Transformative strategies for a climate-positive planet
The 20th annual IKEM Academy ‘Energy and Climate’ brought together 38 participants from 21 countries in Berlin on 3-7 July to develop common ideas for paths towards a climate-positive planet. The workshops, lectures and excursions unpacked innovative ideas and strategies to reach our climate targets on time, from policy and litigation to participation and science […]
WindEnergy Hamburg 2024
WindEnergy Hamburg is the largest and most important fair for the global wind industry. Planners, manufacturers, suppliers, financiers, operators, service providers and companies of all sizes and orientations meet here. The fair is organized by Hamburg Messe und Congress in cooperation with Messe Husum & Congress. It is the world’s leading fair for the industry […]
Potential and challenges of green ammonia as marine fuel in the port of Rostock
The Institute for Climate Protection, Energy and Mobility (IKEM) has published a study that examines social acceptance issues related to the use of ammonia in shipping. With regard to aspects such as employment potential, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, the study uses the example of the Port of Rostock to show that green ammonia […]
Revision der europäischen Gebäudeenergieeffizienzrichtlinie
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) plays a crucial role in reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union. As negotiations are ongoing for the latest revision of the EPBD, aimed at increasing ambitions for rebuilding and upgrading the building stock, the upcoming edition of IKEM’s Forum Wärmewende will explore its […]
The hub for basic research at IKEM
The Research Academy stands for excellent basic research, scientific networking and the promotion of young researchers. It is the hub of IKEM, as it bundles all scientific work of the institute that deals with the fundamental legal, economic and political science issues of climate protection. In this interview, Dr Greta Reeh, Head of the Research […]
A legal foundation for a carbon-neutral future
Flexible, decentralised energy production can reduce emissions and put more power in the hands of consumers – if the right laws and regulations are in place. Judith Schäfer, head of IKEM’s Energy Law Department, explains the specific role of energy law in the fight against climate change. Schäfer also shares her vision of the energy […]
Climate and Innovation – the department starts 2023 with a new name
One department started the new year with a name change: Sustainability and Innovation became Climate and Innovation. The new name underlines IKEM’s ambition to identify and bring to use new approaches for dealing with the climate crisis. Find out more about the background of the name change in an interview with Anika Nicolaas Ponder, head […]
Klimafinanzierung als Weg aus der Klimakrise
Aus der Krise lernen – grund- und menschenrechtliche Erwägungen der Corona-Schutzmaßnahmen als Vorbild für einen ambitionierten Klimaschutz
Keine Sammelklage gegen zu wenig Klimaschutzpolitik
