Research

The School carries out applied research with the purpose of developing economically, legally, and socially-sound regulation and policy, using a multidisciplinary approach.

Reflections on climate resilient tourism : evidence for the EU ETS-2 and voluntary carbon markets

The chapter discusses transition risk for tourism, addressing its relation with the Environmental Kuznets Curve and overtourism. Transition risk emerges when an economic model...

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Matteo Mazzarano Simone Borghesi GG
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Research on the impact of urban rail transit on the financing constraints of enterprises from the perspective of sustainability
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SPS and TBT measures through the lens of bilateral and GVC-related regulatory distance
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Executive Education

We offer different types of training: Online, Residential, Blended and Tailor-made courses in all levels of knowledge.

19 March 2026
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Policy Events

A wide range of events for open discussion and knowledge exchange. In Florence, Brussels, worldwide and online.

13 March 2026 09:00
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Lights on Women

The Lights on Women initiative promotes, trains and advocates for women in energy, climate and sustainability, boosting their visibility, representation and careers.

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Energy

Energy & Climate carries out applied research, training courses and policy dialogue impacting policy-makers, stakeholders and consumers.

Blog posts

Climate
Mar 9, 2026
Event Highlights
Understanding the EU framework for phytosanitary measures
Robust plant health measures are essential for food security and biodiversity, but sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS) may create costly trade b...
Understanding the EU framework for phytosanitary measures
Citizens’ Energy Package
Mar 4, 2026
Topic of the Month
The Citizens’ Energy Package: Pathways to an Inclusive and Gender Responsive Energy Transition
On 10th March, the European Commission will be issuing an important regulatory package – the so-called Citizens’ Energy Package – focusing on th...
The Citizens’ Energy Package: Pathways to an Inclusive and Gender Responsive Energy Transition
Video
Mar 4, 2026
The Evolving EU Framework for Phytosanitary Measures
Effective plant health measures are essential to protect agriculture, biodiversity, and global food security while enabling safe international trade. ...
The Evolving EU Framework for Phytosanitary Measures
Common Agricultural Policy
Feb 24, 2026
Topic of the Month
A Vision to promote quality and foster fair trade
The EU is one of the largest and most valued importers of agricultural products[1]. It maintains some of the world’s most stringent food safety...
A Vision to promote quality and foster fair trade
Energy
Feb 23, 2026
News
Space beyond space: the Summer School on Space Policy comes back to Florence
Following the success of the first joint edition, which brought together more than 30 professionals from over 20 countries worldwide, the Florence Sch...
Space beyond space: the Summer School on Space Policy comes back to Florence
Common Agricultural Policy
Feb 14, 2026
Topic of the Month
Innovation as a Cornerstone of the Next Common Agricultural Policy
The forthcoming reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) signals a further shift in how innovation is conceived, financed, and governed within E...
Innovation as a Cornerstone of the Next Common Agricultural Policy
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Events

Executive Training Seminar
Jun 09, 2026
LUCE Awards 2026 – Women for the green transition
Building on the strong foundation laid in previous years, the 4th edition of the LUCE Awards represents a renewed step forward in accelerating the...
LUCE Awards 2026 – Women for the green transition
Workshop
Apr 16, 2026
37th Young Energy Economists and Engineers Seminar (YEEES)
The Florence School of Regulation is pleased to host the 37th edition of the Young Energy Economists and Engineers Seminar (YEEES), a long-standing ne...
37th Young Energy Economists and Engineers Seminar (YEEES)
Online Debate
Mar 24, 2026
From vision to implementation: Pesticide standards and international trade
Effective food safety and plant health standards are central to protecting human health, the environment, and the sustainability of agri-food systems,...
From vision to implementation: Pesticide standards and international trade
Lights on Women
6/8/2026 8:30
Spring Policy Dialogues 2026
Join us in Florence for 3 days of in-person events where we will convene our donors and renowned experts from across the sector.  A...
Spring Policy Dialogues 2026
Online Debate
Mar 03, 2026
The evolving EU framework for phytosanitary measures
Effective plant health measures are essential to protect agriculture, biodiversity, and global food security while enabling safe international trade. ...
The evolving EU framework for phytosanitary measures
Online Debate
Feb 25, 2026
Unlocking Europe’s geothermal potential
 Geothermal energy is increasingly recognised as a strategic pillar of Europe’s clean energy transition, particularly for district heating, in...
Unlocking Europe’s geothermal potential
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Publications

Publication
Date: Feb 25, 2026
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Reflections on climate resilient tourism : evidence for the EU ETS-2 and voluntary carbon markets
The chapter discusses transition risk for tourism, addressing its relation with the Environmental Kuznets...
Matteo Mazzarano Simone Borghesi GG
Publication
Date: Feb 24, 2026
Article
SPS and TBT measures through the lens of bilateral and GVC-related regulatory distance
The regulatory framework of international trade is complex and multifaceted, with many countries adopting...
Fabio Gaetano Santeramo MG
Publication
Date: Feb 24, 2026
Article
Nexus approach to enhance water-energy-food security and ecosystems resilience under climate change in the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean Basin, already a water-scarcity hotspot, faces intensifying droughts and warming that...
Fabio Gaetano Santeramo PD MGRF MAM AAH MB TC WC MD FD AEK MGV JG EL FLIG ŽM MPP
Publication
Date: Feb 18, 2026
Article
Independent aggregation in the nordic day-ahead market : what is the welfare impact of socializing supplier compensation payments?
This paper addresses the participation of independent aggregators (IAs) for demand response (DR) in European...
Tim Schittekatte KB ZB
Publication
Date: Feb 18, 2026
Article
Environmental insurance and resilience in the age of natural disasters
The emergence of natural disasters induces a trade-off in the environmental insurance market. While firms...
Simone Borghesi IC GI AT
Publication
Date: Jan 30, 2026
Policy Paper
Evaluating models of CO2 transport governance : from state-led to market-based approaches
Large-scale CO2 transport infrastructure is crucial for achieving decarbonization goals, yet its deployment...
Adrien Nicolle Marzia Sesini Andris Piebalgs BÜ
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People

Electricity
Leonardo Meeus
Director of the Florence School of Regulation
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Energy
Clara Poletti
Part-time Professor
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Energy
Alberto Pototschnig
Executive Deputy Director, World of Practice
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Energy
Ilaria Conti
Coordinator for Strategy and Development
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