European Aviation Environmental Report, EASA, 2022.
The report provides an overview of the main developments that have taken place, and while the sector provides benefits and stimulates innovation, European citizens are increasingly aware of the effect that aviation activities have on their quality of life. This is especially true of climate change, which is considered by Europeans to be the most […]
Climate change as a threat to health and well-being in Europe: focus on heat and infectious diseases. (AEM).
Climate change poses multiple threats to human health and well-being in Europe. Extreme weather events such as devastating floods, extensive wildfires and heat waves have become part of our reality. The biggest direct climate- and health-related threat to humans in Europe is heat, and the large number of excess deaths during the summer of 2022 […]
How to conduct robust risk analysis and climate vulnerability assessment for EU taxonomy reports? GEA. Nov.22
The EU Taxonomy is an “environmentally sustainable” economy classification system, which requires large listed companies to report on their contribution to environmental objectives and on their contribution to climate change adaptation and mitigation objectives. The aim is to identify appropriate adaptation solutions that can reduce physical and material climate risks to economic activity.
Methane emissions in the EU: the key to immediate action on climate change (EEE). 30-11-2022.
The report provides an overview of the main sources of methane in the EU and trends and drivers of emissions. It examines projections, policies and measures implemented, and relevant EU legislation. It also describes the main EU countries and policies for the reduction of methane emissions, which contribute to achieving the objectives of the Paris […]
Moving towards climate resilience in Europe – State of the National Reports on Adaptation Actions in 2021 (EMA). 14-12-2022.
This EEA report provides an overview of how all EU members and Turkey are adapting to climate change and reporting on their adaptation actions. The report summarizes how these countries are progressing through adapting their policy cycle, giving a snapshot of the situation in 2021, and comparing it with previous information to describe progress over […]
Renewable solutions in end uses. Costs and markets of heat pumps, Irena.
This report presents the best available data on heat pump systems for residential buildings. The data will allow policymakers, researchers and stakeholders to conduct deeper analyses, although the data in this report is far from ideal. Differences in data, due to the different limits of the system, make comparisons between markets difficult.
IEA countries’ energy projections, with transition indicators extended for 2022
To accelerate energy transitions, long-term perspectives are essential in planning national energy systems and analyzing their socio-economic and environmental impacts. Governments and other data users benefit from these projections to monitor progress towards national energy and climate goals, refine energy models, and inform policy reviews and recommendations.
OECD monthly Natural Gas statistics. (IEA) 14-12-2022.
This report provides data on total natural gas production, consumption, imports and exports for all OECD member countries, and natural gas trade by pipeline and LNG by origin and destination for all OECD regions. Natural gas now accounts for about a quarter of global electricity generation, but its long-term use is uncertain.
World Energy Outlook 2022. IEA.
Today’s energy shock is a reminder of the fragility of our current energy system. Times of crisis put the focus on governments and how they react, so alongside short-term measures, many governments are taking longer-term action: some seek to increase or diversify oil and gas supply, while many seek to accelerate structural change.
How to avoid gasoline shortages in the European Union by 2023 (IEA).
European and global natural gas markets are not yet out of the danger created by Russia’s cuts in pipeline gas deliveries. Conditions have been turbulent and many gas-intensive households and sectors have suffered, as have many importing countries. But the situation could be worse: the European Union and national policies, markets, consumer actions, and the […]