- Donnerstag, 01. März 2012 12.30 – 14.30 Uhr In meinem Kalender speichern
Leading by Example – European Climate Leadership at Home and Abroad
BÖLL LUNCH DEBATE
The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung will launch the discussion paper on European Climate Leadership by Hans JH Verolme.
The expectations for the Durban Climate Summit were extremely low, as countries
were dealing with a deepening economic crisis. Yet, an agreement was reached that
some called a triumph for European climate diplomacy. The EU’s diplomatic alignment
with small island states and least developed countries proved crucial for reaching the
final agreement now known as the Durban Platform.
A recent study by the European Commission showed that a more ambitious EU carbon
target would have a much lower total impact on the economy than previously expected.
However, decisions to raise the 2020 emissions reduction target and to strengthen the
EU Emission Trading Scheme remain outstanding.
In the context of the economic and Eurozone crisis, what are the prospects for the EU
to raise domestic climate ambition? Do the EU’s institutional settings under the Lisbon
Treaty permit to strengthen a coherent climate vision for Europe and beyond? How
can the EU enhance its alliance with other global climate frontrunners and address a
changing world order? What steps does Europe have to take that underpin the EU’s
climate leadership and ensure an ambitious future global agreement?
Speakers
Michael Christensen, Deputy Head of Cabinet, Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard
Hans JH Verolme, Principal and Senior Adviser, Climate Advisers Network
Zbigniew Kamienski, Head of Innovation and Industry Department, Climate Change Unit, Ministry of Economy, Poland
Bas Eickhout, Member of the European Parliament
Moderator: Claude Weinber, Director, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung EU Office
No admittance without confirmed registration.
A sandwich lunch will be available between 12.30 and 13.00. The meeting will start at
13.00 and is held under Chatham House Rule.
The expectations for the Durban Climate Summit were extremely low, as countries
were dealing with a deepening economic crisis. Yet, an agreement was reached that
some called a triumph for European climate diplomacy. The EU’s diplomatic alignment
with small island states and least developed countries proved crucial for reaching the
final agreement now known as the Durban Platform.
A recent study by the European Commission showed that a more ambitious EU carbon
target would have a much lower total impact on the economy than previously expected.
However, decisions to raise the 2020 emissions reduction target and to strengthen the
EU Emission Trading Scheme remain outstanding.
In the context of the economic and Eurozone crisis, what are the prospects for the EU
to raise domestic climate ambition? Do the EU’s institutional settings under the Lisbon
Treaty permit to strengthen a coherent climate vision for Europe and beyond? How
can the EU enhance its alliance with other global climate frontrunners and address a
changing world order? What steps does Europe have to take that underpin the EU’s
climate leadership and ensure an ambitious future global agreement?
Speakers
Michael Christensen, Deputy Head of Cabinet, Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard
Hans JH Verolme, Principal and Senior Adviser, Climate Advisers Network
Zbigniew Kamienski, Head of Innovation and Industry Department, Climate Change Unit, Ministry of Economy, Poland
Bas Eickhout, Member of the European Parliament
Moderator: Claude Weinber, Director, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung EU Office
No admittance without confirmed registration.
A sandwich lunch will be available between 12.30 and 13.00. The meeting will start at
13.00 and is held under Chatham House Rule.