Post-2012 climate policy scenarios

Stefan Boeters, M.G.J. den Elzen, Ton Manders, Veenendaal. P.J.J. and Gerard Verweij

No 70, CPB Special Publication from CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis

Abstract: The cost and effectiveness of climate policy in Europe depend on the international post-2012 climate regime. Crucial are the stringency of the policy and the size of the climate coalition, e.g. the willingness of regions outside Europe to implement a climate policy. This report analyzes four alternative policy scenarios. These four scenarios are characterised along two dimensions: the sense of urgency expressed by the policy goal, and the willingness to resolve the climate problem through concerted action. This analysis provides a background for identifying the best mitigation options, both in the Netherlands and the EU. Only if all major countries become actively involved in emissions abatement before 2020, the EU 2 degrees climate target is feasible. In smaller coalitions the costs to coalition members and the environmental ineffectiveness tend to increase.

JEL-codes: C61 C68 H23 Q43 Q54 Q58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007-07
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