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
Ernüchternde Klimakonferenz und ihre Lehren
Intransparenz führt zu mehr Intransparenz
Climate negotiations, targets take centre stage at IKEM Annual Conference
In preparation for next month’s Conference of the Parties (COP) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, IKEM dedicated its annual conference on 11 October to a discussion of the global dimensions of climate protection law and policy. Presentations by renowned researchers and representatives from politics and practice highlighted the importance of the upcoming climate negotiations for global […]
