energy policy

Across the bustling commercial corridors of Port Harcourt and the industrial hubs of Lagos, a quiet revolution is taking place on the rooftops of Nigerian homes and businesses. For decades, the rhythmic, deafening thrum of diesel and petrol generators served as the background noise of Nigerian life, a necessary evil required to bridge the massive […]

At the heart of the deadlock is a fundamental disagreement over the timing of the Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) Synthesis Report and its alignment with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Global Stocktake. Under the Paris Agreement, the second Global Stocktake (GST) is scheduled for 2028, a process designed to assess the […]

The Himalayan nation of Nepal has emerged as an unlikely global frontrunner in the transition to sustainable transport, with electric vehicles (EVs) now accounting for approximately 75 percent of all new passenger vehicle registrations as of April 2026. Driven by a strategic convergence of aggressive fiscal incentives, a burgeoning domestic surplus of hydroelectric power, and […]

The United Nations, in collaboration with a coalition of emerging economies and international financial experts, has officially inaugurated a high-level forum designed to overhaul the global financial architecture. This new initiative arrives at a critical juncture as dozens of nations across the Global South face a dual-pronged assault: escalating climate-driven catastrophes and a systemic debt […]

The ISDS system, a mechanism embedded in more than 2,500 international investment agreements (IIAs) and bilateral investment treaties (BITs), allows foreign investors to sue sovereign states in private tribunals for policy changes that negatively impact their expected profits. While originally designed to protect investors from arbitrary expropriation in the post-colonial era, the system has increasingly […]

As global leaders and climate experts gather in the coastal city of Santa Marta, Colombia, the challenge of navigating a just energy transition has reached a critical juncture. Against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions, fluctuating energy markets, and a shortfall in international climate finance, the "Santa Marta Dialogue" aims to establish a blueprint for […]

The Immediate Impact: The Destruction of Shahid Beheshti University On the morning of April 4, 2026, a targeted missile strike leveled a significant portion of the Shahid Beheshti University campus, specifically focusing on the research facilities dedicated to high-energy physics. The laboratory, a cornerstone of Iran’s scientific community, was involved in advanced research regarding plasma […]

The bustling streets of Dhaka, long defined by the rhythmic clatter of internal combustion engines and the persistent haze of exhaust fumes, are witnessing a quiet but significant transformation. As of April 2026, a growing number of commuters and commercial operators in Bangladesh are abandoning traditional petrol-powered vehicles in favor of electric alternatives. This shift […]

The Italian government has officially sanctioned a significant delay in its national coal phase-out timeline, pushing the permanent closure of the country’s remaining four coal-fired power plants to 2038. This legislative shift comes as a direct response to heightened volatility in global energy markets, catalyzed by escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has triggered […]

The global energy shock triggered by the conflict involving Iran has presented a unique opportunity for nations to forge a new geopolitical balance through a coalition dedicated to the systematic elimination of fossil fuels, according to Colombian Environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres. This strategic shift comes as the international community prepares for a landmark gathering […]