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<title>Itinera Institute - Issues - Energy &amp; Environment</title>
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<copyright>Copyright 2012, Itinera Institute</copyright>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Less trains is not the solution</title>
<description><![CDATA[ It is inconceivable to weaken rail transport in Belgium as the demographic, economic en environmental needs push us rather to strengthen it. How to justify then the suppression of almost 200 trains by December 2012?]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/less-trains-is-not-the-solution/</link>
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<title>The future will be bright, if we want it to be</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Marc De Vos opens the new year with a dose of optimism. In the short run many lights are red. But if we undertake the right reforms then the weather at the end of the tunnel will be better than at its beginning.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-future-will-be-bright-if-we-want-it-to-be/</link>
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<title>Video: From #NoGov to #GoodGov</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/videofromnogovtogoodgov/</link>
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<title>Video: Housing in times of scarcity</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/videohousingintimesofscarcity/</link>
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<title>From #NoGov to #GoodGov</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The report &quot;From #NoGov to #GoodGov&quot; is a constructive contribution to the negotiations, from a strategic and long-term perspective. The emphasis lies on the major challenges facing the new government, with 45 concrete recommendations for a vigorous policy.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/fromnogovtogoodgov/</link>
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<title>Presentation: From #NoGov to #GoodGov</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The report &quot;From #NoGov to #GoodGov&quot; is a constructive contribution to the negotiations, from a strategic and long-term perspective. The emphasis lies on the major challenges facing the new government, with 45 concrete recommendations for a vigorous policy.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/presentationfromnogovtogoodgov/</link>
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<title>Reducing the influence of principal rating agencies: easier said than done</title>
<description><![CDATA[ For reducing the influence of the three principal rating agencies, one should actively stimulate the creation of other agencies.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/reducing-the-influence-of-principal-rating-agencies-easier-said-than-done/</link>
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<title>Renewable energies in Flandres. What will be the extra cost per family in 2020 ?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Green energy has a cost and it is eventually supported by consumers. The expected expansion of green energy for 2020 could lead to a yearly additional cost between 106&#8364; and 159&#8364; for a family in Flanders. The precise amount depends on the discount allocated to industrial users to protect their international competitiveness. The bigger their discount, the bigger shall be the bill for families.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/renewable-energies-in-flandres-what-will-be-the-extra-cost-per-family-in-2020-/</link>
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<title>Can a working couple still afford a new house? </title>
<description><![CDATA[ With a relatively low interest rate, a new house building project of 220 000&#8364; can be afforded by 20,6% of the households in our country as long as they manage to come up with 50 000&#8364; own funding. In the typical case of a working couple with two children, 68% can afford such a house but only 18% can finance it without any equity fund (50 000&#8364;). The reduction of building activities could be the consequence of rising costs for housing projects which make potential households fleeing this market. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/can-a-working-couple-still-afford-a-new-house/</link>
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<title>The right price per kWh?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Johan Albrecht puts forward that the distribution costs of electricity in Belgium are one third higher than in the rest of the Euro zone. They account for 37% of the electricity bill. Brussels leads the field and is 82% more expensive than the capitals of our neighboring countries. The importance of the distribution costs is underexposed in the debate on our country&#8217;s electricity prices. The author wants to put these high network costs at the very center of the debate, as the risks of these costs continuing to increase in the future is real because of a not carefully designed policy framework for renewable energy projects. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-right-price-per-kwh/</link>
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<title>A new growth path for Europe</title>
<description><![CDATA[ This Euractiv paper pushes forward the numerous opportunities brought by green energy investment and the general switch towards a low-carbon economy. The different dynamics throughout Europe -either by sector or by regions - are reviewed and proposals are written down to make Europe shifting in the right direction. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/a-new-growth-path-for-europe/</link>
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<title>CREG study on the electricity law&#8217;s modification</title>
<description><![CDATA[ In 2009 The European council and Parliament have adopted a new directive relative to the organisation of the European electricity market. This directive has recently been translated into Belgian law through the modification of the 1999&#8217;s electricity law. The CREG, the electricity &amp; gas regulator in Belgium, releases a study on the modification this new legal framework will have on the organisation of the Belgian electricity market and its potential positive impact for consumers.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/creg-study-on-the-electricity-law-modification/</link>
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<title>A step-by-step plan to regionalize the unemployment insurance</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Marc De Vos reacts to the quarrel about the possible regionalization of unemployment insurance with a concrete step-by-step plan. The existing regional competences in labour market policy can be strengthened, resulting in a better labour market for all. The combination of autonomy and solidarity can be achieved through an appropriate financing mechanism.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/a-step-by-step-plan-to-regionalize-the-unemployment-insurance/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/a-step-by-step-plan-to-regionalize-the-unemployment-insurance/</guid>
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<title>Green R&amp;D investments in times of financial uncertainty</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Achieving global energy security, climate change and access goals will require nothing short of an energy revolution. There are different technological possibilities at hand: low carbon energy technologies (LCETs), including energy efficiency in buildings, industry and transport; the near decarbonisation of the electricity sector through rapid acceleration in the use of renewable energy and of cleaner, higher efficiency coal combustion and carbon capture and storage (CCS); and the introduction of a new generation of advanced vehicles. This International Energy Agency report seeks to inform decision makers seeking to prioritise RD&amp;D investments in a time of financial uncertainty.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/green-rd-investments-in-times-of-financial-uncertainty/</link>
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<title>The green car runs on emotions. How economically rational is it to invest in ultra-efficient cars?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The additional cost of green or extremely efficient vehicles can be compensated by a lower fuel cost. To recover the higher economic cost of the most efficient diesels (3.8 l / 100 km) compared to &#8216;average&#8217; diesel (4.5 l / 100 km) , one has to drive every year at least 35 000 kilometers, say Johan Albrecht. In Belgium, cars are on average used for 15 000 kilometers per year. Because of the rather low usage rate of vehicles, fiscal discounts of 3 and 15% are very expensive measures to save fossil energy. These fiscal discounts furthermore have a high opportunity cost. 

