Austria’s Climate Finance Strategy Criticised for Insufficient Funds and Lack of Adaptation Measures

The Renewable Energy Association of Austria criticises the financial agreement for climate protection as being marginal, with the main instrument—the Zukunftsfonds—underfunded at 1.1 billion euros, of which only 600 million is climate-related. This budget is allocated for housing renovations, renewable energy expansion, and environmental protection, with an additional 30 million for public transportation. Experts from […]

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EU Launches Initial Phase of CO2 Emissions Tariffs on Imports

The first phase of a pioneering system to impose CO2 emissions tariffs on imports like steel and cement, aiming to equalize the cost of pollution between EU industries and foreign producers was initiated on October 1st 2023. Starting 2026, EU importers must buy certificates for the greenhouse gases produced by these goods. The measure seeks […]

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