More than 20 years ago, the EU vowed to fight the newly identified danger of climate change. Over time, it has developed a policy which is two-fold: on one hand, it looks at ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions inside EU borders and now has 2050 as horizon; on the other hand, it tends to lead by example and to push other big emitters to gather around similar emission reduction objectives.
Pursuing the idea of giving a price to carbon, the EU has put in place an instrument that would lead it towards decarbonisation: the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Launched in 2005, it has today become a complex system which is being reproduced in other parts of the world. The ultimate vision is one of a global carbon market leading to a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and thus mitigating the impact of climate change.
Webinar - The US energy savings potential and who pays for itLeonardo ENERGY
Several recent studies use bottom-up models to assess the potential for energy efficiency (or avoided emissions from greenhouse gases) and the costs of implementing such energy efficiency measure, representing these two dimensions in an energy efficiency supply curve. However, energy savings estimates are generally overly optimistic suggesting that the costs to achieve the energy efficiency potential are very low.
We revisit the energy efficiency supply curve approach, developing a model that accounts for key uncertainties and different perspectives on how energy efficiency potential can be tackled.
This model provides efficiency potential savings and associated costs for the US residential sector
Auctioning of emission allowances under the EU ETSLeonardo ENERGY
The European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Europe in a cost-effective manner. It is based on the cap-and-trade approach where a carbon market is created on which emission allowances are auctioned. Although today auctioning does not cover the totality of the emission allowances in the EU, it represents the main allocation principle.
To create the carbon market and allow auctioning to happen, the European legislators have put in place a system classically involving an auction platform, a monitoring, reporting and verification system, as well as rules regarding transparency and market abuse.
This system results in a carbon price which is key to the current structure of the EU climate and energy policy and is a matter of interest for a series of stakeholders.
The course will look into the structure and functioning of auctioning under the EU ETS and bring some practical perspectives based on experience before reflecting on the expected evolution of the system.
More than 20 years ago, the EU vowed to fight the newly identified danger of climate change. Over time, it has developed a policy which is two-fold: on one hand, it looks at ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions inside EU borders and now has 2050 as horizon; on the other hand, it tends to lead by example and to push other big emitters to gather around similar emission reduction objectives.
Pursuing the idea of giving a price to carbon, the EU has put in place an instrument that would lead it towards decarbonisation: the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Launched in 2005, it has today become a complex system which is being reproduced in other parts of the world. The ultimate vision is one of a global carbon market leading to a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and thus mitigating the impact of climate change.
Webinar - The US energy savings potential and who pays for itLeonardo ENERGY
Several recent studies use bottom-up models to assess the potential for energy efficiency (or avoided emissions from greenhouse gases) and the costs of implementing such energy efficiency measure, representing these two dimensions in an energy efficiency supply curve. However, energy savings estimates are generally overly optimistic suggesting that the costs to achieve the energy efficiency potential are very low.
We revisit the energy efficiency supply curve approach, developing a model that accounts for key uncertainties and different perspectives on how energy efficiency potential can be tackled.
This model provides efficiency potential savings and associated costs for the US residential sector
Auctioning of emission allowances under the EU ETSLeonardo ENERGY
The European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Europe in a cost-effective manner. It is based on the cap-and-trade approach where a carbon market is created on which emission allowances are auctioned. Although today auctioning does not cover the totality of the emission allowances in the EU, it represents the main allocation principle.
To create the carbon market and allow auctioning to happen, the European legislators have put in place a system classically involving an auction platform, a monitoring, reporting and verification system, as well as rules regarding transparency and market abuse.
This system results in a carbon price which is key to the current structure of the EU climate and energy policy and is a matter of interest for a series of stakeholders.
The course will look into the structure and functioning of auctioning under the EU ETS and bring some practical perspectives based on experience before reflecting on the expected evolution of the system.
Highlights:
* Reports on the seminar “Electricity in the next decade” regarding “Low carbon electricity systems”.
* Captures the technologies involved as well as the views and findings of specialists active in the sustainable energy field.
* Describes low carbon electricity generation, networks and services.
* Looks at technology, impact, challenges faced and benefits of each stage.
* Provides an objective, scientific view on the electricity system of the next decade.
