Accountability mechanisms in climate change framework laws

Policy publication by Catherine Higham, Alina Averchenkova, Joana Setzer, Arnaud Koehl on 5 Nov 2021

Climate change framework laws are needed for the successful implementation of the Paris Agreement. This policy insight examines the elements that can be ‘built in’ to framework laws to specify accountability for the implementation of the core obligations contained within, based on a review of 43 such laws from the Climate Change Laws of the World database.

Governance of climate change policy: A case study of South Africa

Policy publication by Alina Averchenkova, Kate Elizabeth Gannon, Patrick Curran on 26 Jun 2019

This report and accompanying 8-page brief examine some of the emerging challenges in climate governance in South Africa and potential solutions. The lessons identified are also relevant for other developing economies. read more »

Aligning national and international climate targets

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 »

The role and influence of the UK’s Committee on Climate Change

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 »

The role of independent bodies in climate governance: the UK’s Committee on Climate Change

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 »

Global trends in climate change legislation and litigation: 2018 snapshot