Climate Policy Observatory

Taking action in Luxembourg for the climate

With the accumulation of extreme events in recent years, the scale and interconnectedness of the impacts of climate change on individuals, organisations and nations can no longer be ignored, not even in Luxembourg, which is usually sheltered from the storm.

Our 3 principles

The task of the OPC is to advise on projects, actions or measures that may have an impact on climate policy, to scientifically evaluate existing or planned measures in the field of climate policy and to analyse their effectiveness, and to propose new measures.

The Climate Policy Observatory

The Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has appointed the members of the Climate Policy Observatory in October 2021, which was created in accordance with Article 7 of the Luxembourg Climate Law.

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Our latest news

  • Call for Candidates

    16.12.2024

    The Luxembourg Climate Policy Observatory is looking for new members to strengthen its team, which currently consists of six individuals renowned for their scientific work. Their expertise in various fields contributes to the public debate and to Luxembourg’s policy on climate change. Please find more details in the call for candidates below.

  • Sabine Dörry, new president of the OPC

    04.12.2024

    Sabine Dörry, senior research scientist at the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER), is serving as the new President ad-interim of the Observatory of Climate Policy (OPC) as of 1st November 2024. Sabine previously served as the OPC Vice President. Andrew Ferrone was appointed Deputy Director for Climate and Sustainable Development at the Ministry of […]
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Our latest publication

Opinion of the Climate Policy Observatory on Luxembourg’s fossil fuel subsidies

On 25 March, the OPC published an opinion addressed to the Luxembourg government on the phasing out of fossil fuel subsidies. This opinion is part of the debate on the prolongation of subsidies introduced to counter high energy prices.

25 Mar. 2024

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The cumulative scientific evidence is unequivocal: Climate change is a threat to human well-being and the health of the planet. Any further delay in concerted and anticipatory global action on adaptation and mitigation will miss a brief and rapidly closing opportunity to ensure a liveable and sustainable future for all.

IPCC 2022, Summary for Policymakers