Everything government, Parliament, the statistical agencies and the major policy institutes published — read, summarised and ranked so you can skim the day in a minute.
Policy commentary argues Pre‑COP should advance Pacific nations’ call to keep 1.5C alive, warning UN assessments see 1.5C largely unavoidable under current policies and urging international diplomacy not to dilute Pacific climate priorities.
Analysis finds nearly three-quarters of China’s 72 five-year plans published this year include climate or energy policies or targets, with an interactive guide mapping the content across plans.
Argues that net zero does not require eliminating flying; as other sectors decarbonise aviation’s share of emissions will rise, but net zero permits persistent emitting activities offset by removals or reductions elsewhere. Notes Heathrow passenger forecast: 299m (2025) to 491m (2050).
A commentary argues critics who say faith in technological fixes for climate change reduces support for lifestyle and societal changes are committing petitio principii, because they assume without proof that broad consumption shifts are necessarily required alongside tech solutions.
With a draft climate bill introduced in Indonesia, establishing a climate council could mobilise finance, improve carbon markets and strengthen policymaking; the briefing draws on models from over 25 countries to assess potential benefits and design options.
IPPR argues energy devolution in England should be reconfigured: local strategic authorities already influence housing, planning, transport and economic development, but current fragmented devolution and mismatched boundaries hinder local leadership of clean‑energy transitions.
Examines how strikes on Iran could disrupt global fossil fuel markets and argues for strategies to reduce dependence on volatile fossil fuels and move towards more resilient energy systems.
E3G has deployed an expert team to UNGA81 and Climate Week NYC and is promoting key events and spokespeople available on the ground to provide diplomatic and policy commentary during the week’s climate discussions.