All around the world, governments deploy dozens of different policies simultaneously, such as carbon taxes, renewable energy subsidies and emissions standards.
But but which ones prove to be the most effective? Evaluating and comparing the results of climate strategies actually presents a major challenge for researchers and policymakers.
After analysing 1,737 climate policies across 40 countries over 32 years, scientists at the universities of Barcelona, Ludwig Maximilian of Munich, Lausanne and Oslo, have identified 28 measures that consistently reduce emissions. Their discovery will enable governments to focus on really effective strategies and avoid wasting resources, making climate action more successful.
Credits: theconversation.org