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Financing High-Speed rail

This is a pivotal moment in the development of high-speed rail (HSR) networks at the European and international levels. However, governments face increasing budgetary...

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Industrial decarbonization in a fragmented world : carbon pricing with border adjustments using standardized values

Policy Paper

Critical raw materials and the Industrial Accelerator Act : coordination challenges in the EU supply framework

Executive Education

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Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities

Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities

06 October 2026

Specialised Training on the Regulation of Gas Markets

02 November 2026

REMIT and its implementation

18 November 2026

Policy Events

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

EU ETS 2026 revision: what’s next?

EU ETS 2026 revision: what’s next?

23 June 2026 14:00

An Overview of Recent Energy Case Law from the CJEU, June 2026

30 June 2026 14:00

5th Florence Rail Regulation Conference

13 July 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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Policy Brief

State-of-play in international carbon markets in 2024

Issue Date: 2024

Date Accessioned: 23 Jul 2024

emissions trading

carbon market integration

Paris Agreement

carbon removals

This policy brief, written in May 2024, provides an overview of the international carbon market landscape and describes the status quo in terms of the degree of its integration and the use of the mechanisms set out in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. It assesses the linkability of existing emissions trading systems (ETSs) and discusses the emerging topics of sector expansion and the role of removals in compliance markets.

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