Reasons for climate optimism – part 15 Carbon pricing, which is an indispensable element of a transition to net-zero due to its flexibility to reduce emissions at the lowest costs, is expanding rapidly.

Reasons for climate optimism – part 14 Targets to phase out coal, internal combustion engines and fossil heating are important elements of the climate policy portfolio to ensure the credibility of long-term targets.

Reasons for climate optimism – part 13 A growing number of countries are putting into place national climate laws and the institutional structures to implement effective climate policies.

Waren wir bei fossilen Energien abhängig von #Russland, sind wir es bei der #Energiewende von #China. Wie sich solche Abhängigkeiten überwinden lassen, hat der Klimaökonom Michael Jakob untersucht. Die Wege sind vielfältig. 👉 www.energiezukunft.eu/wirtschaft/a...

Reasons for climate optimism – part 12 More than 150 countries and many sub-national actors have adopted net-zero targets that guide the formulation of concrete climate strategies.

New CEEPR working paper on how to address import dependence for clean energy technologies and critical raw materials with @mkalkuhl.bsky.social , Robert Marschinski, @mehling.bsky.social, @joschkawanner.bsky.social kawanner.bsky.social.

New publications with @indraoverland.bsky.social on energy trade, emissions and import dependence in Southeast Asia in npj climate action. Open access here:

Ariadne-Forscher Michael Mehling erläutert, welche Auswirkungen geopolitische Rivalitäten auf Import und Handel haben können. Noch mehr spannende Details im neuen Ariadne-Report! 👉 ariadneprojekt.de/publikation/...

Ariadne-Forscher @mkalkuhl.bsky.social vom @pik-potsdam.bsky.social erklärt, was Unternehmen tun können, um sich gegen Risiken abzusichern. Alle Infos wie sich #Importabhängigkeiten bei sauberen #Energiegütern vermeiden lassen, gibt's im neuen Ariadne-Report 👉 ariadneprojekt.de/publikation/...

Hat Spaß gemacht, daran zu arbeiten! Vielen Dank und alle Ko-Autoren.

The Paris Agreement remains a landmark treaty which puts pressure on national governments to act and has been followed up with new commitments for climate finance and loss and damage (see the table).

Reasons for climate optimism – part 10 The world’s population is expected to peak before the end of the century, making it easier to provide clean energy for all and reducing the need for adaptation.

Reasons for climate optimism – part 9 A broad variety of actors support clean energy technologies because of their cost advantages, their potential to create innovation and employment, and their contribution to energy security.

Heute Abend diskutieren wir im #Futurium Berlin über die Zukunft der Wissenschafskommunikation - mit Utopiemobil!

Tim Lenton has published a new book on positive tipping points, which includes a lot of food for thought. I reviewed it for Nature.

Reasons for climate optimism – part 8 Rich nations’ historical responsibility for climate damages as well as their responsibility to support mitigation and adaptation in other countries is increasingly recognized. This can incentivize governments to cooperate on climate issues.

We're looking for 1-2 new research assistants in my group @pik-potsdam.bsky.social. Mostly interesting for Berlin-based students. Pls apply before November 23rd.

Reasons for climate optimism – part 7 Climate-conscious investors are divesting from fossil fuels, and major institutional investors are changing their strategies to avoid stranded assets.

Reasons for climate optimism – part 6 Ctizens and civil society increasingly use litigation to hold governments and companies accountable, forcing decision makers to raise their climate-policy ambition.

Thanks a lot @chrisnelder.bsky.social for hosting me on the Energy Transition Show @transitionshow.bsky.social and giving me the opportunity to present my book on climate optimism.

Reasons for climate optimism – part 5 Individual action to bring forward climate policy, such as participation in civil society organizations and climate protests, propels social change.

Excited to take this conversation further. On Oct. 30 at 11 AM ET, alongside @alanfinkshap.bsky.social, @danielraimi.bsky.social, & @ct-economics.bsky.social, we will be presenting this work at the @envdefensefund.bsky.social Economics Seminar. edf.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #JustLaborTransition

On Monday we had an insightful discussion on the proposed reform of the EU Energy Tax Directive, hosted by Bloom association: www.bloomassociation.org/en/eu-financ...

Some reflections on climate optimism in Envoy magazine. Check them out here: envoymag.com/opinion/clim....

Reasons for climate optimism – part 4 More people are gradually adopting more sustainable lifestyles, including changes to active travel and vegetarian or vegan diets, which are helping to reduce emissions.

New piece on growth dependence out in Futures. To account for the possibility that environmental sustainability can only be achieved with lower economic output, this study carries out a thought experiment in which ambitious environmental policies result in economic contraction.

