Innovating to decarbonise Bulgaria’s economy is not just about delivering the European Green Deal across the EU. It could also help guide the green transition in low-income, carbon-intensive economies elsewhere.
North African states hold great potential to partner in Europe’s longer-term energy transition – if the EU takes the right steps in the coming years
The international climate conferences in 2022 revealed the divisions between countries on climate goals – and the need for global solidarity in climate negotiations
Russia’s war in Ukraine has exposed the link between energy and security policy. Renewable energies can help Germany gain energy sovereignty – and protect itself from security threats
What role can Germany play in Europe’s green transition and where has it come thus far?
The EU and its member states have taken unprecedented steps to reduce their dependence on Russian energy resources. ECFR’s new EU Energy Deals Tracker documents Europeans’ agreements with new suppliers – and highlights four key lessons for policymakers
The energy deals the EU and its member states are now making with third countries will shape Europeans’ ability to protect their energy security in the long term. The EU Energy Deals Tracker provides a comprehensive overview of these agreements, including their implications for the sustainable transition.
In this virtual launch event, we will present ECFR’s brand-new online tool, the Energy Deal tracker, and discuss the need for a more coordinated European energy and climate strategy
Geopolitical tensions are hindering progress in multilateral climate cooperation. The EU should continue to supplement negotiations under the UN climate convention with smaller initiatives that bring together like-minded, ambitious partners.
Cinzia Bianco, Mats Engström and Anthony Dworkin were in conversation with Susi Dennison to hear how Europe can best meet its energy security interests all the while preserving its credibility as a climate superpower
North African states hold great potential to partner in Europe’s longer-term energy transition – if the EU takes the right steps in the coming years
Geopolitical tensions are hindering progress in multilateral climate cooperation. The EU should continue to supplement negotiations under the UN climate convention with smaller initiatives that bring together like-minded, ambitious partners.
European policymakers should back climate diplomacy to help improve relations between Iran and Gulf monarchies
Climate change is increasing the strain on Iraqi society and public services. Despite this, the country’s political figures are overlooking the huge benefits that climate investment would bring.
Russia’s war on Ukraine has weakened European governments’ commitment to EU climate goals. European leaders should intensify their efforts to build clean, sustainable energy security.
Europeans risk over-dependence on China for the green technologies needed to build the low-carbon economy of the future. They should take steps to reduce their exposure – while recognising they will have to work with Chinese suppliers in some instances.
Africa’s burgeoning innovation economies offer huge opportunities for the continent – and for Europe as it looks to tackle the climate crisis and respond to China’s BRI global connectivity programme
The bloc should reframe the international debate on energy security to focus on clean energy resources and efficiency, engaging in the market reforms needed to incentivise this shift
If the EU is to achieve its climate and geopolitical goals, it will need to substantially increase its engagement with Gulf states on the European Green Deal
EU member states should help Turkey manage the impact of the new trade regulations the deal would bring in
Innovating to decarbonise Bulgaria’s economy is not just about delivering the European Green Deal across the EU. It could also help guide the green transition in low-income, carbon-intensive economies elsewhere.
The international climate conferences in 2022 revealed the divisions between countries on climate goals – and the need for global solidarity in climate negotiations
Russia’s war in Ukraine has exposed the link between energy and security policy. Renewable energies can help Germany gain energy sovereignty – and protect itself from security threats
The EU and its member states have taken unprecedented steps to reduce their dependence on Russian energy resources. ECFR’s new EU Energy Deals Tracker documents Europeans’ agreements with new suppliers – and highlights four key lessons for policymakers
Germany’s new energy partnership with Canada faces a range of technical and political challenges. But sticking with it could bring major benefits for both sides.
Western Balkans states need to join the EU’s energy transition. They can do so in several ways.
The EU can protect its energy security in the long term by transforming its approach to green diplomacy
Initiatives to improve energy efficiency can reduce the EU’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels. They can also help increase the union’s influence in the global south.
The EU should do far more to reduce its dependence on imports of energy and critical raw materials. This would help the union preserve its independence in an increasingly dangerous world.
The EU’s efforts to address climate change should place more emphasis on bilateral alliances and partnerships. But these efforts will only be credible if they are firmly rooted in domestic policies.
The energy deals the EU and its member states are now making with third countries will shape Europeans’ ability to protect their energy security in the long term. The EU Energy Deals Tracker provides a comprehensive overview of these agreements, including their implications for the sustainable transition.
Can Europe remain true to its climate agenda despite Russia’s war in Ukraine?
What were this World Economic forum’s biggest themes? Which discussions on the Ukraine crisis were the most convincing?
Is the EU in a position to deliver a green grand bargain, or is its role as peripheral now as it was at COP15?
Whoever wins the election, the next German government must approach climate action more systematically and in a more sustained fashion
How will the European Green Deal affect the EU’s relationship with Turkey?
How would a (partially) Green government affect German foreign policy?
What are the geopolitical repercussions of the European Green Deal?
Mark Leonard and Jeremy Shapiro predict ten bright and bold policy projections for the year to come
What role can Germany play in Europe’s green transition and where has it come thus far?
In this virtual launch event, we will present ECFR’s brand-new online tool, the Energy Deal tracker, and discuss the need for a more coordinated European energy and climate strategy
Cinzia Bianco, Mats Engström and Anthony Dworkin were in conversation with Susi Dennison to hear how Europe can best meet its energy security interests all the while preserving its credibility as a climate superpower
How can member states co-operate concretely to build European energy and climate sovereignty? What role for the new French government and other member states? And what is the role of the financial development institutions such as the EIB?
Rhodium Group are delighted to invite you to the virtual launch event of our new policy paper “Circuit Breakers: Securing the Green Energy Supply Chain”
Il conflitto in Ucraina ha confermato l’urgenza di un’azione congiunta europea su energia e clima
To what extent can the European Green Deal and Global Gateway be shaped to satisfy both European and African interests?
Our experts will talk about European climate sovereignty, energy security and potential partnerships with the neighbourhood
Over the course of the day, we will discuss how Europe and Asia can redefine the Indo-Pacific in terms compatible with their mutual interests. The 3 sessions will look specifically at trade, connectivity, and the Green Transition.
The green transition is vital to Europe’s future. Rebuilding economies to achieve climate neutrality is essential not only to avoid a catastrophe but also to…
In the EU, we have had to allow ourselves a year without prioritising clean energy sources, even though 2030 is just around the corner
In choosing Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber, the UAE wanted to “balance saving the fossil fuel industry with concrete steps to promote more sustainable industries and practices”,
Cinzia Bianco on the appointment of Ahmed al-Jaber as head of the next UN climate conference
Once again, by 2023 we will look forward with hope as we silently forget the past
Ten predictions about what lies ahead in the world. From war in Ukraine to the United States and China to Russia.
[it was hard to see the Swedish presidency] pushing for far-reaching effort-sharing between member states when it comes to the migration waves.
Mats Engström comments on the far-right shadow looming over the Swedish EU presidency
The EU should use the 30th anniversary of the internal market in that perspective. If Europe slows down, others will set global standards.
Business organisations push for deregulation to address competitiveness, but environmental legislation can contribute to boosting innovation and commercial success, writes Mats Engström
