There is a clear need for an independent expert advisory mechanism on climate change at the European level to enable more effective implementation of the European Climate Law, according to a new joint report published today (September 3rd). Read more
The aim of this report is to inform the debate on the need for, and the design of, an independent expert advisory mechanism under the European Climate Law, based on experiences with the implementation of national climate change legislation. Read more
Bob Ward reviews Bjorn Lomborg’s new book, 'False Alarm', finding the misuse of outdated, concocted and misinterpreted numbers on the costs of climate action and concluding that the book’s central claim that the ‘optimal’ level of global warming by 2100 would be 3.75˚C was completely out-of-date before it was even published. Read more
Sustainable finance has become a core part of the EU’s policy agenda, thanks in no small part to the European Commission’s high-level expert group (HLEG). Christian Thimann, the Group's chair, sets out how the HLEG managed to seize the opportunity and points to work that still lies ahead, in this post for the Sustainable Finance Leadership Series. Read more
This submission was made to Defra’s consultation on environmental principles and governance after the UK leaves the European Union. Read more
The UK has played an important role in shaping and advancing European action on climate change. Without it, other Member States will find themselves picking up the slack or the EU will miss its greenhouse gas target for 2030, write Maria Carvalho and Sam Fankhauser. Read more
EU countries need to significantly increase investments in carbon capture and storage and show much greater urgency and determination to develop and deploy the technology according to a new report by the Institute. Read more
This paper argues in favour of a reform of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) that makes the... Read more
Summary of key points Insurance is one tool amongst others in a holistic natural disaster risk management strategy. Risk transfer... Read more