The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a global economic crisis, forcing governments to develop unprecedented rescue packages and questioning the US dollar's dominance. Researchers have developed four scenarios that explore possible post-Coronavirus world developments.
A new emissions inventory for Nepal reveals that air pollution is growing at a much faster rate than the economy. The study found that private households account for a larger share of fuel consumption and emissions in Nepal compared to industrial nations.
A new policy brief highlights the risks of an uneven low-carbon energy transition and provides concrete proposals to prevent such risks. The authors recommend focusing on 'just transitions', accelerating technology transfer initiatives, and coordinating financial flows for energy transitions in developing countries.
A new study warns against a rush to exploit deep seafloor resources, emphasizing the importance of conservation of ecosystems. The international community is urged to develop a legal framework that considers the common heritage of mankind status, ensuring sustainable use of marine biodiversity.
A new study by researchers at the Institute for Transformative Sustainability Research (IASS) in Potsdam shows that many regions and municipalities in Europe can meet their electricity demand using renewable energy systems. However, achieving complete self-sufficiency would require large shares of land to be assigned to electricity gen...
Researchers Mark Lawrence and Stefan Schäfer of the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) warn that the Paris Climate Agreement's centralized approach to addressing global warming has failed. They argue that a more democratic engagement is necessary to reanimate global climate politics.