Does the EU Emission Trading Scheme ETS Promote Energy Efficiency?Leonardo ENERGY
This policy brief analyzes the main interacting mechanisms between the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS). It presents a detailed top-down approach, based on the ODYSSEE energy indicators, to identify energy savings from the EU ETS.
The main task consists in isolating those factors that contribute to the change in energy consumption of industrial branches covered by the EU ETS, and the energy transformation sector (mainly the electricity sector).
Speaker:
Wolfgang Eichhammer (Head of the Competence Center Energy Policy and Energy Markets @Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI)
The recordings of this webinar can be watched via:
https://youtu.be/TS6PxIvtaKY
Determining primary energy factors for electricityLeonardo ENERGY
A primary energy factor (PEF) for electricity describes the ratio between end-user consumption of electricity and primary energy consumption. In recent years, the EU has implemented regulatory use of PEFs in the energy policy framework. As a result, PEFs now play a role in the regulation of production and consumption of electricity throughout Europe.
A key challenge is the lack of professional and/or political agreement on how the PEF shall be determined. Up until today, approaches used to determine PEFs have lacked foundation in objective methodologies, and the discussions have often been plagued by sectorial interest and political goals. Regulatory application of PEFs can create enormous challenges for European authorities and other energy market interests in the future. Depending on the case, the determination of a PEF may push end-users to alter their consumption of energy, decisions on energy efficiency and/or choice of energy fuels. Thus, PEFs may affect European countries’ ability to achieve long-term energy- and climate goals.
Although the European Union had legislated in the area of energy policy for many years, the concept of introducing a mandatory and comprehensive European energy policy was for a long time not approved. With the Treaty of Lisbon this changed. The Treaty includes legal solidarity in matters of energy supply and gives the EU the right to change energy policy within the EU.
Following the adoption of the Kyoto protocol, the EU set out in implementing the greenhouse gas reductions goals. Given the flagship initiative at the time of Europe 2020, the climate and energy package that was proposed in 2007 and adopted in 2009 took the form of the 20 20 20 by 2020 goals. The package is a set of binding legislation to ensure the EU meets its climate and energy targets by the year 2020. It includes three key targets:
* 20% cut in greenhouse gas emissions (from 1990 levels)
* 20% of EU energy from renewables
* 20% improvement in energy efficiency
Energy and mobility poverty: Will the Social Climate Fund be enough to delive...Leonardo ENERGY
Prior to the current soaring energy prices across Europe, the European Commission proposed, as part of the FitFor55 climate and energy package, the EU Social Climate Fund to mitigate the expected social impact of extending the EU ETS to transport and heating.
The report presented in this webinar provides an update of the European Energy Poverty Index, published for the first time in 2019, which shows the combined effect of energy and mobility poverty across Member States. Beyond the regular update of the index, the report provides analysis of the existing EU policy framework related to energy and transport poverty. France is used as a case study given the “yellow vest” movement, which was triggered by the proposed carbon tax on fuels.
Watch the recordings of the webinar:
https://youtu.be/i1Jdd3H05t0
Table-ronde sur "La relance de l'efficacité énergétique en Europe" : relancer, mais aussi financer !
Avec :
Francisco Zuloloaga
Luca Bergamaschi
Adrian Joyce
Antongiulio Marin
Michel Lepetit
Matthieu Auzanneau
Ateliers du Shift du 11 décembre 2014
Introduction to the EU Emission Trading SystemLeonardo ENERGY
The EU ETS Directive is the centrepiece of the European Union’s climate policy. It has created the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), which is a unique and quite com-plex system.
The EU ETS establishes a scheme for greenhouse gas emissions allowances trading within 31 European countries. Its functioning is based on a “cap and trade” principle, which sets a cap on the total amount of greenhouse gases that can be emitted by all participating installations. Within the cap, companies receive or buy emission allowances which they can trade with one another as needed.
Today, the EU ETS covers almost half of EU’s emissions and is part of the daily life of a large number of companies.
The EU ETS Directive represents the backbone of EU’s action against climate change, but it also works in combination with several other pieces of legislation in a delicate balance.
