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The Florence School of Regulation (FSR) is a centre of excellence for independent discussion and knowledge exchange with the purpose of improving the quality of European regulation and policy. We deliver academic research, training and policy events in Energy, Climate, Transport, and Water & Waste.
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Specialised Training on the Liquified Natural Gas Markets

Shaping the Future of LNG: Global Perspectives on Markets, Policy, and Sustainability   LNG has earned an increasing role in the energy supply of Europe, as well as of other…

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Sustainable and Smart Cities

The training will focus on five areas where cities can be particularly impactful: the uptake of renewable energy, improving the energy efficiency of the building stock, digitalisation and smart grids,…

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Specialised Training on the Regulation of Electricity Markets

For its first edition, the Specialised course on Electricity Markets will focus on the state of EU electricity market design, and engage participants in a deep-dive discussion around the role…

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Mobility data as a commons – towards a common mobility data infrastructure

This article by Lucie Kirstein, Senior Manager Strategic Projects at acatech – National Academy of Science and Engineering, and coordinator of the EU-funded preparatory action to establish a common European…

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Third-party-access in railway electricity markets is possible

This article by Florian Baentsch, Regulatory Manager at DB Energie GmbH, originally appeared in the European Transport Regulation Observer “Electricity and Infrastructure Managers: Is there a need for Regulation?” (February, 2023). Third-party-access (TPA)…

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Women in Water Decision-Making: insights from OECD

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, OECD estimates that water demand will increase by 55% by 2050 due to growing demand from manufacturing, thermal electricity generation and domestic use.…

FSR Knowledge

Carbon Market Integration as a Catalyst for Climate Ambition?
Carbon Market Integration as a Catalyst for Climate Ambition?

The final policy dialogue organised in the context of the Life COASE project brought together 50 carbon market experts and…

Mapping the future of energy sharing: a mission to enable energy communities
Mapping the future of energy sharing: a mission to enable energy communities

As Europe moves towards more decentralised and citizen-led energy systems, understanding how national and EU laws support energy sharing is…

Balancing the carbon markets: a key step in the reform of the EU ETS
Balancing the carbon markets: a key step in the reform of the EU ETS

As the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) approaches its 2026 reform, attention is turning to how the market is…

Turning Methane Commitments into Action: Priorities for COP30
Turning Methane Commitments into Action: Priorities for COP30

The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) taking place in Belem, Brasil, offers a pivotal opportunity to move from pledges…

The FSR at COP30 - Live updates
The FSR at COP30 - Live updates

The FSR is contributing to the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), taking place under the Presidency of Brasil…

Carbon Markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
Carbon Markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

In this article, we focus on carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. 2025 marks the 10th anniversary…

From carbon markets to climate justice: FSR journey in the SPES project
From carbon markets to climate justice: FSR journey in the SPES project

Sustainability Performances, Evidence and Scenarios (SPES) The European Union stands at a decisive moment in its climate journey. After two…

What drives a school: meet our researchers in action
What drives a school: meet our researchers in action

At the Florence School of Regulation, research is not a solitary pursuit. It’s a dynamic process of collaboration, dialogue, and…

Climbing the research ladder
Climbing the research ladder

Modern researchers must command a broad set of skills if they want to succeed and have an impact on their…

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