E3G is an independent climate change think tank operating to accelerate the global transition to a low carbon economy.
German's will head to the polls this Sunday, September 24th. The general election could produce a range of government coalitions with critical implications for Germany’s climate and energy policy. In particular, for the timeline for coal phase out. This E3G briefing paper takes a closer look at the potential coalition scenarios for the next German government.
Climate Week NYC running from September 18-24 is unlikely to loom large in Donald Trump’s consciousness. The President has made it painfully clear that he does not care about climate change. Outside of the White House however, there is a different story to be told. Rosalind Cook spent two weeks travelling the U.S. to find out more.
At present, there is no institutional home in the UN system for managing climate-related risks. But today, climate impacts are knocking at the doors of UN’s agencies, putting pressure on humanitarian resources and threatening global peace and security. E3G's Camill Born agures, it is high time for the UN to adapt to climate change in order to fulfil its mandate. To the backdrop of weather related fury, it's time for the UN to grasp the nettle.
The latest E3G briefing paper tracks progress towards the coal phase out by G7 and OECD members. The UK, Canada, France, Finland, Alberta, Berlin and US states including California and New York have already made commitments to phase out coal. Other developed economies are also seeing their electricity markets shift away from coal power generation. Political commitments, like the recent announcement from British Prime Minister Theresa May and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can help accelerate the coal transition further.
A portfolio of our climate diplomacy work, helping to shape the strategic planning of governmental and non-governmental actors.
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.
Building the economic case for prioritising the use of public funding to support energy efficiency.
Mitigating climate and wider environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks through disclosure, effective management and new investment approaches.
Addressing the political and policy challenges of the UK's low carbon transition
