Decarbonising electricity generation

The power sector is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the UK and must be largely decarbonised by 2030 if the Government is … read more »

Incorporating climate change and growth into the post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction

The economic costs of natural disasters have continued to rise since the early 1980s and are expected to rise further given the challenges of climate change and population … read more »

Options for structural measures to improve the European Union Emissions Trading System: response to a European Commission consultation

Main points The impact of ‘back-loading’, a short-term measure, will be limited. ‘Back-loading’ is unlikely to have a significant impact on the price of emissions allowances, unless the ‘back-loaded’ allowances … read more »

An Independent National Adaptation Programme for England

An Independent National Adaptation Programme for England read more »

A UK ‘dash’ for smart gas

Shifting from coal to natural gas for electricity generation can help the UK power sector to decarbonise in the near term. With good planning and investment, natural gas can support the development of a low-carbon power sector by providing essential backup for intermittent renewables, but could only play a bigger role longer-term if fitted with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.

However, a new UK ‘dash’ for gas on the assumption of low prices is a risky economic and environmental option. A lower risk option is a ‘dash’ for smart gas; using natural gas in those areas where it offers the greatest value in decarbonising the power sector. read more »

Energising development with Jatropha curcas? Policy and institutional frameworks in the promotion of sustainable biofuels in Mali.

Favretto, N. 2013. Policy brief, Policy Innovation Systems for Clean Energy Security, . Policy brief, Policy Innovation Systems for Clean Energy Security, Practical Action Consulting and Department for International Development (DfID), UK.

GCS Component 1 Policy Network Survey full report ? Brazilian case study.

Gebara M F; Fatorelli L; May P; Zhang S (2013) Global Comparative Study on REDD+, Bogor, Indonesia: Center for International Forestry Research.

Securing the Green Economy, city strategies for exploiting green growth

Hall, S. (2013), In Monaghan, E; Wurzel, R; Jonas, A.E.G; Gibbs, D; Connelly J and Eden, S (2013) New Climate Alliances. Available at thttp://www.lowcarbonfutures.org/reports/research-reports

PREPARE – The contribution and role of local and household level adaptation in overal UK adaptation,

Kent, N.; Porter, J.; Dessai, S.; Miller, K.; Winne, S.; Sibile, R.; Horrocks, L.; Dale, N.; Lonsdale, K.; and Ballard, D. (2013) PREPARE – The contribution and role of local and household level adaptation in overal UK adaptation, Final Report for ERG1211 for Defra.

Quo vadis? The state of social sciences research on climate and global environmental change in Europe

Adler, C., Rietig, K. World Social Sciences Report 2013, UNESCO.