Our European system has very much evolved during the last 15 years. The existing legislation operates until 2020. It has set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target in line with EU’s 2050 low carbon economy roadmap. The time has also come to discuss the post-2020 period and the European Commission will soon put forward a new proposal with a 2030 emissions reduction target.
Being the first one to have been setup, the European scheme is analysed and taken as exam-ple in other regions of the world where emissions trading starts being implemented.
This course aims at giving a presentation of the EU ETS Directive, the main features of the sys-tem, the balance with other pieces of EU legislation and at offering perspectives for the on-coming review of the scheme.
These are the supporting materials used by the different speakers of the H2020 WHY project opening session. This evento was held on September 10, 2020.
Energy Sufficiency Indicators and Policies (Lea Gynther, Motiva)Leonardo ENERGY
This policy brief looks at questions ‘how to measure energy sufficiency’, ‘which policies and measures can be used to address energy sufficiency’ and ‘how they are used in Europe today’.
Energy sufficiency refers to a situation where everyone has access to the energy services they need, whilst the impacts of the energy system do not exceed environmental limits. The level of ambition needed to address energy sufficiency is higher than in the case of energy efficiency.
This is the 13th edition of the Odyssee-Mure on Energy Efficiency Academy, and number 519 in the Leonardo ENERGY series. The recording of the live presentation can be found on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEAdYbI0wDI&list=PLUFRNkTrB5O_V155aGXfZ4b3R0fvT7sKz
Rainer Hinrichs-Rahlwes, Presidente do European Renewable Energy Council
Conferência Internacional Europe Business - "Mais eficiência, Maior Competitividade em Portugal"
FORUM PORTUGAL ENERGY POWER promovido pela ANJE no dia 21 de novembro, na Alfândega do Porto
Highlights:
* Reports on the seminar “Electricity in the next decade” regarding “Low carbon electricity systems”.
* Captures the technologies involved as well as the views and findings of specialists active in the sustainable energy field.
* Describes low carbon electricity generation, networks and services.
* Looks at technology, impact, challenges faced and benefits of each stage.
* Provides an objective, scientific view on the electricity system of the next decade.
Does the EU Emission Trading Scheme ETS Promote Energy Efficiency?Leonardo ENERGY
This policy brief analyzes the main interacting mechanisms between the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS). It presents a detailed top-down approach, based on the ODYSSEE energy indicators, to identify energy savings from the EU ETS.
The main task consists in isolating those factors that contribute to the change in energy consumption of industrial branches covered by the EU ETS, and the energy transformation sector (mainly the electricity sector).
Speaker:
Wolfgang Eichhammer (Head of the Competence Center Energy Policy and Energy Markets @Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI)
The recordings of this webinar can be watched via:
https://youtu.be/TS6PxIvtaKY
Determining primary energy factors for electricityLeonardo ENERGY
A primary energy factor (PEF) for electricity describes the ratio between end-user consumption of electricity and primary energy consumption. In recent years, the EU has implemented regulatory use of PEFs in the energy policy framework. As a result, PEFs now play a role in the regulation of production and consumption of electricity throughout Europe.
A key challenge is the lack of professional and/or political agreement on how the PEF shall be determined. Up until today, approaches used to determine PEFs have lacked foundation in objective methodologies, and the discussions have often been plagued by sectorial interest and political goals. Regulatory application of PEFs can create enormous challenges for European authorities and other energy market interests in the future. Depending on the case, the determination of a PEF may push end-users to alter their consumption of energy, decisions on energy efficiency and/or choice of energy fuels. Thus, PEFs may affect European countries’ ability to achieve long-term energy- and climate goals.
Although the European Union had legislated in the area of energy policy for many years, the concept of introducing a mandatory and comprehensive European energy policy was for a long time not approved. With the Treaty of Lisbon this changed. The Treaty includes legal solidarity in matters of energy supply and gives the EU the right to change energy policy within the EU.
