How Green Is Your Deal?

Apr 22 2024

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Are you interested in European climate policy but struggling to make sense of it all? Join researcher Jana Gheuens as she talks with leading climate experts about their work and policy insights. Each episode contains bite-size information to help you understand the current debates in climate governance Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

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#12: Innovating for the future

Apr 22 2024 26 mins

The EU’s transition to climate neutrality requires significant efforts from all economic sectors. A key requirement for sectors to move to more sustainable practices is the availability of alternative climate-friendly technologies. Developing these requires innovation and strong investments. How do you create the right conditions for innovation to flourish? What can be improved f

#11: Past, present and future: lessons from 30 years of EU climate

Mar 18 2024 18 mins

The EU has a long history of formulating climate policies resulting in the European Green Deal. What are some of the trends that have emerged over the last 30 years and does the Green Deal break away from them? What can they tell us about the future of EU climate policy? In this episode, Claire Dupont shares her insights on the past, present and future of climate governance. You

#10: Climate activism in the EU: From the streets to a seat at the table

Feb 19 2024 19 mins

Greta Thunberg and the climate youth ignited a wave of climate activism in the EU. People took to the streets in mass protests, and groups like Extinction Rebellion started to use some more disruptive tactics. How can we understand these types of activism and what has been their impact on EU climate policy? Louisa Parks joins us in this episode to share her insights on climate act

#9: Pricing Pollution: the use of carbon markets in EU climate policy

Jan 15 2024 31 mins

Carbon pricing has been at the heart of EU climate and energy policy since the very beginning with the development of the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS). As part of the European Green Deal, the EU has expanded the EU ETS to include new sectors and has set up a scheme to price carbon at an international level. How do these instruments work and what are their social implications

#8: Hydrogen: Hype or Hope?

Dec 26 2023 18 mins

Hydrogen is often portrayed as the fuel for the future and it seems to be the solution to every aspect of the climate crisis. But what is hydrogen and can it live up to its promises? Marie Dejonghe, researcher at Ghent University, joins us in this episode to answer these questions and more. Together, we explore what makes hydrogen sustainable and how it can feature in the EU’s g

#7 Businesses in court: corporate climate litigation

Nov 20 2023 17 mins

We often hear that a mere 100 companies are accountable for approximately 70% of global emissions. But what does this responsibility truly mean, and how can corporations be held accountable for their environmental impact? In this episode, Annalisa Savaresi, expert on International Environmental Law at the University of Eastern Finland, shares her insights on the role of corporati

#6: Having faith: the role of Muslim climate intermediaries

Oct 23 2023 22 mins

In today's increasingly complex world, addressing the urgent issue of climate change requires collaboration across different levels of governance and diverse actors. Climate intermediaries take up the important role of connecting these levels and/or actors with each other to inspire more climate action. In this episode, Paul Tobin and Zarina Ahmad join us to delve deep into th

#5: Leaving some people behind? The social dimension of the Green Deal

Sep 18 2023 22 mins

The European Green Deal is the EU’s growth strategy to make its economy more sustainable. Doing so will require a far-reaching transformation of society that will greatly impact European citizens’ lives and livelihoods. In this episode, Amandine Crespy, professor at ULB, discusses the social implications of the European Green Deal, what the EU is doing to make sure the green t

#4: Putin’ energy on the agenda: 2022 energy crisis

Jul 17 2023 14 mins

After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Europe was plunged into an energy crisis. Energy prices skyrocketed, there seemed to be a scramble for alternative energy sources, and European citizens were urged to consume less energy. To help us understand what caused the energy crisis, and how it impacted the EU’s climate objectives, we are joined by Marco Giuli, an expert on EU energy

#3: Voices of Change - Environmental Activism in Central and Eastern Europe

Jun 19 2023 32 mins

In recent years, climate and environmental activism have received a lot of attention due to the likes of Greta Thunberg and the climate youth strikes. However, depending on the political and socio-economic context, environmental movements can materialize in different ways and fulfil varying roles in society. In this episode, Aron Buzogány (assistant professor at BOKU) and Szabina