Overview of recently adopted mitigation policies and climate-relevant policy responses to COVID-19
This report presents an overview of recently adopted climate policies, climate-relevant responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and a state of play of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and Long…
The impact of urbanisation on food systems in West and East Africa
Urbanisation is a major driver of societal, environmental and economic change in both West and East Africa, affecting all aspects of food systems. This policy report provides insights into the current…
Global Environmental Assessments (GEAs) provide policymakers with a knowledge base to address global environmental challenges. They synthesise scientific insights into the current state and future…
Narratives for the “Half Earth” and “Sharing The Planet” scenarios
As many conservation proposals are being debated in the context of the upcoming Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in 2021, this report presents qualitative narratives…
Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global emission projections
This study published by PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency and the NewClimate Institute assesses the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated recovery measures on emissions…
Decarbonisation options for ExxonMobil Chemicals Rotterdam
This report on decarbonisation options for the ExxonMobil Chemicals Rotterdam is part of the MIDDEN project (Manufacturing Industry Decarbonisation Data Exchange Network) initiated by PBL and TNO. The…
Keeping global environmental assessments fit for purpose
Global environmental assessments play an important role in environmental governance. They provide insights in causes and consequences of environmental change, as well as possible solutions, by…
Paris-aligned energy transition pathways for India
Achieving the Paris climate goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C implies a fast decarbonisation of the world’s energy system. At the same time, the energy demand of many emerging economies, and…
Decarbonisation options for the Dutch potato products industry
This report on decarbonisation options for the Dutch potato products industry is part of the MIDDEN project (Manufacturing Industry Decarbonisation Data Exchange Network) initiated by PBL and TNO. The…
Availability and applications of sustainable biomass
Biomass will likely play an important role in a climate-neutral, circular economy. At the same time, there is ongoing public debate on biomass. Biomass use, in any case, needs to comply with clear…
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