Climate Policy Instruments

This lecture discusses the revised CO₂ Law of 2011, distinguishing it from the previous version by setting greenhouse gas emission targets, including agriculture, and aligning emission reduction goals for heating fuels and mobility fuels. It explores the global climate challenges and the levers to reduce CO₂ emissions, such as population control, resource efficiency, and transitioning to low-carbon energy sources. The lecture also covers the impact of population changes on emissions, the importance of material sobriety, and the concept of achieving more with less. Various climate policy instruments like carbon taxes, energy labels, and emission reduction strategies are analyzed, emphasizing the need for systemic transformations to achieve climate goals.