This paper analyses the impact of credit purchase facilities for supporting vulnerable CDM projects. Read More
Supporting vulnerable CDM projects through credit purchase facilities
Ambition in the making: analysing the preparation and implementation process of the Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement
This article analyses under what conditions countries can be expected to develop NDCs that are sufficiently ambitious to contribute to fulfilling the Paris Agreement goals. Read More
COP 25: The lack of consensus for international carbon market rules should not distract from domestic decarbonisation
In stark contrast to the overwhelming wave of optimism for climate action from school children, students, and civil society across the world throughout 2019, the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP) in Madrid closed on Sunday 15th December 2019 with an underwhelming outcome – more damage control than progress on climate ambition. Read More
Achieving Net Zero: Opportunities to close the gap to 1.5◦C in Europe and beyond
Louise Jeffery and Swithin Lui presented on “Achieving Net Zero: Opportunities to close the gap to 1.5◦C in Europe and beyond” at COP25 in December 2019.
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Raising the Game on Paris Alignment – Six Memos on the Multilateral Development Banks’ Paris Alignment Approach
This document provides six separate memos on the building blocks of Paris alignment introduced by the Multilateral Development Banks and provides suggestions on how to design different tools for a robust framework for Paris alignment. Read More
Greenhouse gas mitigation scenarios for major emitting countries – Analysis of current climate policies and mitigation commitments: 2019 Update
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
The Climate Change Performance Index 2020
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
Informing the revision of NDCs: what can long-term strategies bring to NDCs?
Frauke Röser presented on “Informing the revision of NDCs: what can long-term strategies bring to NDCs?” at COP25 in December 2019.
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High expectations – Did the UN Climate Action Summit achieve higher climate ambitions?
Takeshi Kuramochi presented on “UN Secretary General’s Climate Action Summit: What did it achieve?” at COP25 in December 2019.
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NDC Update Report December 2019 – Long-term, society-wide visions for immediate action
The NDC Update Report tracks the progress on the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement. The theme of this report is the role of long-term low greenhouse gas emission development strategies (LTSs) in achieving the Paris Agreement goal. Read More
Assessment of the potentials to increase emissions reduction targets by the major GHGs emitters taking into consideration technological and political feasibility
This report shows the potential distribution of the emissions reduction efforts between different Parties based on different approaches and presents an in-depth assessment of the circumstances influencing the (over-) achievement of the currently suggested emissions reduction goals. Read More
Fairness- and Cost-Effectiveness-Based Approaches to Effort-Sharing under the Paris Agreement
This report shows national GHG emissions reductions for 2030 and 2050 that are consistent with the Paris Agreements’ long-term temperature goal, both based on fairness and cost-effectiveness approaches. Read More
Tackling the Challenges of Assessing Collective Progress for an Effective Global Stocktake
This summary report creates a framework to evaluate if a GST is successful and formulates recommendations for the design of the GST process. Read More
Guiding questions for the Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement
The independent Global Stocktake (iGST) seeks to increase the accuracy, transparency, accountability, and relevance of the official Global Stocktake benchmarking process by bringing together independent researchers and advocates. In this paper, build on previous work, we aim to identify knowledge gaps as well as potential areas of focus for a successful GST to take place. Read More
NewClimate Institute at the COP25 in Madrid
The 25th Conference of Parties of the UNFCCC will take place from December 2-13 2019. NewClimate Institute will be present in Madrid hosting and participating in multiple events. Additionally, we will release several related publications before and during COP. You can find all information about it here. Read More
The role of international carbon markets in a decarbonising world
The goals of the Paris Agreement require countries to develop and implement long term strategies which chart out the fastest decarbonisation pathway technically feasible. The role of offsets in such a decarbonising world must shift from current practice to avoid undermining the ambition and meaning of net-zero targets. Read More
The Emissions Gap Report 2019: A UN Environment Synthesis Report
This is the tenth edition of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report. It provides the latest assessment of scientific studies on current and estimated future greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and compares these with the emission levels permissible for the world to progress on a least-cost pathway to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. Read More
The role of renewable energy mini-grids in Kenya’s electricity sector
This report synthesises available analyses on the role and potential of mini-grids in Kenya and explores how this technology can help the country attain its goal of universal electrification by 2022 and also contribute to the achievement of other related development objectives. Read More
The role of geothermal and coal in Kenya’s electricity sector and implications for sustainable development
This study aims at supporting decision making in the electricity sector in Kenya by comparing geothermal and coal, and the impact of developing these technologies on generation costs, affordability of electricity, and overall flexibility and reliability of electricity supply. Read More
Offset credit supply potential for CORSIA
In this discussion paper we estimate the potential supply of carbon offset credits to meet demand from international aviation under CORSIA under a number of different scenarios which include different types of restrictions imposed on the eligibility of offset credits. Read More