NewClimate Institute for Climate Change and Global Sustainability
NewClimate Institute staff prepared the process guidance paper entitled ‘Process guidance for Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs)’ for the International Partnership on Mitigation and MRV. Read More
NewClimate Institute staff will present their work and publications at several side events during COP 20 in Lima. Read More
This publication describes existing methods to track climate finance and illustrates how these can be helpful for different stakeholders, with a specific focus on Poland. Read More
NRDC and NewClimate Institute examined a realistic set of 24 actions to reduce climate pollution from key countries and sectors. Just 19 of these actions can put the world on track for an emissions pathway needed in 2030 to hold global warming to below 2°C. Read More
NewClimate Institute was asked to write a comment on the Paris compatibility of the energy sector scenarios developed under the Plataforma Escenarios Energéticos Argentina 2040 initiative. The comment discusses how global pathways towards Paris compatibility can be broken down to countries and sectors, highlighting the relevance of the energy sector. Read More
In this paper, we make recommendations regarding five main areas of research and methodological development related to evaluating nonstate and subnational climate actions. Read More
Takeshi Kuramochi presented on “Current policy scenario projections of major emitting economies: 2018 update” at the side event “Tracking progress on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)” at COP24 in December 2018 Read More
The adoption of the Paris rule book at COP24 in December 2018 was a historic moment for climate diplomacy, but it alone will not save the climate. The adoption shows that multilateralism can work – that countries can make joint decisions even in an era of rising populism. But the pace of decisions is by far too slow to effectively meet the objectives of the Agreement. The world needs ambitious climate action to have chance to stay within the 1.5°C limit. Read More
This study compares projected GHG emissions in the G20 economies under current climate policies to those under the GHG targets outlined in the nationally determined contributions (NDCs). Read More
Niklas Höhne presented on “Global climate action from cities, regions and businesses” at the side event “Raising Ambition by Linking National with Non-Party Actions” at COP24 in December 2018. Read More
Niklas Höhne presented on “Implementation challenges of 1.5°C pathways” at the side event “Emerging Science of 1.5°C: Mitigation Pathways to Paris” at COP24 in December 2018. Read More
Developed by NewClimate Institute, Germanwatch and CAN, the index ties in with the global Climate Change Performance Index by Germanwatch, a rating of the 58 largest emitters of GHG emissions globally that has been published annually since 2006. Read More
The NDC Update Report tracks the progress on the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement. The theme of this edition is “Ambition”: We look ahead and explore whether governments are ready for the next round of pledges and where support and preparation could focus. Read More
Niklas Höhne and Frederic Hans presented on “How can South Africa move toward a 1.5 C pathway? Scaling up climate action and benefits in electricity, housing, and urban transport” at COP24. Read More
This blog compares the criteria for climate finance from the multilateral development banks to our categorisation of Paris-aligned investments. Read More
Multilateral development banks (MDBs) can play a critical role in limiting climate change and helping communities adapt to its impacts. Since 2011, they have provided nearly $200 billion in finance for climate change mitigation and adaptation (so-called “climate finance”). The World Bank Group’s recent announcement that it will increase its climate-related investments means this number is likely to grow. Read More
This report describes a new Paradigm for Multilateral Development Banks to contribute to the fight against climate change, and provides recommendations on how the MDBs can transition from the current Climate Finance Paradigm to the new Paris Alignment Paradigm. Read More
Hanna Fekete presented on “The action plan for 1.5°C” at the side event ” A new understanding of Paris-compatible climate action: Translating 1.5°C into technological, social, and political examples of transitional change around the world.” at COP24 in December 2018 Read More
Aki Kachi, Harry Fearnehough and Thomas day presented on “From the skies or the sea: How can regulation align international transport with the Paris goals?” at COP24. Read More
This report provides an overview of projected greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 25 major emitting countries/regions up to 2030, taking into account the emission trajectories based on current policies and the implementation of nationally determined contributions (NDCs). Read More
Niklas Höhne presented on “Brown to Green Report 2018”, at the “The Emissions Gap and the Brown to Green report – How do we enhance ambition and accelerate action?” side event at COP24 in December 2018. Read More
Frauke Röser, Niklas Höhne and Thomas Day presented on “Preparation of first NDCs kick-started national mitigation policy process, but momentum needs to be maintained”, at the “Making climate action more transparent and ambitious” side event at COP24 in December 2018. Read More