Working paper by Stefano Carattini, Martin Péclat, Andrea Baranzini on 5 Nov 2018
This paper investigates the role of ‘social spillovers’ in the adoption of new technologies. The authors find that the French-German language border in Switzerland acts as a barrier to social interactions and, eventually, to the adoption of new technologies – in this case solar PV. read more »
Policy publication by Alina Averchenkova, Dimitri Zenghelis on 31 Oct 2018
This policy brief aims to assist negotiators, policy experts, and civil society in navigating the discussions on pre-2020 ambition towards a constructive and effective deliberation. It is based on a … read more »
Policy publication by Michal Nachmany, Emily Mangan on 29 Oct 2018
Quantified national targets are crucial to the credibility of climate change policies – for design, implementation, tracking and revision. This policy brief compares the quantified targets in countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement and those in national laws and policies and makes recommendations for improving consistency and clarity. read more »
Research article by Mook Bangalore on 26 Oct 2018
With 70% of its population living in coastal areas and low-lying deltas, Vietnam is highly exposed to riverine and coastal flooding. This paper conducts a “stress-test” and examines the exposure … read more »
Policy publication by Michal Nachmany on 22 Oct 2018
The policy brief outlines the key governance challenges Tanzania faces in implementing its climate policies, describes the drivers of and barriers to climate-relevant policy processes, and concludes with policy recommendations. read more »
Policy publication by Patrick Curran on 17 Oct 2018
This written evidence responds to four questions set by the UK House of Commons Select Committee on International Development inquiry into ‘UK aid for combating climate change’. read more »
Working paper by Joanes Atela, Kate Elizabeth Gannon, Florence Crick on 16 Oct 2018
This research suggests that female-led MSMEs in Narok, Kenya, may face both additional exposure to climate risk compared with men, and additional barriers to adapting to that risk. read more »
Working paper by Maurice Skelton, James J. Porter, Suraje Dessai, David N. Bresch, Reto Knutti on 15 Oct 2018
A global north–south divide in the production of climate knowledge exists. This research uses a unique global dataset, the UNFCCC National Communications, to perform a global documentary analysis of scientific submissions from 189 individual countries.
Policy publication by Alina Averchenkova, Sam Fankhauser, Jared Finnegan on 1 Oct 2018
This policy brief provides a summary assessment of the role of the independent Committee on Climate Change (CCC) in shaping UK climate policy. read more »
Policy publication by Alina Averchenkova, Sam Fankhauser, Jared Finnegan on 1 Oct 2018
10 years on from its establishment, this report assesses the role of the independent Committee on Climate Change (CCC) in shaping UK climate policy, drawing out lessons for international and domestic policymakers. read more »
