International Climate Policy

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BBBA: Energy
The BBBA encourages energy efficiency and renewable energy while reforming fossil fuel leasing. Special attention is paid to vulnerable communities ... read more
Post COP26 Analysis: A Focus on Indigenous Inclusion
Indigenous peoples are the “Guardians of the Forests”. COP26 saw a significant $1.7bn pledge being made towards the recognition of ... read more
Post COP26 Analysis: A Focus on Finance
Climate finance remains an unresolved issue following COP26, little ground was made during negotiations on Loss & Damage and the ... read more
Post COP26 Analysis: A Focus on Youth
COP26 failed to ensure substantial participation and representation of young people in decision-making spaces The Glasgow Climate Pact does include ... read more
ETS: Innovation Fund & Modernisation Fund
The revenues generated by the EU ETS will be used to help industries and states across the EU reach carbon-neutrality ... read more
1.5°C versus 2°C of Warming: Political Histories and the Climate Implications
Climate targets are the foundation of climate policy Both 1.5°C and 2°C have been targetted for international climate policy While ... read more
How Do Nations Lobby On Climate Change?
Special interest groups pushed against actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions before the COP26 global climate summit. In official environmental ... read more
International Agreements: A Focus on Entry and Exit Clauses 
Under the Vienna Convention, Treaties are considered to be binding agreements. The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties also ... read more
Aviation: EU ETS & CORSIA
Aviation emissions have increased significantly in the EU, despite intra-EEA flights being included in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) ... read more
Energy Taxation Directive
The current ETD is based on volume of fuels, rather than their energy content or impact on the environment. By ... read more