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May’s RE-CONNECT modelling workshop series focuses on the role of national policies and commitments, notably Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and Long-Term Strategies (LTS) to bridge implementation and ambition gaps. The two interactive workshops will focus on deepening the understanding of modelling techniques – selecting and implementing national and international climate policies and targets to accelerate transition to climate neutrality.

The Commission would like to hear your views on this initiative to reflect the 'Fit for 55' outcomes in EU climate reporting templates and align them with the revised ETS Directive, Effort sharing Regulation (ESR) and Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) Regulation.

The Commission would like to hear your views on this initiative to update the rules for accreditation of verifiers used in verifying reports within the context of the revised Emissions Trading System (ETS) Directive.

Sang, Y. et al. (2026). Decarbonization pathways in the transport sector: A review of integrated assessment models and future directions for model improvement. Renewable and Sustainable Energy ReviewsThe transportation sector is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, and decarbonization of this sector is essential to achieving climate goals. Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) are crucial tools for evaluating the effectiveness of various low-carbon technologies and policy interventions in the transport sector.

Chlela, S. et al. (2026). Land–energy nexus to assess the contribution of carbon dioxide removal in net-zero emission pathways.The land and energy sectors can provide efficient mitigation solutions for climate change through different types of solutions including Carbon Dioxide Removal. Given the strong interdependencies between these sectors, an integrated assessment is relevant to ensure both physical feasibility and economic viability.

Salam, S. et al. (2026). Energy modeling for a low-carbon future and global decarbonization. Applied Energy 421.The urgent need to mitigate climate change has positioned energy modeling at the forefront of global research and policy agendas.

This study brings together integrated assessment models and energy system models under a common framework to develop EU policy scenarios: a Current Trends scenario reflecting existing policies and trends and a Climate Neutrality scenario aligned with the EU's emission reduction target.

The authors use an ensemble of global integrated assessment models to assess CO2 emissions reduction potentials in buildings and transport, accounting for system interactions. They focus on three intervention strategies with distinct emphases: reducing or changing activity, improving technological efficiency and electrifying energy end use.

Join RE-CONNECT for the next sector-specific workshop exploring industrial sector pathways to advance industry sector representation in greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and the application of modelling tools. The workshop will offer both theoretical insights and practical applications of industry sector analysis.This workshop will be delivered twice to accommodate different time zones. The two options are:

Tuesday 10 February / Wednesday 11 February

Date: Wednesday 17 December 2025 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (AEDT) Location: CCRC seminar room & online (Hybrid)