Countries that scaled up renewables and electrification are more resilient to the energy crisis. But governments repeat same mistakes – subsidies and tax cuts for fossil fuels – to lock in fossil fuel dependence.
đź”— Read the Q&A: bit.ly/41y41B5
Countries that scaled up renewables and electrification are more resilient to the energy crisis. But governments repeat same mistakes – subsidies and tax cuts for fossil fuels – to lock in fossil fuel dependence.
đź”— Read the Q&A: bit.ly/41y41B5
📢 Our team in South Korea for UN Climate Week & GX International Week
They will share insights on what CBAM means for competitiveness of Korea’s industries at events in Yeosu (April 21) and Seoul (April 23). Get in touch if you are on the ground!
đź”— Learn more about the project: bit.ly/4tRYt0o
In February 2026, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published a second draft of the Automotive Net-Zero Standard. The draft was released for public consultation in March 2026. In this input, NewClimate Institute discloses its perspectives on the second draft and lists all consultation responses to the SBTi. This second draft shows notable improvements but still contains important gaps to ensure high transparency, credibility and comparability of corporate climate strategies in the automotive sector.
Progress on the draft #SBTi Automotive Net‑Zero Standard – but clearer, stronger transition targets are needed.
Read the full input to SBTi's public consultation 👉 bit.ly/4dp7LvY
With CBAM taking full effect in 2026, South Korea faces rising trade pressures. In our latest project, we assess the impacts of CBAM on industrial sectors and explore low-carbon transition as a strategic response.
đź”— Learn more: newclimate.org/what-we-do/p...
Yesterday, @ecno-climate.bsky.social released the Clean Industrial Transition Monitor, assessing progress on the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal.
The analysis shows momentum – but risks remain in demand, infrastructure, finance & raw materials.
đź”— bit.ly/4v8ENqD
#CleanIndustrialDeal #IndustrialTransition
After 4 years of assessing corporate climate action through the Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor, one lesson became clear: without stricter rules, corporate climate pledges won’t deliver real decarbonisation. Read our blog post here: bit.ly/3NY7t4D
Webinar announcement graphic for “Clean Industrial Deal: Reality check – Launch of the Clean Industrial Transition Monitor", featuring industry perspectives, scheduled for 24 March 2026, with a call to join the webinar and a background image of industrial solar panel infrastructure.
A reality check for EU industrial policy: Are the right conditions in place for the transition?
ECNO launches the Clean Industrial Transition Monitor on 24 March, with feedback from Hydnum Steel & @malgosiarybak.bsky.social (CEPI).
14:00–15:30 CET | Online
Register: www.forms.ecologic.eu/ecno-cid
Visual showing the following quote by Finn Hossfeld (CAT country expert for Germany): "Germany has both the opportunity and the obligation to reverse recent climate policy rollbacks in its Climate Action Plan next week. Achieving Germany’s climate targets hinges on strengthened efforts to reduce emissions in the power, transport and buildings sector."
Germany’s emissions projections show an energy transition slowdown & its climate target slipping further out of reach. With the Climate Action Plan due next week, the government now faces a key moment to course-correct.
@climateactiontracker.org's reactionđź”— climateactiontracker.org/press/reacti...
Table with the 28 analysed companies, their headline pledge and the score for transparency and integrity
A room full of approx. 90 people listening to a presentation held by NewClimate expert Louise Bammel
NewClimate expert Louise Bammel holding the presentation
Last week, we presented the Climate Crisis Index with @Milieudefensie to company representatives in Amsterdam. Real leadership means pairing measures with targets beyond 2030 - and strong government action to regulate laggards and help frontrunners. Our report: bit.ly/4qPpD6d
Reality check for the EU’s #CleanIndustrialDeal?
Join @ecno-climate.bsky.social’s webinar launching the Clean Industrial Transition Monitor, which tracks whether the conditions are in place for a successful industrial transition in Europe.
📅 24 Mar | 14:00–15:30 CET
Registration 👇
Our case study in @leadthecharge.bsky.social's 2026 Leaderboard Report examines why emissions targets alone won’t drive 1.5°C-aligned transformation in #automotive.
We highlight transition targets to track real shifts: #EV sales, near-zero steel & aluminium, low-carbon batteries.
đź”— bit.ly/4ugAUiV
Climate targets achieved on paper while domestic net emissions keep rising ↗️
In our latest blog post we examine how #Article6 is being implemented in 3 key countries and outline risks that could undermine climate ambition – unless safeguards are set.
Read the full pieceđź”— bit.ly/408xjpd
đź’ˇNew blog: Why scope 3 emissions accounting matters and why industry-led Carbon Measures distracts from it
Industry proposals like Carbon Measures risk distracting from the real task: cutting emissions and transforming carbon‑intensive business models.
