Overview of news items 2013
Here you will find the news items of the selected year listed in chronological order.
EU climate and energy policy should be aimed at innovation
Newsitem | 15-05-2013
An 80% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, that is the EU ambition for 2050. Such a drastic reduction requires a much more vigorous renewal of our energy system. Setting a target for emission reduction alone is not sufficient. This will need to ... read more
Effects of climate change in Netherlands appear manageable
Newsitem | 07-05-2013
In the Netherlands, at the current rate of climate change the adverse effects of climate change appear to be manageable. As a new PBL study shows, most changes occur gradually, enabling Dutch citizens, companies and the government to adapt to new circumstances. ... read more
Minimum price best option for reform of EU Emissions Trading System
Newsitem | 25-04-2013
A minimum price for emission allowances offers the best opportunity for the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to function as a key policy instrument in reducing CO2 emissions. Such a price floor will create a steady and higher CO2 ... read more
Bridging the gap between stakeholders and climate modellers
Newsitem | 22-03-2013
The first results have been published from a joint project by PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, VU University Amsterdam and the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) on the methodology for connecting climate science, policy ... read more
Seeking PhD students to review a volume of the next IPCC report
Newsitem | 19-03-2013
Note: The deadline for applications for the reviews has passed.
Are you an ambitous PhD student and would you like to be involved in an important, ambitious and unique project? If so, you are invited to read on for an opportunity to enhan ... read more
Conditions for greening the Dutch economy
Newsitem | 04-03-2013
Greening the economy is a major and necessary task for the world as a whole as well as for the Netherlands. Using energy, raw materials and natural resources more efficiently will strengthen the structure of the Dutch economy. This is necessary, given ... read more
Pledges by developing countries lead to 9-12% emission reduction
Newsitem | 20-02-2013
A new study shows that the proposals from developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 lead to a 9-12% reduction in their emissions. Assuming all countries take immediate action, this means that, to achieve the 2°C target ... read more
Audit Committee report on quality of PBL work published
Newsitem | 14-02-2013
An international scientific audit committee has evaluated the work of PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, in the second half of 2012. This week, the audit committee published its report with overall a very positive assessment outcome. ... read more
Methodology for Earth System Governance Research
Newsitem | 07-01-2013
A global 'Task Force on Methodology for Earth System Governance Research' has been established, co-chaired by PBL’s Chief Scientist Arthur Petersen. This Task Force will address methodological challenges in earth system governance research by promoting ... read more
