To limit global warming to well under two degrees, the global economy needs to undergo system-wide changes. Finance has a critical role to play. Current inaction continues to lead to inefficient capital allocation, undermining efforts towards decarbonisation and financial stability. Read More
This study provides new and additional insights on the specific link between residential cooking solutions, climate change, health impacts and associated sustainable development objectives in Kenya. Read More
We evaluate the NDCs along key elements that are critical for the success of the NDC ambition cycle: 1. Increased mitigation ambition; 2. Comprehensiveness; 3. Implementation plan; and 4. Transparency. Read More
Investment criteria for agriculture and the broader food system Read More
We assessed whether and to what extent the provision of technical assistance could help to transform the finance sector, using the example of support provided in the context of green bonds in Kenya and China. Read More
This working paper provides input into ongoing discussion of Paris consistency and alignment of financial flows according to the Agreement’s Article 2.1c. Read More
This report is the third and the latest edition of the series since 2018 that take stock of climate action by cities, regions and businesses and their global aggregate impact on greenhouse gas emissions. The 2021 edition focuses on the progress of non-state and subnational actors toward their emissions reduction targets. Read More
In this paper, NewClimate Institute and I4CE developed a framework for financial institutions to provide them with guidance to start the alignment process. Read More
This study compares greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions projections in 2030 under current policies and those under 2030 mitigation targets for nine key non-G20 countries, that collectively account for about 5 % of global total emissions today. These include the four largest non-G20 fossil CO2 emitting Parties to the UN climate convention pre-Paris Agreement (Iran, Kazakhstan, Thailand and Ukraine) and one of the largest land-use GHG emitters in the world (Democratic Republic of the Congo). Read More
Quantitative analysis of Article 6 policy decision options Read More
The information provided within this study shall serve as a basis for tackling barriers in introducing “Green Public Procurement” as well as updating procurement criteria of room air conditioners in order to reduce cooling related energy consumption and GHG emissions of public buildings. Read More
Niklas Höhne stellte auf der Auftaktpressekonferenz zum 12. Petersberger Klimadialog das neueste Global Update des Climate Action Trackers vor.
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This paper examines the questions of what an effective Global Stocktake process would look like, and what information and data are needed to support it. Read More
Climate action announcements at US President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate, together with those announced since September last year, have improved the Climate Action Tracker’s warming estimate by 0.2°C. End of century warming from these Paris Agreement pledges and targets is now estimated to be 2.4°C. Read More
This report discusses inputs for countries to set their mitigation targets under the Paris Agreement, so that those targets are in line with long-term temperature limit. Read More
The Transport sector climate action co-benefits evaluation tool (TRACE) is an Excel-based model to support quantitative evaluation of selected non-climate impacts from decarbonising the urban transport sector. Read More
Debt for climate swaps may represent part of a larger approach to address the COVID-19, economic, climate triple crisis. This working paper explores potential criteria for prioritising potential partner countries to pursue such approaches. Read More
We propose three things development banks can do to align their financing through financial intermediaries with the Paris Agreement. Read More
This paper discusses the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis on the energy sector and frames it in the broader perspective of the climate crisis and development aspirations. Read More
A new tool to evaluate integrated climate action of non-state and subnational actors The world now faces a critical juncture as countries are updating their next wave of NDC climate targets. To ensure ambitious and inclusive target setting and implementation, governments must build on existing efforts to recognize and integrate the full range of non-state… Read More