Energy transitions

Explaining the key issues at the COP28 summit in Dubai.

Examining what is on the agenda for COP27, a critical test of whether the international process can respond to the increasing climate crisis.

Short animation explaining why burning biomass produces more carbon dioxide per unit of energy generated than almost all fossil fuels.

Short explainer outlining the energy issues facing those forced to flee their homes due to conflict, and how a lack of acccess impacts them.

Examining the short-term and medium-term economic impact of the Ukraine invasion on the Middle East region, especially in oil production.

The Common Futures Conversations community share strategies for accelerating the adoption of renewable energy around the world.

Antony Froggatt and Anna Aberg explain what is needed for a clean energy transition.

Current climate efforts are not progressing quickly enough to prevent the world from overshooting the global emissions targets set in the Paris Agreement.

£1000 grants are available for innovative and engaging ideas to deliver a fair and sustainable future.

Events in France and Germany show that policies to deliver sustainable food, transport and energy systems need to take far better account of the needs of rural communities.

With a COP28 deal to transition away from fossil fuels, speeding up the energy transition and economic diversification will help Gulf countries protect the needs of future generations and avoid costly consequences of delayed action.

Greater focus must be given to the potential economic and climate risks of reliance on ’abated’ fossil fuel production.

Decades-old concerns are still not being adequately addressed.

In ‘Climate Capitalism’, Akshat Rathi’s enthusiasm for environmental private enterprise is infectious, but he’s unclear on who’s footing the bill, writes Ann Pettifor.

The climate is on its way to exceeding a 1.5°C increase in the global temperature. World leaders can stop it – but they have to act now.

The first bioenergy fuel based transatlantic flight has taken off. But significant deployment limitations to decarbonize the sector means those who fly the most must fly less.

An ambitious agreement to tackle the threat of plastics pollution requires a solid understanding of its scientific complexities.

Explaining the key issues at the COP28 summit in Dubai.

The war is making the challenges of climate change harder to overcome, both in Ukraine and worldwide.

In this episode the panel discusses how the US and EU are positioning themselves in the new era of green industrial policy.

By putting in place climate change adaptation measures, NATO has an opportunity to both strengthen operational resilience and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Maintaining a balance of international partnerships is critical as foreign powers support domestic infrastructure, mining investment, health, and education.

The ‘net zero’ transition will require a massive reallocation of private capital from high- to low-carbon assets in coming decades. Action by central banks, financial regulators and industry coalitions will be critical to this process.

The UK and EU are beginning to secure supply of critical raw materials necessary for the twin transitions to a digital and net-zero economy.

The historic treaty demonstrates the potential for geopolitical tensions to be put to one side in the interest of global cooperation.

Zambia’s recent approach to international relations has boosted the country’s prominence, but further domestic focus is needed to make this a sustainable policy shift.

The international community needs to redouble its efforts to avert new security risks as a result of climate change.

African countries face collective climate and job creation-related challenges, yet policymaking often remains regionally siloed.

Chatham House experts examine the shifts in geopolitical alliances, security, energy, and supply chains and whether these changes are likely to be long-lasting.

Highlighting key interventions from African policymakers, business leaders, researchers, and civil society voices on green financing and implementation plans.

Johannes Wagner discusses green energy transitions, Germany’s support for Ukraine and how Common Futures Conversations helped prepare him for a life in politics.

Unpacking the feverish debate behind the EU agreement for a $60 price cap on oil deliveries from Russia, and the geopolitical implications of the deal.

What to know about the implications of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on international trade.

From nuclear proliferation to African debt, here are the issues six of our expert contributors expect to make the news in the year ahead.

Chatham House environment experts give their initial reaction to the end of COP27, examining how much progress was achieved, and the key issues still to be worked on.

The UK needs to get the tone right as South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is welcomed by King Charles III for the first state visit of his reign.

Increasing maritime awareness has already delivered impact, but consistency and continental leadership are needed to realize the sector’s full potential.

Examining what is on the agenda for COP27, a critical test of whether the international process can respond to the increasing climate crisis.