Climate policy measures, such as the European Green Deal, foster the transformation of energy systems. Since energy consumption constitutes the primary source of global CO2 emissions, the decarbonization of energy systems is considered a key pillar in mitigating global warming. The school will focus on the policy instruments that induce energy system transformations, specifically addressing the broad spectrum of their diverse impacts.

In recent years, researchers from various disciplines have investigated diverse co-benefits—namely, effects generated by climate policy measures in addition to their primary mitigation goals. A number of these studies estimated the magnitude of these effects to be comparable to greenhouse gas abatement costs. Furthermore, some scholars have highlighted that certain co-benefits can serve as powerful motivators for climate action. Consequently, the school will address different types of co-benefits, particularly in areas such as gender inequality, biodiversity, and energy security. Given that a comprehensive analysis of co-benefits inherently requires an interdisciplinary framework, the school will teach interdisciplinary approaches integrating fields such as economics, philosophy, psychology, environmental sciences, and political science. Finally, the school will examine and present current concepts and methodologies for assessing the impacts of low-carbon policy measures, thereby enhancing the capacity for well-informed political decision-making processes.

The school aims to raise participants' awareness of the complexities that policymakers and researchers confront in the field of climate policy. Furthermore, spanning over five days, the school is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required for the demanding task of integrating diverse impacts with distinct characteristics into climate policy analysis. The program comprises various elements, including lectures, workshops closely linked to the lecture content, poster presentations, and an open panel discussion.

The autumn school took place from September 13 to 17, 2021.

Accepted participants received full reimbursement for travel expenses, and accommodation costs were covered by the organizers.

Please note that due to the current pandemic situation, we can only accept candidates who can provide proof of full vaccination at the time of the event or who agree to perform a daily self-test, which will be provided by the organizers. When submitting your application, please indicate whether you will be fully vaccinated by the time of the event.

Programm

The event program can be found here.

Call for Posters

Participants are invited to actively contribute to the poster session.

Live-Stream

The school will be broadcast live. The following link leads to the livestream: Live-Stream

Application

The application deadline for the school has passed. Further applications can no longer be considered.