Squaring the Circle of Mitigation Adequacy and Equity: Options and Perspectives

Abstract

In this report we evaluate available options for a variety of aspects around the differentiation ofmitigationcommitments. We find that for the level of participation, the selection of commitment types, and choice of effort-sharing approaches there is no silver bullet. A portfolio approach that incorporates multiple options may be most suited to ensure environmental effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and political feasibility. <BR>Quelle: www.umweltbundesamt.de<BR>

In this report we evaluate available options for a variety of aspects around the differentiation of mitigation commitments. We find that for the level of participation, the selection of commitment types, and choice of effort-sharing approaches there is no silver bullet. A portfolio approach that incorporates multiple options may be most suited to ensure environmental effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and political feasibility.