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
NDC Design
Global climate action from cities, regions and businesses – 2021
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
Greenhouse gas emission scenarios in nine key non-G20 countries: An assessment of progress toward 2030 climate targets
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
Climate Action Tracker: Global Update – 12. Petersberger Klimadialog
Niklas Höhne stellte auf der Auftaktpressekonferenz zum 12. Petersberger Klimadialog das neueste Global Update des Climate Action Trackers vor.
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The Challenges of Assessing “Collective Progress”: Design Options for an effective Global Stocktake process under the UNFCCC
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 Tracker Global update: Climate Summit Momentum
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
A review of successful climate change mitigation policies in major emitting economies and the potential of global replication
This journal article in ‘Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews’ looks at climate change mitigation policies in five major emitting economies and the potential of global replication of sectors’ progress. 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
Subnational and non-state action in the EU
This working paper describes the landscape, (additional) GHG emission reduction potential, and progress towards target realisation of subnational and non-state actors in the EU. Read More
The Emissions Gap Report 2020
The 11th edition of the UNEP Emissions Gap Report assesses the gap between “where we are likely to be and where we need to be”, which has become known as the ‘emissions gap’. Additionally, this year it examines two areas that are highly relevant for bridging the gap, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic: the shipping and aviation sectors. Read More
The Climate Change Performance Index 2021
Developed by Germanwatch, NewClimate Institute and CAN, the index rates 57 greenhouse emitters globally since 2005. Read More
Navigating the nuances of net-zero targets
We seek to unravel net-zero targets to better enable the identification of truly ambitious actors and enhance support towards them. Read More
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
Overview of recently adopted mitigation policies and climate-relevant policy responses to COVID-19 – 2020 Update
This report presents an overview of recent climate mitigation policies, climate-relevant responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and a state of play of NDC and LTS submissions in 25 countries and regions. Read More
Unpacking the finance sector’s climate related investment commitments
This report provides insights into the magnitude and ambition of financial institution’s climate-related investment targets, and investigates their relationship with GHG emissions in the real economy. Read More
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
A radical transformation of mobility in Europe: Exploring the decarbonisation of the transport sector by 2040
This report presents a pathway and required policy packages to decarbonise the European transport sector by 2040. Read More
Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global emission projections
This report assesses the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated recovery measures on emissions out to 2030 and provide a framework for analysing the ‘greenness’ of recovery packages. 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
Fair contributions versus fastest possible reductions
In this paper with Fraunhofer ISI, we argue that only the combination of assessments on “what is a fair contribution” and of “how much could emissions technically be reduced” can give sufficient guidance for national greenhouse gas emissions targets that are in line with the Paris Agreement. Read More