Following the adoption of the Kyoto protocol, the EU set out in implementing the greenhouse gas reductions goals. Given the flagship initiative at the time of Europe 2020, the climate and energy package that was proposed in 2007 and adopted in 2009 took the form of the 20 20 20 by 2020 goals. The package is a set of binding legislation to ensure the EU meets its climate and energy targets by the year 2020. It includes three key targets:
* 20% cut in greenhouse gas emissions (from 1990 levels)
* 20% of EU energy from renewables
* 20% improvement in energy efficiency
Energy and mobility poverty: Will the Social Climate Fund be enough to delive...Leonardo ENERGY
Prior to the current soaring energy prices across Europe, the European Commission proposed, as part of the FitFor55 climate and energy package, the EU Social Climate Fund to mitigate the expected social impact of extending the EU ETS to transport and heating.
The report presented in this webinar provides an update of the European Energy Poverty Index, published for the first time in 2019, which shows the combined effect of energy and mobility poverty across Member States. Beyond the regular update of the index, the report provides analysis of the existing EU policy framework related to energy and transport poverty. France is used as a case study given the “yellow vest” movement, which was triggered by the proposed carbon tax on fuels.
Watch the recordings of the webinar:
https://youtu.be/i1Jdd3H05t0
Table-ronde sur "La relance de l'efficacité énergétique en Europe" : relancer, mais aussi financer !
Avec :
Francisco Zuloloaga
Luca Bergamaschi
Adrian Joyce
Antongiulio Marin
Michel Lepetit
Matthieu Auzanneau
Ateliers du Shift du 11 décembre 2014
Introduction to the EU Emission Trading SystemLeonardo ENERGY
The EU ETS Directive is the centrepiece of the European Union’s climate policy. It has created the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), which is a unique and quite com-plex system.
The EU ETS establishes a scheme for greenhouse gas emissions allowances trading within 31 European countries. Its functioning is based on a “cap and trade” principle, which sets a cap on the total amount of greenhouse gases that can be emitted by all participating installations. Within the cap, companies receive or buy emission allowances which they can trade with one another as needed.
Today, the EU ETS covers almost half of EU’s emissions and is part of the daily life of a large number of companies.
The EU ETS Directive represents the backbone of EU’s action against climate change, but it also works in combination with several other pieces of legislation in a delicate balance.
Our European system has very much evolved during the last 15 years. The existing legislation operates until 2020. It has set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target in line with EU’s 2050 low carbon economy roadmap. The time has also come to discuss the post-2020 period and the European Commission will soon put forward a new proposal with a 2030 emissions reduction target.
Being the first one to have been setup, the European scheme is analysed and taken as exam-ple in other regions of the world where emissions trading starts being implemented.
This course aims at giving a presentation of the EU ETS Directive, the main features of the sys-tem, the balance with other pieces of EU legislation and at offering perspectives for the on-coming review of the scheme.
These are the supporting materials used by the different speakers of the H2020 WHY project opening session. This evento was held on September 10, 2020.
Energy Sufficiency Indicators and Policies (Lea Gynther, Motiva)Leonardo ENERGY
This policy brief looks at questions ‘how to measure energy sufficiency’, ‘which policies and measures can be used to address energy sufficiency’ and ‘how they are used in Europe today’.
Energy sufficiency refers to a situation where everyone has access to the energy services they need, whilst the impacts of the energy system do not exceed environmental limits. The level of ambition needed to address energy sufficiency is higher than in the case of energy efficiency.
This is the 13th edition of the Odyssee-Mure on Energy Efficiency Academy, and number 519 in the Leonardo ENERGY series. The recording of the live presentation can be found on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEAdYbI0wDI&list=PLUFRNkTrB5O_V155aGXfZ4b3R0fvT7sKz
Rainer Hinrichs-Rahlwes, Presidente do European Renewable Energy Council
Conferência Internacional Europe Business - "Mais eficiência, Maior Competitividade em Portugal"
FORUM PORTUGAL ENERGY POWER promovido pela ANJE no dia 21 de novembro, na Alfândega do Porto
Jos Delbeke's presentation at the Climate Action Conference in Brussels, 25-27 October 2010
Topic: An overview of the EU domestic action to combat climate change
CCCXG Global Forum March 2017 CIF experience in financing long-term low GHG ...OECD Environment
CCCXG Global Forum March 2017 CIF experience in financing long-term low GHG emission development strategies and enhancing climate resilience by Chris Head
This presentation from Dr. Benoit Lefevre, World Resources Institute, looks at the benefits of the 2050 Global Calculator of CO2 - GHG emissions for the world.
