This report explores how various political and financial measures could help to “de-risk” renewables investment using onshore wind investments in Serbia and Greece as case examples. Read More
Unlocking Low Cost Renewables in South East Europe
Transition Towards a Decarbonised Electricity Sector
This paper supports countries to understand where they are in the power system transformation process and how they can accelerate the process. Read More
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing mitigation ambition and action at G20 level
and globally
This pre-released chapter of the 2019 Emissions Gap Report provides an overview of recent ambitious climate actions by governments as well as non-state actors, and a detailed overview of policy progress and opportunities for enhanced mitigation ambition for selected G20 members. Read More
A possible 2050 climate target for the EU
The EU’s 2050 GHG reduction target of 80-95% from 1990 levels is outdated and requires a more ambitious targets of net-zero by 2030-2040 to stay in line with 2°C. Read More
Global climate action from cities, regions and businesses – 2019
This report is the second global analysis of local and regional government and corporate climate contributions, updating “Global Climate Action from Cities, Regions, and Companies” launched at the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit. Read More
The Ambition Call – European Union
This paper provides concrete recommendations for immediate climate action in the EU. It specifically targets the negotiations at the UN Secretary-General climate summit in September 2019. Read More
How could the concept of an “overall mitigation in global emissions” (OMGE) be operationalized under the Paris Agreement?
This paper addresses questions that have been raised in relation to OMGE. It draws on a study conducted by Lambert Schneider and NewClimate Institute.
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Consolidation of climate planning processes in the Energy Community Contracting Parties
This paper looks to provide Contracting Parties of the Energy Community with guidance on how they could consolidate their multiple climate change planning processes and international obligations into one single process ensuring efficiency and alignment. Read More
A ten point agenda for delivering higher mitigation ambition
The paper formulates 10 points for mitigation ambition and includes recommendations on ways to support ambition raising through international cooperation. Read More
Sector decarbonisation pathways from different angles: technology, modelling, politics
In this mid-year edition of the NDC Update Report, we focus on sector decarbonisation pathways. We discuss what it takes to think through the choices involved in shaping a Paris-compatible sector future from a number of different perspectives. Read More
GHG mitigation policies in major emitting countries: an overview of recently adopted policies
This document presents an overview of climate and energy policies mostly adopted between July 2018 and May 2019 in 25 countries and regions. The policy information compiled by NewClimate Institute, PBL and IIASA in this document supplements the December 2018 report on the projected greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under currently implemented policies and mitigation commitments (Kuramochi et al., 2018). Read More
Bringing climate policy up to date – decreasing cost projections for renewable energy and batteries and their implications (case study Canada)
This case study presents the potential impact of lower battery and renewable energy costs projections in Canada’s NDC emissions reductions target. Read More
Bringing climate policy up to date – decreasing cost projections for renewable energy and batteries and their implications (case study Chile)
This case study presents the potential impact of lower battery and renewable energy costs projections in Chile’s NDC emissions reductions target. Read More
Nordic opportunities to provide leadership in the Global Climate Action Agenda
This paper evaluates the current and potential future involvement of Nordic countries in initiatives under the Global Climate Action Agenda. Read More
Analysing the interactions between new market mechanisms and emissions trading schemes: Opportunities and prospects for countries to use Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
This report conducts a detailed analysis of the provisions related to market mechanisms of the Paris Agreement (Article 6), identifies issues that should be taken into account when elaborating the rulebook for the Paris Agreement, and answers the question whether different countries are ready for engaging with market mechanisms under the Paris Agreement. Read More
Carbon pricing options for international maritime emissions
In this paper we explore three different options for a market-based measure to address the climate impact of shipping: an offsetting scheme, a maritime emissions trading scheme, and a climate levy. We conclude that a climate levy would be the most appropriate measure to reduce emissions in the maritime sector. Read More
1,5°C: Was Deutschland tun muss
Diese Kurzanalyse erarbeitet mögliche Pfade, die Deutschland anstreben sollte, um mit den Zielen des Pariser Abkommens kompatibel zu sein, und setzt diese in ein Verhältnis zu den derzeitigen nationalen Minderungszielen. Read More
1,5°C: what Germany needs to do
This short analysis develops possible pathways that Germany should pursue to be compatible with the Paris Agreement, and compares those pathways to current national mitigation goals. The document is in German, but an English summary is included in the report. Read More
Was kostet ein Verfehlen des 2030-Klimaziels im Verkehrssektor? (German)
Das Verfehlen des deutschen Treibhausgasemissionsziels im Verkehrssektors zwischen 2021 und 2030 könnte zu Zahlungen in der Höhe von 3 bis 36 Milliarden € führen. Read More
Robust eligibility criteria essential for new global scheme to offset aviation emissions
This letter in Nature Climate Change finds that CORSIA will only compensate for the emissions increase of international aviation if robust criteria for the eligibility of offset credits are adopted. Read More