Paris Agreement Archives - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment

Ten misconceptions about the Global Goal on Adaptation and its framework

by Timo Leiter

on 1 December, 2023

Timo Leiter, a co-facilitator of the GGA workshops, explains the 10 most common misconceptions about the global goal on adaptation and its framework, to provide clarity for discussions and reporting from COP28. Read more

At the start of COP28, here is a ‘wish list’ for the just transition

Commentary

by Jodi-Ann Wang

on 1 December, 2023

Realising an equitable transition to net zero societies would not only directly tackle some of the most pressing socio-ecological challenges today, but also redress historical and systemic global inequities. One of the exciting developments for COP28 is the continuing discussion around the Work Programme on Just Transition, but just transition considerations need to be embedded across more of the agenda at the summit. Read more

What is the Global Stocktake?

on 29 November, 2023

Ahead of COP28, where the first global stocktake will conclude, this Explainer sets out what the global stocktake is and its significance for international climate action. Read more

What are the UN ‘COP’ climate change conferences?

on 28 November, 2023

This explainer sets out the purpose, significance and milestones of the UN 'COP' climate change conferences. Read more

Submission to the Work Programme on Just Transition pathways referred to in the relevant paragraphs of decision 1/CMA.4

Policy publication

by Jodi-Ann Wang, Nick Robins, Tiffanie Chan and Brendan Curran

on 13 October, 2023

This submission aims to support the work of the UNFCCC Just Transition Work Programme by providing recommendations on its necessary priorities and objectives. Read more

A net zero emissions future: how to make it a reality – video

Public Lectures

This is a special event to mark the 15th anniversary of the foundation of the two Grantham institutes at Imperial College London and at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Read more

2 Nov '23

Nationally determined contributions (NDCs) as a governance instrument – accounting for politics, negotiation progress, and related mechanisms under the Paris Agreement

Research article

by Timo Leiter

on 20 September, 2023

The author of this paper outlines five aspects to guide future research on NDCs as a governance instrument including the crucial distinction between exploring potential NDC functions based on submissions during the negotiation process and examining the actual NDC functions based on the adopted Paris rulebook and empirical observations. Read more

Aligning finance with climate action: challenges and opportunities presented by the Paris Agreement’s Article 2.1(c)

Commentary

by Julie Segal

on 7 August, 2023

In this commentary, Julie Segal explores the challenges and opportunities of aligning investments with climate change mitigation and adaptation goals, as outlined in Article 2.1(c) of the Paris Agreement. Read more

What does Article 2.1(c) of the Paris Agreement mean for central banks?

Commentary

by Joseph Feyertag and Nick Robins

on 3 August, 2023

Central banks and financial supervisors are essential to securing finance for a low-emissions, resilient world. This commentary explores how to make progress on this goal, an important part of the Paris Agreement. Read more

Response to the UNFCCC’s A6.4-SB005-A02 Information Note: Guidance and questions for further work on removals

Policy publication

by Ben Filewod, Leo Mercer, Roberta Pierfederici and Ben Groom

on 27 June, 2023

This is a response made on behalf of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment to the... Read more