The 2050 Global Calculator, currently in Beta Test, enables users to experiment with many different ways of reducing CO2-equivalent emissions. For example, users can boost energy supply by building more nuclear and wind turbines, or they can reduce energy demand by insulating people’s homes and changing travel behaviour. It is published by a set of partners including EMBARQ at the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change.
You can access the Global Calculator here: www.globalcalculator.org
More information on EMBARQ.org
Presented by Vositha Wijenayake, Regional Facilitator for the Southern Voices Programme at the Southern Voices workshop held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in August 2016.
Presentation made by Sri Lanka Youth Climate Action Network Research Associate Navam Niles at the "Low Carbon Options in South Asia" workshop held in Nepal in August 2014.
The EU ETS and global level playing field: the carbon leakage listLeonardo ENERGY
In the design of the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) aiming at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Europe in a cost-effective manner, the co-legislators introduced an element aimed at restoring global level playing field for the industrial sectors which would see their international competitiveness hampered by the additional costs brought by European policy. It was decided that sectors exposed to a high risk of carbon leakage would benefit from a certain amount of free allocation of emission allowances as long as their competitors outside of the EU are not subject to comparable policies.
The definition of “carbon leakage” itself is multifaceted and disputed. The system that has been built ad hoc at EU level is no less complex and burdensome. It has resulted in the elaboration of a series of eligibility steps, going from the periodic carbon leakage list through product-specific benchmarks to the application of a reduction factor aiming at keeping the level of emissions under the cap set in the Directive.
This course will look at this system from the legislative principles viewpoint as well as from the practical side based on past experience. It will also present some perspectives from the EU ETS review exercise launched in July 2015. Last but not least, it will revert back to the global perspective by observing the state of play in the aftermath of the COP21.
Using Ground Source Heat Pumps for Renewable EnergyIJERA Editor
This paper provides background information on the current energy supply, energy demand, and energy sources in Kosovo. Moreover, it presents the country‟s current level of applying alternative energy sources. Additionally, this paper focuses on geothermal energy as a renewable energy resource with the potential to contribute to a sustainable use of resources to meet renewable energy and energy efficiency requirements of the European Union (EU), “EU 20 20 by 2020” policy. Hence, a careful analysis is included on how to approach the aforementioned targets through investments in geothermal energy through providing an energy consumption forecast and analysing geothermal energy projects in Europe and specifically in Kosovo. This paper carefully represents the potential usage of geothermal energy in Kosovo, renewable energy source targets, and it addresses the importance of laws, regulations, and reports regarding the utilization of this type of energy. Economic and environmental implications of investing in geothermal energy - geothermal heat pumps for the case of International Village are additionally analysed. Lastly, recommendations and conclusions, for future actions, are derived and addressed to relevant stakeholders, primarily policy-makers, and government representatives
Presentation from the 2013 Atlantic Council Energy & Economic Summit expanded ministerial meeting. Presented by Giovanni F. De Santi, director, DG Joint Research Centre, Institute for Energy and Transport (IET)
The European Union has agreed on a new 2030 Framework for climate and energy, which includes EU-wide targets and policy objectives for the period between 2020 and 2030. The targets aim to help the EU achieve a more competitive, secure and sustainable energy system and to meet its long-term 2050 greenhouse gas reductions target as set out in the 2050 Low Carbon Roadmap.
The framework was created to communicate to the market a clear commitment by the EU in view of encouraging private investment in new networks and low-carbon technologies. The targets themselves are based on a thorough analysis made by the European Commission that measured how to cost-effectively achieve decarbonisation by 2050.
The key targets are:
* 40% cut in greenhouse gas emissions (from 1990 levels);
* at least 27% of EU energy from renewables in terms of final consumption;
* and, at least 27% energy savings compared to business-as-usual.
The report 'Trends and projections in Europe 2013' considers EU progress in meeting greenhouse gas emission reduction, renewable energy and energy efficiency targets.
This presentation summarises some of the main findings from the report. It was delivered by the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency (EEA), Hans Bruyninckx, at the Report's launch event on 9 October 2013.
Check against delivery.
