The battery industry has entered a new phase.
The global battery market is advancing rapidly as demand increases and prices continue to fall. In 2024, with the 25% increase in electric car sales, the annual demand for batteries exceeded Tera watt-hour (TWh). At the same time, the average price of a battery pack for an electric car fell below $100 per kilowatt-hour, a […]
Report on the World Situation of Construction and Buildings.
CO₂ emissions have increased since 2015, far from reaching the reduction required by 2030. The adoption of renewable energies and electrification has been a positive trend. In addition, green building certifications grew significantly, circular building practices are gaining traction, and recycled materials account for 18%. But, the sector still faces critical challenges.
Financing nature-based solutions for adaptation at scale: Learning from specialist investment managers and funds for nature.
Nature-based solutions offer benefits for climate change mitigation, resilience, livelihoods, and biodiversity. This report analyzes global nature finance to guide scaling up financing in Bangladesh. The focus is on overcoming barriers and exploring opportunities to mobilise private finance, recognising the vital role of finance.
The role of traceability in the value chain of critical minerals.
Traceability systems can provide a platform for integrating data, but policymakers need to put mechanisms in place, allowing access to markets and investment. This report includes an eight-step roadmap, from setting policy targets to developing trust mechanisms, which can help ensure proper traceability systems.
State of the Climate 2024.
The World Meteorological Organization’s latest report on the state of the climate confirmed that 2024 was probably the first year to exceed the pre-industrial era by more than 1.5°C. In the oceans, the rate of sea level rise has doubled since satellite measurements began. According to the report, long-term global warming is currently estimated to […]
Report on Methane.
A recent report highlighted that Europe was responsible for about 5% of global methane emissions. While the European share of emissions appears limited, Europe would benefit more from global methane mitigation compared to other regions due to a specific population density, age distribution, and increased ozone response to methane emissions.
European Maritime Transport Report 2024.
This second edition of the Shipping Report examines progress made and targets for the maritime sector, pointing to trends, challenges and opportunities. The objective was to update the indicators developed for the first report, analyse new data and fill existing gaps, in order to provide a data- and knowledge-based assessment of the transition of the […]
Financing a just and competitive transition. Sustainable Finance Platform.
The report is based on information from large European listed companies, including data on their capital expenditures. The Taxonomy has demonstrated its ability to mobilize capital towards sustainable investments, a role that could be further expanded with targeted simplifications. However, its effectiveness could be undermined if the scope of mandatory reporting is significantly reduced.
Biodiversity: The Nexus Approach.
Projects are presented that provide knowledge, solutions and case studies on the connections between protection, restoration and sustainable use, and water management, food systems, human health and climate change. This approach helps to minimize trade-offs, avoiding conflicts between reforestation and food production, identifying synergies and designing policy solutions with greater impact.
Increasing carbon dioxide removal: Recommendations for managing opportunities and risks in the EU.
The EU is committed to achieving climate neutrality and to do so it must reduce emissions and offset them with mitigation alternatives. The Scientific Council makes nine recommendations, which address both temporary and permanent removals, including technologies such as bioenergy with carbon capture and storage and direct carbon capture and storage in the air.
