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
The Ambition Call – European Union
Internationaler Klimaschutz (German)
Niklas Höhne presented on “Internationaler Klimaschutz” at the “Deutscher Städtetag” in June 2019 (in German). 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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Saving time and resources by aligning climate planning processes
This blogpost shows how countries could consolidate multiple climate change planning processes and international climate commitments into one single process, ensuring efficiency and alignment. Read More
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
Serious issues in the negotiations on international carbon markets (Article 6) must be addressed to avoid undermining the Paris Agreement
In this blogpost, the NewClimate markets team provides recommendations for the imminent SB50 negotiations to guarantee that Article 6 ensures its mandate to promote ambition and avoid undermining global climate efforts. Read More
Offsetting emissions under CORSIA – Analysing the potential supply of credits
Carsten Warnecke presented on “Offsetting emissions under CORSIA – Analysing the potential supply of credits” at Innovate4Climate in June 2019.
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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
NewClimate Institute at the Bonn UNFCCC meetings in June 2019
From June 17 – 27, the Bonn Climate Change Conference SB 50 takes place. NewClimate Institute will be present with multiple events, and release several related publications. Find all information about it here. 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
Ein Preis auf CO2 – essenziell, aber allein nicht ausreichend
Klimawandel ist eines der größten Probleme unserer Zeit. Ein Preis auf CO2-Emissionen ist aus ökonomischer Sicht ein adäquates Mittel, die Verursacher zur Verantwortung zu ziehen und effizient den Ausstoß von Treibhausgasen dort zu reduzieren, wo es am günstigsten ist. Aber um die Wende in eine treibhausgasfreie Zukunft zu bewältigen, sind zusätzliche politische Maßnahmen nötig. Read More
Setting a course for decarbonised shipping: An Eight Point Carbon Pricing Plan
To achieve the temperature goals of the Paris Agreement, global emissions – including shipping – must peak as soon as possible and decline rapidly, reaching net-zero by around 2050. To help bring this about, this blog presents eight steps to guide the implementation of a levy for international shipping. Read More
Introduction to PROSPECTS+
Introduction to PROSPECTS+ (Greenhouse gas emissions scenario tool) by Lisa Luna in March 2019
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