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Visions for the future of the Russian coal industry in light of the global decarbonisation trend
This paper analyses the different domestic discourses on the future of the Russian coal sector. None of the main narratives foresees a coal phase-out.
Carbon Contracts for Difference. An assessment of selected socio-economic impacts for Germany
This report offers insights to support key German stakeholders on the implementation of an innovative and promising policy instrument for the…
Critical Junctions on the Journey to 1.5°C: The Decisive Decade
The report, Critical Junctions on the Journey to 1.5°C: The Decisive Decade, examines and distils the key findings in 10 influential…
Unlocking the low-carbon transition of the basic materials sector
Explore these infographics explaining a policy package to decarbonise the EU basic materials sector. It was developed by climate policy researchers, through discussions with industry and policy actors from across Europe.
Sewage Treatment for the Skies. Mobilising carbon dioxide removal through public policies and private financing
Public funding could scale up Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies, this new report by Perspectives Climate Research of the NET-RAPIDO project finds. While CDR does not replace the need to drastically cut back emissions, an ensemble of CDR approaches could contribute to limiting global warming.
Project brief: Incorporating Just Transition Strategies in Developing Country NDCs and post-Covid responses
Increasing climate ambitions while managing the Covid-19 pandemic is a challenge for all countries. A Climate Strategies project explores how the Just Transition concept can be applied in developing countries to integrate emission reduction and long-term sustainable recovery.
Project brief: The Russian Coal Sector. Challenges and transition opportunities
This is a key moment to engage with the Russian energy sector. A new research project will provide insights into the macroeconomic and social stability of coal-producing regions in Russia and outline pathways forward as the world shifts to a low-carbon energy system.
Transforming industrial clusters to implement the European Green Deal
The European Green Deal aims to reduce European Union (EU) greenhouse gas emissions by 55% in 2030 compared to 1990 and…
Unlocking transition to climate-friendly material sector in Europe with Carbon Contracts for Difference and Climate Contribution
This policy brief presents an overview of the key takeaways from the CFM TRACTION project, which focused on refining the concepts…
Contracts for Difference and Climate Contribution: A comparison between Germany and Poland (Synthesis Report)
This report summarises of the key insights from CFM TRACTION project results in Germany and Poland. The project focused on refining…
Climate Contribution and its role in European industrial decarbonisation
The Climate Friendly Materials (CFM) Platform collaborates with research institutions across eight EU countries in the development common policy action wit…
The socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 and how to deploy international climate finance in the context of green stimulus packages
This report summarises findings about the socioeconomic impacts COVID-19 and the, status of green recovery packages in selected countries.