This project was conducted to support the EU’s 2030 emission reduction target and the goal of climate-neutrality by 2050. In the process leading up to the revision of the GHG emission reduction target from 40% to 55%, the Commission needed to review and propose revisions to relevant climate-related policy instruments. This includes a possible extension…
Is there a market for nature-based solutions? In recent years, nature-based solutions (NBS) have increasingly gained recognition as a possible contribution to mitigating and adapting to climate change, to averting disaster risks and addressing biodiversity loss. Acknowledged by a number of initiatives under the European Green Deal, NBS can significantly foster, facilitate and support implementation…
The overall objective of this study is to support the Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority (AT) and the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) to enhance their capacity in the use of economic estimation tools, and apply these tools to design and assess an environmental tax reform focused on resource use and pollution. This work involves 1)…
Following the launch of the new EU Strategy for Sustainable Finance, and building on a growing number of national initiatives, Belgian authorities wish to develop a federal Strategy for Sustainable Finance. Such a strategy will (i) strengthen the public sector as an investor and enabler for the alignment with the Paris Agreement, (ii) structure the…
“The objective of this assignment was to support the ESS in conducting a pilot review of EUROSTAT’s offering of statistics in the context of climate change following the introduction of the European Green Deal. These include statistics considered to be relevant for climate-action policy produced by the ESS or re-disseminated by EUROSTAT. As part of…
To assist the Commission in the preparation of the LIFE programme 2021-2027, with specific reference to two main components: 1. the consultation foreseen in the framework of the elaboration of the Multiannual Work Programme 2021-2027 and 2. the definition of the performance evaluation framework for the assessment of the Programme.
The objective of this study was to support the Commission in its process for analysing strategic options for future environmental policy. This took the form of logistical support for the consultation process, including the public and targeted consultations and workshops. In addition, the support took the form of flexible standalone analyses on specific issues requested…
How can the EU Ambient Air Quality Directives be revised so as to further strengthen the basis for effective action for better air quality? Assuring the best possible air quality, minimizing population exposure to harmful levels of air pollutants and reducing their deposition to ecosystems has been on the agenda of the EU for decades.…
This study provides a synthesis of existing national and regional long-term analyses, assumptions and plans on offshore renewable energy and grids in the NSEC countries based on the existing literature and on contacts with stakeholders. This synthesis should bring a new level of understanding to the NSEC participants of their national plans and underlying assumptions.…
The main objective of this study is to define and test a comprehensive indicator for “sustainability” considering the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) regulation requirements, in close cooperation with ENTSOG. The assignment should also provide a detailed documentation of the indicator and its implementation plan. As a starting point for the indicator development, the study…
As a consequence of national and European targets, the industrial sector in the province of Noord-Brabant has to reduce its emissions with 50% in 2030 and 90% in 2050 relative to 1990. Trinomics supported the Province of Noord-Brabant by gathering insights on energy use and GHG emissions within the industrial sector of Noord-Brabant. Secondly, Trinomics…
The instrument ‘Stimulering Duurzame Energieproductie+’ (SDE+) is the main instrument for promoting renewable energy production in the Netherlands. The project concerns the second and final evaluation of the instrument and aimed to evaluate its effectiveness and efficiency over the 10 years that the SDE+ has been in place, focussing on the last 5 years. Additionally,…
The study aimed to identify good practices to reduce energy consumption and energetic CO2 emissions in the Dutch agricultural sector that can be applied in Flanders, in particular in the greenhouse horticulture sector. To do this, an in-depth quantitative comparison of energy consumption and CO2 emission trends has been performed and the relevant policy measures…
The evaluation study supports the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Evaluation & Learning (E&L) Initiative in understanding the development impacts of its climate finance contributions. CIF stakeholders have recently emphasised the need to better assess and document the contributions that CIF’s climate programs are making to national social and economic development objectives and the UN’s Sustainable…
The “EEA experimental dashboard on the transition to a Circular Economy in Europe” will be an online public-facing communication tool that presents information on progress towards a circular economy through innovative metrics/indicators/proxy parameters around societal, business and production/consumption innovations across Europe in a visual and accessible manner. Our lead role in this project focussed on…
How much private finance was mobilised by Dutch public interventions for development aid and climate in 2015-2020? The Paris Agreement emphasises the role of developed countries to take the lead in mobilising climate finance from a wide variety of sources, including private sources. The mobilisation of private finance through public interventions is needed to make…
The project aimed to develop a tool to support DG GROW with monitoring activities for the measures related to construction included in National Recovery and Resilience Plans. The project team reviewed NRRPs and official documents produced by the European Commission as part of the process to evaluate actions proposed by Member States. After having identified…
This study supports the impact assessment (especially quantitatively) of options improving market conditions for biomethane and gas market rules. For this, it provides the quantitative inputs necessary to model in METIS and/or PRIMES the policy options; complements this with non-model-based assessments where METIS/PRIMES are not adequate tools; and defines the methodology for assessing the impact…
