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E3G is an independent climate change think tank with offices in London, Brussels, Berlin, and Washington DC, and a global network of associates. We tackle barriers and advance solutions for a safe climate for all.

What would disruption in the Strait of Hormuz mean for global energy markets? Our latest briefing explores short-and prolonged-disruption scenarios and their implications for energy security and the energy transition. www.e3g.org/publications...

Iran implications for global energy security and transition

E3G briefing on current dynamics and possible implications of the US-Israel strikes and regional conflagration on Iran for global energy security and transition.

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🙌Clean partnerships serve climate goals AND industrial competitiveness and supply-chain resilience. That's why the EU should deepen cooperation with Egypt on #renewables, while staying alert to new actors entering the space. Read our latest briefing: buff.ly/RDdd52z

EU–Egypt partnership: win–win for trade, industry and the clean transition

Strengthening trade cooperation with Egypt in support of its ambitious renewable energy targets offers unique benefits for EU regional influence, supply chain resilience, and industrial…

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📣 We’re hiring an Asia Policy Advisor to join E3G’s International Transition Plan Network (ITPN). Based in #Singapore, this role leads engagement across Southeast Asia on private sector climate transition plans and transition finance. ⏰ Applications close Monday 26 Jan (23:59 SGT)

Asia Policy Advisor, ITPN, Singapore

Asia Policy Advisor, ITPN, Singapore This Policy Advisor post is based in Singapore as part of E3G’s specialist ITPN programme which focuses on private sector transition plans. The post holder will le...

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The North Seas could be one of Europe’s most powerful security and economic assets, but only if leaders act now. Ahead of the North Sea Summit, out new report sets out how faster delivery can unlock security, resilience, and economic benefits for #Europe. www.e3g.org/publications...

Empowering Europe: Delivering the security and economic benefits of North Seas wind

Offshore wind in the North Seas has the potential to be a geostrategic and economic asset for Europe. Our report proposes an action plan for leaders.

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🕒 2025 has been a year of paralysis and reactiveness to internal and external pressures for the #EU. Find out what shaped the EU’s ability to act in 2025, and four tests for 2026 in our briefing: www.e3g.org/publications... 👇 Or join in the reflections and predictions below.

Europe's 2026 independence moment: The four tests that will define it

As 2025 draws to a close, Europe has clarity on the factors that limit its autonomy: structural dependencies, constrained finances, and outdated defence and industrial capabilities. 2026 will provide ...

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This month, Ofgem announced its Final Determinations for gas and electricity networks for 2026–31. Headline figures suggest higher bills, but the details show electricity grid upgrades deliver a £16 net saving per household, while 65% of new spending goes to gas. Read more 👇

Grid upgrades will lower electricity bills for UK households and businesses

London, 4th December 2025  Story  Today Ofgem announced the Final Determinations for the Electricity Transmission, Gas Distribution and Gas Transmission sectors. These determine how much money can be…

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What the headlines get wrong about Ofgem’s announcement: Ofgem’s new network plans for 2026–31 were reported as “bill rises”: but most of the cost comes from gas. Electricity grid upgrades actually save households £16 by unlocking more cheap renewable power. 👇 www.e3g.org/news/grid-up...

Grid upgrades will lower electricity bills for UK households and businesses

London, 4th December 2025  Story  Today Ofgem announced the Final Determinations for the Electricity Transmission, Gas Distribution and Gas Transmission sectors. These determine how much money can be ...

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🎧 E3G’s Ana Mulio Alvarez in Climate Proof with a frank take on #COP30’s “Adaptation COP.” Listen here for the politics behind the adaptation finance headline, the GGA indicator controversy, and what’s needed to strengthen the agenda heading into next year⤵️ www.climateproof.news/p/ana-mulio-...

Ana Mulio Alvarez on COP30’s Adaptation Highs & Lows

Hear from experts on the cutting-edge of adaptation & resilience

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📢 The UK #AutumnBudget confirms a £150 cut to energy bills by shifting levies off electricity, but also scraps ECO, the UK’s main home insulation scheme. More on why cutting insulation support undermines the best long-term solution to fuel poverty👇 www.e3g.org/news/uk-autu...

UK Autumn Budget 2025: E3G reaction

The Autumn Budget 2025 indicates total funding for green homes is being reduced from £20 billion to £15 billion this Parliamentary term.

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📈 The rise in energy prices over the past four years have cost the UK £183 billion. That’s more than the NHS’s annual £117 billion budget. 🤯 This is the cost of fossil fuel dependency. We urge the Treasury to listen to @e3g.bsky.social ahead of Wednesday's budget. www.e3g.org/publications...

Cost of the fossil fuel crisis in the UK

Higher energy prices cost the United Kingdom £183 billion over the past four years, analysis by E3G and ECIU shows.

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Yesterday Brazil President Lula opened the #COP30 World Leaders Summit with a strong call for COP to deliver “roadmaps” to overcome dependence on fossil fuels. Leaders at COP30 must continue to bring urgency and acceleration to the global #EnergyTransition: www.e3g.org/news/how-ene...

How energy outcomes at COP30 can help bridge the emissions gap

As countries gather for COP30 in Belém, leaders must strengthen political confidence in the inevitability of the shift to clean energy.

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Today leaders gather for the two-day #COP30 World Leaders Climate Action Summit. Expected among the announcements will be an ‘Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade’ (IFCCT). Read more about the IFCCT and how trade will impact the climate agenda at COP: www.e3g.org/news/driving...

Driving progress on trade at COP30

The Brazilian COP30 Presidency has proposed the launch of a new ‘Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade’ (IFCCT) in Belém.

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Ten years on from the Paris Agreement, progress is undeniable but #ClimateAction must accelerate. Our new briefing sets out what’s needed to close the ambition gap at #COP30 across emissions, finance, resilience and governance. 🔗 Read more: www.e3g.org/publications...

Closing the Ambition Gap at COP30

Identifying and delivering on an outcomes package for the next decade of climate action to close the ambition gap at COP30.

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🌍No New Coal is now the global norm Planned coal power has fallen by 65% since 2015, a decade of progress driven by the rapid rise of renewables. But a handful of countries still keep new coal on the table. Read our new briefing: www.e3g.org/publications...

Closing in on No New Coal: The final push

No New Coal has become a global norm across the world. However, a small group of countries continue to keep new coal on the table and threaten progress.

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🚨 EU clean industry is ready to scale – but $100bn of investment is stalling. Not because we lack capital or tech, but due to the absence of markets and demand for clean industrial products. Read the latest report from E3G and the Industrial Transition Accelerator: www.e3g.org/publications...

Building Europe’s clean industrial future: Unlocking investment through lead markets

A new report by E3G and the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) shows that without predictable demand, clean industrial projects cannot move forward.

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E3G’s Steffen Menzel was quoted by @theguardian.com on the urgent need for leadership and coordination ahead of #COP30, highlighting how slow progress and weak pledges from major emitters risk undermining the Paris Agreement. Read the full piece 👇 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

World’s climate plans fall drastically short of action needed, analysis shows

Recent plans submitted to UN by more than 60 countries would cut carbon by only 10%, a sixth of what is needed

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