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Assessing the level of inter-sectoral policy integration for governance in the water–energy nexus: a comparative study of Los Angeles and Beijing

Journal article / This article examines policy coordination within and between the water and energy sectors, and explores which factors best foster their integration.

The Carbon Inequality Era

Other publication / This paper draws on new data examining the starkly different global distribution of carbon consumption emissions among individuals from 1990 to 2015 and beyond.

Insights from historical cases of transition: background paper for the EBRD just transition initiative

Other publication / This paper distils insights into how societal transitions impact people, economies and the environment, with a focus on the green economy transition.

The entrepreneur’s go-to-market innovation strategy: towards a decision-analytic framework and a road mapping process to create radically successful businesses driving spectacular growth and profitability

Journal article / The paper proposes a decision-analytic framework for bringing any sectoral R&D innovations to market through tightly connected tools and processes.

New oil projects are a “risky bet” for Canada, analysis finds

Press release / Many not-yet-producing oil fields do not appear financially viable given future price outlooks, while most existing oil sands projects are more resilient.

Examining risks of new oil and gas production in Canada

SEI report / Further investments in oil and gas infrastructure – including new oil sands projects – are increasingly risky given market trends and fundamentals

Five key actions to ensure water and food security in the face of Covid-19

Feature / In a recent webinar, experts weighed in on how water planning can best incorporate the critical uncertainties that pandemics bring.

The importance of stakeholders in scoping risk assessments – lessons from low-carbon transitions

Journal article / What are the risks associated with decarbonisation pathways? This article identifies and describes risk in 12 countries.

Three sides to every story: Gender perspectives in energy transition pathways in Canada, Kenya and Spain

Journal article / This paper explores pathways for underrepresented women and niche spaces for low-carbon technologies.