At the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference, goals were set to transition away from fossil fuels, triple renewable capacity, and double energy efficiency improvements by 2030, requiring a substantial increase in clean energy investments among emerging market and developing economies. Against the backdrop of tight fiscal space and relatively high financing costs, foreign direct investment […]
At COP29 in Baku, I was asked to imagine a 2050 where we all lived on a sustainable and resilient planet. I was also asked to describe what had happened over the past 25 or so years to make that possible. It was an interesting exercise, and it highlighted one fact: If we thrive in […]
As climate-related disasters become increasingly frequent and destructive, one might expect first-hand experience of these events to bring consensus on the urgency of addressing climate change. Yet, the deep ideological divide on this issue in the US and beyond – combined with highly polarised media coverage – may hinder this process. Combining data on the […]