E3G is an independent climate change think tank operating to accelerate the global transition to a low carbon economy.
Climate change is expected to adversely affect the sustainable development capabilities of most Asian developing countries. At the same time, the vast majority of global coal plant construction is in Asia. In order to meet the commitments made in the Paris Agreement, the growth in coal power generation must be reversed. Read more in the newly published report here.
The European Commission's High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance will host a public hearing on 18 July. The hearing will give stakeholders a chance to provide feedback to the EC and the High-Level Expert Group on barriers and solutions for increasing sustainable finance. Along with several other high level experts, E3G's Ingrid Holmes will present the interim report. Find out more here.
In the aftermath of the financial and sovereign debt crises, sustainable finance could provide the best opportunity for the European Union to reorient its financial system from short-term stabilisation to long-term impact. The EU has been leading on the global sustainability agenda, which seeks to combine economic prosperity with environmental and social sustainability. Read more from the High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance in their newly launched interim report written with input from from E3G Director Ingrid Holmes.
The European Union is in a good position to cement an inclusive and fair energy transition. It also has great potential to protect European industry and citizens against climate risks. While climate change and energy are listed as top priorities for the EU in the coming years, there is still uncertainty on whether Europe will be able to deliver in these key policy areas. Find out more in Carlos Campillos' blog.
Mitigating climate and wider environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks through disclosure, effective management and new investment approaches.
Encouraging strategic investment decisions that ensure an orderly transition to a low carbon future.
Continued use of unabated coal is incompatible with the decarbonisation of the global economy. We're working to phase out coal.
Addressing the political and policy challenges of the UK's low carbon transition
Building the economic case for prioritising the use of public funding to support energy efficiency.
Achieving a coherent, secure and sustainable energy system for Europe.
