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Upcoming UK Parliamentary General Elections Has Significance for Climate Policy
The pivotal upcoming events in the United Kingdom’s political landscape are the General Elections, held every five years to elect...
Internal Regional Political Polarization Threatens Spain’s Climate Policies
The last presidential elections in Spain were held in July 2023. Although the left-wing Socialist Party (PSOE), which was in...
South Africa’s 2024 General Elections Have Implications for Climate Policy
General elections will be held in South Africa in May of this year. South Africa will elect new National Assembly...
No Significant Elections Scheduled in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia doesn’t have any elections planned in 2024. Saudi Arabia’s absolute monarchy restricts almost all political rights and civil...
Upcoming Edo State Governor Elections in Nigeria
In Nigeria, the spotlight is on the 2024 gubernatorial elections, particularly the Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 21....
Climate Policy Likely to be a Priority in the Mexican 2024 Elections
The following post describes the implications for climate policies and programs of the 2024 elections in Mexico, where the most...
Climate Change is not Expected to be a Priority Political Issue in Upcoming Elections in Japan
Unlike nations with a presidential system, Japan employs a parliamentary system where the populace does not directly elect the Prime...
Indonesia’s President-Elect Has a Good Climate Policy, but Will He Implement It?
The 2024 Presidential election is the fifth general election in Indonesia. Voters elected a President and a Vice President on...
2024 Parliamentary Elections in India Will Affect Climate Policy
The year 2024 is not an election year but an election year with more than 64 countries, including the European...
Multiple Elections in Germany Make It Hard to Predict the Impact on Climate Change Policy
There are a good number of important elections this year in Germany. First and foremost are the European Parliament representatives....
French Voters Align Themselves with Climate Positions Of European Political Parties
Number of MEPs from France elected to the European Parliament in 2019 by European political party grouping Source: Statista.comWhile the...
Right Wing Gains in Upcoming Parliamentary Elections Could Diminish EU Support for Climate Policy
On February 6, 2024, the European Commission published a detailed climate impact assessment that proposed a goal of reducing EU...
Taiwan Has Elected a New President who Promises to Continue on the Path to Net-Zero Emissions
On January 13, 2024, Taiwan’s 20 million eligible voters were asked to vote for a new president. Taiwan’s constitution compelled...
Canada’s Next Federal Election (Must be held by Fall 2025)
There are an unprecedented number of elections in countries worldwide scheduled for 2024. In Canada, a federal election must be...
2024 Municipal Elections in 5,000 Cities in Brazil
In 2024, the 26 mayors of the capitals and more than 5,500 other cities in the country will be chosen,...
The Importance of Queensland State Election for Climate Policy in Australia
Australia, like many countries around the world, will be holding many elections in 2024. All Australian states and territories have...
US Congress Needs to Address Climate Change as an Overall Issue Affecting Different Economic Sectors
In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in Congress through President Joe Biden’s push for climate legislation. Hailed as...
The UK Faces Multiple Challenges in Swiftly Decarbonizing its Economy While Meeting its Population’s Essential Needs
The United Kingdom confronts a formidable challenge in swiftly decarbonizing its economy while simultaneously addressing essential needs such as housing,...
Turkey’s Increased Population and Construction have Favored Economic Growth Over Climate Mitigation Policies
The economy in Turkey has been on a growth trend for many years despite the surging inflation since 2022. The...
Spain’s Telecommuting and Early Retirement Trends Benefit Climate Change Mitigation
Historically, CO2 emissions have been strongly correlated with economic development. The richer we are, the more CO2 we emit. But...