Post-Kyoto. Recent ECN studies
- Post-Kyoto. The impact on Climate Policy in the European Union
D.J. Gielen, P.R. Koutstaal, T. Kram, S.N.M. van Rooijen
(gielen@ecn.nl)
Based on results of systems engineering models like MARKAL, the
consequences of four allocation schemes of the 8% emission reduction
goal to individual countries in the European Union is quantified. The
analysis suggests that the distrubution agreed upon in Summer 1998
results in high costs in some countries.
Full paper available in:
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(128 kbytes).
- The Role of Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases in Meeting Kyoto Targets
D.J. Gielen, T. Kram
(gielen@ecn.nl)
Preliminary analysis indicates that careful consideration of non-CO2
greenhouse gas emissions and sinks from a variety of sources as
provided in the Kyoto Protocol is warranted. Sources, projections,
abatement options and uncertainties in these estimations are
investigated in support of Post-Kyoto assessments of burden sharing
in the European Union. Despite large uncertainties, evidence is given
that in particular methane, nitrous oxide and hydrofluorocarbons play
a significant role in meeting Kyoto targets by EU member states.
Their emission reduction is forecast to contribute one quarter to the
total emission reduction in 2010, given the emission reduction goals
of individual European countries.
Full paper available in:
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(59 kbytes).