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.
Meeting national net zero greenhouse gas emission targets by mid-century is critical for avoiding the worst impacts of global climate…
What will happen when the last EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) allowance is issued? What will the price be?…
As part of the LIFE COASE project, the first Net Zero Carbon Market Policy Dialogue (NZCMPD) was held in September 2023 to discuss the latest developments and challenges faced by…
In the ongoing battle against climate change, the need to decarbonise our industries has become increasingly urgent. Nowhere is this…
In February 2024, the European Commission presented its assessment of a 2040 climate target, ensuring a path for the EU…
In this podcast we interviewed Hannah Lewis, Head of Policy for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, and Sam Reed, Head of Scope Expansion for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme at…
In this episode we speak to Sanjay Patnaik, Director of the Center on Regulation and Markets (CRM), Bernard L. Schwartz Chair in Economic Policy Development, and Senior Fellow in Economic…
This dataset is composed of five indicators which provide information on the economic and environmental performance of sectors covered by the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). The focus…
In 2023 two large projects took off at FSR Climate: LIFE COASE (Collaborative Observatory for Assessment of the EU ETS)…
The Florence School of Regulation (FSR) and the Italian Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (IAERE) are delighted to announce the seventh edition of the Master, PhD and Post-doctoral School…
-Registrations closed- 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…
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…
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…
Read MoreDuring this event we will dive into the recent trends in regulated carbon markets and explore their links and connections,…
The frequency of natural disasters due to climate change is increasing, and institutions across different geographic areas are not equally…
As the number of carbon markets grows, the long-term contribution of market-based instruments to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 should…