Interactions and interdependencies of wellbeing, climate and the environment
Interactions and interdependencies of wellbeing, climate and the environment
The One Health Research Center (OHRC) is a transdisciplinary research network dedicated to the interactions and interdependencies of wellbeing, climate, and the environment. Based on its research, the OHRC will develop holistic approaches for the promotion of health and preventive measures as well as define sustainability standards for urban development. The OHRC focuses on five topics: wellbeing, clean water, sustainable cities, sustainable consumption, and the protection of our climate and environment. The partners also consider extending the focus to the areas of nutrition, community medicine, bioeconomy and health care management.
The OHRC works closely with Therme Group and supports them in the implementation of their projects. The practical application of OHRC’s research results is intended to identify best practices and ensure their transferability to other projects. This will contribute to more sustainability in the health system, the technology sector, architecture and urban development as well as the construction industry.
IKEM’s tasks within the OHRC are based on its expertise in the areas of climate protection, sustainability, and policy design. With a focus on sustainable urban planning and resource efficiency, IKEM will develop sustainability standards, proposals for comprehensive environmental and climate protection measures as well as climate finance strategies.
Allolio, Friederike et al.Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement and the private sector – Utilising the potential of private sector engagement through the Paris RulebookIKEM Policy Paper. 2021. Art. 6 of th Paris Agreement (PA) provides for various voluntary options for Parties to jointly implement their nationally determined contributions (NDCs). The negotiations on Art. 6 PA, especially regarding the market-based provisions of Art. 6.2 PA and Art. 6.4 PA, are still highly contentious. So far, Parties have been unable to reach an agreement on several political and technical issues. However, countries will not be the only stakeholders potentially participating in international carbon markets: Article 6.4 PA explicitly acknowledges the need to incentivise and facilitate the participation of private entities in the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). This policy paper provides recommendations on how the rulebook for Art. 6.4 PA can be designed to best enable private sector engagement without putting environmental integrity at risk. |
One Health Research Centre
Principal: Therme Group
Project partner: Therme One Health , Universität Greifswald
Duration: 11/2021–
One Health Research Centre
Principal: Therme Group
Project partner: Therme One Health , Universität Greifswald
Duration: 11/2021–
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