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
The energy transition after COVID-19
Decarbonisation scenarios for the transport sector in Georgia
This report explores several emission pathway scenarios for Georgia’s transport sector, in the context of the challenges currently faced in the sector, and the implications of international climate commitments and national development objectives. Read More
Decarbonisation Pathways for the EU Cement Sector
What technical options are there for the EU cement sector to decarbonise, and how can ambition be raised in the near, mid and long term? Read More
Decreasing costs of renewables in Argentina (two reports)
The research looks at how cost reductions for renewable energy technologies impact energy planning and climate policy in Argentina, including in the NDC process. Read More
NDC Update Report December 2020 – Come together
The 2020 NDC Update report discusses countries’ preparedness to ratchet up ambition in the first NDC update cycle amidst a global health crisis. We see reasons for optimism, but action widely lags behind, 2021 is the year we have to come together and act decisively. Read More
Haciendo Realidad las Estrategias de Desarrollo Bajo en Emisiones de GEI
Durante este webinar se han presentado y discutido opciones para la preparación de estrategias de desarrollo bajo en emisiones de GEI en el contexto de la recuperación económica tras la pandemia de COVID-19.
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Haciendo Realidad las Estrategias a Largo Plazo para un Desarrollo Bajo en Emisiones de GEI
Esta guía ofrece recomendaciones a los tomadores de decisiones sobre cómo abordar la elaboración de una LTS o estrategia a largo plazo para un desarrollo bajo en emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, dadas las circunstancias singulares de cada país en 2020, y de las futuras revisiones de la misma. Read More
Making long-term low GHG emissions development strategies a reality
At this virtual event, we presented and discussed guidance for the development of long-term low GHG emission development strategies, in the context of economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Making long-term low GHG emissions development strategies a reality
This guidance provides recommendations to policy makers on how to approach the development of a long-term low greenhouse gas emission development strategy (LTS) given the unique circumstances of individual countries in 2020, and future revisions thereof. Read More
Good Practice Database Summary Report
In continuation of the Good Practice Analysis (GPA) 1.0 and 2.0, this analysis of new case studies for the Good Practice Database (GPD) enhances and expands the existing repository of good practice examples with a focus on NDC implementation. Read More
The important health benefits of preventing coal lock-in in Mongolia
Growing coal capacity in Mongolia has direct impacts on human health: Operations of coal-fired power plants could cause 1,600 premature deaths / 42,000 years of life lost between 2020 and 2050. Around 70% of these negative impacts would be caused by new power plants not yet in operation. Read More
The Mongolian electricity sector in the context of international
climate mitigation efforts
Synthesis report on the impacts of electricity supply sector development in Mongolia on climate change targets and health impacts associted to air pollution from coal power plants. Read More
A roadmap for the power supply sector in Argentina
The “Ambition to Action” (A2A) project provided support to the Argentinian NDC process between March 2017 and December 2019. This report provides a synthesis of the results of three years of supporting governmental and non-governmental constituencies with analytical support for the energy supply sector. Read More
Climate change and sustainable development in the Kenyan electricity sector
Synthesis report on the impacts of electricity sector development in Kenya on national sustainable development and climate change targets. Read More
Assessing sustainable development impacts of scaling-up climate action in the electricity sector
This paper formulates six key lessons learnt for the assessment of sustainable development impacts and their integration into climate policy making. Read More
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
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
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
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