E3G is an independent climate change think tank operating to accelerate the global transition to a low carbon economy.
European leaders will discuss climate change during the European Council of March 2019. Heads of state or government will debate the transition to a climate-neutral Europe by 2050. The Council Presidencies need political guidance to accelerate and help focus the negotiation.
The One Planet Summit in Nairobi on March 14 was an important international moment for climate action. Under the Paris climate agreement, countries committed to making finance flows consistent with a pathway toward low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development. Read Helena Wright's latest op-ed for Devex to find out how European Development Finance Institutions can align with the Paris climate goals.
Recent record-breaking winter temperatures across Western Europe are exactly what climate change experts said would happen if emissions continued. Extreme weather events pose challenges to economic production, natural systems and human life. Find out how the EU budget can best reinforce Europe’s climate risk management in our latest briefing.
Understanding how international financial institutions can reform to align with the goals of keeping climate change below 1.5/2°C.
Ensuring a just and fair transition for workers and regions in high carbon industries that risk losing out.
Continued use of unabated coal is incompatible with the decarbonisation of the global economy. We're working to phase out coal.
Providing the right framework on the public side is essential to unlock private investments for the decarbonisation of our economy
Mobilising national climate finance strategies to scale-up investment and meet sustainable development objectives.
