Climate Change, Carbon Budget and Energy Policy

Dear Colleagues,

Anthropogenic climate change was initially recognized during the 19th century. The first international research initiatives were kicked-off by the late 1960s, and then, by the late 20th century, climate change was recognized globally as a problem. Since then, research has expanded and multiple organizations and initiatives, such as the IPCC, have been established. As of the 21st century, the intention to combat climate change and to adapt to its effects is increasingly incorporated into policy considerations. The 2015 Paris Agreement has been a massive source for policy action globally, across a multitude of different sectors.

This Special Issue will explore the role and progress of energy policy in combating and mitigating climate change; presenting trends, future opportunities, and gaps. It will share cases of new approaches in carbon budget estimation and allocation, in energy policy making and what they have resulted in. It also intends to shed light upon challenges, including the necessity to integrate energy policy with the policy of other sectors (e.g., transport, heat or the digital sector) and that technology development nowadays regularly outpaces policy development.

We welcome contributions that are potentially capable of providing new insights and original proposals.

Dr. Antonella Battaglini
Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Dovì
Guest Editors

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