Policy publication by Leo Mercer, Josh Burke on 19 May 2023
This report seeks to identify the factors underpinning the monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of greenhouse gas removal (GGR) across the spectrum of biological, chemical and geochemical techniques, and the risks associated with GGR-specific MRV.
Working paper by Hugh Miller, Simon Dikau, Romain Svartzman, Stéphane Dees on 30 Jan 2023
This paper empirically estimates the material demand requirements for so-called ‘transition-critical materials’ (TCMs) implied under two climate scenarios and finds potentially serious supply ‘bottlenecks’ for three materials – copper, lithium and nickel – which are exacerbated if the transition is delayed.
Policy publication by Esin Serin, Anna Valero, Brendan Curran, Adithya Subramoni on 9 Nov 2022
Response to the call for evidence made as part of the Independent Review of Net Zero commissioned by the UK’s Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Policy publication by Esin Serin, Josh Burke, Rob Macquarie on 1 Nov 2022
This report consists of a submission to a UK government consultation on designing business models for greenhouse gas removal technologies.
Working paper by Pia Andres, Eugenie Dugoua, Marion Dumas on 14 Sep 2022
This working paper shows that ICT and AI have the potential to accelerate clean energy innovation, which is critical for reducing carbon emissions.
Policy publication by Josh Burke, Esin Serin on 16 Aug 2022
Greenhouse gas removal technologies will play an important role in the UK’s net zero pathway, but it is unclear how they can be funded fairly. We assess four policy options and compare how the costs will fall to UK households.
Working paper by Amir Lebdioui on 21 Jan 2022
In this first study of the potential of biomimicry as an innovation strategy in developing countries, the author investigates how nations can leverage their biodiversity as a knowledge bank of solutions to both current and future challenges.
Policy publication by Esin Serin, Anna Valero, Ralf Martin, Arjun Shah, Pia Andres on 22 Sep 2021
CCUS is necessary for the UK to reach its net-zero goals. This report assesses economic and potential employment opportunities and implications for the skills needed, as well as transferable strengths and capabilities from other sectors and barriers and enablers for CCUS growth in the UK.
Policy publication by Josh Burke, Esin Serin on 29 Jul 2021
The UK’s net-zero commitment assumes the use of greenhouse gas removal (GGR) technologies, but there is little understanding of how they might be funded and who will bear the cost. This study prepared for the National Infrastructure Commission analyses how the distribution of costs for funding these technologies impacts society across income deciles.
Working paper by Simon Dikau, Ulrich Volz on 14 May 2021
Investigating the use of the green monetary policy tool ‘window guidance’ in China, the authors draw lessons for the design of green finance policies for other countries that seek to enhance sustainable finance and mitigate climate change and related risks.