Download the press release here]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-green-car-runs-on-emotions/</link>
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<title>Living planet 2010: Biodiversity, biocapacity and development</title>
<description><![CDATA[ What is the ecological footprint of Belgium? Up to what point do we exploit the natural resources of our planet? In this report the WWF establishes a series of indicators of the health of our biosphere and proposes series of recommendations intended to mitigate amongst others the overconsumption of the rich countries. At the present time, the Earth takes one year and half to produce the natural resources that we consume and to absorb waste which we generate in the one year space.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/living-planet-2010-biodiversity-biocapacity-and-development/</link>
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<title>More cushions to face a volatile food market</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Only two years after the food crisis of 2008, something is wrong again with our food production. According to Ivan Van de Cloot we have to look beyond our short-term self interest. Not only should we evaluate what a change of the European agricultural policy will do with farmers in the South, but we should also learn from recent experiences to develop a more sustainable agricultural production. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/more-cushions-to-face-a-volatile-food-market/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/more-cushions-to-face-a-volatile-food-market/</guid>
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<title>Low-carbon jobs</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Government action on climate change promises economic opportunity.  Stimulating new economic activity around green energy production will generate growth and offer new, skilled employment to workers. This paper by The Global Climate Network shows that globally millions of &#8216;low-carbon&#8217; jobs will be created, that these &#8216;low-carbon&#8217; jobs are likely to outnumber job losses in carbon-intensive sectors and that the jobs created will on the whole attract above-average salaries.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/low-carbon-jobs/</link>
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<title>Slow greening of the fiscal system in the employment area</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Greening the fiscal system is a good idea in times of large budget deficits. It seems more difficult to quickly and profoundly change a system that predominantly taxes labour though. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/slow-greening-of-the-fiscal-system-in-the-employment-area/</link>
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<title>Why do we persist to underinvest in energy R&amp;D?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Yes, we need better renewable energy technologies. Yes, free markets fail to provide appropriate incentives for radical energy R&amp;D-projects. So yes, governments stepped in and created several incentive schemes. But no, most renewable energy technology companies do not seriously invest in R&amp;D...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/whydowepersisttounderinvestinenergyrd/</link>
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<title>Make governments push &amp; pull new energy technologies</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Not available in this language]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/make-governments-push--pull-new-energy-technologies/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/make-governments-push--pull-new-energy-technologies/</guid>
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<title>Put a price on CO2</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Not available in this language]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/put-a-price-on-co2/</link>
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<title>Europe 2020 and Belgium: the challenges</title>
<description><![CDATA[ What do we have to do in order to achieve a better and sustainable growth after the crisis? What are the main challenges in our social and economic policy? What choices does Belgium have to make after the federal elections of June 13th? 

The European Commission aims to inspire with the &#8220;Europe 2020&#8221; strategy. 

During a conference day organised by the Itinera Institute and the European Commission, prominent speakers from the political, economic and academic world debated on the main themes of this European strategy and its application in Belgium.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/europe-2020-and-belgium-the-challenges/</link>
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<title>Develop a policy to speed up investments in renewable energy</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Not available in this language]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/develop-a-policy-to-speed-up-investments-in-renewable-energy/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/develop-a-policy-to-speed-up-investments-in-renewable-energy/</guid>
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<title>Increase the budget for R&amp;D into &#8220;green&#8221; energy</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Not available in this language]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/increase-the-budget-for-rd-/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/increase-the-budget-for-rd-/</guid>
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<title>Towards a resource-efficient transport system</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Between 1990 and 2007, transport sector greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 26% in Belgium, against 16% in France and 11% in Sweden. We have no choice but making our transports less polluting if we want to meet the EU&#8217;s 2020 environmental objectives. This report from the European Environment Agency gives us an overview of the main policy options available to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/towards-a-resource-efficient-transport-system/</link>
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<title>Video: Green cars: the salvation of the car industry?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ It&#8217;s all over the news, and politicians talk about it non-stop: Green cars are the ultimate answer to the decaying car industry. Everyone agrees that we need a solid industrial policy, but should the government invest massively in green cars? For Johan Albrecht, environmental economist and senior fellow at the Itinera Institute, the answer is a straightforward no.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/green-cars/</link>
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<title>Executive Summary: Will the green car save the Flemish car assembly industry?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ &#8216;The green car can save Opel Antwerp.&#8217; Is this popular statement really making sense? Can policies to support the development of green cars guarantee employment benefits in the short run or is this simply utopian thinking?]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/executive-summary-will-the-green-car-save-the-flemish-car-assembly-industry/</link>
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<title>Presentation: Victor Heylen, a car industry analyst, reacts.</title>
<description><![CDATA[ &#8216;The green car can save Opel Antwerp.&#8217; Is this popular statement really making sense? Can policies to support the development of green cars guarantee employment benefits in the short run or is this simply utopian thinking?]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/presentationvictor-heylen-a-car-industry-analyst-reacts/</link>
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<title>Presentation: Will the green car save the Flemish car assembly industry?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ &#8216;The green car can save Opel Antwerp.&#8217; Is this popular statement really making sense? Can policies to support the development of green cars guarantee employment benefits in the short run or is this simply utopian thinking?]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/presentation-will-the-green-car-save-the-flemish-car-assembly-industry/</link>
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<title>Will the green car save the Flemish car assembly industry?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ &#8216;The green car can save Opel Antwerp.&#8217; Is this popular statement really making sense? Can policies to support the development of green cars guarantee employment benefits in the short run or is this simply utopian thinking?]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/will-the-green-car-save-the-flemish-car-assembly-industry/</link>
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<title>Obesity can damage the environment</title>
<description><![CDATA[ On average, Belgians are getting heavier and our body mass index keeps increasing, new research showed us. On top of the healthcare and budgetary costs, there are obesity-related costs that we often tend to forget, says Brieuc Van Damme, those for the environment. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/obesity-can-damage-the-environment/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/obesity-can-damage-the-environment/</guid>
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<title>How clean cars and climate policy can create jobs</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Worldwide the automobile sector has suffered from the economic crisis. Many experts say that the sector has to use the crisis as an opportunity to turn to clean cars. This report from the Center for American Progress evaluates, for the US, the economic costs and benefits associated with advanced-technology vehicles. Investing in fuel-saving technologies and providing the automobile market with more efficient cars will create a lot of new jobs. To guaranty the introduction of new technologies in the US and in Europe, however, governments have to implement strong comprehensive energy and climate legislation and incentives for manufacturers.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/how-clean-cars-and-climate-policy-can-create-jobs/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/how-clean-cars-and-climate-policy-can-create-jobs/</guid>
