Introduction For Post #78 we asked our reporters to provide a description, supported with data, on the amount of energy provided by renewables (wind, solar, biomass) versus that provided by fossil fuels. The description includes trend lines in renewables versus fossil fuel use that have taken place over the last 10 years and that are...
Introduction In the age of climate change, extreme summer heat brings all sorts of problems for humans and the environment. Many countries face unusually warm temperatures, droughts, flooding and wildfires. For Post 77, Climate Scorecard asked our country managers to describe the ways in which summer heat affects each country and the effectiveness of the...
Introduction Climate Scorecard is considering establishing linkages with leading climate non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in each of our countries. Specifically, in each country we are trying to identify at least one NGO that works to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and that have the ability to advocate for change. Our goal is to build a network of...
Introduction For post 75 we asked our Country Managers to share their country’s experience developing and implementing emission trading systems (ETS). We asked them to describe the type of ETS system their country uses or is developing. Is it based on carbon pricing? What industries does it cover? What geographical areas/regions? Country Managers also were...
Introduction In Post 74 we asked our Country Managers to nominate an official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. We asked them to describe the climate accomplishments of this person and why they are so important to the reduction of emissions. In the case of...
Introduction There are an unprecedented number of elections in countries worldwide scheduled for 2024. Globally, more voters than ever in history will head to the polls as at least 64 countries (plus the European Union)—representing a combined population of about 49% of the people in the world—are meant to hold national elections, the results of...
Introduction For Post 72, Climate Scorecard Country Managers were asked to focus on the conflicts between climate mitigation and development policies and programs in their countries. In what ways do development objectives (i.e. the need for government to ensure the well-being of their citizens) limit policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? For example, the need...
Introduction For Post 71 we asked our Country Managers to identify and describe the most significant impact(s) of climate policy and programs in their countries in 2023 covering the following points: Are these policies new or old, local, national or global? How were they organized? What organizations were involved (e.g. government, corporations, NGOs? International agencies?)...
Introduction For Post 70 we asked our Country Managers to identify and describe a local community in their country that supports best climate mitigation policies and practices. The communities should have one or more of the following characteristics: (a) an ongoing effort to reduce emissions in important sectors including – energy, transportation, and waste management;...
Introduction For Post 69 we asked our Country Managers to submit to the Head of their country’s COP 28 delegation a statement of goals to improve their country’s climate ambition. The goals are to specify what can be done to reduce country greenhouse gas emissions by 50% or more by 2030 and become carbon neutral...
