We seek to unravel net-zero targets to better enable the identification of truly ambitious actors and enhance support towards them. Read More
Navigating the nuances of net-zero targets
Sub- and non-state climate action: A framework to assess progress, implementation and impact
This Climate Policy journal article introduces a conceptual framework to assess the progress, implementation, and impact of climate action by sub- and non-state actors. Read More
Unpacking the finance sector’s investment commitments
In this Climate Week NYC event, we presented the dynamic field of non-state and subnational action, its opportunities and uncovered potential for climate ambition.
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Accelerating Net Zero: Exploring Cities, Regions, and Companies’ Pledges
to Decarbonise
A growing number of subnational and corporate actors set net-zero emissions targets. This paper provides an summary of the momentum of target setting among these subnational and corporate actors. Read More
Correcting course: the emission reduction potential of international cooperative initiatives
This article quantifies the aggregate potential of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions in 2030 from full implementation of 17 major international cooperative initiatives. Read More
Beyond national climate action: the impact of region, city, and business commitments on global greenhouse gas emissions
This article quantifies the net aggregate impact in 2030 of commitments by individual non-state and subnational actors (e.g. regions, cities and businesses, collectively referred to as ‘NSAs’) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Read More
Global climate action from cities, regions and businesses – 2019
This report is the second global analysis of local and regional government and corporate climate contributions, updating “Global Climate Action from Cities, Regions, and Companies” launched at the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit. Read More
Global climate action from cities, regions and businesses
This report is the most comprehensive assessment of non-state actor commitments to reduce greenhouse gases to date. Key results show that action by cities, states, regions and business can go a long way towards meeting the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, but their actions alone are not enough to hold global temperature increase to well-below 2°C and work towards limiting it to 1.5° C. Read More
Impacts of non-state and subnational action
Niklas Höhne presents from Paris at COP21 on the impacts of non-state and subnational action for climate change mitigation. 07 December 2015 12:00, German Pavilion, COP21
How much more could Germany achieve through non-state action?
The aim of this study is to quantify the potential impact of a selected number of actions by non-state actors and partnerships on Germany’s GHG emissions. We focus chiefly on the impact of such initiatives on the 2020 emissions gap, although our analysis also extends to longer-term targets (2030 to 2050) wherever such pledges exist. Read More