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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...

The Conflicts Between Climate Mitigation and Development in France
Since the beginning of the climate debate in France, climate policy has been marked by a perceived tension between the goals of...

Does the EU’s New Food Security Initiative Take into Account Its Impact on CO2 Emissions?
In light of Russia’s war on Ukraine and its provocation of an increased need for comprehensive food security policies, the...

Climate Change Mitigation Holds Potential to Transform China’s High-Energy Industry-Driven Economic Model
China’s comet-like ascent to global economic powerhouse status over the past 30 years is based on its ability to manufacture...

Conflicts Between Climate Mitigation and Economy in Canada
Ecojustice (Canada’s largest environmental law charity) explains that choosing between a healthy environment and a strong economy is a flawed...

Thermoelectric Plans in Brazil Help Meet Energy Needs but Raise Emissions
Thermal or thermal power plants generate energy based on the burning of fossil fuels, such as oil, coal, and natural...

The Conflict Between Australia’s Fossil Fuel Dependency and its Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Commitments
Like many countries, Australia is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and has many years of experience with...

The United States’ Most Significant Climate Policies of 2023
Michigan’s Healthy Climate Plan According to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the average annual temperature...

The United Kingdom’s Most Significant Climate Policies of 2023
3rd National Adaptation Programme (NAP3) The most significant climate policy in the United Kingdom in 2023 is the third...

Spain’s Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan
The policy that will make a significant difference in lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Spain is the European Union’s...

South Africa’s Komati Reporting and Repurposing Project
South Africa has climate mitigation and adaptation plans that the South African Cabinet has approved, including the Just EnergyTransition (JET)...

Saudi Arabia’s Greenhouse Gas Crediting and Offsetting Mechanism (GCOM)
The second Middle East and North Africa Climate Week (MENACW) was held from 9-12 October 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under...

Nigeria’s Most Significant Climate Policies of 2023
Implementing Methane Guidelines of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission In 2023, Nigeria experienced a profound shift in climate policy...

Mexico’s Sembrando Vida: Reforestation with Social Benefits
As part of the public policies of a social nature implemented by the current government, in October 2018, the “Sembrando...

Japan’s Most Significant Climate Policies and Programs in 2023
The Basic Policy for the Realization of GX In 2023, Japan stands at a defining moment in its approach to...

Indonesia’s Aggressive Renewable Energy Policies and Programs
In 2023, Indonesia has been able to make progress with policies and actions in several sectors in order to align...

India’s Most Significant Climate Policies in 2023
Increasing Renewable Energy Capacity and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme on High-Efficiency Solar PV Modules Boosts Climate Mitigation Potential India...

Germany’s Most Significant Policies in 2023: The Energiewende (The Energy Transition)
Among the many and diverse climate policies and programs driven at different levels in European countries (European, country, regional, and...
