouse…
Allocating planetary boundaries to large economies: Distributional consequences of alternative perspectives on distributive fairness
The planetary boundaries (PBs) framework proposes global quantitative precautionary limits for human perturbation of nine critical Earth system processes. Together they define a global safe operating…
Strong time dependence of ocean acidification mitigation by atmospheric carbon dioxide removal
In Paris in 2015, the global community agreed to limit global warming to well below 2 ∘ C, aiming at even 1.5 ∘ C. It is still uncertain whether these targets are sufficient to preserve marine…
Assessment of biodiversity measurement approaches for business and financial institutions
Measurement of biodiversity performance by businesses and financial institutions is rapidly gaining attention. In parallel, there is a growing demand for more transparency in business performance with…
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