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<title>Rethinking climate change strategy for national governments</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Copenhagen has been seen by many as a setback for global action on climate change. But in truth it could provoke the rethink that has long been needed as national governments hold the key to our long-term prosperity. By fostering public support, this Policy Network paper argues, the opportunity to secure wealth creation and employment from the process of low-carbon transition is waiting to be grasped.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/rethinking-climate-change-strategy-for-national-governments/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/rethinking-climate-change-strategy-for-national-governments/</guid>
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<title>Evidence against carbon trading and real solutions for climate change</title>
<description><![CDATA[ How effective is carbon trading as a method of reducing greenhouse gas emissions? Is it more effective than a carbon tax? In the way towards 2020 and its objectives of CO&#178; emissions reduction, many experts do not agree about the best way to mitigate climate change. In this paper from Friends of the Earth, the author explains why carbon trading isn&#8217;t the best option. She rather urges governments to invest in green power and energy efficiency, and to introduce stronger regulations and carbon taxes.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/evidence-against-carbon-trading-and-real-solutions-for-climate-change/</link>
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<title>Clean Technology Research, Development and Innovation in China</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Our ability to deploy effective technologies, on a scale large enough to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, depends on two key factors: the direction, and the pace, of technological innovation. The pace of technological innovation depends on a range of factors including, critically, the presence of effective domestic policies to spur research and innovation. This working paper of the World Resources Institute examines efforts made by China &#8211; the world&#8217;s largest gross emitter of greenhouse gases &#8211; to create an enabling environment for R&amp;D and innovation in the field of clean technology.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/clean-technology-research-development-and-innovation-in-china/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/clean-technology-research-development-and-innovation-in-china/</guid>
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<title>Clean energy research and development</title>
<description><![CDATA[ It is not a secret anymore: by maintaining our energy demand and consumption, energy-related emissions of CO&#178; risk to double in a few years and the security of energy supply will not be guaranteed anymore. This IEA report urges us to take concrete actions. By presenting 10 categories of low-carbon technologies and practices, it gives figures about our current R&amp;D investments in this field and advises us to make such spending grow. We really need and can do better!]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/clean-energy-research-and-development/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/clean-energy-research-and-development/</guid>
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<title>EU Energy/Climate package and energy supply security in Belgium</title>
<description><![CDATA[ With the EU Energy/Climate package adopted in December 2008, the EU Member States are encouraged to continue their efforts to both reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the sources of renewable energy. That way we could become less dependent from fossil fuels from abroad by 2020 while better guaranteeing their energy supply. In this report, the Federal Planning Bureau measures, through simulations, the budgetary, economic and environmental benefits that Belgium could get by following the EU package targets.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/eu-energyclimate-package-and-energy-supply-security-in-belgium/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/eu-energyclimate-package-and-energy-supply-security-in-belgium/</guid>
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<title>Energy Transition: fast track to a greener system?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Can we radically change the global energy system? What tools do we have available for this purpose? Which results will we achieve if we mobilise forces worldwide in order to meet the transition goals? What lessons can be learned from the most complete technological studies? Does the current policy in the western world comply with these lessons?
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/energy-transition-fast-track-to-a-greener-system/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/energy-transition-fast-track-to-a-greener-system/</guid>
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<title>Memento:Energy Transition: fast track to a greener system?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Can we radically change the global energy system? What tools do we have available for this purpose? Which results will we achieve if we mobilise forces worldwide in order to meet the transition goals? What lessons can be learned from the most complete technological studies? Does the current policy in the western world comply with these lessons?

 
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/memento/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/memento/</guid>
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<title>Presentation :Energy Transition: Fast track to a greener system? </title>
<description><![CDATA[ Can we radically change the global energy system? What tools do we have available for this purpose? Which results will we achieve if we mobilise forces worldwide in order to meet the transition goals? What lessons can be learned from the most complete technological studies? Does the current policy in the western world comply with these lessons?]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/presentation-energy-transition-fast-track-to-a-greener-system/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/presentation-energy-transition-fast-track-to-a-greener-system/</guid>
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<title>Essential Elements for the essential Copenhagen Agreement</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Twenty thousand people, including about 40 heads of state, are in Copenhagen to decide how the world should respond to escalating climate change over the next half century. Copenhagen should serve as a foundation for and springboard to a new legally binding global climate agreement. Success at the Copenhagen summit is essential for our children&#8217;s children&#8217;s future. This World Resources Institute paper, identifies key elements for a successful and possible outcome in Copenhagen. These include a clear set of follow-on negotiations to complete a legally binding agreement.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/essential-elements-for-the-essential-copenhagen-agreement/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/essential-elements-for-the-essential-copenhagen-agreement/</guid>
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<title>Greenhouse gas emission trends and projections in Europe</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Between 1990 and 2007, Belgium has decreased its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 8.3%. This trend is encouraging but progress still needs to be made to reach the Kyoto targets. This report from the European Environment Agency presents an assessment of the past (1990-2007) and projected (2008-2012 and 2020) GHG emissions for European countries. It recommends continuing the EU emission trading schemes (EU ETS), and the promotion of renewable energy sources and policies targeting energy performance of buildings. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/greenhouse-gas-emission-trends-and-projections-in-europe/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/greenhouse-gas-emission-trends-and-projections-in-europe/</guid>
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<title>The Copenhagen Diagnosis</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Every single year counts in the fight against climate change. Between 1990 and 2008, global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels increased by nearly 40%. And if we keep on delaying actions, it is very likely we&#8217;ll face exceeding 2&#176;C warming after 2030. This is one of the conclusions from this Climate Change Research Centre (CCRC) report. Three years after the first Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, the CCRC gives an update on climate change, just before the Copenhagen summit in December 2009. How can we say we are poorly informed to take serious and effective measures now?]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-copenhagen-diagnosis/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-copenhagen-diagnosis/</guid>
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<title>Livestock and climate change</title>
<description><![CDATA[ A widely cited 2006 report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, Livestock's Long Shadow, estimates that 18 percent of annual worldwide greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to livestock. But recent analysis by the World Watch institute finds that livestock and their byproducts actually account for at least 32.6 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year, or 51 percent of annual worldwide GHG emissions. What if the key actors in climate change are cows, pigs, and chickens?]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/livestock-and-climate-change/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/livestock-and-climate-change/</guid>
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<title>Environment policy review</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Our fight against climate change is far from ending. Even if progress has already been made over the last years &#8211;Belgium is among the EU Member States which have continuously reduced greenhouse gas emissions during the period 2004-2006, much needs to be done to reach our environmental commitments. This European Commission report gives an exhaustive overview of the efforts and the policy actions already taken all around Europe. It is good to know where we stand today, before making commitments for tomorrow (at the Copenhagen summit for example).]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/environment-policy-review/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/environment-policy-review/</guid>
