Projects of the Research Unit Environmental and Climate Economics

Abgeschlossene Projekte

  1. Project // 01.07. – 30.09.2010

    Analysis of short and long term market-potentials for emission permits from emission reduction projects and programs

    This project analysed the possible time path for the establishment of additional emission trading schemes. In addition the potential quantitative and qualitative possible demand and supply for offset-permits…

  2. Project // 01.03.2010 – 31.07.2013

    Impact Measurement and Performance Analysis of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

    The project used a common conceptual framework to develop and apply tools that enable assessment and comparison of CSR impacts – at micro (company), meso (sectoral and regional) and macro levels (nations…

  3. Project // 01.03.2010 – 30.11.2011

    Decentralization, Institutions and Environmental Quality

    The project dealed with the question, how the federal structure and the quality of institution in a (democratic) state influence the quality of the environment. Whether centralised systems are more successful…

  4. Project // 01.02.2010 – 28.02.2013

    Prospective Analysis for the Mediterranean Region

    MEDPRO – Mediterranean Prospects is a consortium of 17 highly reputed institutions from throughout the Mediterranean funded under the EU’s 7th Framework Program and coordinated by the Centre for European Policy…

  5. Project // 01.01.2010 – 31.12.2011

    Linking of the European and Australian Emission Trading Schemes

    Emission Trading is seen as one of the most important instruments to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases efficiently and to prevent dramatic climate changes.In general it is expected that a higher degree of…

  6. Project // 01.01.2010 – 31.12.2012

    Economics of an Integrated and Long-term Climate and Energy Policy

    The objective of this research network was the use of innovative approaches to shed light on questions regarding a long-term and integrated climate and energy policy from an economic perspective. First, the…

  7. Project // 01.01.2010 – 31.07.2011

    Climate policy perspectives on the sectoral level for China and Europe

    The project aimed on building the groundwork for a future cooperation between the Department of Environmental and Resource Economics at ZEW and the Center for Energy Economics and Strategy Studies at Fudan…

  8. Project // 16.12.2009 – 28.10.2010

    Sectoral Approaches to Fostering International Action on Climate Change

    The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) was introduced by the European Union in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in an effective and most cost efficient way possible. It has been revised and…

  9. Project // 01.11.2009 – 31.10.2014

    Linking Impact Assessment Instruments to Sustainability Expertise

    Impact Assessment (IA) has the potential for delivering more sustainable development as well asenhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of decision making. Policies aiming at sustainabledevelopment need a solid…