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The EU CBAM: A Two-Way Street to Climate Integrity?

Adrien Assous, Meili Vanegas-Hernandez, Duncan Woods and Chloé Barré from Sandbag

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an EU climate policy,  rather than an international trade policy. It aims to replace the current system  of free allocation of emission allowances to EU-based manufacturers under  the EU carbon market, which is a major obstacle to industrial decarbonisation  in Europe. Replacing free allocation is therefore an essential piece of the EU’s  increased climate ambition. The CBAM could enable the removal of up to  432 million free allowances per year, worth €35 billion no longer given to  EU factories.

August 25, 2025
European Union Climate and Energy

Fostering the financial dimensions for sustainable investment in the Med region

Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega - Director, Center for Energy and Climate, Ifri

The Multinational Development Policy Dialogue of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Brussels publishes a series of policy papers authored by various energy and policy experts that cover the relevant and timely topic of energy cooperation in the broader Mediterranean region. This policy paper by the author Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega is the last of this series, and looks at fostering the financial dimensions for sustainable investment in the Med region.

April 10, 2025
European Union Climate and Energy

Bridging Shores: How Renewable Energy Infrastructure Can Transform the Mediterranean Economy

Karim Elgendy - Associate Fellow at Chatham House and The Middle East Institute

The Multinational Development Policy Dialogue of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Brussels publishes a series of policy papers authored by various energy and policy experts that cover the relevant and timely topic of energy cooperation in the broader Mediterranean region. This policy paper, written by Karim Elgendy, is the fifth in the series and explores how renewable energy infrastructure can transform the Mediterranean economy. It is presented as a policy briefing for the EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean.

April 3, 2025
European Union Climate and Energy

Improving the Security of Oil & Gas Supply Routes to Europe

Naji Abi-Aad - COO of Petroleb

The Multinational Development Policy Dialogue of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Brussels publishes a series of policy papers authored by various energy and policy experts that cover the relevant and timely topic of energy cooperation in the broader Mediterranean region. This policy paper by the author Naji Abi-Aad is the fourth of this series, and looks at improving the security of oil and gas supply routes to Europe.

March 27, 2025
European Union Climate and Energy

The Member States’ Engagement on Climate Change at the UN

Yoni Ish-Hurwitz

This study from Yoni Ish-Hurwitz examines the engagement of states on climate change in key intergovernmental forums from 2021 to 2024, namely the United Nations General Assembly (GA), Human Rights Council (HRC), High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), UN Environment Assembly (UNEA), and UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (UNFCCC COP). It analyzes statements and relevant voting to illuminate state positions on key climate priorities, including climate action, climate finance, human rights, and the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR).

March 25, 2025
European Union Climate and Energy

Navigating External Influences in the Mediterranean: Strategic Imperatives for the EU

Mehmet Öğütçü - Founder and CEO of the Global Resources Partnership

The Multinational Development Policy Dialogue of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Brussels publishes a series of policy papers authored by various energy and policy experts that cover the relevant and timely topic of energy cooperation in the broader Mediterranean region. This policy paper by the author Mehmet Öğütçü is the third of this series, and looks at navigating external influences in the Mediterranean.

March 20, 2025
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Trans-Mediterranean Energy and Clean Tech Cooperation Initiative

Michele Governatori - Head of External Relations - Energy at ECCO

The Multinational Development Policy Dialogue of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Brussels publishes a series of policy papers authored by various energy and policy experts that cover the relevant and timely topic of energy cooperation in the broader Mediterranean region. This policy paper by the author Michele Governatori is the second of this series, and looks at interconnecting energy grids and policies in the Mediterranean.

March 10, 2025
European Union Climate and Energy

Reconceptualizing conflict and cooperation over energy in the East Mediterranean

Harry Tzimitras - Professor of International Law and International Relations and Director at PRIO Cyprus Centre

The Multinational Development Policy Dialogue of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Brussels publishes a series of policy papers authored by various energy and policy experts that cover the relevant and timely topic of energy cooperation in the broader Mediterranean region. This policy paper by the author Harry Tzimitras is the first of this series, and will provide a comprehensive overview of contemporary issues that the region experiences in the field of energy cooperation. The broader Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean have long been plagued by conflict, with historical disputes continuously compounded by new tensions. Unresolved issues create fertile ground for instability, as emerging threats—territorial conflicts, terrorism, energy security, and migration—further entrench divisions. At the same time, regional rivalries extend into the energy sector, hindering cooperation on critical global challenges and deepening geopolitical rifts. However, strengthening energy ties and fostering interdependence can shift dynamics from confrontation to collaboration. Where competition prevails, stagnation follows—but where there is a will, there is a way.

February 25, 2025
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Stepping up to the challenges of green recovery: Indonesia and the EU

Linda Yanti Sulistiawati - Ass. Prof. of Law, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia Senior Research Fellow, Asia Pacific Centre of Environmental Law (APCEL), Nat. Univ. of Singapore.

Check out the paper in our series of publications on the external dimension of the European Green Deal, jointly launched by KAS-MDPD, DIE and FIIA.

December 8, 2021
European Union Climate and Energy
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The EU "Green Deal": An opportunity to strengthen EU-India relationship

Souvik Bhattacharjya, Senior Fellow and Associate Director, Integrated Policy Analysis Division, TERI

Check out the paper in our series of publications on the external dimension of the European Green Deal, jointly launched by KAS-MDPD, DIE and FIIA.

June 18, 2021
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“European Union Climate and Energy” is a section with a series of reports and other publications designed to provide insight into the EU’s ambitions in the field of climate and energy policy development. Each publication in this series focuses on the EU’s global engagement in a clean transition or on how partner countries’ climate and energy ambitions relate to the EU. This series aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the EU’s engagement strategies in the field of sustainable energy cooperation, climate change adaptation and mitigation as well as its partnership policies in the field of climate and energy.

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MDPD KAS in Brussels

Dr. Olaf Wientzek
Portrait Olaf Wientzek
Director of the Multinational Development Policy Dialogue Brussels
olaf.wientzek@kas.de +32 2 669 31 70

Louis Bout

Louis Bout
Programme Manager Security and Trade
louis.bout@kas.de +32 66931 80

Sven Nicolay

Sven Nicolay Portrait
Programme Manager Democracy and Governance
sven.nicolay@kas.de +32 2 66931 71

Nicole Linsenbold

Nicole Linsenbold
Programme Manager Development and Climate Policy
nicole.linsenbold@kas.de +32 66931 75