DEVELOPING IDEAS, IMPLEMENTING ACTION

NewClimate Institute for Climate Policy and Global Sustainability generates ideas on climate change and drives their implementation. We raise ambition for action against climate change and support sustainable development through research, policy design and knowledge sharing.

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Blog

Transition-specific alignment targets: reimagining corporate climate targets to drive real progress

In the quickly evolving landscape of climate action, this decade represents a critical period for meaningful progress, as the window to keep warming within the 1.5°C limit is closing. Corporations around the globe are setting climate targets, but it has become clear that the methods and metrics...

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The bridge to net zero matters more than the destination

This report estimates how 20 countries plan to meet net-zero targets, revealing significant residual emissions and misalignment with short-term policies. It highlights the reliance on carbon removal and emphasizes the need for faster emissions reductions and credible strategies to close the gap.

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Shaping Strong EU Partnerships — Guiding Principles and Key Considerations

This report outlines principles and key considerations for designing effective EU partnerships, focusing on mutual benefit, alignment with partner goals, and robust implementation frameworks, exemplified through the Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships.

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Climate Change Performance Index 2025

The Climate Change Performance Index monitors climate mitigation progress of 63 countries and the European Union, together responsible for more than 90% of global emissions.

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Energy transition

Carbon markets

Sustainable development and just transition

Sustainable finance

Mitigation targets, policies and actions

Governance and diplomacy

Agriculture and food systems

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NewClimate Institute is an independent non-profit organisation. We are financed only through individual projects and do not receive base funding. Project funders include government institutions from for example Germany, Netherlands, Norway, France, international organisations, foundations like the European Climate Foundation, ClimateWorks Foundation and IKEA Foundation, as well as non-governmental organisations and business associations. The six co-founders are the formal shareholders, but they have distributed the responsibilities for governing the organisation among the whole team of employees.

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