Climate Economics Update

Green tech to stay central to China overcapacity fears

The rapid expansion in China’s manufacturing capacity of green technology is a symptom of the country’s investment-led growth model and so there is no reason to believe that any change in tack is...

23rd April 2024 · 3 mins read

Green Transition Chart Pack

Green Transition Chart Pack (Apr. 2024)

Recent increases in natural gas prices in Europe have predictably been mirrored in the EU carbon price, which has risen from a 31-month low of €52 per tonne in February to €71 at the time of writing...

18th April 2024 · 1 min read

Climate Economics Update

Governments can accelerate green jobs shift

While the number of “green” jobs in the UK rose strongly in 2022, it’s worth noting that green workers were still outnumbered by estate agents! Market forces are facilitating the transition to a...

2nd April 2024 · 3 mins read

Climate Economics Outlook

Updating our emissions forecasting framework

This second edition of our annual Climate Economics Outlook updates our long-term emissions forecasting framework to incorporate our latest macroeconomic and energy views. Note: You can create your...

26th March 2024 · 14 mins read

Climate Economics Update

Central banks contemplate climate mission creep

Recent comments by one of the six members of the ECB’s Executive Board have reignited debate over the appropriate role for central banks in tackling climate change. Against this backdrop, we are re...

29th February 2024 · 7 mins read

Climate Economics Monthly

Five highlights from February

This Monthly looks at five highlights from the Climate Economics service in February, including the addition of Canada to our Regional Climate Databank, and the launch of our coverage of the EU carbon...

29th February 2024 · 5 mins read

UK Economics Weekly

Bad news coming, but better times ahead

We’d recommend ignoring any reports on the back of next week’s data releases that the UK economy is heading in the wrong direction on inflation and activity. It may only be a few months before...

9th February 2024 · 11 mins read

Green Transition Chart Pack

Green Transition Chart Pack (Jan. 2024)

Our Green Transition Chart Pack has been updated with the latest data and our analysis of recent developments. Following a period of upward pressure on renewable and battery costs in recent years, the...

18th January 2024 · 1 min read

Climate Economics Update

Clearing the air on the economics of pollution

Given the thick smog covering parts of South Asia this winter, forcing schools to shut down and disrupting activity, this Update takes a closer look into the economics of air pollution. In view of the...

8th January 2024 · 3 mins read

Climate Economics Update

What to watch on the climate front in 2024

As 2023 draws to a close, this Update looks at three key climate themes to watch in 2024. In short, one should look beyond the inevitable climate-related rhetoric in the run-up to looming elections...

20th December 2023 · 4 mins read

India Economics Weekly

Sensex surge, coal and COP28

The rally in Indian equities over the past month is likely to have left overall market capitalisation at almost US$4trn, and on the cusp of overtaking Hong Kong’s equity market to become the seventh...

15th December 2023 · 3 mins read

Climate Economics Monthly

COP-flation; declining deforestation; UK strike prices

Whatever does or does not get agreed at COP28 in Dubai over the coming weeks, one way in which the event will set records is the staggering number of people in attendance. Meanwhile, the decline in...

30th November 2023 · 5 mins read

Climate Economics Update

Putting COP-season into perspective

With COP-season upon us once again, this Update offers a brief guide to this year’s spectacle. In short, with the incentives for countries to act in their self-interests as strong as ever, the...

29th November 2023 · 4 mins read

Climate Economics Monthly

Tusk tasked with decarbonising Poland; IEA optimism

Donald Tusk and his pro-EU coalition are making the right noises about phasing out coal usage in Poland, although it remains to be seen how his plans will survive contact with politically powerful...

31st October 2023 · 6 mins read

Green Transition Chart Pack

Green Transition Chart Pack (Oct. 2023)

Our Green Transition Chart Pack has been updated with the latest data and our analysis of recent developments. 2023 is on track to be the warmest year on record, but somewhat ominously the headwinds...

19th October 2023 · 1 min read