Policy Research & Analysis
…to make sense of current developments in international energy and environmental policy; identify emerging issues & trends; develop innovative conceptual approaches; and contribute to the design of effective and efficient rules, procedures and methodologies

Selected mandates/clients:

• The Economist recently cited Dr. Arquit Niederberger in an article on the Bali climate talks and the Clean Development Mechanism, November 2007
• Exploring the relationships between FDI flows and CDM potential, publication in the UNCTAD journal Trans- national Corporations, April 2005
• Development of a computer-based tool to facilitate CDM approval by host countries and a CDM deal-making (negotiation) simulation for training purposes
• Liability rules for international emission trading: development of the “Swiss proposal”
• Market intelligence on the Kyoto Mechanisms: policy developments, market status, trends that influence corporate risks and opportunities
• Numerous publications, invited lectures and expert advice