E3G is an independent climate change think tank operating to accelerate the global transition to a low carbon economy.
This month, ahead of the UN climate negotiations (COP24), the Climate Vulnerable Forum takes place, where countries at risk of climate change are coming together to discuss climate ambition. Long-term thinking will be key to ensuring money flows to projects that will make a zero-carbon world a reality. Read Helena Wright's latest contribution to the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
Europe’s transition to a net zero carbon society implies a wide range of changes throughout its economy. New industries develop, creating new jobs requiring new skills and whole new sectors of activities. While this shift is primarily an economic opportunity, such deep changes will also have social consequences that need to be addressed.
The EU investment decisions of today will succeed – or fail – to empower young Europeans to build the clean and modernised future they want. Swift implementation of the EU’s energy and climate commitments is only possible if the next EU budget gives a clear signal to invest in a transition to a low-carbon economy.
The IPCC report shows keeping climate change below 1.5°C is necessary, feasible and beneficial. Leaders have a clear choice: will they decide to accelerate climate action and protect all their citizens from harm, or will they support the minority with interests in the old polluting economy. Read E3G CEO Nick Mabey's latest post to find out more.
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.
Understanding how international financial institutions can reform to align with the goals of keeping climate change below 1.5/2°C.
Achieving a coherent, secure and sustainable energy system for Europe.
Providing the right framework on the public side is essential to unlock private investments for the decarbonisation of our economy
Addressing the political and policy challenges of the UK's low carbon transition
Mobilising national climate finance strategies to scale-up investment and meet sustainable development objectives.
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.