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<title>Fiscal climate advantages in Belgium ; only for high incomes</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Improvisation is central in the Belgium climate policy. Popular measures like subsidies for efficient investments and CO2 bonuses for economical cars are coupled with big advantages, mainly for high income people. A non-transparent tax reduction for these people represents an important part of the climate policy. Can the federal authorities allow such climate advantages in times of budgetary tightness?]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/fiscal-climate-advantages-in-belgium--only-for-high-incomes/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/fiscal-climate-advantages-in-belgium--only-for-high-incomes/</guid>
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<title>How to break network monopolies in the energy sector? </title>
<description><![CDATA[ The agreement on the three oldest atomic power stations between the nuclear electricity sector and the government risks shutting down the electricity market for a long time. If we want to give competition a chance in this key sector we need a completely new strategy. For that to happen, our government has to be convinced that balanced competition is crucial of our energy policy though. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/how-to-break-network-monopolies-in-the-energy-sector/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/how-to-break-network-monopolies-in-the-energy-sector/</guid>
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<title>The WTO and Climate Change: Challenges and Options</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Trade and environment intersect in many ways. Aside from the broad debate as to whether economic growth and trade adversely affect the environment, there are linkages between existing rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and rules established in various multilateral environmental agreements. Controlling greenhouse gas emissions promises to be a top priority for both national and international agendas, and special attention must be given to the relationship between the WTO and the emerging international regime on climate change. This Peterson Institute working paper examines the nexus of the WTO and climate change and discusses challenges and options.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-wto-and-climate-change-challenges-and-options/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-wto-and-climate-change-challenges-and-options/</guid>
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<title>The economic benefits of collaborative climate action</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen is for this December. If we want proper measures to be adopted, it is about time we try to convince the more skeptical ones to act. Cutting greenhouse gas emissions is urgent but many fear the costs of tackling climate change to be too high. In this report, the Climate Group constructs a model and explains how the carbon price can be reduced, the global GDP increased and the benefits for employment improved with a global climate action. Individual efforts are good but a collective one is even better!]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-economic-benefits-of-collaborative-climate-action/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-economic-benefits-of-collaborative-climate-action/</guid>
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<title>Video: Should the government promote solar pannels?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/video-should-the-government-promote-solar-pannels/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/video-should-the-government-promote-solar-pannels/</guid>
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<title>China&#8217;s clean revolution</title>
<description><![CDATA[ China is now almost certainly the largest national emitter of carbon dioxide (CO2) &#8211; although its per capita emissions are still a fraction of the USA&#8217;s and EU&#8217;s, and below the global average. Less widely acknowledged is the leading role that China is already playing in producing the technologies needed to solve the climate change challenge, think of China as the world&#8217;s largest producer and consumer of solar water heaters for example. But more can be done. This report by The Climate Group analyses the progress and potential in China&#8217;s major low carbon industries like low carbon transport, energy efficiency in industry, renewable energy and urban design and sustainable development. China might surprise the world during the UN Summit in Copenhagen this December&#8230; .]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/china-clean-revolution/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/china-clean-revolution/</guid>
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<title>Pollution : emissions caused by transports</title>
<description><![CDATA[ In 2007, road transport, train transport and inland navigation emitted 27% more greenhouse gas than in 1990 and were responsible, back then, for 20% of the total greenhouse gas emission in Belgium. In this report, the Federal Planning Bureau makes an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution caused by transports. With a specific model, it also provides its own emission perspectives till 2030 and compares them to previsions already made by others. These figures should be interpreted as a wake-up call.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/pollution--emissions-caused-by-transports/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/pollution--emissions-caused-by-transports/</guid>
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<title>Belgium&#8217;s environmental industry: 1995-2005</title>
<description><![CDATA[ This working paper from the Federal Plan Bureau studies the evolution of the size, composition and economic performance of the environmental industry between 1995 and 2005 in Belgium. The sector is part of the green economy and is mainly centred on activities increasing natural resource efficiency. Those who expect a lot from the job potential of the green economy can partly be reassured: in the environmental industry alone, the number of jobs increased by 40% in the last ten years.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/belgiums-environmental-industry-1995-2005/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/belgiums-environmental-industry-1995-2005/</guid>
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<title>Evaluation of the federal climate policy</title>
<description><![CDATA[ In order to fulfill its climate policy targets, Belgium should reduce carbon emissions by 7.5% in the period 2008-2012. The federal government aims to achieve this through emission reduction and the purchase of emission certificates, respectively at 4.8 and 2.44 million tons on average per year. The Court of Audit concludes in this report that a decent federal climate plan is missing and that there is insufficient coordination between the appointed governments. In their recommendations they demand that the federal climate plan has to be elaborated with distinct descriptions of the measures, well informed targets and cost predictions of emission reduction. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/evaluation-of-the-federal-climate-policy/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/evaluation-of-the-federal-climate-policy/</guid>
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<title>7 myths about green jobs</title>
<description><![CDATA[ In Belgium and abroad, green jobs are totally in, politically then. Not only will they improve the environment, but also foster innovation and thus economic growth. But what is a green job? Are they really going to trigger productive employment? And what about their cost and redistributive income effects? In this SSRN paper, the authors surveyed the green jobs literature and analyzed its assumptions. By exposing 7 myths about economics, forecasting and technology, the authors found that an unconsidered green jobs policy could lead to restructuring and possibly impoverishing our societies.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/7-myths-about-green-jobs/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/7-myths-about-green-jobs/</guid>
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<title>The Day After: what are the regional policy priorities for 2009-2014</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The regional elections of 2009 should be a turning point. Due to the economic crisis, the budgetary crisis and the institutional crisis, Belgian&#8217;s regions are faced with new responsibilities.
Now that the votes are counted, the multitude of electoral promises can make way for the reality of negotiations. The Itinera Institute determined 7 regional policy priorities and formulated concrete proposals.
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-day-after-what-are-the-regional-policy-priorities-for-2009-2014/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-day-after-what-are-the-regional-policy-priorities-for-2009-2014/</guid>
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<title>Presentation: the day after: what are the regional policy priorities 2009-2014?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The regional elections of 2009 should be a turning point. Due to the economic crisis, the budgetary crisis and the institutional crisis, Belgian&#8217;s regions are faced with new responsibilities.
Now that the votes are counted, the multitude of electoral promises can make way for the reality of negotiations. The Itinera Institute determined 7 regional policy priorities and formulated concrete proposals.

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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/ppt/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/ppt/</guid>
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<title>Executive summary :the day after: what are the regional policy priorities for 2009-2014?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The regional elections of 2009 should be a turning point. Due to the economic crisis, the budgetary crisis and the institutional crisis, Belgian&#8217;s regions are faced with new responsibilities.
Now that the votes are counted, the multitude of electoral promises can make way for the reality of negotiations. The Itinera Institute determined 7 regional policy priorities and formulated concrete proposals.
