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Economic theory suggests that the most cost-efficient way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is to price them. This is the theory behind the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS).

The Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE) programme since its inception in 2003 aims to assist and encourage energy consumers to take the steps required to achieve the EU's energy-policy priorities. It is not clear whether the IEE will continue in its current form under the 2014-2020 Multi-annual Financial Framework.

The EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED) is increasing demand for biomass, not all of which can be met through domestic supplies. There are likely to be international repercussions, particularly in developing countries.

From 28 November to 9 December 2011, 195 nations will meet in Durban, South Africa, for the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Rio+20 is an international conference on sustainable development to be held in Rio de Janeiro from 4 to 6 June 2012. This event will mark twenty years since the first Rio Earth Summit of 1992, and become the fourth international of its type.