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The area of Europe affected by wildfires could almost triple by the end of the century, as climate change brings hotter, drier and windier conditions, according to a study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research.
  • Global Warming
  • Research

Area of Europe affected by wildfires could triple by end of the century

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago4 mins

The area of Europe affected by wildfires could almost triple by the end of the century, as climate change brings…

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The European Union could achieve part of its 2040 climate targets through a novel form of international climate cooperation that rewards governments for delivering emissions reductions, dubbed 'jurisdictional reward funds', according to the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).
  • Emissions
  • News

Performance-based ‘jurisdictional reward funds’ could help EU on the road to 2040 climate targets

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

The European Union could achieve part of its 2040 climate targets through a novel form of international climate cooperation that…

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Following the EU's decision to extend the remit of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to cover imports of carbon-intensive goods including steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen, major trading partners may consider introducing similar carbon pricing schemes, researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) have said.
  • Research

European Union’s CBAM could prompt trading partners to introduce similar carbon pricing systems

3 months ago3 months ago5 mins

Following the EU’s decision to extend the remit of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to cover imports of carbon-intensive…

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The emissions trading system operated by the European Union could one day also be used to capture carbon dioxide on a large scale, according to new research by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).
  • Emissions
  • Research

Europe’s emissions trading system could also be used to manage carbon removals

6 months ago6 months ago4 mins

The emissions trading system operated by the European Union could one day also be used to capture carbon dioxide on…

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A 'decisive transformation' of the food sector could contribute to limiting global warming, a new study led by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has found.
  • Climate Change
  • News

Changes to global food system could help limit global temperature rise

9 months ago9 months ago3 mins

A ‘decisive transformation’ of the food sector could contribute to limiting global warming, a new study led by the Potsdam…

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  • Research
  • SDGs

Transforming China’s food system could lead to better SDG delivery

2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Transforming China‘s food system could put the country on a better path to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals…

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Agricultural climate policies have an unequal effect on food prices in high-income and low-income countries, a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has found.
  • Emissions
  • Research

Effect of agricultural climate policies on food prices explored in new study

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Agricultural climate policies have an unequal effect on food prices in high-income and low-income countries, a new study by the…

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  • SDGs

Three pathways to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals

2 years ago2 years ago7 mins

A new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has explored a number of potential pathways towards…

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