Essential EU Climate Law

Essential EU Climate Law

Second edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

This thoroughly revised second edition provides an up-to-date account of essential EU climate mitigation law, analysing an area that remains one of the most dynamic fields of EU law. Special attention is paid to the energy sector and to the impact of climate law on broader legal issues, such as energy network regulation and human rights.



Written by leading scholars of EU climate law from the University of Groningen, the book addresses the relevant directives and regulations, examining their implementation and impact on current policy and academic debate. Chapters guide the reader through key topics including the EU emissions trading system, renewable energy consumption, and carbon capture and storage.



Key features of the second edition include:


  • A clear and accessible introduction to EU climate mitigation law

  • Comprehensive coverage of the climate targets and instruments of the EU

  • Special focus on the relationship between climate law and energy law

  • New classroom questions to stimulate further discussion and debate

  • Educational design based on reviews by climate law students and lecturers.


  • Combining educational design and analytical accuracy, this book will be an indispensable guide for both students and professionals. It is highly recommended for courses on EU climate mitigation law, as well as climate law, energy law, environmental law and EU law.

    Book information

    ISBN: 9781788971294
    Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
    Imprint: Edward Elgar Publishing
    Pub date:
    Edition: Second edition
    DEWEY: 344.4046
    DEWEY edition: 23
    Language: English
    Number of pages: 368
    Weight: 740g
    Height: 177mm
    Width: 250mm
    Spine width: 26mm