The upcoming edition of #FSRDebates will discuss the recently released report ‘Towards EU climate neutrality: progress, policy gaps and opportunities’ delivered by the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC). Lena Kitzing, FSR Part-Time Professor and ESABCC Member, a co-author of the report, will join us to present its findings. – Watch the recorded session
The ESABCC was established by the European Climate Law of 2021 to provide the EU with scientific knowledge relating to climate change. In this report the Advisory Board takes stock of the progress towards climate targets and the consistency of climate action. It also presents scientific advice on policy actions supporting the achievement of climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest.
This debate will provide space to discuss key recommendations for a more effective implementation and design of the EU climate framework. The recommendations range from stepping up Member States’ efforts, adopting pending legislation, incentivising energy demand reduction, and phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, to streamlining policies, strengthening the governance framework, and adapting the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
Among other things, the debate will focus on which policy measures are best fit to reach the EU climate targets.
Programme
Introduction to the Debate and Opening Presentations
14.00 – 14.05 Introduction to the Debate
Ilaria Conti | Florence School of Regulation
14.05 – 14.20 The ESABCC Report: main findings
Lena Kitzing | Florence School of Regulation
14.20 – 14.30 Progress achieved and the remaining gaps: the policy perspective
Alban Kitous | DG CLIMA
Stefano Santacroce | DG CLIMA
Panel Discussion: Introductory Remarks, Polls and Comments
Moderator: Alberto Pototschnig | Florence School of Regulation
14.30 – 14.50 Introductory remarks from the panellists
Albert Ferrari | FSR Climate
Sven Harmeling | CAN Europe
Paul Wilczek | Eurelectric
14.50 – 14.55 Polls
14.55 – 15.20 Comments on the polls outcome and Q&A from the audience
15.20 – 15.30 Concluding remarks
Ilaria Conti | Florence School of Regulation
Alberto Pototschnig | Florence School of Regulation
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