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Economic Tool for Measuring the Real Impact of Climate and Environmental Policies

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Imagine trying to guess if a new rule will work before you pass it, and then checking if it actually worked afterward. Usually, these two steps are separate and confusing. This project builds a single digital toolkit that connects past results with future predictions to make environmental rules more accurate.

By the numbers
102
EU-wide ex-post evaluations and ex-ante assessments collected
5
Case studies where tools were applied
The business problem

What needed solving

Decision-makers often lack the tools to accurately predict if a climate policy will work or to analyze why a past policy failed. There is a significant gap between historical data and future planning.

The solution

What was built

An interactive online 'One-Stop Shop' platform and an open-source database containing economic models and guidelines for policy appraisal.

Audience

Who needs this

Environmental policy consultantsGovernment climate agenciesCorporate sustainability officersRegional urban planners
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Environmental Consulting
SME
Target: Sustainability Advisory Firm

If you are a sustainability advisory firm dealing with unpredictable policy outcomes for clients — this project developed a One-Stop Shop of economic models that provides more realistic assessments of policy consequences.

Energy
enterprise
Target: Renewable Energy Developer

If you are a renewable energy developer dealing with changing government regulations — this project developed a way to bridge past and future economic analyses that helps predict the effectiveness of regulatory strategies.

Public Administration
any
Target: Regional Government Agency

If you are a regional government agency dealing with limited capacity for economic valuations — this project developed an interactive online platform that simplifies the appraisal of climate measures.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price to use these tools?

Based on available project data, the project focuses on creating an open-source database and an interactive online platform, but specific pricing for commercial use is not mentioned.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

The project demonstrates scalability by applying tools to 5 selected case studies and collecting 102 EU-wide evaluations to ensure the methods work across different regions.

What are the IP and licensing terms?

Based on available project data, the project has created an open-source database, suggesting a preference for open access, though specific licensing agreements are not detailed.

How does this help with government regulations?

It provides evidence on the effectiveness of various regulatory strategies and instruments, helping users design better climate and environmental policies.

How is the tool integrated into existing workflows?

The project provides a One-Stop Shop (OSS) and a Community of Practice to ensure that the economic models and guidelines are easily accessible to decision-makers.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is diverse, consisting of 13 partners across 7 countries. It features a balanced mix of 5 universities, 2 research organizations, and 3 industry partners, including 2 SMEs. This 23% industry ratio indicates a strong push to move the research from academic theory into practical, business-ready tools.

How to reach the team

Contact Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to access the One-Stop Shop for economic appraisal tools.

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