Climate policy

Fossil fuel supply ‘a crucial omission’ from Paris climate deal

Perspective / Along with trying to reduce consumption, policy-makers should consider measures that target the production of coal, oil and gas.

Beyond Paris: Some major achievements at COP21 – and the way forward

Perspective / The Paris Agreement has laid a foundation for global climate action, but doesn't guarantee that its goals will be achieved. The real test is what we make of it.

Exploring the case for supply-side climate policies

Feature / The Paris Agreement makes no mention of fossil fuels, but speakers emphasized the need to end subsidies and limit new oil and coal production.

Time for a reality check on adaptation finance

Perspective / Wealthy governments risk inflating the private sector’s contribution to a USD 100 billion target to climate-proof developing countries.

When does private finance count as climate finance? Accounting for private contributions towards international pledges

SEI brief

Strengthening Accountability under the 2015 Climate Change Agreement

SEI brief

Mainstreaming climate change in Norwegian development aid: Reconciling climate priorities with aid delivery procedures

SEI brief

Reinvigorating international climate policy: A comprehensive framework for effective nonstate action

Journal article

Limits on oil supply will raise prices but aid climate goals

Perspective / Actions aimed at slowing the expansion of oil supplies could, barrel for barrel, be as effective at reducing CO2 emissions as policies to limit oil consumption.