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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...
Demands to Address Post-Apartheid Unemployment, Poverty, and Low Growth Limit South African Government’s Efforts to Address Climate Change
South Africa has been experiencing harsh and extreme climate change impacts. These impacts significantly affect agriculture, human health, and water...
Saudi Arabia: Doing More to Implement Its Vision 2030 Program will help Bridge the Gap Between Development and Climate Mitigation Programs
Saudi Arabia announced more than six years ago Vision 2030, which is a set of megaprojects and strategic investments that...
Examples of the Conflict from the Urban Development, Agriculture, and Transportation Sectors in Nigeria
In Nigeria, pursuing developmental objectives to ensure citizens’ well-being poses significant challenges to practical climate mitigation efforts. Several obstacles impede...
Mexico’s Tightrope Walk: Bridging the Gaps Between Between Development and Climate Action
Mexico was one of the first countries to ratify the Paris Agreement in 2016, demonstrating its commitment to combating climate...
Japan’s Economic Challenges Make It Reluctant to Commit to Needed Environmental Changes Fully
As Japan embarks on its journey to 2050, it faces a critical test in addressing the dual challenges of climate...
Constraints to the Use of Renewable Energy in Indonesia Hampers Efforts Towards Sustainable Development
Conflicts between development and climate mitigation arise in Indonesia, as in many other developing nations, due to the difficulties in balancing...
India Faces a Dilemma Between its Need for Development and Commitment to Reducing Carbon Emissions
India, with a population of 1.5 billion, is one of the largest carbon emitters. Its low and middle-income class is...
Germany Needs Tax Reforms to Achieve a Social-Ecological Transformation
Ideally, the policies directed to reduce a country’s emissions footprint and general development would go hand in hand with the...