Working to build a more equitable world, promoting climate compatible development, sustainable stewardship of natural resources and secure livelihoods.PublicationsEventsCommentProjectsEnergy Policy Tracker databaseThis new tracker examines G20 governments' Covid-19 recovery packages from a climate and energy perspective.Find out more The production gapThe production gap report measures the gap between Paris Agreement goals and countries’ planned production of coal, oil and gas.2020 special issue2019 report G20 scorecard on fossil fuel fundingA report tracking each of the G20 countries’ progress in phasing out government support to fossil fuels. China's carbon neutral pledgeFive researchers share their views on what this means for the climate, multilateralism and China's role in the world. Two priorities to address climate breakdown at UNGAReflections on the two priorities needed to address the climate emergency at UNGA this week. Phasing out plastics Reports exploring the potential for extensive emission reductions in the plastics sector. FAQs on oil, gas and povertyFrequently asked questions about the relationship between oil, gas, and poverty. Turning the Covid-19 recovery into a green renaissanceGreen must be at the very centre – not on the periphery – of the Covid-19 recovery planning we do now, writes Suma Chakrabarti. G20 coal subsidiesTen years on from pledging to phase out harmful fossil fuel subsidies, G20 countries continue to give huge handouts to the coal industry. ReportInfographics G7 fossil fuel subsidy scorecardOur feature report tracks the progress all G7 countries are making to end fossil fuel subsidies, and makes recommendations for much needed reform. Read the policy briefInfographics Pioneering off-grid renewable energyHow can we bring power to over one billion people in remote areas? Implications of geoengineering for developing countriesAs geoengineering to counteract climate change becomes more widely discussed, the implications for developing countries need to be understood fully. India’s energy transition: mapping subsidies to fossil fuels and clean energy in IndiaWe explore the context, magnitude, trends and impacts of India’s energy subsidies. An end to zombie energyEnding subsidies to global fossil fuel production would be equivalent to eliminating all of the emissions from the global aviation sector.Read the paperInvestors and insurers join the callReuters: 'Ditch fossil fuel subsidies by 2020' Europe's fossil fuel subsidiesWith Europe providing €112 billion a year in fossil fuel subsidies, time is ticking for it to meet its commitment to phase them out by 2020.ReportVideo Follow the Climate and Sustainability ProgrammeFollow us on TwitterSign up for the ODI newsletterThemesClimate financeGreen fiscal policyLow carbon developmentSustainable energy Our TeamSarah ColenbranderDirector of Programme – Climate and SustainabilityAnna LockeFormer Director of Programme – Sustainable Environments and SocietiesSteve WigginsPrincipal Research FellowNeil BirdSenior Research FellowRoger CalowSenior Research FellowJoe StudwellVisiting Research FellowJoseph FeyertagResearch FellowIpek GencsuResearch FellowAlexandra LöweResearch FellowIan LangdownSenior Research OfficerAngela PicciarielloSenior Research OfficerMairi DuparResearch FellowAna Lucía Núñez LópezProgramme Development Manager (PRIndex)Orla MartinProgramme ManagerSarah Phillips Disasters and DPR Journals Coordinator – HPGMeera RajasooriarProject OfficerRichard CarterSenior Research AssociateMiren GutierrezResearch AssociateGuy JobbinsResearch AssociateNathaniel MasonResearch AssociatePeter NewborneSenior Research AssociateFlorence PichonResearch AssociateSam PickardResearch AssociateCharlene WatsonResearch AssociateSarah CahoonProject Management OfficerView allLatest publicationsAssessing UK International Climate Finance actions against the Global Goal on Adaptation The production gap report: 2020 special issue The Climate Transparency Report 2020 Just add water: a landscape analysis of climate finance for water Doubling back and doubling down: G20 scorecard on fossil fuel funding Phasing out plastics: the electrical and electronic equipment sector Phasing out plastics: the packaging sector Phasing out plastics: the automotive sector Phasing out plastics Phasing out plastics: the construction sector BlogsNathaniel MasonThree lessons from the water sector for financing adaptation Sarah Colenbrander, Yue Cao, Rebecca Nadin...Five expert views on China’s pledge to become carbon neutral by 2060 Anna Locke, Andrew ScottHow to design and finance a green recovery beyond Covid-19 Sarah ColenbranderUNGA 75: two priorities to address climate breakdown Angela Picciariello, Molly WebbIf not now, when do we grow fossil-fuel-free cities? Andrew Scott, Anna LockeHow to build back greener in the Covid-19 recovery Leo RobertsCOP25: net zero requires tackling fossil fuel production Ipek GencsuHow G20 governments can show real climate leadership Leo RobertsAs researchers, we must work with activists to solve the climate crisis Mairi DuparLet’s talk climate change: four tips for communicating about it Upcoming and past events09 December 2020Combatting climate change with nature-based solutions 06 December 2018Making finance flows consistent with Paris objectives 11 July 2017The Paris climate commitments: propositions for national action 27 February 2017Rethinking capitalism for sustainable and inclusive growth 10 November 2016COP22 side event: fossil fuel supply and climate policy 01 November 2016Delivering energy for all by 2030 11 December 2015Domestic finance and climate learning key to Ghana's Intended Nationally Determined Contribution 05 December 2015Development and climate days at COP21 20 October 2015Climate resilience: key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 17 September 2015Knowledge for climate action: a manifesto for change Latest multimedia How to take early action in the eastern Caribbean to avoid climate extremes becoming disasters How youth can drive action on climate change Tracking G20 coal subsidies How government interventions are supporting coal mining and coal power in India Are the G7 on track to phase out fossil fuel subsidies by 2025? Ipek Gençsü on Europe's fossil fuel subsidies Infographics: will Europe meet its commitment to end harmful subsidies by 2020? In figures: G20 continues to support fossil fuel subsidies Facebook Live: cutting Europe's lifelines to coal Coal subsidies in 10 European countries Share this page