Climate Economics Update

Trump-shaped shadow looms large over COP29

COP29 – which is set to kick off in Baku next week – has been dubbed the ‘finance COP’ given that the top priority for negotiators will be to agree on a new climate finance pledge. However, Trump’s...

7th November 2024 · 3 mins read

Climate Economics Update

What to make of the rise in global emissions

New data released in the past week show that global greenhouse gas emissions rose by almost 2% y/y in 2023. Most of this increase was driven by growth in China’s emissions as its economy recovered...

12th September 2024 · 2 mins read

Climate Economics Update

Injecting some nuance into high hopes for hydrogen

Hydrogen could play a key role in reducing emissions in hard-to-abate sectors such as steelmaking and be a boon for countries and regions that are well placed to produce a surplus of renewable power...

10th July 2024 · 4 mins read

Climate Economics Focus

How big a blow would Trump deal to green policy?

A return of President Trump to the White House would be a shot across the bows for global efforts to reduce emissions – particularly as he would almost certainly withdraw the US from the Paris...

25th June 2024 · 13 mins read

Climate Economics Update

Emissions in China are close to a turning point

China’s rapid uptake of clean power means that it is on track to overachieve on its target of reaching peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030. That said, the pace of decline will be slow at first...

13th June 2024 · 4 mins read

Energy Update

The timelines and trajectories of peak fossil fuel demand

The green transition and the accompanying rollout of renewables means that global coal demand could peak this year, followed by oil around 2030. Meanwhile, the importance of natural gas as a...

12th June 2024 · 4 mins read

Climate Economics Monthly

Key highlights from May

This Monthly looks at some of the key highlights from the Climate Economics service in May, including our coverage of US tariffs on Chinese-made green technology and recent price movements in the EU...

31st May 2024 · 3 mins read

Climate Economics Outlook

Updating our emissions forecasting framework

This second edition of our annual Climate Economics Outlook updates our long-term emissions forecasting framework to incorporate our latest macroeconomic and energy views. Note: You can create your...

26th March 2024 · 14 mins read

Climate Economics Monthly

Five highlights from February

This Monthly looks at five highlights from the Climate Economics service in February, including the addition of Canada to our Regional Climate Databank, and the launch of our coverage of the EU carbon...

29th February 2024 · 5 mins read

Climate Economics Update

Regional data lift lid on Canada’s climate credentials

To mark the addition of Canada to our Regional Climate Databank, this Update takes a closer look at the sub-national climate-related data in the country. In view of the wider interest, we are also...

5th February 2024 · 4 mins read

Green Transition Chart Pack

Green Transition Chart Pack (Jan. 2024)

Our Green Transition Chart Pack has been updated with the latest data and our analysis of recent developments. Following a period of upward pressure on renewable and battery costs in recent years, the...

18th January 2024 · 1 min read

Climate Economics Update

Clearing the air on the economics of pollution

Given the thick smog covering parts of South Asia, forcing schools to shut down and disrupting activity, this Update takes a closer look into the economics of air pollution. In light of the...

8th January 2024 · 3 mins read

Climate Economics Update

What to watch on the climate front in 2024

As 2023 draws to a close, this Update looks at three key climate themes to watch in 2024. In short, one should look beyond the inevitable climate-related rhetoric in the run-up to looming elections...

20th December 2023 · 4 mins read

Climate Economics Monthly

COP-flation; declining deforestation; UK strike prices

Whatever does or does not get agreed at COP28 in Dubai over the coming weeks, one way in which the event will set records is the staggering number of people in attendance. Meanwhile, the decline in...

30th November 2023 · 5 mins read

Green Transition Chart Pack

Green Transition Chart Pack (Oct. 2023)

Our Green Transition Chart Pack has been updated with the latest data and our analysis of recent developments. 2023 is on track to be the warmest year on record, but somewhat ominously the headwinds...

19th October 2023 · 1 min read