Publications

After officially rejoining the Paris Agreement, the Biden administration is now preparing a new Nationally Determined Contribution. The CAT’s analysis indicates that the new US NDC should aim to reduce its national emissions by at least 57-63% below 2005 levels by 2030.

This policy brief discusses economy-wide and sector-level benchmarks in 2030 and beyond for Japan to be consistent with the Paris Agreement’s long-term 1.5°C warming limit.

This report seeks to answer questions regarding implementation of carbon dioxide removal options at scale. Can the risks and trade-offs be managed? What governance tools would need to be in place?

This report provides insights into how Asia and the Pacific region can transition away from coal to a renewable based efficient energy system compatible with the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals.

This paper examines the production and use of synthetic e-fuels, with a focus on aviation and maritime transport and the role of green hydrogen for indirect electrification of industry sectors.

This paper proposes five energy policy initiatives to increase climate ambition of G20 countries: coordinate efforts for a green recovery, reduce the supply of fossil fuels, a club of national and sub-national governments that commit to a fully renewable energy supply, a dedicated institution to foster energy efficiency and energy conservation, and an alliance specifically aimed at the non-usual suspects.