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/executive-summary-the-day-after-what-are-the-regional-policy-priorities-for-2009-2014/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/executive-summary-the-day-after-what-are-the-regional-policy-priorities-for-2009-2014/</guid>
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<title>Managing the health effects of climate change</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Fossil fuels have contributed to huge improvements in global health and development over the past 100 years. Paradoxically, because their consumption is to a large extend responsible for climate change, they now represent the biggest global health threat of the 21st century through changing patterns of disease, water and food insecurity, vulnerable shelter and human settlements, etc., says this Lancet Commissions report. An integrated and multidisciplinary approach to reduce the adverse health effects of climate change requires policies must be adopted to reduce carbon emissions and to increase carbon biosequestration; action should be taken on the events linking climate change to disease; and appropriate public health systems should be put into place to deal with adverse outcomes.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/managing-the-health-effects-of-climate-change/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/managing-the-health-effects-of-climate-change/</guid>
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<title>An assessment of the European terrestrial carbon balance</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The threat of a future climate change urges us to reduce green gas emissions by developing new environmental friendly technologies and using biomass fuels. But, we do not pay enough attention to our own natural weapons against carbon gas: our soils, oceans and forests. In this publication, CarbonEurope IP quantifies the terrestrial carbon balance of Europe by measuring carbon inflows and outflows in different natural areas. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/an-assessment-of-the-european-terrestrial-carbon-balance/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/an-assessment-of-the-european-terrestrial-carbon-balance/</guid>
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<title>Wind Power Increase in 2008</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Global wind capacity increased an estimated 27,051 megawatts in 2008. As a result, the growth rate exceeded the annual average of the past decade, the Worldwatch Institute says. Wind now generates more than 1.5 percent of the world's electricity, up from 0.1 percent in 1997. Europe is the front runner, still accounting for 55 percent of the global total wind capacity, although growth rates are slowing down. Germany is even expected to generate 30% of its electricity demand thanks to wind energy by 2030. And although Belgium doesn&#8217;t have the same capacity, our eastern neighbours are setting a good example of how to diminish energy dependency while respecting the environment. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/wind-power-increase/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/wind-power-increase/</guid>
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<title>Transport at crossroads</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Freight transport, the number of passengers travelling by road and air, car ownership and greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector have all followed a growing trend between 1995 and 2006 in all member states of the European Environment Agency. Globalization and the growing worldwide mobility of people are inevitably impacting on our environment. Transport demand management is a real challenge. In this report, EEA gives ideas towards a methodology that could cost-effectively deliver an environmentally sustainable transport system within a reasonable time horizon.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/transport-at-crossroads/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/transport-at-crossroads/</guid>
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<title>Making cars 50% more fuel efficient by 2050 </title>
<description><![CDATA[ Making cars 50% more fuel efficient by 2050 worldwide is the objective that four international organizations (ITIF, IEA, UNEP and FIA Foundation) have jointly decided in early 2009. In this report, they explain that we have to combine support for the car manufacturing industry &#8211; in trouble because of the crisis &#8211; with measures to achieve governmental environmental and energy policy goals. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/making-cars-50-more-fuel-efficient-by-2050/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/making-cars-50-more-fuel-efficient-by-2050/</guid>
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<title>Video Column: double dividend</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Jean Hindriks explains how we can profit twice from budgetary measures.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/video-colum-double-dividend/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/video-colum-double-dividend/</guid>
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<title>Challenges and opportunities of climate change and energy security</title>
<description><![CDATA[ It is clear we are at the beginning of an entirely new energy system: a massive shift towards a carbon-free electricity system, huge pressure to reduce energy consumption and transport on the basis of renewable electricity. This article from the European University Institute argues we can use this shift to increase the EU&#8217;s competitiveness. Given a new EU-wide energy policy, we can, indeed, turn the challenges of climate change and energy security into an opportunity. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/challenges-and-opportunities-of-climate-change-and-energy-security/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/challenges-and-opportunities-of-climate-change-and-energy-security/</guid>
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<title>Extending &#171; climate rebates &#187; to include middle-income consumers</title>
<description><![CDATA[ If they really want to promote renewable energies, governments have to give incentives to households to use one of these alternative energy sources. But at the same time, they also have to make sure these households will not suffer from a too high purchasing power loss. This report from the Center on Budget and Policy priorities investigates the government&#8217;s measures to promote renewable energies &#8211; with  focus on &#8220;climate rebates&#8221; &#8211; and suggests extending them to middle-income households. Committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions itself, Belgium could get its inspiration from solutions adopted abroad.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/extending--climate-rebates--to-include-middle-income-consumers/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/extending--climate-rebates--to-include-middle-income-consumers/</guid>
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<title>More renewable electricity without any reduction of European CO2-emissions?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Germany is the greenest nation on earth. The proportion of renewable energy produced thanks to technology like wind turbines, waterpower, biomass power stations and solar panels increased from less than 5% in 1998 to more than 15% in 2008. An impressive evolution! But is there really a CO2 gain for Mother Earth? Because eventually, ecological benefits are the reason why we invest in renewable energy, don&#8217;t we. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/more-renewable-electricity-without-any-reduction-of-european-co2-emissions/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/more-renewable-electricity-without-any-reduction-of-european-co2-emissions/</guid>
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<title>Wind at work</title>
<description><![CDATA[ For the first time in history, wind energy is the source of energy with the highest growth rate in Europe, says the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). In this report, the EWEA analyses this industry&#8217;s benefits in terms of direct and indirect employment created across Europe. However, we are threatened by a workforce shortage. If we want to guarantee an increasing use of this renewable energy, we need to continue to promote job in the wind energy sector.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/wind-at-work/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/wind-at-work/</guid>
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<title>Keep an eye on our climate</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Has our country&#8217;s climate changed? Is it raining more and are our summers hotter? These are some of the questions people ask every day to our Royal Meteorological Institute. In this report, the institute tries to give clear answers to these and more questions. Despite the gloomy perspectives, the researches do not lose faith in scientific progress. Recently increased interest in climate change will, indeed, create opportunities for an improved development model that will reconcile man with his environment, the report says. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/keep-an-eye-on-our-climate/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/keep-an-eye-on-our-climate/</guid>
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<title>New Years memo : Presentation</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The Itinera Institute presents it's NEW YEAR's MEMO 2009, our vision of the policy priorities for the Van Rompuy I Government.We stress the importance of the current legislation, and formulate a list of recommendations for bold, proactive policy choises.
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/new-year-memo--presentation/</link>
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<title>New Years Memo 2009</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The Itinera Institute presents it's NEW YEARS MEMO 2009, our vision of the policy priorities for the Van Rompuy I Government. We stress the importance of the current legislation, and formulate a list of recommendations for bold, proactive policy choises.
