CLIMATE ON AIR – Discussing the future of EU climate policy

In this episode of "Climate ON AIR," hosts Aaron Best and Bradlie Martz-Sigala discuss the way forward for EU climate policy with Bettina Kampman (CE Delft) and Benjamin Görlach (Ecologic Institute). They explore the outlook for the next legislative cycle and identify gaps in EU climate policy. They also offer recommendations for managing the shift from fossil-based value chains, planning integrated climate-neutral infrastructure, and using public procurement to create lead markets for climate-neutral products.

Join us for an insightful conversation on the EU’s transformation towards climate neutrality by 2050. Tune in and enjoy the conversation!

This podcast was produced by Ecologic Institute Berlin and Eastern University of Finland (UEF).

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What Is climate policy Integration?

The cross-cutting nature of climate change requires that climate policies are aligned across all sectors and move away from incremental policymaking practices - often characterized by 'silo' thinking. This ensures coherent consideration of climate policy objectives and targets, fostering synergies and complementarities among policies. To achieve this so-called mainstreaming, all branches of government and institutions must coordinate at all stages of the policymaking process.

How do EU legal and governance frameworks contribute to climate policy integration?

In this 5th episode of CLIMATE ON AIR, we discuss with climate policy integration experts Kati Kulovesi (University of Eastern Finland, UEF) and Sebastian Oberthür (Vrije Universiteit Brussels, VUB) about the essential role of climate policy integration on the path to the EU's climate neutrality transition. We delve deeper into the EU's legal and governance aspects that are necessary for successful climate policy integration, highlighting the significant role of the European Climate Law in setting a legally binding climate neutrality target, alongside the EU Governance Regulation. Our experts emphasize the importance of institutional capacity and public acceptance. They provide insights into the challenges of achieving effective policy Integration as well as recommendations for future policymaking.

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The podcast is produced by Ecologic Institute Berlin and Eastern University of Finland (UEF).

Find out more about the “CLIMATE ON AIR – Discussing the future of EU climate policy” podcast on our website or follow @4iTraction on Twitter.

Maximizing green investments and providing predictability for economic actors need coordination at EU level and policies effectively promoting the transformation towards climate neutrality. Key policies should consider, among others, a long-term climate investment plan, securing adequate public funding and making sure the banking sector is implementing the existing regulations properly.

What policies do we need to promote climate neutral investment and finance in support of the EU’s climate ambition?

In this 4th episode, together with investment and finance experts Julie Evain (I4CE) and Thomas Pellerin-Carlin (I4CE), we uncover the essential role of investment in climate policy by examining the EU’s role in mobilizing green investments for a resilient climate-neutral economy. We discuss how EU policies can provide predictability to economic actors and build a long-term vision towards climate neutrality.

We also explore the role of the banking sector and the use of banks’ transition plans to make sure banks consider climate related risks and direct investments properly.

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The podcast is produced by Ecologic Institute Berlin and Eastern University of Finland (UEF).

Find out more about the “CLIMATE ON AIR – Discussing the future of EU climate policy” podcast on our website or follow @4iTraction on Twitter.

Infrastructure is key to the transition from a society based on fossil fuels to one that is powered by renewable energy. While most of the infrastructure planning and decision-making is done at national level, the EU has a significant coordinating role, especially in the rollout of cross-border infrastructure. Stronger EU-level governance can thus lead to a more resilient and cost-efficient climate neutral energy system, which is needed to reach climate neutrality by 2050.

What policies do we need to promote climate neutral infrastructure in support of the EU’s climate ambition?

In this 3rd episode, together with infrastructure and energy experts Bettina Kampman (CE Delft) and Katharina Umpfenbach (DENA, the German Energy Agency), we uncover the essential role of infrastructure in climate policy by examining the EU’s role in rolling out the infrastructure for a resilient climate-neutral economy. We discuss how recent EU policies are proving to be a good driver to speed up the energy transition and how more attention to infrastructure as a separate topic is needed.

We also explore the role of the integrated EU energy market and synergies between different infrastructure types, the challenges and opportunities of cross-border connections, and the need for EU-wide planning and infrastructure strategy.

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The podcast is produced by Ecologic Institute Berlin and Eastern University of Finland (UEF).

Find out more about the “CLIMATE ON AIR – Discussing the future of EU climate policy” podcast on our website or follow @4iTraction on Twitter.

Innovation plays a key role in steering the EU towards climate neutrality by 2050. Both the public and private sectors need innovation to develop and adopt cutting-edge technologies, transformative climate policies and novel business practices tailored for a climate-neutral society. Today, some innovations are market-ready, such as solar power, but many others still need to be invented and scaled up to reach climate neutrality by 2050.

What policies do we need to promote innovation in support of the EU’s climate ambition?

In this 2nd episode, together with climate experts Brendan Moore (Centre for Environment, Economy and Energy of the Brussels School of Governance) and Harm Rienks (Wageningen University and Research), we uncover the pivotal role of innovation in climate policy by discussing both concrete instruments which the EU is using to promote innovation and how, for example, these act as a lever for technologies to move from the pilot stage to a large-scale mainstreaming.

We also explore the innovation-exnovation nexus, the challenges and opportunities for innovation in paving the way for a greener, more sustainable world by 2050, and how current EU policymaking relates to the rest of the world.

Tune in to learn about the power of innovation and its transformative impact on our path to climate neutrality as our guests provide key takeaways for EU policymakers.

The podcast is produced by Ecologic Institute Berlin and Eastern University of Finland (UEF).

Find out more about the “CLIMATE ON AIR – Discussing the future of EU climate policy” podcast on our website or follow @4iTraction on Twitter.

As concern for our planet's health continues to rise, climate policy has taken center stage in political discussions worldwide. While EU member states have made strides towards implementing comprehensive climate policies, we still have a long way to go in reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Unfortunately, progress towards climate neutrality has been slow and marked by easy wins that do not require significant change.

How must policymakers design transformative EU climate policy to reach climate neutrality in the next decade?

In this 1st episode of the “CLIMATE ON AIR – Discussing the future of EU climate policy” podcast, hosts Aaron Best from Ecologic Institute and Bradlie Martz-Sigala from the University of Eastern Finland discuss with Anuschka Hilke, Program Director at the Institute for Climate Economics (I4CE) and Benjamin Görlach, Environmental Economist and Head of Economics and Policy Assessment at Ecologic Institute what “transformative policy” actually means and how it differs from traditional policymaking. What different approaches must policymakers take to achieve a comprehensive transformation of our economies?

The podcast is produced by Ecologic Institute Berlin and Eastern University of Finland (UEF).