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Net zero explained: what it means, what it costs, and what’s realistic
Net zero explained: what it means, what it costs, and what’s realistic “Net zero” has become one of the most widely used — and widely misunderstood — phrases in global policy. Governments, companies, and institutions have adopted net zero targets as markers of climate ambition, yet the term often masks complex trade-offs about cost, timing, […]
Adaptation and limits: how climate policy is shifting under pressure
Adaptation and limits: how climate policy is shifting under pressure Climate policy is increasingly shaped by near-term constraints rather than long-term ambition. Governments and institutions remain committed to emissions targets, but rising costs, political pressure, and physical climate impacts are forcing a sharper focus on adaptation and risk management. 1. Adaptation moves up the policy […]
Climate and risk: what governments, markets, and insurers are watching
Climate and risk: what governments, markets, and insurers are watching Climate risk is moving further into the centre of government policy, financial decision-making, and insurance markets. While long-term targets remain politically contested, near-term pressures are becoming harder to ignore. Here are the key developments shaping decisions this week. 1. Extreme weather sharpens focus on physical […]