👉 Read the full blog post: bit.ly/4rQ34j9
The image shows the cover of the policy brief on the left side. On the right side there is text saying "Policy brief" and "out now!" with an arrow pointing towards the cover. Below this text and arrow there is a smaller text saying: "Allowing the use of Article 6 credits, comes with risks - not only for the EU's climate targets but also for the EU and Germany in terms of economic efficiency and costs".
The EU announced it will allow #Article6 to cover up to 5% of its 1990 net emissions toward its 2040 climate target.
We take a closer look at what this means ⬇️
EU: using credits could increase emissions by up to 50% in 2040
Germany: emissions up by 42% in 2040
đź”— Read it (in German): bit.ly/4si4geP
Our report assesses the climate strategies of 28 leading Dutch companies. We find that many are investing in new tech to cut emissions. However, real progress also demands strong action on renewables, electrification and moving away from carbon‑intensive business models.
Full report: bit.ly/4qPpD6d
Quote graphic featuring a portrait of Natalie Pelekh, Climate Policy Analyst at NewClimate Institute. The image includes a statement on the need to transform food production and consumption in Europe to achieve climate neutrality, highlighting incentives, emissions reduction, resilience, and food security.
The EU’s agrifood sector isn’t cutting emissions fast enough. Diet shifts, food waste reduction, and sustainable farming need stronger support.
đź“– Read the full report to see how better policies and funding could support a climate-neutral future: climateobservatory.eu/report/2025-...
Cover image of the report "Evaluating corporate target setting in the Netherlands" by NewClimate Institute and Milieudefensie.
🚀 New report on corporate climate action! We assessed the climate plans of 28 companies in the Netherlands:
- None is aligned with the 1.5°C pathway.
- 1/4 have moderately adequate climate plans.
- Most don't have targets for the time between 2030 and 2050.
The full report: bit.ly/4qPpD6d
Next week, our experts will be in New Delhi to attend the #WSDS2026.
Join them for a panel on “The Climate Finance Imperative”. We will dive into the transformations needed to enable effective and equitable finance flows.
📆 27 Feb
⏰ 10-11:30 am (local time)
đź“Ť Durbar
More details: wsds.teriin.org
Do the new 2035 climate targets make a difference?
Join the upcoming @newpathways-eu.bsky.social webinar to explore NDC 3.0 submissions, how 2035 targets compare to 2030 commitments, and what they mean for the emissions gap.
đź—“ 19 Feb
⏰ 3:00 pm CET
đź“Ť Online
Register: newpathways.eu/do-the-new-c...
Our team joined the 3rd Thai-German Energy Dialogue, hosted by @giz.de, on Empowering a Climate-Resilient Energy Future. Our 🔑 takeaway: #EnergySecurity, resilient power grids, and workforce skills go hand in hand.
We look forward to continuing our work on the topics in 2026.
#EnergyTransition
How is climate #disinformation connected to geopolitics, and how does it affect climate policy and international climate cooperation?
👂 Listen to Inès Paiva talk to Kira Taylor on The Jolt podcast: foresightmedia.com/story/sfW32a...
đź’ˇ Explore our briefing: bit.ly/48G9nx3
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đź”— Read the full blog: bit.ly/4qZKlk2
How is your organisation navigating an increasingly hostile and complex landscape?
Geopolitical turmoil, polarisation & climate impacts raise big questions for the climate community: how to stay influential?
🌍 5 ways to deal with these challenging times below 👇
Zitat aus dem Interview mit Niklas Höhne, Klimaforscher und Mitgründer des Kölner New Climate Institute: „China hat die Entscheidung für die Erneuerbaren gefällt“ aus dem aktuellen Briefing Energie & Klima.
Gerne wird beim Thema #Klimaschutz auf größere CO₂‑Produzenten verwiesen. Doch das China-Argument lenke von der eigenen Verantwortung ab und stimme zudem nicht, meint @niklashoehne.bsky.social vom @newclimate.bsky.social. China nutze die #Energiewende zum eigenen Vorteil (Test/Abo) 👉 t1p.de/5t8gv
Webinar: With <16% of carbon credits delivering real impact, #Article6 must not repeat past failures.
Join us for the launch of the Article 6 Observatory – an independent initiative tracking whether #CarbonMarkets support or undermine the #ParisAgreement.
đź—“ 04 Feb, 17:00 CET
➡️ bit.ly/4raCnVw
🌍 New blog: A defining moment for the climate community
Climate impacts rise, attention & funding fragment, disinformation spreads. We share 5 reflections on staying influential, from smarter alliances to translating evidence into impact 👉 bit.ly/4qZKlk2
📢 New blog: 1.5°C compatibility in Germany’s upcoming revision of export credit rules for fossil gas
Climate target assessments aren’t sufficient: gas project developers should provide country-specific proof that any additional gas capacity is 1.5°C-compatible.
Read it here đź”— bit.ly/4sMnRoA
📢 New blog: Climate #disinformation is a growing geopolitical and security challenge
Read: bit.ly/459fysK
#InformationIntegrity #security #FalseNarratives
