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Climate change (also referred to as global warming or the enhanced greenhouse effect) is now seen as a serious threat that must be dealt with urgently. This challenges governments, NGOs, companies and individuals alike to prepare and implement sound, effective mitigation strategies, while in the mean time adapting to the changes that are already taking place.
Adequate mitigation needs to cover a large range of emission reduction measures, such as more efficient use of energy, increasing the use of low-carbon and renewable energy sources, the capture and storage of CO2 by geological or biological (forestry) means and reducing non-CO2 greenhouse gases.
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Expected temperature increases by 2100 (IPCC TAR)
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There are various options for stimulating the wider adoption of mitigation and adaptation measures. These include various national and international energy and climate change policies. In addition to traditional policies, such as standards and obligations, subsidies, tax incentives and voluntary agreements, market-based instruments are playing an increasingly important role. This can be part of a compliance regime, such as mandatory emissions trading systems or the use of project-based emission reductions credits (CDM and JI). This route may even become more important in post-2012 international climate change regimes. However, many companies and organizations, as well as individual consumers, are already engaging in the voluntary carbon market, offsetting emissions from e.g. travel and events and some are formulating carbon-neutrality objectives. |
Our understanding of the broader policy context in combination with our experience of practical implementation puts Ecofys in an excellent position to help clients cope with the challenges of climate change. We are leading experts in assessing emission reduction potentials and costs, the design and evaluation of energy and climate policies and in supporting the implementation of strategies both at the national and at the organizational level. We offer extensive sector expertise in combination with a profound understanding of the complicated links between all the issues and developments related to climate change. Our international presence and experience allow us to incorporate lessons learned from around the world, while taking into account local circumstances and needs.
Our services include:
- Developing and evaluating monitoring methodologies, systems and greenhouse gas emission inventories at the national and organizational level
- Assessing the potential for and cost of implementing renewable energy, improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- The design and evaluation of national or international policies and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- The design and implementation of corporate climate change strategies for compliance as well as voluntary targets
- Supporting national government in implementing response options and compliance requirements for countries and corporates (carbon management)
- Identifying climate impacts and adaptation options and supporting the development and implementation of adaptation strategies
- Training and capacity building
- Awareness raising and information and communication services.
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