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The EU is making progress in solar energy and cleantech manufacturing, but the overall transition to climate neutrality by 2050 is slowed by a EUR 344 billion investment gap, continued fossil fuel dependence, and policy misalignments in agriculture and building renovations.

The report identifies a systemic failure in the financial sector's climate governance chain, noting that despite net-zero pledges, USD 3.7 trillion still flows annually into fossil fuels. It proposes an "impact levers" framework to move financial institutions, regulators, and cooperative initiatives from voluntary commitments to enforceable, Paris-aligned actions.

This policy brief evaluates hydrogen-based power generation in Southeast Asia, arguing that while renewable hydrogen is useful for seasonal storage and peaking, the current trend of co-firing in coal and gas plants in countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and Viet Nam is cost-inefficient and risks prolonging fossil fuel reliance. It recommends prioritizing renewable energy and grid infrastructure to lower costs and boost global competitiveness.

This report by the NewClimate Institute examines economic and societal trends affecting the material foundations of prosperity in Germany and their associated risks and opportunities for climate protection, utilizing mini-scenarios extending to 2040 to identify necessary actions for policymakers and experts.

This briefing from the ECNO project examines the EU agrifood sector's trajectory, arguing that while current policies offer only modest emissions reductions, strategic shifts toward plant-based foods and food waste reduction could enhance climate neutrality, economic resilience, and global competitiveness.

This document is a policy brief from the International Energy Agency (IEA) regarding the role of the energy transition in the European Union (EU) and its global implications. It focuses on the EU's strategy to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, specifically examining the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, the role of critical minerals, and the geopolitical shifts resulting from the moveS transition. The brief highlights the need for diversified supply chains forS for critical minerals to reduce dependency on single sources, particularly China, and the importance of integrating energy security with climate goals. It also discusses the impact of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on international trade and the transition of energy-intensive industries. The documentS document emphasizes that while the EU is making progress, significant acceleration in deployment of wind and solar power is required to meet its 2030 targets. It also addresses the challenge of balancing economic competitiveness with the transition to a low-carbon economy, noting the role of the EU's Green Deal laS Deal Industrial Plan as a response to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

This chapter of the 2025 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor evaluates the climate strategies of five major light-duty vehicle manufacturers—Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, Toyota, and Volkswagen—finding that most have failed to set credible decarbonisation targets or address critical sectoral transitions necessary for a 1.5°C-compatible pathway.

This executive summary evaluates the climate strategies of Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft, warning that rising data centre emissions—expected to triple by 2030—and inconsistent accounting frameworks undermine the credibility of corporate emission targets. While some companies show leadership in hourly renewable energy matching and supply chain strategies, the report calls for transition-specific alignment targets, robust accounting standards for electricity-related emissions, and government regulation of the sector's energy consumption.

This report by the NewClimate Institute, published under the CASE project, analyzes monitoring frameworks for climate and energy targets in six developed economies to provide guidance for Southeast Asian countries pursuing carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions by 2050.

The Oxford Principles for Responsible Engagement with Article 6 is a guide developed by the NewClimate Institute, the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, and the University of Oxford. It provides high-level direction and criteria for countries and entities participating in carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement to ensure climate integrity, strong safeguards, and increased ambition, complementing existing international rules.

This policy brief by the NewClimate Institute argues that Germany can use an ambitious international climate policy as a strategic tool to protect foreign economic interests, secure supply chains, and strengthen geopolitical alliances amidst global crises and the transition to climate neutrality.

The Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM) methodology v5.0 is an assessment framework designed to evaluate the transparency and integrity of corporate climate strategies across various sectors and geographies.

This report by the NewClimate Institute provides a framework for foundations to align their endowment investment strategies with climate goals, emphasizing the distinction between reducing portfolio emissions and driving real-economy decarbonisation.

This research paper examines the implementation of just transition policies across European regions, focusing on the EU's territorial approach to supporting areas most affected by the shift to a climate-neutral economy. It provides guidance for subnational decision-makers through case studies centered on economic restructuring, worker support, environmental restoration, and governance.

This report by the NewClimate Institute provides an initial estimate of the projected human resource demand in Viet Nam's power sector through 2050, based on the 8th National Power Development Plan (PDP8) and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

This report analyzes the potential impact of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on export-oriented producers in Guangdong province, China, and proposes policy pathways for both regional and EU policymakers to mitigate trade risks and accelerate decarbonization.

The NewClimate Institute provides feedback on the Science Based Targets initiative's (SBTi) draft Corporate Net-Zero Standard (CNZS) v2.0, noting significant advances while identifying critical areas for improvement regarding transparency, integrity, and reporting requirements.

This research paper by the NewClimate Institute evaluates the Klimaschutzverträge (KSV) scheme, a German financial instrument designed to support industrial decarbonisation. The study examines whether the KSV adequately addresses sustainability risks and opportunities related to hydrogen production and use, specifically focusing on the distinction between green and low-carbon hydrogen, resource efficiency, and the impact on exporting nations.

This research paper evaluates the H2Global mechanism and the pilot auction funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), assessing how they address ecological and social risks and opportunities associated with green hydrogen production.

This research paper by the NewClimate Institute evaluates the H2Global mechanism and its pilot tender funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). The study finds that while the pilot tender incorporates some EU-aligned sustainability requirements, the overall mechanism lacks minimum standards, creating risks of variability in climate and sustainable development impacts. The analysis highlights gaps in safeguards regarding competing water and land use, the absence of incentives for surplus electricity sharing, and limited potential for sustainable local economic value creation due to the mechanism's export-focused design.