Providing a timely overview and assessment of the evolution of the new European climate policies, this informed discussion systematically evaluates both internal policies and their external drivers and implications. Focusing on the new climate and energy package, important questions are explored such as Are EU climate policies sufficient to meet the environmental, economic, and political challenge posed by global climate change? How do international and domestic climate policies of the EU interact and are they mutually supportive? What are the prospects for the EU keeping its international leadership in the face of a more engaged United States and increasingly assertive emerging economies? This essential analysis aims to enhance understanding and contribute to discussions on the current and potential role of the EU in the fight against climate change.

Providing an overview and assessment of the evolution of the European climate policies, this title evaluates both internal policies and their external divers and implications. Focusing on the climate and energy package, it contributes to discussions on the potential role of the EU in the fight against climate change.

Table of Contents 1. Introduction Claire Roche Kelly, Sebastian Oberthur and Marc Pallemaerts 2. The EU's Internal and External Climate Policies: an Historical Overview Sebastian Oberthur and Marc Pallemaerts 3. The EU Emission's Trading System Revised (Directive 2009/29/EC) Jon Birger Skjærseth and Jørgen Wettestad 4. From Sharing the Burden to Sharing the Effort: Decision 406/2009/EC on Member State Emission Targets for non-ETS Sectors Nuno Lacasta, Sebastian Oberthur, Eduardo Santos and Pedro Barata 5. The EU's New Renewable Energy Directive (2009/28/EC) Tom Howes 6. The Legal Framework for Carbon Capture and Storage in the EU (Directive 2009/31/EC) Joana Chiavari 7. Mitigating CO2 Emissions from Cars in the EU (Regulation (EC) 443/2009) Patrick ten Brink 8. The German Paradox: Climate Leader and Green Car Laggard Christian Hey 9. Assessing EU Assistance for Adaptation to Climate Change in Developing Countries: a Southern Perspective Jessica Ayers, Saleemul Huq and Achala Chandani 10. The Sustainability of the EU's Model for Climate Diplomacy Louise van Schaik 11. Russia and the International Climate Change Regime Wybe Th. Douma, Michael Kozeltsev and Julia Dobrolyubova 12. Public Perceptions of Climate Change and Energy Issues in the EU and the United States Camilla Adelle and Sirini Withana