E3G is an independent climate change think tank operating to accelerate the global transition to a low carbon economy.
Germany is performing worse on coal phase out than the USA, despite the pro-coal rhetoric of the Trump Administration, and is falling further behind its peers in Canada, France, Italy and the UK. As G7 Energy Ministers meet in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Friday 21 September, E3G publishes its annual review of progress on coal phase out by G7 members.
In Visegrad countries, decision makers give preference to their historical favourites – coal and nuclear – over renewable energy and energy efficiency. In the wake of the recent Global Climate Action Summit, which celebrated the achievement of non-state actors, it’s important to realise corporate leadership can also shape the outlook for clean energy in Eastern Europe. Read more from E3G's Ada Amon in her most recent contribution to Euractiv.
The Greater London Authority has announced plans to host the first-ever London climate action week in July 2019. This high-profile global event provides a fantastic opportunity for London to establish itself as the leading global centre for organisations working on climate change. Find out more in our latest press release.
Amidst a year of record-breaking temperatures, the time has come for International Financial Institutions to lead the way on greater climate action. Last year the World Bank Group took the first step with a commitment to end upstream oil and gas finance. Now the time has come to close the remaining loophole in support for coal power.
Providing the right framework on the public side is essential to unlock private investments for the decarbonisation of our economy
Continued use of unabated coal is incompatible with the decarbonisation of the global economy. We're working to phase out coal.
Achieving a coherent, secure and sustainable energy system for Europe.
Mobilising national climate finance strategies to scale-up investment and meet sustainable development objectives.
Understanding how international financial institutions can reform to align with the goals of keeping climate change below 1.5/2°C.
A portfolio of our climate diplomacy work, helping to shape the strategic planning of governmental and non-governmental actors.
Addressing the political and policy challenges of the UK's low carbon transition
National and international ecosystems for climate finance.
Mitigating climate and wider environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks through disclosure, effective management and new investment approaches.
