Energy, Transportand Climate Policy
Through its inter- und transdisciplinary scientific analyses, the Division supports the development of transformative policy strategies in a polycentric multi-level governance. With conceptualisation, assessment, and contextualisation of policy strategies, it contributes as an architect and navigator to implementing the necessary transformation processes towards a climate-friendly and resource-efficient world.
The scientific work on policy strategies includes the analysis, development, testing and evaluation of policy concepts, policy packages, single instruments, actor constellations, and policy processes at the local, regional, national, or international level. Policy instruments in the field of energy end-use efficiency are a particular focus area. The policy strategies examined are geared to the climate, energy, mobility, and sustainability targets and their interactions, above all
- the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement, particularly the 1.5 degree Celsius limit
- an energy-efficient and sufficient energy and transport system, based on 100 per cent renewable energies, and
- the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as guardrails of a socially and gender-just transformation respecting the planetary boundaries.
Overall, the Division Energy, Transport and Climate Policy includes five synergetic Research Units: Energy Policy, Global Climate Governance, Mobility and International Cooperation, Mobility and Transport Policy, and Urban Transitions.
Topics
Many projects and publications of the division can be found among the following topics:
Energy Efficiency International Climate Policy Local Climate Protection Adaptation to Climate Change Transport Policy and Mobility Services
News
Here you find up-to-date information on activities of the Research Division Energy, Transport and Climate Policy.
Relevant news
SOLUTIONSplus: Tailor-Made Solutions for E-Mobility Worldwide
48 consortium partners and over 100 associated partners are spreading innovative e-mobility worldwide – with social, ecological and economic synergy effects
Trends in National Carbon Pricing Instruments and Carbon Crediting Mechanisms Worldwide
Innovate4Climate-Special: Carbon Mechanisms Review "Accelerating Action" published
Contribution Claim: An Alternative to CO2 Offsetting
Guidelines for implementing a contribution claim model published
Wind Energy Diffusion in Argentina
Wuppertal Paper highlights the key influencing factors and the role of political, economic, and energy systemic conditions
Benefits, Challenges and Risks of the Voluntary Carbon Market
Policy Paper "VCM Host Country Perspective" published