Malaysia has made significant progress in improving its business environment to attract investment and boost productivity and competitiveness. This case study examines two pioneering initiatives - the E10 in Kulim, Kedah, and the Kulai Fast Lane (KFL) in Johor - that have streamlined the...

The Strategic Roadmap for Carbon Market and Climate Finance in the Forest Sector, tailored for each of the Congo Basin countries (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo), provides a comprehensive, country-specific...

The Strategic Roadmap for Carbon Market and Climate Finance in the Forest Sector, tailored for each of the Congo Basin countries (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo), provides a comprehensive, country-specific...

The Strategic Roadmap for Carbon Market and Climate Finance in the Forest Sector, tailored for each of the Congo Basin countries (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo), provides a comprehensive, country-specific...

This study “Assessment and support for the preparation and development of roadmaps on climate finance and carbon markets for the forests of the Congo Basin” has been carried out under the umbrella of the World Bank’s Advisory Support and Analytics (ASA) initiative, 'Leveraging Natural...

This paper examines how income inequality affects environmental outcomes through the interplay of household consumption and political support for climate policy. We develop an agent-based model in which households differ by income, consumption patterns, and climate policy attitudes. Our results...

Aktuell fordern Wirtschaftsverbände, das Zieljahr Deutschlands für das Erreichen der Klimaneutralität von 2045 auf 2050 zu verschieben und damit das nationale Ziel dem Klimaneutralitäts-Ziel der Europäischen Union anzugleichen. Für diese Forderung gibt es gute Gründe, wie in diesem...

Aktuell fordern Wirtschaftsverbände, das Zieljahr Deutschlands für das Erreichen der Klimaneutralität von 2045 auf 2050 zu verschieben und damit das nationale Ziel dem Klimaneutralitäts-Ziel der Europäischen Union anzugleichen. Für diese Forderung gibt es gute Gründe, wie in diesem...

Carbon leakage is a major concern in the design of unilateral climate policies aimed at reducing global emissions in a cost-effective manner. In order to assess the cost-effectiveness of anti-leakage measures, it is crucial to understand the fundamental mechanisms that contribute to leakage. We...

The study examines economic growth and climate change when system competition between countries causes drastic changes in their climate policies. The world is divided into two groups of countries: one that implements strict climate policies and another that refrains from doing so due to concerns...

The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on 1 October 2023, introducing reporting requirements for importers of covered products and, from 2026, an obligation to pay a fee on the carbon content of imported goods. This paper uses indices of ad valorem tariffs to assess the...

CO2 -Emissionen aus Gebäudebrand und dem Verkehr stehen im Mittelpunkt der umweltpolitischen Debatte: Keine neuen Verbrennerfahrzeuge ab 2035, Heizen zumindest zu 65% aus regenerativen Energiequellen, Zertifikatehandel auf Gebäudebrand und Verkehr ausdehnen, Tempolimit auf Autobahnen,...

Amid intensifying global climate challenges, market-based environmental instruments such as carbon emissions trading have emerged as pivotal tools for reducing energy consumption and curbing emissions. This study examines the impact of China's carbon trading pilot program using panel data from...

Guarantees of Origin (GOs) certificates were introduced by European governments to reduce information asymmetry in electricity markets. By providing verified information on the origin of electricity, GOs enable consumers to credibly identify and demand electricity from renewable sources. This...

The global carbon credit market has evolved into a key mechanism for mitigating climate change, yet challenges persist regarding transparency, stakeholder trust, and market efficiency. Vietnam is in the initial phase of developing its carbon credit framework, driven by its pledge to reach...

Carbon emissions are of significant concern, as they pose a growing threat to the integrity of ecological systems. This paper investigates the effectiveness of consumption-based carbon emissions reduction programs. We use an innovative quantile panel regression methodology as well as a...

This study investigates the extent of carbon emission disclosure practices among Indonesian firms and examines the key factors influencing Carbon Emission Disclosure. The research analyzes all non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2016 to 2022, focusing on...

This study examines how carbon price uncertainty (CPU) in China's regional carbon markets shapes firms' green investment (GI) decisions, addressing a critical gap in empirical and regional research. Using granular data from eight Chinese regional carbon markets and listed firms' green...

This note examines the state of carbon farming (CF) policies in the European Union (EU), highlighting their potential to deliver significant public benefits, such as improved soil health, air quality, and climate mitigation. The existing mechanisms for encouraging carbon sequestration and...

Climate change mitigation increasingly relies on carbon pricing as a core policy tool. This study investigates the applicability of such mechanisms within the Russian context, given the country's heavy fossil fuel dependence and evolving energy landscape. A mixed-method approach is used,...

This paper provides the first comprehensive evidence on how firms in emerging economies respond to carbon taxation. Using detailed administrative data, we study the announcement and implementation of South Africa's 2019 carbon tax - a potential trailblazer for other developing countries with...

The focus of climate economics has traditionally been on CO2 as a negative externality. For decades, this has led policymakers to strongly focus on carbon pricing as the preferred climate policy instrument. But addressing the climate crisis differs fundamentally from a pollution problem. It...

Carbon offsets gained attention about 15 years ago, with numerous providers emerging under regulated and voluntary regimes. However, due to a lack of technical literacy among some market participants, no common quality or certification structure existed, leading to concerns over "worthless"...

Since announcing its "dual carbon" goals, China has made reducing carbon emissions a top priority. This study utilizes panel data from 285 cities in China, from 2011-2021, to systematically examine the relationship between the digital economy and urban carbon output. It aims to identify their...