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/new-years-memo-2009/</link>
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<title>INVEST NOW</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Energy and climate are hot topics but the necessary investments in energy R&amp;D remain extremely low.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/invest-now/</link>
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<title>Building a sustainable economy. Investing in the future</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Great challenges bring great opportunities. How can we benefit from these opportunities and how can private companies create more sustainable activities? In this publication, the Flemish Ministry of Economy, Science and Innovation collected inspiring visions of entrepreneurs, technology watchers, pioneers and policymakers.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/building-a-sustainable-economy-investing-in-the-future/</link>
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<title>The energy [R]evolution</title>
<description><![CDATA[ When and how are we going to fight global warming? From Greenpeace, the time for the energy [r]evolution has arrived. It still needs political support though. In this report, Greenpeace advances different energy scenarios and recalls the advantages of renewable energy for the transport sector. It also gives important policy recommendations for the energy [r]evolution&#8217;s activation.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-energy-r-evolution/</link>
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<title>Unconventional Fossil-Based Fuels</title>
<description><![CDATA[ There&#8217;s a lot of uncertainty about the future evolution of oil prices and we still do not seem to want to abandon this fossil-based energy source for less polluting ones. In this report, the RAND Corporation argues that it is possible to develop new technologies for limiting CO2 emissions. And surprisingly these alternatives can be unconventional fuels extracted out of oil and coal. To a certain extend, these unconventional fossil-based fuels can even become cost competitive if compared to our precious petroleum.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/unconventional-fossil-based-fuels/</link>
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<title>A nuclear cordon sanitaire</title>
<description><![CDATA[ What to learn from a new report on the Belgian energy mix?]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/a-nuclear-cordon-sanitaire/</link>
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<title>In search of attention</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Publishing is vital for scientists. With the growing number of scientists, the amount of publications and scientific journals is increasing tremendously. This does not mean attention is allocated efficiently though: those who receive a lot of attention will only receive more, whether that recognition is justified or not.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/in-search-of-attention/</link>
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<title>Electricity from the North Sea needs investments in a backbone grid</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Electricity, not oil, is the heart of our energy economy. Electricity is relatively cheap and we have sufficient technologies and energy supplies to generate it &#8211; just think of the advances in renewable energy technologies. The production of electricity will be less centralised and, according to the Manhattan Institute, this evolution will only be possible if investments in a backbone grid are made. With the start of energy production in the North Sea this challenge is particularly relevant for Belgium. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/electricity-from-the-north-sea-needs-investments-in-a-backbone-grid/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/electricity-from-the-north-sea-needs-investments-in-a-backbone-grid/</guid>
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<title>The labour market can benefit from a greener economy</title>
<description><![CDATA[ According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the green growth is promising for the labour market: 2 to 3,5 millions jobs could for example be created in Europe and in the United States if big energy efficiency construction sites were launched in the construction sector. This is what comes out of this report which estimates, at the horizon 2030, the job creation potential from a shift towards a less polluting economy. ILO agrees however that the evolution towards a green economy may encounter financing and manpower problems in several developed countries.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-labour-market-can-benefit-from-a-greener-economy/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-labour-market-can-benefit-from-a-greener-economy/</guid>
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<title>Our nuclear housekeeping</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Two weeks ago, there was a discharge of nuclear iodine at the Institute for Radio-elements in Fleurus. This incident raises questions on how to manage such risks.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/our-nuclear-housekeeping/</link>
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<title>Sustainable development needs the support of everyone</title>
<description><![CDATA[ This working paper of the Bureau du Plan discusses two different scenarios which should both lead to a sustainable development. The first one, &quot;the pyramid&quot;, emphasizes a strengthened international cooperation and large-scale technical progress. The second, &quot;Mosaic&quot;, rests on national ambitions and the change of individual behavior. Whatever is the scenario, the Bureau du Plan insists on the indispensable support from the citizens for the project of sustainable development. Remember: to consume is to choose the world in which one wants to live.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/sustainable-development-needs-the-support-of-everyone/</link>
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<title>The social cost of carbon: towards a bankrupt or collectivised economy?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Nowadays, very few people doubt the effects of dioxide emissions on climate change. The measures taken to slow the process down and limit as much as possible irreversible damages are costly, but its effects might well be priceless. In this article, Richard Tol estimates polluting effects inflicted to and borne by the society as a whole &#8211; the so-called social cost. His conclusion: &#8220;if everyone were to pay a carbon price equal to the social cost of carbon [&#8230;], there is a fair chance that annual taxes would exceed annual income for many people. If the carbon price is a liability, this would imply bankruptcy. If the carbon price is a tax, this would imply complete collectivisation of the economy&#8221;. This definitely justifies greenhouse gas reduction today!]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-social-cost-of-carbon-towards-a-bankrupt-or-collectivised-economy/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-social-cost-of-carbon-towards-a-bankrupt-or-collectivised-economy/</guid>
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<title>Oil through the roof</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Many hope a barrel of petrol will go back to a 100 dollar before the end of the year. Their argument is, of course, that the price of 135 dollars per barrel does not reflect the market price triggered by supply and demand but has been caused by financial speculation. In the United States the presidential candidates are trying to surpass one another by cursing the speculators. It is, however, not that simple to estimate the role of speculation on the current oil price. Ivan van de Cloot argues that its role should not be overestimated.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/oil-through-the-roof/</link>
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<title>European energy markets lack integration</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Ten years after the process started, the full liberalization of the European energy market is still far from being achieved. And this is not only due to technical difficulties, but also because of the weak political support to the process of integration. This Bruegel report underlines that the new energy policy developments should consider how to bypass national incentives to guarantee domestic energy supply, to protect access to domestic sources of energy and to protect national industry from the impact of stricter environmental regulation. It stresses that the effective fight against climate change requires common action and that a single market for energy is the basis for a common approach to EU climate policy.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/european-energy-markets-lack-integration/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/european-energy-markets-lack-integration/</guid>
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<title>Oil prices: risk and opportunities</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Based on US data, this paper explores the roles of oil demand and supply shocks in industrial production. It shows that if oil shocks of both types lead to a higher price and have in this regard negative effects, demand shocks also have the positive effect of increasing the demand for goods and services by emerging economies. It suggests that the emergence of new players in the global economy may increase the cost of resources, but it also offers trade opportunities. It is the ability &#8211; or lack thereof &#8211; to innovate and produce goods that are not easily substitutable that determines whether the new challengers represent a risk or an opportunity for industrialised countries like Belgium.
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/oil-prices-risk-and-opportunities/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/oil-prices-risk-and-opportunities/</guid>
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<title>For an effective adaptation to climate change.</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Addressing climate change requires mitigation as well as adaptation strategies. Humans have adapted to climatic changes for millennia, but effective adaptation starts with appropriate incentives and adequate information. This OECD report provides a critical assessment of adaptation costs and benefits for key climate sensitive sectors at the national and global level. Special emphasis is on insurance and risk sharing, environmental markets and pricing, and public private partnerships.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/for-an-effective-adaptation-to-climate-change/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/for-an-effective-adaptation-to-climate-change/</guid>
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<title>High oil prices; the government should adapt as well</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The government cannot control escalating energy prices but should strongly support the adaptive capacity of our economy.
