Analyzing the Implications of the EU's Climate Fit for 55 Policy Package for [Insert Industry Sector]

Preparation ahead of session

Go through the plan for the workshop and see if anything seems unclear. Consider either 1) reviewing resources to be used for the analysis during the joint workshop session - meaning that they should be able to inform you on the implications of EU's fit for 55 policy package for different sectors or 2) what prompts could help your group along during this group activity (consider both prompts that represent the different key stakeholder's perspective and prompts that can help scrutinize what you have come up with in your analysis.

IMPORTANT - Bring a laptop/tablet to class!

WORKSHOP PLAN

Start-up of session (when entering): You will sit in your case study groups (i.e. A1+A2 etc.) suitably spread out in the big room. Groups with large/small attendance might be split or merged with other groups (aiming for 3-5 students per group).

Objective:

To deepen your understanding of the European Union's climate fit for 55 policy package, focusing on its implications of the application of different policy instruments (for various industry sectors).

Duration:

Total Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes (9:30 AM - 11:45 AM).

Structure:

Introduction (10 minutes)

Overview of the workshop's goals, emphasizing the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical policy analysis.

Presentation (20 minutes)

Detailed presentation on the EU's climate fit for 55 policy package, highlighting key policy instruments, objectives, and sector-specific challenges.

Group Formation and Case Study Allocation (10 minutes)

Your group will be given a topic to focus on (but may chose to change the topic if there is a strong interest in another relevant topic). The topics to be studied are drawn from this list and the group gets to choose a sector or organisation affected by the policy changes being explored.

Case Study	Description	Suggested Source for Information
CBAM & Policies for Consumption-Based Emissions	Focuses on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its role in addressing emissions associated with the consumption of imported goods.	European Commission website
CCS & CCU (Carbon Capture, Storage, and Utilization)	Combines the strategies of capturing carbon dioxide emissions for storage or reuse, aiming to reduce atmospheric CO2.	Global CCS Institute
ETS 2 (Emissions Trading System for Buildings and Road Transport)	Targets emissions from buildings and road transport, extending the EU's Emissions Trading System to these sectors.	European Commission website
Air Traffic	Policies aimed at reducing emissions from the aviation sector.	International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) website
The New Goals for 2040	The EU's updated climate and energy targets for 2040, focusing on greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.	European Commission website

Group Discussions (30 minutes,)

Groups delve into their case studies, analyzing the implications of the policy package using guiding questions. You begin documenting your analysis and key takeaways in a shared online slide deck, facilitating later comparison.

Break (5 minutes)

Short break to maintain engagement and focus.

Peer Consultations and Continued Work (20 minutes)

Groups continue their work, refining their slides based on initial discussions. You are encouraged to consult with other groups or instructors for feedback and additional perspectives.
This session emphasizes critical thinking, the application of policy instruments, and the exploration of innovative solutions.

Break (5 minutes)
Group Presentations and Comparison (25 minutes)

Half of the groups presents their findings and proposed solutions using the shared online slide deck. The other half (one per topic) comments or asks a question about the topic.

Wrap-Up and Reflections (10 minutes)

Concluding remarks by Thomas Sterner or other facilitators, highlighting key insights from the presentations and the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in addressing environmental policy challenges.
Brief feedback session to gather your reflections on the workshop.

Teachers/Facilitators:

Thomas Sterner and Erik Sterner

Slide-deck for similar activity performed last year (as a reference point for those interested): https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ERdvPPnOXsLD4dConLYzJctA4D4qKdWq3aaCiYVoSKU/edit#slide=id.p