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Comparison of emission allowances under the 'Greenhouse Development Rights' approach
Ecofys compares required emission reduction under the Greenhouse Development Rights approach (GDRs, developed by EcoEquity) with other methods to share emission allowances proposed for an international climate agreement post 2012. The results of this analysis are given for major developed and developing countries and on a regional basis up to 2050. For the report, click here.

A low carbon vision for Greece in 2050
Ecofys carried out a study for the WWF in Greece. This study defines a low carbon vision for Greece in 2050. This vision involves a 60–80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in Greece below 1990 levels. For the report, click here.

Econcern wins Golden Gazellen Award
According to the Financiëele Dagblad, the leading business daily in The Netherlands, Econcern is the fastest growing company in the category “large” in the province of Utrecht. With a significant turnover increase of 889% over the last three years, CEO Ad van Wijk accepted the FD Golden Gazellen Award 2008 today. Click here for the press release.

Contributions of developing countries to a post 2012 regime
What could be the contribution of developing countries in an international climate change agreement post 2012? Ecofys and Wuppertal Institut made an illustrative proposal of ambitious reductions in developed countries and a contribution by developing countries to allow global warming to stay below the 2°C. Click here for the report.