Draft guidelines on the application of sustainability reporting
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) expands the number of companies that must report sustainability information. And, in promoting the oversight of sustainability reporting, it requires the European Authority to issue guidelines on its supervision, so this document aims to consult the public on a first draft of the guidelines that the European Authority has […]
The Role of Hydrogen in the Decarbonization of the Aviation Sector
The article delves into emerging propulsion technologies, assessing their impact on sustainability. It devotes particular attention to the global regulatory framework, and underlines the need for a balanced and comprehensive strategy that integrates various approaches. It aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding the path to decarbonization, recognize industry advancements, and acknowledge […]
Renewables 2023. Analysis and forecasting to 2028.
At the COP28 climate change conference, governments agreed to work together to triple the world’s installed renewable energy capacity by 2030. Renewables 2023 provides a detailed country-level analysis on progress towards the global target and includes an online dashboard, which maps all relevant data to measure renewable energy and its deployment. It also examines key […]
The role of e-fuels in transportation.
This new IEA report presents a techno-economic assessment of a family of emerging e-fuel technologies. It assesses the implications in terms of necessary cost, reductions, resources and infrastructure investments of an ambitious target of achieving a 10% share of e-fuels in aviation and shipping by 2030.
Coal 2023. Analysis and forecasting to 2026.
Coal is the largest source of man-made carbon, while carbon dioxide emissions and curbing consumption is essential to meeting international climate goals. Projections see demand for coal peaking this decade, but key questions remain, including when demand will peak, at what level, and how quickly consumption will decline after that point.
Sharm el-Sheikh Work Programme on Mitigation Ambition and Implementation.
The Conference of the Parties, serving as the meeting of the Parties, welcomes the appointment of the co-chairs of the programme of work on the implementation of mitigation measures; appreciates the co-chairs of the programme of work and the secretariat for organizing the dialogues and events, and the facilitators of the working groups and sessions; […]
Glasgow-Sharm el-Sheikh Work Programme on the Global Goal on Adaptation.
The Conference of the Parties to the Paris Agreement, which recognizes adaptation as a global challenge incumbent on all, taking into account the needs of Parties that are vulnerable developing countries, welcomes with appreciation the progress made under the Glasgow-Sharm el-Sheikh work programme on the global goal on adaptation, including the organization of the workshops […]
With an eye on methane.
The methane data revolution is just around the corner, allowing us to move beyond generic emission factors. The International Methane Emissions Observatory and Environment Programme are poised to catalyze rapid climate action through this new data, with a measuring, reporting and verification framework design, an early warning system and a team of experts.
2023 Emissions Gap Report. United Nations.
This Report shows the assessment of the gap between greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments and the reductions needed to align with the goal of the Paris Agreement, as well as opportunities to close this gap. COP 28 reflects the objective of the Report, which is to provide relevant conclusions for the final discussions under the […]
Global Risks Report 2024. World Economic Forum.
The report analyzes risks across three time frames to support decision-makers. Chapter 1 explores the most serious, and ranked highest, current risks. Chapter 2 focuses on the main risks that will emerge in the next decade in a context of geostrategic, climate, and demographic issues. The report concludes by considering approaches to address complex situations […]
