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Short Markets and Long Transitions

High energy prices offer a warning to negotiators at Glasgow: an energy transition that moves too quickly could burn itself out.

Commentary by Kevin Book — October 29, 2021

Understanding Just Transitions in Coal-Dependent Communities

This study explores coal-related socio-economic dependency in Mpumalanga, South Africa, and Jharkhand, India, and key solutions for just transition planning including economic diversification, environmental rehabilitation, and important stakeholders.

Report by Sandeep Pai, Ian Barlow, Mary Margaret Allen, Kira O'Hare, Hugh Searight, Rahul Madhusudanan, and Mike Ward — October 28, 2021

Environmental Goods Agreement: A New Frontier or an Old Stalemate?

A new Environmental Goods Agreement is worth pursuing because climate policy and the multilateral trading system both need a creative revitalization to show that they are capable of addressing the twenty-first century’s most pressing problem.

Report by William Alan Reinsch, Emily Benson, and Catherine Puga — October 28, 2021

Germany’s Hydrogen Industrial Strategy

Probably more than a quarter of state funding committed by all 17 countries with hydrogen strategies to date is provided by the German government. In this Energy Rewired commentary, Isabelle Huber breaks down Germany's advanced hydrogen strategy.

Commentary by Isabelle Huber — October 28, 2021

The United Kingdom’s Hydrogen Strategy

The United Kingdom wants to be a global leader on hydrogen by 2030. Its hydrogen strategy is broadly in line with its Sixth Carbon Budget and complements its goal to create four net-zero industrial clusters by 2030.

Commentary by Lachlan Carey — October 28, 2021

The OECD and Carbon Life-Cycle Assessments

The global community needs a common methodology for determining carbon life-cycle assessments, an agreement the OECD should lead. A widely accepted, formally adopted methodology would reduce trade frictions, essentially harmonizing how to measure carbon footprints.

Critical Questions by Emily Benson — October 22, 2021

The United Kingdom’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy

The United Kingdom considers offshore wind a major opportunity for economic growth in the country. The government’s strategy combines ambitious climate targets and offshore wind deployment goals with financial support and industry partnerships.

Commentary by Stephen J. Naimoli — October 21, 2021

Japan’s Hydrogen Industrial Strategy

Japan sees hydrogen as a key to decarbonizing its economy while sustaining its industrial competitiveness. The government and industry closely collaborate on innovation and deployment, as well as hydrogen supply chain development.

Commentary by Jane Nakano — October 21, 2021