Current situation of the waste framework directive in Germany

The current situation of waste management in Germany has technical, economic and legal aspects. Technically and organisationally Germany has reached a high standard in waste management including environmentally sound capacity for almost all kinds of wastes.

Articles

Gas Flaring in Developing Countries – Need for Kyoto Mechanisms or Sectoral Crediting Mechanisms

Gas flaring is a phenomenon that is wasteful in terms of valuable resources as well as a contributor to global GHG emissions, and occurs mostly in developing countries. It can only be mitigated through long-term and strategic investments, involving a myriad of stakeholders. A crediting mechanism could be seen as a starting point to create incentives for both private and public parties to build infrastructure enabling the utilisation of the associated gas. In this paper, the Clean Development Mechanism is examined to determine its adequacy in this regard. As the CDM provides limited means due to its single-project nature, this paper further explores Sectoral Crediting Mechanisms, which reflect a more sustainable approach.

First-rate supporting program: IFAT CHINA +EPTEE+CWS 2010

As in the past, the supporting program at this year’s IFAT CHINA + EPTEE + CWS will be a first-rate discussion and information platform. Besides technical and scientific conferences and workshops, there will be theme specials, exhibitor presentations and B2B matchmaking for exhibitors.

Technology Transfer in the International Climate Negotiations – The State of Play and Suggestions for the Way Forward

Facilitating the transfer of climate technologies is one of the main elements of the ongoing climate change negotiations. Despite limited progress overall during COP 15 in Copenhagen, clear progress has been made on the issue of technology transfer. Challenging issues remain for future negotiations, but consensus is evident on several important features, including the establishment of a technology mechanism and a new green climate fund. This article assesses the current state of the technology negotiations and draws lessons from experience and the academic literature to provide recommendations for the implementation of these proposed, new institutional mechanisms.

ASK Special

The sense of building a European super-grid
With efforts underway to receive 20% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020, Europe is engaging in a number of alternative energy projects, one of the biggest of which is a plan to building a €400 billion super-grid to link both Europe and the Middle East.

News

Waste Management Announces Expansion of Organics Recycling Services

Acquisition of Garick enables Waste Management to expand organic recycling services and commercial and consumer organic products across North America

European Commission investigating possible illegal entry of US biodiesel from Singapore and Canada

The European Commission (EC) has called for an investigation of "sufficient evidence" that anti-dumping and countervailing measures imposed on imports of biodiesels originating in the US are being circumvented by importing biodiesel consigned from Canada and Singapore at lower, subsidised prices.

Energy goal for 2050: 100% renewable electricity supply

New UBA study shows that electricity supplied entirely from renewable energies is realistic

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Lexxion - CCLR

The Carbon& Climate Law Review strikes a balance between the interests of practitioners and a more doctrinal focus, alternating legal policy recommendations with timely articles on legal aspects of carbon tradingand other dimensions of greenhouse gas regulation. A section on current developments updates readers on the most recent events, trends, and political decisions.