Climate Economics with Arvid Viaene
Climate Economics with Arvid Viaene
Podcast Description
This podcast aims to raise the level of conversation around climate change by bringing data and economics to the forefront. As an economist, I focus on quantifying everything — from emissions and their impacts to the costs and trade-offs of climate policies. Episodes will be either expert interviews or solo explorations of key issues.Hosted by Dr. Arvid Viaene, a climate economist with a PhD from the University of Chicago. His research on climate-related mortality has been published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics, and he has advised the European Commission on the impacts of climate policy on firm competitiveness.
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The show focuses on critical themes in climate change, particularly the economic implications of policies and adaptations. Example episodes include discussions on the impacts of agricultural emissions on climate policies and barriers to adaptation in the Global South, emphasizing topics like trade, adaptation strategies, and innovations in emissions measurement.
A research-focused podcast on the economics of climate change and air pollution. Episodes are released every two weeks on Tuesday at 6 am CET. Episodes will be either expert interviews or solo explorations of key issues. Hosted by Dr. Arvid Viaene, a climate economist with a PhD from the University of Chicago. He has done research on the impacts of climate change on agriculture and mortality. His research on climate-related mortality has been published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics, and he has advised the European Commission on the impacts of climate policy on firm competitiveness.
What is actually happening in Brussels right now on the EU ETS and CBAM?
In this episode, I speak with climate reporter Rebecca Gualandi about the live political process behind some of Europe’s most important climate policies.
We discuss the current revision of the EU Emissions Trading System, the expansion of CBAM, and the different political and economic pressures shaping both files.
Rebecca explains:
- how the European Parliament and Council develop their positions
- the role of free allowances and the debate around their phase-out
- why industry and security concerns have become much more prominent
- how CBAM fits into the discussion
- what happens during late-night trilogue negotiations
- why data centers are starting to enter the climate-policy debate
- the tensions around ETS2
- and what to watch over the coming months
We also talk about what people outside Brussels often miss about EU policymaking: many of the most consequential decisions are ultimately shaped through dense negotiations between a relatively small number of people, often very late at night.
A useful behind-the-scenes look at how European climate policy is actually made.
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