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Time to Walk the Talk – “Unlocking the Hydrogen Hype: Exploring the Gap Between Talk and Action”
By Moongyung Lee and Joseph Cordonnier, OECD Environment Directorate In the 19th century, when William Nicholson and Sir Anthony Carlisle discovered the electrolysis process to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, they could not have foreseen the potential to develop a “hydrogen economy” in… Continue Reading “Time to Walk the Talk – “Unlocking the Hydrogen Hype: Exploring the Gap Between Talk and Action””
Charting a Course to Net Zero: The Crucial Role of Shipbuilding in Greening the Maritime Sector
By Halvor Hvideberg, Ambassador of Norway to the OECD The maritime sector occupies a critical position in global efforts to transition to net-zero. It accounts for up to 3% of global CO2 emissions, surpassing aviation, and if unchecked, could see a dramatic increase by… Continue Reading “Charting a Course to Net Zero: The Crucial Role of Shipbuilding in Greening the Maritime Sector”
Germany’s climate action: “not enough, too slow, too late”: How could Germany accelerate its climate action?
by Julia Wanjiru Nikiema “Not enough, too slow, too late. Welcome to my world!” With these words, Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck reflected on Germany’s current climate policy at the launch of the 2023 OECD Environmental Performance Review of Germany and the OECD Economic Survey… Continue Reading “Germany’s climate action: “not enough, too slow, too late”: How could Germany accelerate its climate action?”
How to finance the net-zero transition of industry in emerging economies?
by Joseph Cordonnier and Deger Saygin, OECD Environment Directorate Although policy makers and industry acknowledge the urgency of action for the net-zero industry transition in emerging and developing economies, the investment challenge remains significant. The manufacturing industry serves society with a variety materials and… Continue Reading “How to finance the net-zero transition of industry in emerging economies?”
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