In South Africa, climate change is a politically isolating issue. South Africa‘s African National Congress (ANC) is quite committed to...
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Saudi Arabia: The Politics of Climate Change
Although the Saudi Green Initiative already targets 50% renewable electricity generation by 2030, prioritizing large-scale solar projects in the central...
Nigeria: The Politics of Climate Change
Nigeria is trying to use the wealth of the old economy to build the new one, all while managing a...
Mexico: The Politics of Climate Change
Overall, public support for climate policies exists but must be balanced with social equity considerations. Mexico, as one of the...
Japan: The Politics of Climate Change
Political forces, leadership, technical capacity, media narratives, and popular opinion are deeply intertwined in shaping the nation’s climate trajectory Japan,...
Indonesia: The Politics of Climate Change
Four political forces —leadership, technical capacity, media, and popular opinion — characterize the politics of climate change in Indonesia. Indonesia...
India: The Politics of Climate Change
While the government has launched significant renewable energy programs and made global commitments, the persistent dominance of coal, uneven media...
Germany: The Politics of Climate Change
The driving force is no longer climate action for its own sake, but climate action as a tool for ensuring...
EU: The Politics of Climate Change
The 2024 European Parliament elections fundamentally altered the political arithmetic for climate policy. The European Union stands at a critical...
France: The Politics of Climate Change
While emissions have fallen since the 1990s, recent data show that reductions in emissions have unfortunately slowed in early 2025....
China: The Politics of Climate Change
One of the most impactful actions China could take to reduce its GHG emissions further would be for the political...
Canada: The Politics of Climate Change
Oil and gas emissions have risen at record production levels, offsetting any emissions reductions in other sectors like transportation (still...
Australia: The Politics of Climate Change
There is a solid base of public support for climate action — especially among younger and urban Australians — but...
US: Nuclear Energy Updates
As of May 2025, nuclear energy production accounted for 18.1% of the United States’ overall energy and also accounted for...
UK: Nuclear Energy Updates
Over the past five years, the UK’s nuclear output has been relatively stable but not growing. In 2022, nuclear power...
Turkey: Nuclear Energy Updates
Currently, nuclear power contributes 0% to Türkiye’s electricity production. That is about to change. The country’s first nuclear project, the...
Spain: Nuclear Energy Updates
Over the past five years, nuclear energy has consistently supplied around 20% of Spain’s electricity.Over the past five years, nuclear...
South Africa: Nuclear Energy Updates
In South Africa, nuclear power is primarily from the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, and it accounts for about 4% of...
Nigeria: Nuclear Energy Updates
Despite years of discussions and agreements, the country has yet to generate a single watt of electricity from nuclear power.For...
Mexico: Nuclear Energy Updates
Nuclear energy accounts for between 3% and 5% of Mexico’s total electricity generation. The high upfront costs and long construction...
Japan: Nuclear Energy Updates
Over the past five years, Japan’s use of nuclear energy has steadily increased following a prolonged shutdown period after the...