Research and development services for EU climate framework post-2030 and 2030 implementation

Original: Research and development services and related consultancy services – Weiterentwicklung des EU-Klimaschutzrahmens für die Zeit nach 2030 sowie Umsetzung des EU-Klimarahmens für die Zeit bis 2030

Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit

About this tender

Research and development services and consultancy for the development of the EU climate protection framework post-2030 and implementation of the EU climate framework through 2030. The contractor will provide scientific analyses and evaluations on EU-relevant climate and energy policy topics, with focus areas including: implementation of international credit provisions in EU climate law; national climate protection targets (particularly ESR and LULUCF regulations); regulation of natural and technical carbon sinks; design and effects of European energy policy strategies central to climate protection; social equity and solidarity in EU climate policy; and ad-hoc support on other EU climate policy instruments. Analyses must incorporate current complex datasets and consider legal, political, and economic dimensions. Content priorities include the EU climate framework post-2030, implementation of the Fit for 55 package, and Paris Agreement implementation in the EU. Specific research questions will be determined during contract execution based on current climate and energy policy developments, in consultation between the ministry and contractor.

Key requirements

• ✓Deep expertise in EU climate policy frameworks and legislative processes
• ✓Capacity to model emissions reductions, sectoral targets (transport, buildings, land-use), and carbon sink potential
• ✓Analysis of international carbon credit mechanisms and regulatory design to avoid past errors
• ✓Support for German federal government positioning in EU climate negotiations

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Carbon markets and MRV funding supports measurement, reporting and verification tools, registries, methodologies and the data systems behind credit markets. Work is commissioned by governments building compliance schemes, by standards bodies and by programmes that strengthen market integrity. Buyers look for transparent methods, auditability and alignment with recognised standards.