The main objective of this study is to analyse, quantitatively and qualitatively, the effects of fiscal and non-fiscal charges and levies on the energy system, including their interaction with possible carbon border adjustments, in order to recommend the best portfolio of actions necessary for the achievement of the Union’s long-term energy and climate objectives. This…
Quality assurance and expert review on a project to develop a set of indicators on energy taxation in EU member states. The objective of the study was to (i) identify, describe and critically appraise available indicators for assessing the level and design of energy taxation in EU Member States, both through paper-based research and the…
This project supported the European Environment Agency (EEA) in 1) updating information collected for its 2016 flagship report ‘European forest ecosystems – State and trends’ (EEA Report No 5/2016) with new data published since, 2) repurpose the updated information to the post European Green Deal context and in particular the new EU Biodiversity- and Forest…
This study aimed at investigating the potential role of the Port of Rotterdam in the development of new circular value chains for, among others, plastics, batteries, biomass/biowaste and carbon. The objective of the study was to: Provide a summary of relevant legislation and the issues that influence secondary feedstocks. Identify secondary feedstocks where international trade…
Driven by national and European climate goals, the Dutch industrial sector is tasked to reduce its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions substantially towards 2030. Various policy instruments at EU and national level have been implemented to contribute to the required reduction, such as the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS), the national CO2 levy for industry and…
Technical support for RES policy development and implementation: delivering on an increased ambition through energy system integration A consortium led by Trinomics and including E3M, LBST and Artelys supported the European Commission, DG ENERGY with the preparation of the Impact Assessment supporting the revision of the Renewable Energy directive. The review of the renewable energy…
How to better assess the impacts of trade agreements on biodiversity and ecosystems?
In this project, in which Trinomics teamed up with the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP), the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), and UNEP’s World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC), the project team developed a methodology to assess the biodiversity impacts of trade agreements (not for trade as such) for DG environment. The project resulted in a handbook which can be used in trade sustainability impact assessments and evaluations for DG Trade. At this moment, the methodology is being used in two evaluations for DG Trade. Trinomics was responsible for the methodology design and to bridge the gap between theory and practise, with the objective to make the methodology implementable so that it can generate direct added value.
How to better assess the impacts of trade agreements on biodiversity and ecosystems?
In this project, in which Trinomics teamed up with the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP), the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), and UNEP’s World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC), the project team developed a methodology to assess the biodiversity impacts of trade agreements (not for trade as such) for DG environment. The project resulted in a handbook which can be used in trade sustainability impact assessments and evaluations for DG Trade. At this moment, the methodology is being used in two evaluations for DG Trade. Trinomics was responsible for the methodology design and to bridge the gap between theory and practise, with the objective to make the methodology implementable so that it can generate direct added value.
The EEA experimental dashboard on the transition to a Circular Economy in Europe will be an online public-facing communication tool that presents information on progress towards a circular economy through innovative metrics/indicators/proxy parameters around societal, business and production/consumption innovations across Europe in a visual and accessible manner. Our lead role in this project will focus…
How to better assess the impacts of trade agreements on biodiversity and ecosystems?
In this project, in which Trinomics teamed up with the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP), the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), and UNEP’s World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC), the project team developed a methodology to assess the biodiversity impacts of trade agreements (not for trade as such) for DG environment. The project resulted in a handbook which can be used in trade sustainability impact assessments and evaluations for DG Trade. At this moment, the methodology is being used in two evaluations for DG Trade. Trinomics was responsible for the methodology design and to bridge the gap between theory and practise, with the objective to make the methodology implementable so that it can generate direct added value.
How to better assess the impacts of trade agreements on biodiversity and ecosystems?
In this project, in which Trinomics teamed up with the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP), the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), and UNEP’s World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC), the project team developed a methodology to assess the biodiversity impacts of trade agreements (not for trade as such) for DG environment. The project resulted in a handbook which can be used in trade sustainability impact assessments and evaluations for DG Trade. At this moment, the methodology is being used in two evaluations for DG Trade. Trinomics was responsible for the methodology design and to bridge the gap between theory and practise, with the objective to make the methodology implementable so that it can generate direct added value.
How to better assess the impacts of trade agreements on biodiversity and ecosystems?
In this project, in which Trinomics teamed up with the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP), the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), and UNEP’s World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC), the project team developed a methodology to assess the biodiversity impacts of trade agreements (not for trade as such) for DG environment. The project resulted in a handbook which can be used in trade sustainability impact assessments and evaluations for DG Trade. At this moment, the methodology is being used in two evaluations for DG Trade. Trinomics was responsible for the methodology design and to bridge the gap between theory and practise, with the objective to make the methodology implementable so that it can generate direct added value.
