by Magdalena Heuwieser | Sep 6, 2019 | Webinar
In 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has come up with a new scheme to avoid having to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and reduce aviation, which will come into effect in 2020: CORSIA – Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for...
by Mira Kapfinger | May 2, 2019 | Stay Grounded activities
Back on Track and Stay Grounded work for better cross‐border rail connections instead of an ongoing growth of flights. To inform the voters at the coming European Parliament election in May 2019, we have asked the same questions to all parties across Europe about...
by Mira Kapfinger | Oct 23, 2018 | Stay Grounded activities
Through the efforts of Pacific islanders who are national delegates, the UN’s Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has invited the global public to provide new ideas for international policy to tame climate change. Some of the submissions may become...
by Mira Kapfinger | Sep 26, 2018 | New reports
The aviation industry has announced its intention to become greener in the future. This report examines the different climate strategies. Do they deliver on their promises? Is carbon-neutral growth a realistic goal? The report “The Illusion of Green Flying” was...
by Mira Kapfinger | Sep 21, 2018 | External Article
A new climate agreement intended to ensure “carbon-neutral growth” in international aviation could lead to a massive increase in demand for problematic offsetting projects. Offsetting schemes for airports are a further measure to provide “green” legitimacy to the...
