Publications

238 results
Show filters
Filter by period

Assessment of Sectoral Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Potentials for 2030

The aim of this article is to provide an overview of greenhouse gas emission reduction potentials for 2030 based on the assessment of detailed sectoral studies. The overview updates a previous…

A framework for nitrogen futures in the shared socioeconomic pathways

Humanity's transformation of the nitrogen cycle has major consequences for ecosystems, climate and human health, making it one of the key environmental issues. Understanding how trends could evolve…

Decarbonisation options for the Dutch PVC industry

This report on decarbonisation options for the Dutch PVC industry is part of the MIDDEN project (Manufacturing Industry Decarbonisation Data Exchange Network) initiated by PBL and ECN part of TNO. The…

Analysing international shipping and aviation emission projections

This report presents an analysis of published emission projections of Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) and other, sectoral, models. At the moment, international aviation and shipping are…

Trends in Global CO2 and Total Greenhouse Gas emissions; 2019 report

Global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have increased at 1.5% per year, over the last decade, with only a slight slowdown from 2014 to 2016. In 2018, the growth in global greenhouse gas emissions…

Effects of European emission reductions on air quality in the Netherlands and the associated health effects

Since the 1970s, European policies to improve air quality have resulted in fewer air polluting emissions, in many countries. As a result, levels of ambient concentrations of particulate matter and…

Analysing group contract design using a threshold public goods experiment

This paper presents the results of a threshold public goods game experiment with heterogeneous players. The experiment is designed in close collaboration with the Dutch association of agri…

Capacity vs energy subsidies for promoting renewable investment: Benefits and costs for the EU power market

Policy makers across Europe have implemented renewable support policies with several policy objectives in mind. Among these are achieving ambitious renewable energy targets at the lowest cost…

Decarbonisation options for the Dutch stone wool industry

This report on decarbonisation options for the Dutch stone wool industry is part of the MIDDEN project (Manufacturing Industry Decarbonisation Data Exchange Network) initiated by PBL and ECN part of…

Decarbonisation options for the Dutch container and tableware glass industry

This report on decarbonisation options for the Dutch container and tableware glass industry is part of the MIDDEN project (Manufacturing Industry Decarbonisation Data Exchange Network) initiated by…