The weekly fix of #goodnews is in. #Renewables on a roll globally, even in „Trump digs #coal“ country new mines are fetching almost nothing at auction, perceptions of personal safety at an all-time high globally, and more fixthenews.com/p/314-a-stak...

Reasons for climate optimism – part 3 Cimate change has become a major issue in culture and the arts, which constitute important drivers of social change.

In case you are interested in some background to my book on climate optimism: I have written a short blog post for the Springer-Nature research community.

Reasons for climate optimism – part 2 There is more and better information on climate issues that allows them to make well-informed decisions.

📕 #BookPresentation Join us for an engaging evening as we explore “The Case Against Climate Doom”, an inspiring book by climate economist Michael Jakob. Join the discussion! 📅 Wed, 8 October 🕔 5pm 📍 Hertie School Maker Space ✍ Register here: www.hertie-school.org/en/sustainab...

Reasons for climate optimism – part 1 Around the world, people are increasingly grasping the importance of climate change and the necessity to address it.

Yesterday there have been protests for accelerated climate policies around the world. Starting tomorrow, I will post one reason for climate optimism every week to encourage people to keep up the momentum.

1/ 🌍🚨 Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition — now in @natcomms.nature.com. w/ @sharanburrow.bsky.social, @alanfinkshap.bsky.social, @ct-economics.bsky.social, @mauropucheta.bsky.social, @danielraimi.bsky.social, @terzibus.bsky.social + colleagues

Open access comment in Nature Communications on Just Labor Transition, led by Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social

Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition @natcomms.nature.com

Ihr seid auch massiv genervt von Katherina Reiches schamlosen Flirts mit der Gaslobby?? Dann haben wir was für euch: Klimaprotest überall in Deutschland am 20. September 🔥

From today on also availaible in print!

Call for applications to journalists residing in the USA or Canada who want to work on #climate #disinformation: This research stipend might be for you. Please share! And apply. CC @boellus.bsky.social and @boelleu.bsky.social

It was a great pleasure to talk to @tomraftery.com about my climate optimism book on his podcast Climate Confident. www.climateconfidentpodcast.com/1329991/epis...

The ESSD update on key climate indicators that came out recently paints a rather sobering picture for climate policy. Nevertheless, some developments offer reasons to be optimistic that we can still achieve a transition to climate neutrality.

Come work with us – on whatever you like! One year to focus entirely on your own research project in a stimulating and supportive environment. Open to any aspect of #climatepolitics. Apply within. hertie-school.dvinci-easy.com/en/p/en/jobs... @hertieschool.bsky.social @hertiesustain.bsky.social

Wirtschaftsforscher:„ #Klimapolitik ist keine konkurrierende Priorität zur #Verteidigung – sie ist ihre strategische Ergänzung" @joschkawanner.bsky.social @kiel.institute 📉Ölnachfrage in der EU 📉Weltmarktpreis ein Teil des Wertverlusts trifft #Russland. 📉Druck auf EU Verteidigungsausgaben

New policy paper on how reducing fossil fuel consumption might reduce Russia's military spending: www.ifw-kiel.de/publications...

Publication alert: How industrial policy can level the carbon playing field for EU exporters, with Michael Mehling doi.org/10.1017/S147...

One year since I started working as an independent researcher. No regrets so far.

As is now tradition (n=3), I look forward to discussing this year’s climate summit with students at @hertieschool.bsky.social / @hertiesustain.bsky.social next week. www.hertie-school.org/en/sustainab...

Rückblick auf 3 Jahre Klimaaußenpolitik von @beimwort.bsky.social und @susannegoetze.bsky.social im Spiegel. Eine gute Gelegenheit, um noch einmal auf unsere ausführliche Analyse unter Federführung von @mjfeist.bsky.social und @oleadolphsen.bsky.social zu verweisen: www.spiegel.de/politik/deut...

#Chile hat seine erneuerbaren Energien so weit ausgebaut wie nur wenige andere Länder. Zwei Gründe für den Erfolg: Es gibt viel Wind und Sonne. Und: Die Regierungen aller Couleur - in Deutschland kaum vorstellbar - treiben die #Energiewende voran. Mehr in meiemn Text bei @table.media (Paywall):

Vielleicht fällt es heute ja der einen oder dem anderen ein bisschen leichter, die Plattform des #Trump-Fanboys Elon #Musk zu verlassen. Die beste Gelegenheit dafür wäre vor langer Zeit gewesen. Die zweitbeste ist genau jetzt.