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/high-oil-prices-the-government-should-adapt-as-well/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/high-oil-prices-the-government-should-adapt-as-well/</guid>
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<title>A global production cap: the only way to climate success?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ This Stockholm Network report describes 3 plausible futures resulting from 3 different approaches to climate policy at the international level. More specifically, they examine the various climatic, economic and social costs &#8211; and consequences &#8211; of international policy. Worryingly, only one scenario achieves climate change success as defined by the EU. This &#8216;step change&#8217; scenario looks at the possibility that policy may take a radically different course in response to a step change in concern about climate change, which lead to the adoption of an entirely new policy framework &#8211; a global production cap.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/a-global-production-cap-the-only-way-to-climate-success/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/a-global-production-cap-the-only-way-to-climate-success/</guid>
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<title>Renewable energy; what the German success story can teach us</title>
<description><![CDATA[ In a short time, the renewable energies have become a big business in Germany. Johan Albrecht describes how a stimulating policy has created in 10 years not less than 180.000 jobs. The German experience also illustrates the relevance of an annual and critical policy evaluation.&quot;]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/renewable-energy-what-the-germany-success-story-can-teach-us/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/renewable-energy-what-the-germany-success-story-can-teach-us/</guid>
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<title>Greening the economy</title>
<description><![CDATA[ This review of the Insead Innovation Centre seeks to identify how the European Union can shape a transition towards a more sustainable and competitive economy. It stresses the role governments have to play in promoting eco-innovation, by supporting research and development, as well as their responsibility in facilitating investments in clean energy, by creating legal and institutional incentives that make it easier for entrepreneurs to set up a company in the EU.   
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/greening-the-economy/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/greening-the-economy/</guid>
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<title>For more energy efficiency</title>
<description><![CDATA[ This comprehensive WEC report reviews the contribution of energy efficiency improvements in energy security and climate policy. In global terms the energy efficiency improved by 1.6% per year between 1990 and 2006 but there are enormous differences between countries and between economic sectors. The report claims that further energy efficiency will be required in the long term, for several reasons. It encourages countries to develop a favorable and stable institutional framework as well as to reinforce their collaboration at international level.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/for-more-energy-efficiency/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/for-more-energy-efficiency/</guid>
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<title>Improving investment climate to improve energy security</title>
<description><![CDATA[ An uninterrupted supply of energy at affordable prices is essential to ensure a proper functioning of the economy. Europe is one of the largest energy consuming regions in the world, but the energy production of European countries is insufficient to cover their energy demand. Except for Russia and Norway, ensuring the security of energy supply is thus a critical issue for European states. This new report of the World Energy Council concludes that an improvement of Europe's energy security is possible but requires a more attractive European investment climate.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/improving-investment-climate-to-improve-energy-security/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/improving-investment-climate-to-improve-energy-security/</guid>
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<title>Free CO2 as price lever</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Johan Albrecht on the impact of CO2 emissions trading on the electricity price. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/free-co2-as-price-lever/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/free-co2-as-price-lever/</guid>
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<title>Driving down CO&#178; Emissions </title>
<description><![CDATA[ Increasing vehicle efficiency is an important component of climate policy. This paper from the Institute for Public Policy Research focuses on the current 120g CO2/KM target by the European Commission. and recommends a lower target at 95g CO2/KM by 2020. Setting targets for new car emissions is one thing, but having an entire car park renewed is another. This requires a comprehensive policy approach.
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/driving-downcoemissions/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/driving-downcoemissions/</guid>
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<title>Breaking the vicious circle economy-environnement-health</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The economic activity affects the environment, which affects our health, which affects in turn our activity and our economic performances. This article of the OECD proposes different answers to better take into account the risks the environment can represent for our health.
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/break-the-vicious-circle-economy-environnement-health/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/break-the-vicious-circle-economy-environnement-health/</guid>
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<title>Controlling climate change: a hindrance to achieve the Millennium Development Goals?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Climate change can have a pernicious effect on development and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015. Economic development risks to furhter increase environmental stresses. This paper wonders whether there is necessarily a trade-off between controlling climate change on the one hand and meeting the MDGs on the other. It is argued that there is no a priori conflict between the two, although it should also be recognised that the achievement of the MDGs will not necessarily depend on the control &#8211; or not &#8211; of climate change.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/controlling-climate-change-a-hindrance-to-achieve-the-millennium-development-goals/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/controlling-climate-change-a-hindrance-to-achieve-the-millennium-development-goals/</guid>
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<title>The case for renewables subsidies must be studied carefully</title>
<description><![CDATA[ This study of the IMF analyses the total costs to society of renewable support mechanisms. The justifications for subsidizing renewables (reductions in carbon emissions, technology spillovers due to R&amp;D efforts and security of energy supply) must be balanced against subsidy costs and the cost of alternative strategies. It stresses that the case for subsidies must be studied carefully in each individual case and pushes for a higher emphasis on development of new technologies relative to current productive activity.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-case-for-renewables-subsidies-must-be-studied-carefully-in-each-individual-case/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-case-for-renewables-subsidies-must-be-studied-carefully-in-each-individual-case/</guid>
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<title>Post Kyoto options for Belgium</title>
<description><![CDATA[ This report has followed the decisions taken by EU leaders at the Spring European Council of 2007 (to cut 20% of the EU&#8217;s greenhouse gas emissions and use 20% of renewable energy by 2020) and examines possible post-Kyoto options for Belgium. It shows that it is possible to attain very stringent CO2 reductions at a limited welfare cost (0,7% of the GDP in the case of a 22,5% reduction in 2050) and that the CO2 constraints do not impose major shifts in the energy system in the medium term. It emphasizes that what is predominant for the country is the use of more energy efficient technologies and a switch to gas. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/post-kyoto-options-for-belgium/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/post-kyoto-options-for-belgium/</guid>
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<title>How to make Belgium and Europe more carbon competitive?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ When considering the export mix, Belgium and Europe are more vulnerable to carbon pricing schemes than other countries and regions. More than their main competitors, Europe and Belgium specialises in industries with relatively high carbon emissions (such as minerals and chemicals) rather than in high-tech industries and services. This Policy Brief of Bruegel gives three recommendations for policy development in the area of cutting carbon emissions: ensure that policies allow emissions to be cut at the lowest cost, reduce competitive distortions by pushing for widespread use of carbon pricing schemes and avoid trade-skewing sectoral &#8220;carve-outs&#8221; from such schemes at national level.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/how-to-make-belgium-and-europe-more-carbon-competitive/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/how-to-make-belgium-and-europe-more-carbon-competitive/</guid>
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<title>IPCC denies the climate problem!</title>
<description><![CDATA[ In 2100, the average temperature could be from 1.8 to 4&#176;C higher than today. This is the conclusion of the climate models developed by the IPCC. These models are based on 4 pictures of the future for the 21st century (the SRES story lines: A1, A2, B1 and B2). This publication shows that these 4 pictures of the future are mainly worst-cases scenarios with limited representativeness. None of these scenarios takes into account any climate policy, the fossil shortage or a clean tech environment. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/ipcc-negates-the-climate-problem/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/ipcc-negates-the-climate-problem/</guid>
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<title>Insufficient competition on the energy market</title>
<description><![CDATA[ This paper of the consulting firm Capgemini analyses the European energy market. According to the authors, the European energy market lacks some freedom and competition. The authors underline the lack of secured supply and the need for a strong and binding CO2 quotas framework. In addition, more competition would benefit consumers and foster the development of novel energy technologies. By gradually liberalizing its energy market Belgium made a first step but the journey is still long.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/insufficient-competition-on-the-energy-market/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/insufficient-competition-on-the-energy-market/</guid>
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<title>Energy transition: the Future Is Slow and Swedish</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The fossil shortage necessitates an energy transition . In some pioneer countries technological dynamics are already on track. What are the options for policy makers?]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-future-is-slow-and-swedish/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/the-future-is-slow-and-swedish/</guid>
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<title>Climate  Relativism</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The popular climate story neglects the end of the fossil energy era. An energy transition is therefore necessary. This challenge requires a consistent policy answer. In the long run, it offers the potential for important future wealth creation. In order to make this possible, a framework allowing for research networking and for entrepreneurship around smart energy technology is crucial.