What will be the future needs for green skills in Flanders? Building on the momentum for the urgent need of a skills transition in Flanders, the European Commission-DG REFORM commissioned Trinomics for conducting a study to develop an actionable Green Skills roadmap. The project supports Flanders in the development of a high-level strategy together…
Report: Prospective scenarios for the aluminium industry (2 MB) The aim of this project carried out for the Joint Research Centre of the European Union was to perform an in-depth analysis of the technological innovation that could take place in the aluminium sector in the EU and Iceland and a quantification of their impact on…
Report: PPPs and inclusive green growth (785 KB) ‘Inclusive green growth’ is a term that is now frequently used in development projects in order to state that such projects should foster and promote a balance between social, economic and environmental development. The Dutch Government is presently experimenting with partnerships between private organisations, NGO’s and public…
Report: The Balance of Power – Flexibility Options for the Dutch Electricity Market (final report) (3 MB) The report, ‘The Balance of Power – Flexibility Options for the Dutch Electricity Market’, was written for the Dutch science, technology and innovation organisation TNO. Given the rapidly increasing share of variable renewable electricity sources like solar and wind and…
Trinomics, in collaboration with Ricardo-AEA (lead partner), IEEP and VITO, has been awarded a service contract by the European Commission’s DG Climate Action to evaluate and provide support for assessing the impact of the Effort Sharing Decision (No 406/2009/EC). The Effort Sharing Decision (ESD) was agreed by the EU as part of the Climate and Energy…
Report: climate-friendly_investments_en (4 MB) On 15 April 2015 the European Commission (EC) has published the report on ‘Shifting Private Finance towards Climate Friendly Investments – Policy options for mobilising institutional investors’ capital for climate-friendly investment’. Both the authors (Trinomics, Climate Bonds Initiative, 2° Investing Initiative, Frankfurt School UNEP Collaborating Centre for Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance, CDC Climat,…
Trinomics, as lead partner, in collaboration with ARCADIS Belgium, Technopolis Group and the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), has been selected by the European Environment Agency as single-operator in providing them with expert assistance with indicators, analysis, assessments and policy evaluation in support of the 7th Environmental Action Programme. Over the past decades, with…
Report: STOA Deep sea resources 2015 Layman's summary (4 MB) Report: STOA Deep sea resources 2015 Options Brief (285 KB) Report: STOA Deep sea resources 2015 Report (4 MB) Trinomics (together with Milieu Ltd.) has finalised a study for the European Parliament, STOA Committee on deep seabed exploration and exploitation activities. This report provides a…
Trinomics, as consortium member, in collaboration with EY Belgium (lead), ARCADIS Belgium and ECOFYS has been selected by the Directorate-General for Regional & Urban Policy in the European Commission as one of the operators for a multi-million Framework Agreement for the provision of appraisal reports and thematic studies for sustainable growth that specifically aims to…
Report: Energy governance for the future (4 MB) An overview of EU energy governance was prepared for the ITRE Committee (Industry, Research and Energy) of the European Parliament. The document gives an insight into the institutions, policies, issues and policy interactions in practice around the three EU energy policy pillars: climate change, competitiveness and security…
Koen Rademaekers, Managing director at Trinomics, and co-author of a study about the subject for the ITRE Committee (European Parliament) gave an interview to Natural Gas Europe discussing the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership’s effect on the European energy markets. He does not see a significant effect “because of i. low barriers between the two countries in the oil…
For the January 2015 edition of the Dutch magazine on international relations ‘Internationale Spectator’, TEC Consultants Stephan Slingerland and Hans Bolscher wrote an article entitled ‘Climate, Energy and Resources – When will the trend reversal finally arrive?’ (in Dutch). The article discusses international trends in climate, energy and resources for the year 2015. Will the…
Report: Management-summary -Review-Topsector-Energie-NL (412 KB) Report: Review-Topsector-Energie-part1 NL (3 MB) Report: Review-Topsector-Energie-part2 NL (913 KB) In the ‘Topsector Energie’ Programme of the Dutch Government, public research institutions and private companies are cooperating in energy innovation. The programme is co-funded by the government and the participating private partners. So far, more than 130 projects have been…
In order to maintain and further improve the effectiveness of EU climate-development projects, DG CLIMA has asked Trinomics together with Ricardo AEA for a thorough analysis of previous projects and lessons learnt from past projects in the period 2007-2013. This required an understanding of the state of play of the aid effectiveness agenda, particularly in…
Report: TTIP (3 MB) This month our study on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) for the European Parliament (ITRE Committee) came in the news. This study assessed whether and to which extent European energy markets and manufacturing industries would be affected by the TTIP. Although the negotiations are still on-going, the analysis shows…
