Strategies of the National Climate Initiative
Background
Climate protection and energy efficiency measures do not only lead to a direct reduction of the environmental impact and import of energy, but also have diverse effects on the economy. The Federal Ministry for the Environment has initiated measures within the National Climate Initiative (NKI), that significantly contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emission by 40%, compared to 1990. With this joint project the NKI shall be integrated into a scientific and social context and into the framework of political instruments and public funding.
Focus of the Project
The project analyses options to improve efficiency and climate protection in Germany in terms of the technical and economic potentials, the parties involved, the export prospects and political instruments. Furthermore, the crucial barriers to tapping the potentials are identified and economic effects modelled. Based on this, strategic recommendations for the further development of mechanisms and objects of funding are being conducted.
Effectiveness analyses are being carried out on potential new measures for funding within the framework of the NKI and on other political instrument.
A network to exchange knowledge and experience is being setup for the scientific community and public stakeholders – the actors of the NKI.
Working Documents (in German)
Klimaschutz- und Energieeffizienzpotenziale im Bereich Abfall und Abwasserwirtschaft (pdf 1.31 MB)
Masterplan 100% Klimaschutz - auf dem Weg zur Null-Emissions-Kommune (pdf 826 KB)
Runtime
December 2009 – December 2011
Client
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
Partner
Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung
In Co-operation with:
Prognos AG
Gesellschaft für Wirtschaftliche Strukturforschung mbH
Zentrum für Erneuerbare Energien, Universität Freiburg
Ingenieurbüro für neue Energien
orangequadrat Nikol I
Umbreit I Langer GbR
Fraunhofer Institut für Solare Energiesysteme
BSR Sustainability GmbH
Info
Website Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety: "Die Klimaschutzinitiative" (in German)
Final Report "Energieeffizienz: Potenziale, volkswirtschaftliche Effekte und innovative Handlungs- und Förderfelder für die Nationale Klimaschutzinitiative" (pdf 7,0 MB, in German)
Final Report, short version (pdf 1,3 MB, in German)
Flyer "Strategie der Nationalen Klimaschutzinitiative" (pdf 233 KB, in German)