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/climate-/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/climate-/</guid>
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<title>Planet&#8217;s Tougher Problems Persist according the UN latest report</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Climate change, growing population, etc. are still hot issues according to the latest Global Environment Outlook published by the United Nations Environment Programme. The report underlines some improvements such as the rising number of environmental policies but, according to the authors, the journey is not over. They even claim that, if these problems are not solved, they could put humanity at risk.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/planets-tougher-problems-persist-according-the-un-latest-report/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/planets-tougher-problems-persist-according-the-un-latest-report/</guid>
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<title>Belgium is missing the Lisbon train.</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The Federal Planning bureau is ringing the emergency bell. If Belgium does not undertake additional efforts, we will miss all the Lisbon strategy objectives from 2010. Improvement of public finances, diminution of the fiscal and social contribution pressure on labor, increases in the activity rate and shrinkage of greenhouse gas emissions require new reforms. These reforms are also necessary to improve the functioning of the labor market. The Planning Bureau notices that the diminution of the social contribution improves employment but only partially compensates for the fiscal loss of the government.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/belgium-is-missing-the-lisbon-train/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/belgium-is-missing-the-lisbon-train/</guid>
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<title>Climate change and linguistic repertoires</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The climate is changing &#8211; and so is the way that people talk about it in the UK. British researchers explore the changes in the language that people use in relation to the phenomenon. They recommend to capitalize on the move towards a culture of environmental responsibility but also warn that climate change rapidly could become yesterday&#8217;s issue.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/climate-change-and-linguistic-repertoires/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/climate-change-and-linguistic-repertoires/</guid>
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<title>No energy security without technological breakthrough.</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Verrastro and Ladislaw argue that calls for energy independence absent technological breakthroughs ring hollow and are both unrealistic and unachievable in the near term.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/energy-security-in-an-interdependent-world/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/energy-security-in-an-interdependent-world/</guid>
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<title>Betting on bio fuels can have very severe negative ecological consequences.</title>
<description><![CDATA[ A recent OECD report concludes that betting on biofuels can have very severe negative ecological consequences. EU countries should consider more sustainable alternative approaches.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/biofuels-is-the-cure-worser-than-the-disease/</link>
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<title>Economics for a climate minister</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The flow of good climate intentions is rarely based on a sound economic analysis. This publication by Proost and Van Regemorter defends a pragmatic Belgian climate policy in a European context.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/economics-for-a-climate-minister/</link>
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<title>Nuclear: no Brake on Renewable Energy</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Johan Albrecht argues that the longer use of nuclear plants in Belgium will not block investments in renewable energy technologies.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/nuclear-no-brake-on-renewable-energy/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/nuclear-no-brake-on-renewable-energy/</guid>
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<title>Final Report Commission on Energy 2030</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The final report of the Commission Energy 2030 depicts the energy future of Belgium until 2030. The economic and environmental consequences of the planned nuclear phase-out from 2015 onwards have been studied in detail. The nuclear phase-out will strongly increase the cost of post-Kyoto climate policies.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/final-report-commission-on-energy-2030/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/final-report-commission-on-energy-2030/</guid>
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<title>A Cost Curve for Greenhouse Gas Reduction</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The debate about global warming is heating up. In this paper, McKinsey evaluates the costs of the environmental policies that will have to be settled. Be warned, the cost will be high. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/a-cost-curve-for-greenhouse-gas-reduction/</link>
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<title>Climate Change: Caps vs. Taxes</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Economists at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research defend a fiscal greening as the most cost-effective &#8216;no regrets&#8217; option for US climate policy. Revenues from energy taxes offer an attractive potential to lower existing taxes on labor and corporate profits. In contrast, the European system for CO2-emissions trading is strongly criticized.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/climate-change-caps-vs-taxes/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/climate-change-caps-vs-taxes/</guid>
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<title>Climate change as a spatial challenge in the Netherlands</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The changing climate requires structural spatial adaptations. The Dutch VROM-council sees this necessity as the start of a new, pro-active spatial policy that can meet  other challenges as well.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/climate-change-as-a-spatial-challenge-in-the-netherlands/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/climate-change-as-a-spatial-challenge-in-the-netherlands/</guid>
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<title>Energy Alarmism. The Myths that Make Americans Worry about Oil</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Many people in the Western world have lost confidence in their country&#8217;s &#8220;energy security&#8221; over the past several years. Eugene Gholz and Daryl G. Press from Cato Institute argue that fears about oil supplies are exaggerated. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/energy-alarmism-the-myths-that-make-americans-worry-about-oil/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/energy-alarmism-the-myths-that-make-americans-worry-about-oil/</guid>
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<title>Energy: Choices for Europe</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Energy policy is a make-or-break challenge for Europe, and a litmus test for the usefulness of the European Union as an institution. Bruegel urges the EU and its Member States to confront hard choices.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/energy-choices-for-europe/</link>
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<title>Quelle Politique de l&#8217;&#233;nergie pour l&#8217;Union europ&#233;enne ?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Europe lacks energy and energy lacks Europe. The Montaigne Institute agrees with Bruegel insofar as it sees the European institutions to be stuck in between market powers and Member States&#8217; authorities. Montaigne pleads for a renewal of Europe&#8217;s role in energy policy. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/quelle-politique-de-lenergie-pout-lunion-europeenne/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/quelle-politique-de-lenergie-pout-lunion-europeenne/</guid>
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<title>Energy [R]Evolution</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) and Greenpeace International advocate an energy revolution to address climate change, at the core of which should be a change in the way that energy is produced, distributed and consumed. They provide a practical blueprint for how to urgently meet CO2 reduction targets and secure affordable energy supply. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/energy-r-evolution/</link>
<guid>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/energy-r-evolution/</guid>
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<title>Climate Relativity</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The failure of international climate policy negotiations does not lead to disaster scenarios. Johan Albrecht explains that the spontaneous economic order helps to keep cool.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://www.itinerainstitute.org/en/library/_paper/climate-relativity/</link>
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