Janez Kopac, Director of the Energy Community SecretariatWEC Italia
Slides presentate in occasione del Seminario "The Energy transition in Europe: different pathways, same destination? organizzato da Edison in collaborazione con WEC Italia il 29 maggio 2013 a Roma - TWITTER #NRGstrategy
The Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland (EPA) as part of the National Dialogue on Climate Action hosted Dr Artur Runge-Metzger of the EU Commission who gave a talk on 'The European Green Deal – Towards a climate-neutral EU by 2050'.
You can watch the full talk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqKMcggIMFU
The EPA's Climate Change lecture series has been running since late 2007, bringing a range of Irish and international speakers to the Round Room in The Mansion House, Dublin to update Irish audiences on the science of climate change, and our possible responses to it.
Similar to EU Energy Policy Strategy: Towards a Low-Carbon Economy (20)
The seminar was jointly organised by Equity BD, COAST, Oxfam BD, Action Aid, CSRL and CANSA. More than 50 participants from CANSA member organisations as well as non-CANSA organisations participated in the dialogue.
Presented at the Southern Voices workshop that focused on the National Adaptation Plan of Sri Lanka and the role of stakeholders in its implementation held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in August 2016.
Presented by Rajan Thapa from Clean Energy Nepal on Nepal's successful adaptation strategy at the Southern Voices workshop held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in August 2016.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
7. 2009 EU Climate and Energy Package
• Two binding target
– 20% GHG Reduction target (compared to 1990 levels)
– 20% Renewable energy share of final energy demand
• 10% RES in transport by 2020
• One indicative target
– 20% energy efficiency (with respect to 1990 levels of
primary energy demand)
• Emission Trading Scheme for carbon allowance
8. 2009 EU Climate and Energy Package
REGULATIONS
• Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars
as part of the Community's integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty
vehicles
DIRECTIVES
• Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources
• Directive 2009/29/EC to improve and extend the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading
scheme of the Community
• Directive 2009/30/EC as regards the specification of petrol, diesel and gas-oil and introducing a
mechanism to monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions AND as regards the specification
of fuel used by inland waterway vessels
• Directive 2009/31/EC on the geological storage of carbon dioxide
DECISIONS ADOPTED JOINTLY BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL
• Decision No 406/2009/EC on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas
emissions to meet the Community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up
to 2020
9. 2020 Targets on GHG emissions
2020 GHG Emissions Target
(compared to 2005 levels) (%)
10. 2020 Targets for Renewable Energy
Share of renewables in gross
final Energy consumption
11. Primary energy demand by fuel
Source: EC Energy trend to 2050, Reference scenario (2013)
12. RES penetration in different sectors
Source: EC Energy trend to 2050, Reference scenario (2013)
14. The post-2020 Climate and Energy Framework
2030 C&E
Framework
Energy roadmap
2050:
No-regrets
options
RE strategy:
post-2020 RES
framework
ETS failures:
