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.
Policy publication by Matthias Täger, Simon Dikau on 18 May 2023
This policy insight presents an initial conceptual framework on the application of climate scenario analysis and associated design requirements, focusing on the need for a clear purpose.
Working paper by Geoffrey Barrows, Raphael Calel, Martin Jégard, Hélène Ollivier on 18 May 2023
This paper presents a new method for estimating the effects of regulations when treated and control firms compete on the output market.
Policy publication by Catherine Higham, Joana Setzer, Harj Narulla, Emily Bradeen on 23 Mar 2023
This report describes Europe’s ‘Fit for 55 package and broader programme of legal reforms associated with the EU’s climate ambitions, and looks at the role of climate litigation in shaping Europe’s legislation.
Policy publication by Rob Macquarie on 20 Mar 2023
This policy brief explores how the voluntary carbon market has the potential to pave the way to a net zero and sustainable economy and help close finance gaps in sectors that are critical to the transition.
Policy publication by on 17 Mar 2023
To support the process of adopting a framework for the Global Goal on Adaptation at COP28, this submission outlines key aspects that need to be addressed in its development.
Working paper by on 6 Mar 2023
This report consists of written evidence to the UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee’s inquiry on environmental change and food security. It states that UK’s Food Strategy of 2022 does not sufficiently factor climate risks into building resilient domestic food supply chains and suggests measures that the Government could take to increase food security while providing climate mitigation and health co-benefits.
Working paper by on 6 Mar 2023
This paper analyses the dynamic interaction between diverse expectations, investment decisions and climate change mitigation policymaking, exploring how firms invest in low or high carbon capital depending on their beliefs about future carbon prices.
Working paper by on 23 Feb 2023
This paper studies the impact of reduced water availability on hydroelectricity generation, a central piece in the low-carbon transition, in Europe and the United States.
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.
