Policies
This policy information service of the LIAISE network informs about the most recent and relevant policy developments in the field of sustainability impact assessment. The section expands on the actual policy topics at the global, European and Member State level. Special attention is given to the LIAISE Policy Test Cases.
EU Adaptation Strategy: Strengthening Europe's Preparedness Against Natural and Man-made Disasters
Date:
16/04/2013
Excerpt:
The European Commission presented a package advancing action on climate change adaptation on 16 April, 2013. The package includes the EU strategy on adaptation to climate change and a Green Paper on insurance in the context of natural and man-made disasters. EU Launches European Innovation Partnership
Date:
10/03/2013
Excerpt:
The EU has launched a European Innovation Partnership (EIP) to help secure raw material supplies. The Innovation Partnership brings together, among others, EU countries, companies, researchers and NGOs to promote innovative solutions to Europe's raw materials challenge. 2012 Offshore Wind Targets Missed
Date:
07/02/2013
Excerpt:
A report by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) warns that member states have fallen 14% short of their collective targets for installed offshore wind capacity by the end of 2012. Nicholas Stern Admits Climate Change is Far Worse
Date:
07/02/2013
Excerpt:
Lord Stern, author of the 2006 UK government-commissioned review on climate change that became the reference work for politicians and green campaigners, now says he underestimated the risks, and should have been more 'blunt' about the threat posed to the economy by rising temperatures. ... The UK Conservative Party Will Seeks to Renegotiate EU Environmental Laws
Date:
23/01/2013
Excerpt:
The UK government wishes to renegotiate the EU’s environmental policy powers, prime minister David Cameron said on 23 January. Cameron made the comment shortly after giving a major speech on the UK’s relationship with the EU. Greater Financial Stability for the UNEP
Date:
21/01/2013
Excerpt:
Reforms agreed in late December should secure the financial stability of the UN’s Environment Programme (UNEP) and could give it and the world’s environment ministers greater influence in international policymaking. Scale Back in Global Climate Laws
Date:
21/01/2013
Excerpt:
Last year governments in developed nations delayed or scaled back planned actions to reduce CO2 emissions, as the economic situation caused a “difficult environment in which to advance legislation on climate change”, the 3rd GLOBE Climate Legislation Study has found. Irish Presidency Backs EU 7th Environmental Action Plan
Date:
09/01/2013
Excerpt:
Ireland has unveiled its environmental priorities for its six-month presidency, which include among others an aggreement with MEPs on Europe's Seventh Environmental Action Plan (7EAP). UK Government Gives Go Ahead to Fracking
Date:
20/12/2012
Excerpt:
The UK government has given the go ahead for shale gas firms to resume hydraulic fracturing (fracking) of rocks. Too Late for Two Degrees? - New Report by PWC
Date:
11/12/2012
Excerpt:
A new report by Pricewaterhouse Coopers claims that ambitions to limit warming to two degrees appear highly unrealistic. ...