Information on "Environmental Policy" and "Americas"
February 2013
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Feb 2013
Brazilian Climate Policy since 2005
Author: Eduardo Viola
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This paper discusses how the transformation in Brazil's carbon emissions profile and climate policy has increased the potentialities of convergence between the EU and Brazil. More on «Brazilian Climate Policy since 2005»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Carving out his Place in History
Author: Charly Salonius-Pasternak
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
This briefing paper analyses the challenges for Barak Obama’s second term. More on «Carving out his Place in History»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Klimaschutz bleibt Nebensache für die USA
Author: Stormy-Annika Mildner, Hannah Petersen, Wiebke Wodni
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Wer sich nach der Wiederwahl von Barack Obama von Washington einen neuen Anlauf in der Klimapolitik erhofft, dürfte enttäuscht werden. More on «Klimaschutz bleibt Nebensache für die USA»
October 2012
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5 Oct 2012
National Security Guide to the Presidential Election
Author: David W Barno, Nora Bensahel, Rober Butler, Patrick M Cronin, Melissa G Dalton, Zachary M Hosford, Matthew Irvine, Colin H Kahl, Irving Lachow, Kristin M Lord, Oriana Skylar Mastro, Ely Ratner, Will Rogers
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
This publication offers an overview of national security issues from the US perspective in preparation for the 2012 presidential election. More on «National Security Guide to the Presidential Election» -
Oct 2012
An Assessment of US Progress towards its Pledge on Climate Change Mitigation
Author: Dallas Burtraw, Matt Woerman
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) / Climate Policy Research Program (Clipore)
President Obama pledged that between 2005 and 2020 the US would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 17%. More on «An Assessment of US Progress towards its Pledge on Climate Change Mitigation»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
Emissionshandel für den Luftverkehr
Author: Susanne Dröge, Philipp M Richter
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Dieser Kommentar zielt auf die Tatsache ab, dass die Europäische Union seit 2012 nun auch den Luftverkehr in den EU-weiten Emissionshandel miteinbezieht, und somit sämtliche Flüge, die in EU-Staaten starten oder landen, diesem Mechanismus unterliegen. More on «Emissionshandel für den Luftverkehr»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
EPA Regulations and Electricity
Author: Frank Rusco, David Trimble
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed or finalized four regulations affecting coal-fueled electricity generating units, which provide almost half of the electricity in the US. More on «EPA Regulations and Electricity»
May 2012
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May 2012
The US Fast-Start Finance Contribution
Author: Taryn Fransen, Kirsten Stasio, Smita Nakhooda
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Developed country governments have repeatedly committed to provide new and additional finance to help developing countries transition to low-carbon and climate resilient growth. More on «The US Fast-Start Finance Contribution»
February 2012
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Feb 2012
Brazil as an Emerging Environmental Donor
Author: Kathryn Hochstetler
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
This policy brief examines Brazil’s emergence as an environmental donor within the context of Brazil’s rising international development assistance profile. More on «Brazil as an Emerging Environmental Donor» -
Feb 2012
Addressing Carbon Emission and Oil Price Volatility
Author: Wade Hoxtell, Andreas Goldthau
Publisher: Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi)
This report addresses transatlantic commonalities and dividing lines in two key energy issue areas: mitigating carbon emissions and governing the global oil market. More on «Addressing Carbon Emission and Oil Price Volatility»
