Employment and ecological transition. Sources of employment, labour transformation and training challenges in sectors related to climate change and biodiversity in Spain. Biodiversity Foundation.
The aim of this study has been to identify the sources of employment, new professional skills and technical and professional skills necessary for the ecological transition process, so that it is possible to effectively address the following two areas from the labour market: Mitigation and adaptation to climate change and Biodiversity conservation and development of […]
Definitions and criteria of “Do No Significant Harm” across the EU’s sustainable finance framework.
The purpose of this document is to explain the principle of Do No Significant Harm (“DNSH”), included in several sustainable finance laws. The DNSH principle is a key element in the Taxonomy Regulation, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and the Reference Regulation. Parties subject to these texts must understand and apply them in order to […]
Eighth EU Environment Action Programme.
The program includes a long-term goal: to live well within planetary boundaries. It also sets out six thematic priority objectives and the conditions for achieving them. It is based on the European Green Deal and aims to accelerate the green transition, as well as protect, restore and improve the state of the environment. The 8th […]
Result of the first global stocktake. Draft decision -/CMA.5
At COP28, the Dubai Agreement was signed, which recognises the need to reduce emissions by proposing: Tripling renewable energy capacity, accelerating the decline in coal use, moving away from fossil fuels, accelerating the development of zero-emission technologies, reducing emissions of gases other than CO₂, accelerating the reduction of emissions in transport, and eliminate inefficient subsidies.
Climate Change Taxonomy and EU Regulatory Response: EU Taxonomy Alignment Benchmarks (TAB) Report.
With the introduction of benchmarks, the Platform aims to initiate a discourse on the role that the Taxonomy could play in shaping benchmarks, which do not rule out alternative approaches to leverage the Taxonomy in their development. Innovation in this area is imperative to channel capital into sustainable investments and achieve the goals of mobilizing […]
Adaptation Gap Report 2023: Underfunded. Poorly prepared. UNEP.
Despite signs of accelerating climate risks and impacts around the world, the financing gap for adaptation is widening, while financing needs are greater. This is the main conclusion of an assessment to provide up-to-date information on estimates of adaptation costs and needs in developing countries, as well as the necessary international financial flows.
Extending Direct Air Capture: A Shot to the Moon or the Edge of the Sky?
Climate action focuses on trying to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Carbon dioxide removal (RDF) is a feature in all scenarios consistent with this goal, especially given its key role in decarbonization. However, due to the increase in economic activity and the current political landscape, it is worth preparing to overcome an excess of more […]
The evolution of the Energy Efficiency Policy to support the Transition to clean energy.
The report outlines the changing energy system and shows why traditional energies need to evolve, to ensure clean energy transitions, as well as the central role of people in the clean energy transition. Finally, the report provides insights into policy developments in major economies, including innovative approaches that focus on demand response requirements.
Coal 2023. Analysis and outlook for 2026.
Global demand for coal hit an all-time high in 2022 amid the energy crisis. The engine of coal demand growth was Asia. In the U.S., demand for coal fell 8%, while consumption growth in Europe was more moderate than many had feared. A weak economy and a mild winter limited the impact of natural gas […]
An EU law on critical raw materials for the future of EU supply chains.
In November, the EU reached an agreement on a European law on critical raw materials, as demand for rare earths is expected to increase in the coming years. Critical raw materials are of great importance, with a high risk of supply disruption and a lack of good, affordable substitutes. The law aims to: increase and […]
