The harder the Brexit the hotter it gets? Exploring impacts for climate policy

The Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) is an Irish think tank on European and International affairs and is an independent, not-for-profit organisation with charitable status. Its extensive research programme aims to provide its members with high-level analysis and forecasts of the challenges on the global and EU policy agendas which impact on Ireland. It acts as a catalyst for new thinking, new solutions and policy options, which give its members from the private and public sector a significant competitive advantage.

The IIEA provides a unique forum in Ireland for corporate networking. It annually hosts over 100 events which afford its members unparalleled access to the highest-level speakers, decision-makers, and thought-leaders at national, EU and global level. These events include: Breakfast briefings, Keynote Speeches; Roundtable Discussions; Seminars; Luncheons; Panel Discussions; and Workshops. What did you miss?This IIEA policy brief explores the implications of Brexit for climate policy, within the UK, at EU level and internationally. Four scenarios are considered:

+ Remain
+ Soft Brexit
+ Hard Brexit
+ Ultra-Hard Brexit

• Primary Source

United Kingdom: House of Lords: Select Committee on the European Union, 12th Report (Session 2016-17)HL109: Brexit: environment and climate change http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-environment-and-climate-change/

ESO: In Focus: Brexit - The United Kingdom and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union/

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