Government responses to the US–Israel war on Iran

The NewClimate Institute briefing examines the energy crisis triggered by the US–Israel war on Iran, noting that while clean energy technologies have matured, most of the 40 countries assessed continue to use fossil fuel subsidies and price caps that hinder decarbonization. The report finds that countries prioritizing renewables and grid infrastructure are more resilient to price shocks and suggests that the Global Stocktake (GST-1) goals provide the best roadmap for aligning crisis response with long-term energy security.

• The energy crisis caused by the US–Israel war on Iran is the third major global energy system shock since 2020, following the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the weaknesses of systems dependent on fossil fuels.
• Responses from most governments to the current crisis are poorly aligned with the global energy transition. While a minority use targeted support for vulnerable sectors and households to maintain incentives for clean energy and electrification, most rely on price caps, tax cuts, and fuel subsidies that reinforce dependence on fossil fuels.
• Countries that have invested in grid infrastructure, electrification, and renewable energy expansion are demonstrating lower vulnerability to supply disruptions and price shocks compared to others.
• The Global Stocktake (GST-1) goals offer the most effective framework for linking short-term crisis policy decisions to the structural reforms necessary to move away from fossil fuels and ensure long-term energy security.

APA

NewClimate Institute (2026). Government responses to the US–Israel war on Iran. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/climate-action-tracker-briefing-government-responses-to-the-us-israel-war-on

Chicago

NewClimate Institute. Government responses to the US–Israel war on Iran. 2026. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/climate-action-tracker-briefing-government-responses-to-the-us-israel-war-on.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{newclimateinstitute2026government, author = {{NewClimate Institute}}, title = {{Government responses to the US–Israel war on Iran}}, institution = {NewClimate Institute}, year = {2026}, month = jun, url = {http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/climate-action-tracker-briefing-government-responses-to-the-us-israel-war-on}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }