FSR Climate aims to provide a reliable source for information, analysis, and evaluation of EU climate policies ex-post and a forum for discussion of research carried out in this area.
Our main research interests are the EU Emissions Trading System, the renewable energy promotion, the distributional impact of climate policy, energy efficiency policies and environmental and energy taxation.
Our events (workshops, conferences, online events, and others) and training courses (both residential and on-line) involve researchers and the policy and business communities for the purposes of developing and discussing research that evaluates EU climate policies.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns and travel restrictions severely hit the world economy. This economic crisis threatens the…
This is the first podcast of the series "Spot on Climate" of the Climate area of the Florence School of Regulation. In this podcast, Research Associate Albert FERRARI converses with…
In order to limit the spread of COVID-19 and its profound implications on public health across the globe, most governments…
The EU Emission Trading System (ETS) is the cornerstone of the European climate policy covering about 45% of the EU’s greenhouse gas (GHG)…
In February 2021, the Climate Area of the Florence School of Regulation and CAKE – Centre for Climate and Energy Analyses met…
This is a podcast of the series "Spot on Climate" of the Climate area of the Florence School of Regulation. In this podcast, Research Associate Albert FERRARI continues the conversation…
Simone Borghesi is the new President-Elect of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE). On 14 July, the…
The present article describes the main insights deriving from the papers collected in this special issue which jointly provide a ‘room with a view’ on some of the most relevant…
European Energy Policy is changing and multifold. It would be better to say that EU had six very different policies for energy since 1980. I will look deeper at only…
In the context of the Paris Climate Agreement, there is today a strong need for enhanced international cooperation fostering emissions trading around the world. Based on the research of the…
This 5-week online course will include video lectures, readings, as well as interactive online activities. A one-hour live class will take place each week on Fridays, aimed at discussing issues related…
This Executive Seminar provides professionals with a complete overview of financial instruments used to achieve a low-carbon economy and a deeper understanding of how these can be better targeted at…
The school carries out multidisciplinary research with the purpose of developing economically, legally, and socially-sound regulation and policy.
Designed by an international faculty of academics and the main experts in the field, our courses are designed to meet the educational needs of professionals at all levels.
Our events bring together the world of academia and practice to offer a vast range of opportunities for open discussion and practice sharing.
Scientific journal Sustainability has launched a call for scientific contributions on the topic of Maladaptation to Climate Change. Read below for detailed information on the call and research topic. What happens when adaptation strategies go the wrong way? Climate change…
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Background Against the backdrop of climate change and decarbonisation objectives, the basic infrastructures – transport, energy and water – need…
