IKEM | February 2025
Im Browser ansehen
Header des IKEM-Newsletters
Ammonia – Fueling the Future?

Hi ,

After the federal elections on February 23, the coalition talks will now begin, with important decisions on future climate policy and energy supply on the agenda. During this period of reorientation, it is crucial to observe what measures are taken to drive forward the transformation towards a sustainable and climate-friendly energy supply. One topic that will most likely continue to be front and center in discussions is the use of various green energy sources. For this newsletter, Judith Schäfer-Gendrisch, Managing Director of IKEM, gave us insights into the potential that ammonia can play in the decarbonization of the economy and the transport sector. We also talked about the challenges that are currently still associated with this and how a suitable legal framework could help.

We are pleased to introduce you to our new project BioNachRED and, as always, report on the latest publications – including a study on the legal framework for the approval of decentralized ammonia synthesis plants and an article on the climate policy positions in the election programs of the parties – as well as the events of the past month. We will also give you an outlook on upcoming events, including the IKEM Symposium on Climate Law and Policy taking place in April.

We hope you enjoy reading this edition of our newsletter!

Until next time,

The IKEM Communications Team
Interview with Judith Schäfer-Gendrisch
 
Interview mit Judith Schäfer-Gendrisch
“Ammonia can contribute to the decarbonisation of various sectors and drive the development of a green hydrogen .” 

In this interview, we spoke to Judith Schäfer-Gendrisch, Managing Director of IKEM and expert in energy law, about the role of ammonia in the energy transition and the potential that this promising energy source can play in the decarbonization of different sectors. The discussion also focussed on the legal and infrastructural challenges associated with the increased use of ammonia and possible solutions through a suitable legal framework.

Read the interview
New project
Projektbild
BioNachRED

In BioNachRED, IKEM develops recommendations for implementing the requirements of the European Union's revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) concerning biofuels. As part of the project, IKEM and the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research Heidelberg (ifeu) are supporting the legal implementation of the resulting adaptation requirements. At the same time, the opportunity is being taken to improve and simplify the implementation of sustainability criteria. The aim is to remove obstacles, close regulatory gaps and clarify requirements.

To the project
 
New publications
Cover Digital Geography and Society
Legal framework for the authorization of decentralized ammonia synthesis plants

In this study, Rosa von der Stein examines the legal framework conditions for the approval of decentralized ammonia synthesis plants and the approval requirements for hydrogen electrolysers as well as for photovoltaic and wind energy plants

To the publication
 
Cover Digital Geography and Society
Authorization of ammonia synthesis plants

This guideline provides a legal overview of the approval procedure for green ammonia production plants.

To the publication
 
Cover Klima und Recht
The new "GEG – Gebäudeenergiegesetz"

In this article, Franziska Stamme discusses “Das neue GEG - Gebäudeenergiegesetz” by Prof. Dr. Ulf Börstinghaus and Guido Meyer, which looks at the amendment to the Building Energy Act (GEG) 2024 and its impact on tenancy, condominium, construction and real estate law.

To the publication
 
Cover Klima und Recht
The protection and restoration of Ukrainian ecosystems from an interdisciplinary and practical perspective in the context of environmental peacebuilding

The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has had serious consequences for the country's extensive ecosystems, which are worthy of protection. Using the concept of environmental peacebuilding, Till Reinholz and Ievgeniia Kopytsia, among others, examine from an interdisciplinary and practical perspective how sustainable protection of endangered ecosystems and renaturation of ecosystems that have already been destroyed can succeed.

To the publication
 
Cover Klima und Recht
Is climate protection up for debate?

Following the dissolution of the Bundestag as a result of Chancellor Scholz's failed vote of confidence, early federal elections were held on February 23. In this article, Dennis Nill uses the election manifestos to analyze the climate policy positions of the main parties and their strategies for achieving national climate targets.

To the publication
 
Past events
Berliner Energiestammtisch
"Berliner Energiestammtisch"

The last edition of the Energiestammtisch, which took place on February 20, focused on ammonia as an energy source. In her presentation, IKEM Managing Director Judith Schäfer-Gendrisch made it clear that a political decision on the direction of renewable energy sources is necessary.

More information
 
Flexima Projektbild
FLexIMA Workshop

The results of the FlexIMa project on the legal design of flexibility services in the electricity market were presented at the expert workshop on February 17. Key topics in the discussion with stakeholders were the legal hurdles for the flexibility ramp-up and measures to remove them.

To the project
 
Netzwerktreffen
H2 Hydrogen Region Uckermark-Barnim Network Meeting 2025

On January 24, Matthias Hartwig and Josephine Nehring from Reiner Lemoine Institute presented a study on the establishment of a hydrogen distribution company.

To the publication
Upcoming events
IKEM Symposium “Climate Law and Policy”
Climate – Energy – Security Nexus

IKEM proudly announces its inaugural Symposium on Climate Law and Policy, which will take place in April 2025. The event will explore the framework of the energy-climate-security nexus, examining the intricate and interdependent relationships between environmental resources, energy systems, climate change, and security dynamics.

More information
 
Projekt Bild Ecore
Konferenz zu Electric Road Systems in Den Haag

On March 19, IKEM will be taking part in a conference hosted by the Dutch Ministry of Transport as part of the
E-CORE project. This project examines the prerequisites for the construction of an electrified corridor between Rotterdam and Budapest for heavy trucks.

To the project
 
Klima und Recht
Cover der Klima und Recht. Quelle: Verlag C.H.Beck
Issue 02/2025

A new issue of the journal Klima und Recht is available now! This month's issue covers a variety of climate-related topics, including:

  • Dr. Holger Weiß: Optimizing the legal framework for climate-neutral heating networks
  • Prof. Dr. Thomas Groß: Practical effects of climate lawsuits
  • Dennis Nill: Is climate protection up for debate again?
  • Till Reinholz/Rinata Kazak/Jan Peters/Ievgeniia Kopytsia/Jody Bragger/Angus Aitken: The protection and restoration of Ukrainian ecosystems from an interdisciplinary and practical perspective in the context of environmental peacebuilding
  • Franziska Stamme: The new GEG - Building Energy Act

If you research climate law issues and would like to publish your results, we would like to invite you to get in touch with the editorial team at: klimr@ikem.de.

Read the latest issue (in German)
Current job openings
Foto von Menschen, die an einem Schreibtisch arbeiten. Quelle: Pexels.

Join our team at IKEM! We currently have the following job openings:

  • Law traineeship (m/w/d)
  • Internship

We continuously offer positions for PhD candidates, law traineeships and interns.

Apply now!
 

Trouble viewing this email? Please click here.

You can update your contact information or unsubscribe or from this mailing list at any time.

To stop receiving IKEM emails, click here.

IKEM – Institut für Klimaschutz, Energie und Mobilität e.V.


Alte Jakobstraße 85–86
10179 Berlin
Germany

+49 30 408 1870-10
info@ikem.de

Legal notice | Data protection policy

 Facebook  X / Twitter  Web  Linkedin  Instagram