The fifth volume of the IKEM publication series has been published by Springer Verlag. Dr. Jana Karras' dissertation deals with the legal obstacles to the energy modernisation of residential properties occupied by low-income tenants. As a possible solution to the landlord-tenant dilemma, she proposes special financing instruments for modernisation measures based on the Swedish model.

In this editorial, Aleksandra Novikova emphasises that more legal expertise should be included in the seventh assessment cycle of the IPCC. The new cycle provides an opportunity to promote interdisciplinary cooperation and ensure that legal expertise is integrated into the decision-making process.

On 26 June 2024, Dr Kathleen Pauleweit gave a presentation on legal approaches for a gender-equitable administrative procedure in environmental law as part of an expert discussion on the Federal Government's Fourth Gender Equality Report.

The 60th biannual meeting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bonn (SB60) took place against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties. In her report, IKEM researcher Ievgeniia Kopytsia emphasises the need for an innovative legal framework to combat climate change.

To ensure that technologies for decarbonisation and the energy transition continue to be successfully developed and produced in Europe, we are calling on the European Investment Bank (EIB), together with 38 other organisations, to expand its bank guarantees for the cleantech sector. This could strengthen European competitiveness in this sector in the long term.

On June 6, we presented our Infodrag project. Infodrag is a format that illustrates complex climate topics using explanatory videos with animated infographics – moderated by our favourite drag queen: Viagra Falls!

The first edition of the rural mobility forum on June 6 focused on the opportunities and challenges for sustainable public transport in rural areas. Experts from MobiRural, NOW GmbH, EUNIS, Emosyn, Verkehrsgesellschaft Ludwigslust-Parchim (VLP), and Mobilikon were present.

On June 10, the IKEM project EUETH hosted a discussion on the future of Ukraine's energy sector and its role in the country's path to EU membership. The keynote speakers were Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the European Commission, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, and Ann Mettler from Breakthrough Energy.

As part of the "Digitalizing Mobility" course at Technische Universität Berlin, our colleague Abdulghani Al Sabouni spoke about the potential of autonomous trams for process efficiency in tram depots and the possible economic benefits that could result from using such technology.

The final event of the USER-CHI project took place in Brussels on June 18. Organised by Eurocities, the event brought together representatives from CINEA - the European Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and Environment, the European Commission, USER-CHI consortium partners as well as charging station operators, technology providers and local authorities.

On June 26, the department of Climate and Innovation at IKEM welcomed a delegation from Brazil. Together with experts from the fields of communication and marketing, students and lecturers, they discussed the importance of narratives for effective climate action.

IKEM Academy will take place from 2 to 5 July. This year's workshops, tours and panel discussions will focus on how climate protection and the energy transition can be promoted through positive narratives

Those interested can apply until June 11.

The ENGAGE project's closing event will take place in Berlin on September 13.

The main topics will be recent results and recommendations on social innovations in the energy transition, such as citizen participation. The event will gather experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss and enhance citizen involvement, foster knowledge transfer, and provide networking opportunities.

From 11 to 22 November, COP 29 will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan. IKEM will be present again this year, organizing events.

The latest issue of the journal Climate and Law is now available and includes the following climate law topics:

• Editorial: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) starts its seventh assessment cycle - hopefully with more lawyers
• More climate protection in the building sector - the new requirements of the Building Energy Act, heat planning and the implementation of the Buildings Directive
• Towards a regulated carbon market in Brazil
• The new European emissions trading scheme for heating and transport: What does it mean for Germany?
• Offshore hydrogen production in tension between international politics and national expansion paths

Are you researching climate law issues and want to publish your results? Then contact the editorial team: klimr@ikem.de.

Join the IKEM team! We currently have the following positions open:

• Research Associate (Mobility)
• Research Associate (Research Academy)
• Research Associate (Energy Law)

We also continuously offer positions for doctoral candidates, as well as clerkships and internships.

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