Time is Running Out: Carbon Markets Cannot Replace More Ambitious National Commitments — Particularly in Transport
Read our blog after COP25 in Madrid, arguing that we need ambitious commitments for the transport sector. NDC enhancement in 2020 will be crucial.
Coal – to exit or not to exit?
The amount of evidence is rapidly increasing and overwhelming: the era of coal-fired power production is nearly over. Nearly… so let’s explore what is happening and why.
The Paris Agreement, coal and Ms. Meier
Ms. Meier is a secretary. She lives and works in a small town in Germany. She has – very likely – never heard of the Paris Agreement, nor would it interest her. Let’s discuss why Ms. Meier is nevertheless key to the success of the Paris Agreement.
Lessons from the INDC process in The Gambia
The Gambia developed its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) for submission to the UNFCCC in advance of the Paris Agreement. Together with Sandra Freitas from Climate Analytics we looked at some initial lessons from the process.
What’s the time?
Lima provided another step in the right direction – albeit a baby step, where what we need is a leap. The UNFCCC and the new agreement is just one tool, that needs to be complemented by broader action, including a continuation and strengthening of the divestment movement.
Latest publications
Mainstreaming climate change in investment decision making
The assignment aims to foster GCF internal reflection and refine the strategy on evidence-based investment in low greenhouse gas emission and climate resilient development in developing countries.
Advancing transport climate strategies
I support the TraCS project in its second phase, designing peer exchange and learning workshops and defining key recommendations for transport policy makers.
Support to the Technical Analysis of BURs and Review of BRs
I assist the UNFCCC secretariat in coordinating the technical analysis of six BURs and four BR4 submissions of developed country Parties.