Publications
Climate Change
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May 30, 2007
US actions on climate change and energy
This paper summarises US actions in the field of climate and energy taking into account the rapid development of policy since the mid term election, in November 2006. It draws conclusions regarding efforts in relation to cap and trade, biofuels, renewable energy, voluntary initiatives, energy efficiency and nuclear energy. The structure of the report mimics that of the EU background paper allowing easy comparison of efforts in both regions.
Related documents: The EU paper
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May 30, 2007
EU actions on climate change and energy
This paper summarises EU actions in the field of climate and energy taking into account the Energy Package published by the European Commission in January 2007. It draws conclusions regarding efforts in relation to cap and trade, biofuels, renewable energy, voluntary initiatives, energy efficiency and nuclear energy. The structure of the report mimics that of the US background paper allowing easy comparison of efforts in both regions.
Related documents: The US Paper
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October 01, 2007
Scoping Priorities on Climate and Energy ? Outcomes of First Teleconference on Climate and Energy
This sets out the conclusions from the discussions that took place at the first teleconference on climate and energy under T-PAGE. Discussions and the opinions of the participants from the 24th April 2007 are summarised and conclusions drawn. A list of participants is also included.
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April 21, 2007
Cap and Trade Systems in Europe
This paper summarises the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and reviews the options being considered for its future phases including, expanding the scope of the scheme; further harmonisation; measures to ensure compliance and enforcement; and the possibility of linking the ETS with other schemes.
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April 21, 2008
Biofuels for Transport ? European and US Approaches
This paper summarises the nature of the EU and US market for biofuels and current policy approaches on both sides of the Atlantic to promoting the development of biofuels. The paper also examines some of the key challenges and issues of concern for civil society, including how to ensure sustainability; interactions between bioenergy, food and land-use change; and adopting second generation biofuels.
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November 11, 2007
Carbon Capture and Storage ? European and US Approaches
This paper examines the role of coal in the EU and US energy supply; technical options available and current obstacles to deployment; and the policy approaches and incentives provided in Europe and the US. The paper also examines some of the concerns surrounding the technology, including the risk of physical leakage, impacts on the energy system and competition for renewable energy funding.
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April 21, 2007
Cap and Trade Systems in US
This paper summarises the current state of US policy on cap and trade at the federal, regional, and state levels and examines some of the voluntary and bottom-up approaches being developed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It describes the underlying political dynamics in the US and compares US cap and trade policies with experiences from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme.
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March 01, 2008
Climate Change and Energy Priorities: Transatlantic Opinions and Approaches - Outcomes of Second Teleconference
This paper summarises discussions and opinions of participants at the second T-PAGE teleconference on climate change and energy which took place on 13 November 2007. A list of participants is also included.
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March 01, 2008
Draft programme of the Transatlantic Civil Society Conference on Climate Change, 24 to 25 April 2008
Draft programme for the T-PAGE conference on climate change.
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April 21, 2008
Transport and Climate Change: the Policy Challenges
This note summarises the issues related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector. It focuses on road transport as the largest transport sub-sector in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and provides a brief outline of the options and policies available to reduce transport CO2 emissions.
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April 21, 2008
EU and US Public Perceptions of Environmental, Climate Change and Energy Issues
The paper discusses the similarities and differences in EU and US public opinions towards the environment and climate change in light of the different governmental approaches taken on both sides of the Atlantic.
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April 23, 2008
Programme of the T-PAGE Conference on Climate Change
Programme for the Transatlantic Civil Society Conference on Climate Change to be held on 25 April 2008 in Washington DC.
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June 01, 2008
Summary and Conclusions from the T-PAGE Climate Change Conference, 24 to 25 April 2008
This document summarises discussions and the main conclusions of the T-PAGE civil society conference on climate change which was held on 24 and 25 April 2008 in Washington DC.
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September 01, 2008
Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Policies in Europe and the United States
This is the final report of the T-PAGE dialogue on Climate and Energy. This report includes a selection of research papers produced during the course of the project on U.S. and EU actions on climate change and energy. The report also includes the main conclusions reached at the final T-PAGE conference on climate change held in Washington DC in April 2008.
Marine Protection
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October 01, 2007
Scoping Priorities on Marine Protected Areas - Outcomes of First Teleconference on MPAs
This document summarises discussions at the first teleconference on Marine Protected Areas, which took place on 13 June 2007. Problems with the implementation of MPAs on both sides of the Atlantic were discussed including the lack of political support and confusion over terminology.
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April 01, 2007
EU actions on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
This paper reviews the development of MPAs in the EU. It considers legislative arrangements (including EU and international legislation), the implementation of MPAs in Europe and stakeholder perspectives on the development of MPAs. Conclusions are drawn regarding the potential barriers to implementation for discussion at the June teleconference.
