Timo Leiter, a lead author on UNEP’s latest Adaptation Gap Report, explains why simplistic metrics are not meaningful in understanding global progress on adaptation and how this is being improved. Read more
Paris Agreement
Bob Ward summarises the reactions to President Biden’s actions and intentions on climate and the environment. Read more
What is net-zero and how can it be achieved? The term net-zero refers to the target of reducing the greenhouse... Read more
Commenting on President Biden’s executive action to rejoin the Paris Agreement today, Lord Stern of Brentford, Chair of the Grantham... Read more
The prospects for an ambitious outcome from COP26 have hugely improved, says Pete Betts. He explains his grounds for optimism and the key things to look out for in the run-up to the conference. Read more
This paper provides a high-level and accessible overview of the most prominent methods and metrics emerging in the public and private sector to assess Paris alignment of finance flows and guide investment decisions. It aims to provide clarity for any finance actor who needs to understand and progress the Paris alignment of finance flows. Read more
The Paris Agreement was a landmark document that was produced at the 21st session of the Conference of Parties (COP21) to... Read more
Arnaud Koehl considers the extent of the role the new American administration can play in accelerating international action on climate and development. Read more
Nick Robins describes how the just transition is rising to the top of the agenda as the connective tissue that binds together climate goals with social outcomes. Read more