- back-loading proposals
- long-term structural
measures
UNFCCC: New
climate
agreement by
2015
16. The European Commission Proposal on a 2030
E&C framework- NGO views
– Low ambition: 40% for GHG and 27% for RES
– No concrete figure for Energy efficiency
– No national binding targets for RES nor Energy
efficiency
– Lack of focus on sustainability
– Too much focus on electricity prices/
competitiveness
– Focus on power (and ETS) sector. Abandon efforts
on transport. Little attention to heating & cooling
– Positive appraisal of ETS as the main tool
17. Why – 55% domestic by 2030
• Logical pathway from -15% to -95%
• Realistic pathway based on current -2%/yr
• Feasible based on multitude of studies
19. What do we need to reach -95%?
We need 3 binding targets
• Need to make the right choices (risk of high-carbon
lock-in). Pushing for full potential
– GHG emissions reductions (at least -55% by 2030)
– Demand reduction (at least -40% by 2030)
– Renewable energy (at least 45% by 2030)
• Need targets to steer massive investments in
production capacity and grids
• Not by carbon price alone, need complementary
policies
21. Power sector related policies supporting a 3
targets approachEnergy market design
Continuation of support policies for RES, to reduce technology cost and
to overcome non-market barriers
Implementation of a functioning single European energy market that
promotes an energy transformation
Creating a level playing field for all energy technologies
Coal related policies
Full implementation of IED, and committed to continuously
strengthening best available techniques
Phase coal out of system (i.e. EPS)
Carbon Market
ETS- Permanent cancellation (~2,2bn)
ETS- Cap reduced at approx. 2,6% annually
22. What’s next
• Ban-ki-Moon Summit, September
• EU deadline for a 2030 target: October
• UNCFF deadline: 1Q 2015
• Energy efficiency directive review, June
• Review of subsidies schemes across Europe
24. RES are fundamental for Europe’s decarbonisation
EC decarbonisation scenarios:
-RES in final energy: ~ 30% in 2030
-RES in electricity: 52% to 58% in 2030
25. Many scenarios on the power sector evolution
reference scenario of the Greenpeace/EREC study.
Figure 4 Development of the share of renewable energy sources in electricity generation (including net
imports) in the different scenarios
Source: Compiled from data provided by the given studies and by Eurostat (2010)
The following figure takes a closer look at renewable electricity generation in Europe in the
Source: SEFEP METASTUDY 2012- Compiled from data provided by the given studies and by Eurostat (2010)
Development of RES in electricity generation
(including net imports)
EC decarbonisation scenarios
range (RES between 52 to 58%)
26. European Commission White Paper
1+1/2 targets package:
40% GHG, domestic (compared to 1990)
EU-wide binding target for RES: at least 27%
No carbon target for fuels (FQD) and no sub-target for RES transport
Indicative level for Energy efficiency: 25%
New governance process with national decarbonization roadmaps
Legislative proposal- ETS Reserve mechanism
shale gas enabling framework guidelines- No regulation
Analysis on energy prices and costs
27. Key aspects of the White Paper
GHG Target:
ETS: 43% (compared to 2005)
ETS’s Linear Reduction Factor: 2,2%
after 2020
Non- ETS: 30% (compared to 2005)
No clear effort sharing methodology
LULUCF to be included
No conditionality
New ETS reserve mechanisms
Review of carbon leakage list- BAU
*[…to maximise the resource efficient use of biomass in order to deliver robust and verifiable greenhouse
gas savings and to allow for fair competition between the various uses of biomass resources in the
construction sector, paper and pulp industries and biochemical and energy production. This should also
encompass the sustainable use of land, the sustainable management of forests in line with the EU's forest
strategy and address indirect land use effects as with biofuels.]
RES Target:
EU-wide binding: at least 27%
No RES transport target
Improved biomass policy*
Substantial revision of RED for
after 2020
New governance before 2020
Phase out support after 2020
29. Key stakeholders in Brussels
2-3 targets &
more ambition
1 GHG Target&
low ambition
Business
Europe
No targets:
Only an instrument
Coal lobby
(Euracoal)
Oil and Gas
(OGP,
Europia),
Energy-intensive
industry
(chemical, paper,
cement, lime,
metals, glass,
consumers, clay,
etc.
30. EC Green
paper
• 27th March
• COM Green
Paper on 2030,
and public
consultation
Public
consultation
• 500 response
• Until July 2
Informal
Minister
council –
Dublin
• 23rd April
• MS informal
views on targets
European
Council on
energy
• 2nd May,
• EU Heads of
States give
mandate to COM
for analysis and
sets the timeline
Impact
assessment for
targets/ Energy
prices study
• Summer/ autumn
• EC internal work
December 2013
• COM to present
communication
on 2030 policy
options
Timeline- EU process: Next steps
EU Council on
Competitiveness
• February 2014
• EU Council on
Competitiveness
EU Council on
2030
• March 2014
Ministerial
meeting for int’
negotiations
• May/June
• MS to take EU
position on domestic
target for int climate
negotiations
UN “Ban-ki-Moon”
meeting
• September
COP20-Peru
2014
2013
31. what it’s like being an environmental NGO (in Brussels) trying to lobby for
change, the imbalances in lobbying capacity between such NGOs and large
corporations?
NGOs
Many Industry
groups, many
voices
Large industry groups: Eurelectric,
Business Europe, etc.
Member States:
UK, DE, FR
Opportunities & Challenges