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April 01, 2007
US actions on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
This paper reviews the development of MPAs in the US It considers the establishment of MPAs in the US, the development of Federal MPAs and State level MPAs. Conclusions are drawn concerning the challenges facing the US in terms developing a network of successful MPAs.
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March 01, 2008
Marine Protected Areas: EU and US Experiences ? Outcomes of Second Teleconference on MPAs
This paper summarises discussions and opinions of participants at the second T-PAGE teleconference on Marine Protected Areas which took place on 22 January 2008. Participants discussed a series of case studies on European and US MPAs and networks.
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March 01, 2008
Florida Keys - Establishing Marine Protected Areas
This case study examines the Florida Keys national marine sanctuary. The study underlines the importance of the zoning plan in implementation of this network of MPAs. This specific network is considered as a model of collaborative reserve design - with a successful stakeholder process.
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March 01, 2008
MedPAN ? The network of managers of marine protected areas in the Mediterranean Sea
This case study examines the MedPAN network of MPA managers in the Mediterranean Sea. MedPAN is an ecological-based network for the sharing of experiences and knowledge by using a bottom-up approach.
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March 01, 2008
Establishing large-scale trans-boundaries MPA networks: the OSPAR example in North-East Atlantic
This case study examines the Oslo and Paris Commission (OSPAR) MPA network. It provides an example of a trans-boundary MPA network and highlights the opportunities and challenges associated with a large-scale network which encompasses several jurisdictions and overlaps the Natura 2000 network.
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March 01, 2008
The designation of marine protected areas in Belgium: From government to governance?
This case study focuses on the approach for the designation of MPAs in Belgium. It highlights two key factors for success in the implementation process: proper consultation among stakeholders and the help of a charismatic and politically well-connected person to drive the process in addition to a change of the underlying legal framework.
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March 01, 2008
California's Channel Islands - Establishing Marine Protected Areas Networks
This case study examines the Channel Islands MPA network and portrays its history as well as the process employed for implementation. The study highlights that successful reserves need sound enforcement, the involvement of local residents, and scientific monitoring.
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March 01, 2008
Draft Programme of the Transatlantic Civil Society Conference on Marine Protected Areas, 15 to 16 May 2008
Draft programme for the T-PAGE conference on marine protected areas.
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March 01, 2008
MedPAN ? The network of managers of marine protected areas in the Mediterranean Sea - Presentation
Presentation on the MedPAN network of MPA managers in the Mediterranean Sea.
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August 01, 2008
Summary and Conclusions from the T-PAGE Conference on Marine Protected Areas, 15 to 16 May 2008, Brussels
This document summarises discussions and the main conclusions of the T-PAGE civil society conference on marine protected areas which was held on 15 and 16 May 2008 in Brussels.
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August 01, 2008
Presentation by Daniel Owen on'?How to use the regulatory framework to develop MPA networks'
Presentation by Daniel Owen at the T-PAGE Conference on MPAs on 'How to use the regulatory framework to develop MPA networks'.
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August 01, 2008
Presentation by Cora Markensteijn on 'MPAs and stakeholder involvement'
Presentation by Cora Markensteijn at the T-PAGE Conference on MPAs on 'MPAs and stakeholder involvement'.
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August 01, 2008
Presentation by Dr Stephen Mangi on 'Fisheries benefits of Marine Protected Areas'
Presentation by Dr Stephen Mangi at the T-PAGE Conference on MPAs on 'Fisheries benefits of Marine Protected Areas'.
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August 01, 2008
Presentation by Marina Gomei on 'Building a Mediterranean MPA Network'
Presentation by Marina Gomei at the T-PAGE Conference on MPAs on 'Building a Mediterranean MPA Network'.
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August 01, 2008
Presentation by Dr Robert Warner on 'The Channel Islands MPA network'
Presentation by Dr Robert Warner at the T-PAGE Conference on MPAs on 'The Channel Islands MPA network'.
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August 01, 2008
Presentation by Saskia Richartz on 'MPA networks in the high seas'
Presentation by Saskia Richartz at the T-PAGE Conference on MPAs on 'MPA networks in the high seas'.
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August 01, 2008
Presentation by Dr Dennis Heinemann on 'The US national system of Marine Protected Areas'
Presentation by Dr. Dennis Heinemann at the T-PAGE Conference on MPAs on 'The US national system of Marine Protected Areas'.
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November 01, 2008
Marine Protected Areas in Europe and the United States
This is the final report of the T-PAGE dialogue on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). This report includes research papers produced during the course of the project. The papers include overviews of EU and U.S. legislation and actions to implement MPAs and a series of case studies from the EU and U.S. to serve as practical examples of establishing MPA networks. The report also includes the main conclusions reached at the final T-PAGE conference on MPAs held in Brussels in May 2008.