... inevitably overlap in the Mediterranean. Will Russian companies have enough competitive edge to participate in international “green” energy projects? Won’t Russian companies be excluded as not complying with the new environmental standards? Could Russia become a rule-maker in the global green deal rather than a mere rule-taker?
As conventional wisdom has it, if you want to grasp the rules of the game quickly, you should start playing it. And if the rules have not been fully set yet, it is crucial to join the game in time.
Elena Alekseenkova: ...
... 2021, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held an expert meeting on low-carbon development strategies of Russia and Armenia. The event was held under the Chatham House Rule.
The discussion focused on the possibilities of energy transition in Russia and Armenia, the impact of the European Green Deal on the economies of the two countries, the creation of mechanisms for greenhouse gas accounting consensual for all parties involved, and other issues.
The meeting was attended by Igor Ivanov, RIAC President; Ivan Timofeev, RIAC Director of ...
... inevitably overlap in the Mediterranean. Will Russian companies have enough competitive edge to participate in international “green” energy projects? Won’t Russian companies be excluded as not complying with the new environmental standards? Could Russia become a rule-maker in the global green deal rather than a mere rule-taker?
As conventional wisdom has it, if you want to grasp the rules of the game quickly, you should start playing it. And if the rules have not been fully set yet, it is crucial to join the game in time.
Vladimir Likhachev: ...
... and transparency of the oil and gas industry to a new quality level; this process began six years before the Green Deal was adopted.
Experts and Business Representatives Discuss Prospects for Ecological Cooperation between Russia and the EU
How should Russia react to the EU Green Deal and the upcoming introduction of CBAM?
Strategically, the Green Deal is the best initiative of the European Union since the introduction of the Euro currency. Brussels has set the framework conditions for the development of full-fledged cooperation ...
On April 16, 2021, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) together with CREON Group held a seminar on the topic "Prospects for cooperation between Russia and the EU in the ecology sphere"
On April 16, 2021, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) ...
... shift of manufacturing into the countries with less stringent carbon emission standards (“carbon leakage”) due to the fact that outlays on de-carbonizing businesses in several carbon-intensive sectors will significantly increase.
For the EU and Russia, the European Green Deal carries both risks and rewards
The main risks for the EU lie in the high costs of making the European Green Deal a reality as well as in the fact that some manufacturers being tipped into unfavorable conditions, all of which is coupled with ...
... questions from government institutions and business representatives on both sides. What are the prospects for bilateral cooperation between Russia and the EU in sustainable development? What will the CBAM look like and when will it work? How will the EU Green Deal affect Russian and European companies in the Russian market? What are the risks for the development of relations between Russia and the EU in the ecology sphere? How will Russian and European business react to European initiatives? Experts and representatives ...
... European countries and seeking their niche in this area.
The current level of Russia’s bilateral interaction with EU states could advance preservation of their present potential and help achieve progress in some cooperation niches, including the European Green Deal. Russia’s negative image in the European media remains a powerful hindrance. This image is being formed, among other things, by the decisions of the European Council, including prolongation of existing sanctions and imposition of new ones. This picture ...
