If the world is to make genuine progress on climate change, the engagement of both the oil and gas industry and the Gulf region is essential
Ana Palacio explains what it takes to make COP28 a success
Media mentions – Climate change
If we are to stay below 1.5 degrees in temperature rise, China, India and the United States must reduce their emissions much more than they do today.
Dan Jørgensen advocates for more climate action from larger countries
The investment effort required by climate action, whether for France or for the EU, is roughly equivalent to 2% of annual GDP
Jean Pisany-Ferry assesses the cost for France and the EU to meet their climate commitments
There is a real risk that rightwing, populist parties will latch on to the “greenlash” and surge back in the polls
Nathalie Tocci explains why signs of a green backlash are surfacing, as citizens and businesses start feeling the costs of the energy transition
The common agricultural policy reinforces the push towards economies of scale, monoculture and industrialisation and takes too little account of the broader negative impact of intensive agriculture
Kathleen van Brempt comments on the industrialization of agriculture and its consequences for nature, food supply and climate
Climate change has well and truly hit the Middle East. To overcome the gravest risks posed, an active cross-border approach is required.
Ellie Geranmayeh argues tackling climate challenges presents a strong path for regional cooperation in the aftermath of the Iran-Saudi normalisation deal
Seen in isolation, it is a problematic move the US is now taking, but in a larger perspective, boosting green industries could be positive for the entire globe
Europeans have a clear interest in supporting the green transition in GCC states, Iraq, and Iran
Cinzia Bianco’s policy brief explores how Europe can promote environmental and climate cooperation between the Gulf Arab States and Iran
There are two broad groups of those who oppose nuclear fuel — although these lines are softening in light of the current energy crisis
Susi Dennison comments on the objections to the inclusion of nuclear energy in the EU taxonomy
In a fierce geopolitical environment, there is still the need for a narrative on the logic of European cooperation, to show that there are paths through the various different elements of geopolitical