The study funded by the United Nations International Trade Council (UN-ITC) analysed the coffee and cocoa export sector in Peru in relation to climate change. It assessed the level of awareness, vulnerability and capacity to adapt of agro exporting SMEs to the climate change impacts. Main conclusion is that perception of climate change as a…
Report: Building_certification_schemes (4 MB) In December 2014, Trinomics together with Ecofys and TNO (and several local subcontractors) finalised a market study on the voluntary common EU certification scheme for non-residential buildings, in accordance with EPBD Article 11(9), for DG Energy, European Commission. The study gave an overview of existing voluntary schemes and aimed at analysing…
Trinomics has been selected by the Directorate-General for Energy in the European Commission as one of the operators for a major Framework Agreement for providing qualified legal, technical and economic expertise in the design, preparation and proper implementation of EU initiatives and legislation in the area of Energy Efficiency. The Framework Agreement covers the following…
Trinomics in collaboration with Ricardo-AEA (lead partner), TNO and Lasting Values has been awarded a service contract by the European Commission’s DG Climate Action to provide Technical Assistance support to the Commission with the implementation of the NER300 Decision. The European Union’s main energy strategy documents – Energy 2020 and Energy Roadmap 2050 – emphasize…
Trinomics in collaboration with ARCADIS Belgium (lead partner) has been awarded a service contract by the European Commission’s DG Environment to analyse distortions of the functioning of waste markets in the EU, resulting from national, regional and local policy and legislation, and to recommend actions to improve the situation. The Communication ‘Towards a circular economy: a…
Trinomics, as lead partner, in collaboration with DNV GL, Enerdata, Nuclear Research and Consultancy (NRG) and Technopolis Group has been selected by the Directorate-General for Energy in the European Commission as one of the operators for a major Framework Agreement for conducting Impact Assessments and Evaluation (ex-ante, intermediate and ex-post) in the field of Energy.…
Trinomics has recently completed a market study of the (renewable) energy sector in Kenya, for the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) in Nairobi, to compile recommendations for EKN on how to formulate their economic diplomacy activities in Kenya. Special attention was paid to opportunities for the Dutch business community and public interventions…
Trinomics has been contracted by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to support them in analysing the role of education, skills and employment in the transition towards sustainability in developing countries. The link between education, training and employment has been discussed during the EEDD conference, the Post 2015 agenda and at the preparation of the…
Trinomics has been contracted by the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) to support them in developing baseline analysis on skills and jobs in sustainable energy in the Caribbean. Currently, Trinomics (together with TNO Caribbean Branch Office and ASU Arizona State University) is carrying out an IDB-funded regional project “Building capacity and Regional Integration for the…
Report: Competitiveness-of-low-carbon-technologiesFinal-report-V1.3a (5 MB) Trinomics and Ricardo-AEA have been asked by the European Commission’s DG Climate Action to look at the competitiveness of low-carbon energy technologies – conceptual work in light of innovation and industrial policy. The study looks at bottom-up concepts for the cooperative production, financing and use of low carbon technologies, such as…
Trinomics, as lead partner, in collaboration with Alterra Wageningen, ARCADIS Belgium, REC, RPA and Stella Consulting, has been awarded a service contract by the European Commission’s DG Environment to support them in the implementation of Green Infrastructure. The objective of this assignment is to help further promote the uptake of Green Infrastructure (GI) across a…
Trinomics, as lead partner, in collaboration with TNO, has been awarded a study contract by the European Environment Agency. The team will carry out an assessment of the extent to which the thermal power sector in Member States and the EU has the potential to facilitate the necessary transition towards long-term EU energy and climate…
Trinomics has been awarded a study contract by the European Parliament’s ITRE Committee to produce a briefing paper on ‘EU energy governance: how does it work?’. In May 2014 a new European Parliament (EP) was elected. This means also that a new ITRE Committee will start its work soon, with in it new members that…
Trinomics, in collaboration with AidEnvironment (lead), has been awarded a study contract by the Netherlands Environment Assessment Agency (PBL) to assess the contribution of partnerships for development to inclusive green growth. This evaluation aims to generate insights in how to operationalize the concept and objectives of Inclusive Green Growth (IGG) through the mechanism of public-private…
Trinomics, as lead partner, in collaboration with Milieu Ltd, has been awarded a study contract by the European Parliament’s STOA Panel to carry out an assessment on technology options for deep seabed exploitation. The objective of the assignment is to identify challenges and opportunities of deep-sea resource exploration and exploitation to the European Union (EU)…
