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I4CE Newsletter - Looking back on 2019
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Looking back on 2019
2020 is just beginning, the Institute for Climate Economics invites you to revisit the past year through the five most downloaded I4CE publications. You will find topics that have marked 2019 in France and globally: the debates on carbon taxes, climate stress tests for the financial system or the “alignment” of financial institutions with the Paris Agreement. Five publications to read - or reread – for a good start for this New Year.

#1 Global Carbon Account 2019
How many carbon taxes and carbon markets are there in the world? How many revenues have they generated and for what purpose? In the 2019 edition of the World Carbon Account, I4CE presents the latest data and major trends in the implementation of carbon pricing policies around the world.

#2 2019 State of the EU ETS Report
Following the significant increase in the CO2 price on the EU Emission Trading Scheme, many stakeholders assumed that it was “fit for purpose”. But is it really? In this annual report, I4CE and its partners review the European carbon market to discuss whether it delivers on its environmental and economic objectives, and highlight several challenges it will have to face in the future.

#3 A Framework for Alignment with the Paris Agreement
A growing body of literature has emerged on ‘alignment’ with the Paris Agreement goals – but to date no overarching framework has been proposed to define what it means and implies in practice. In this report, I4CE  proposes a framework that can be used by financial institutions as well as governments and companies to develop their alignment strategies.

#4 Very few companies make good use of scenarios
The use of forward-looking scenarios is particularly useful for businesses to evaluate their risks and opportunities, as recommended by the Task-Force on Climate-related financial disclosures. This Climate Brief gives an overview of the degree of implementation of climate-related scenario analysis by companies. It appears that only 5% of companies indicate using scenario analysis, and that half of these companies are based in Europe. 

#5 Is financial regulation in France in line with the Paris Agreement?
I4CE and the Frankfurt School - UNEP Centre have reviewed the entire French regulatory framework applicable to the financial system. With 5.6, France is one of the leaders in green finance but there is still a long way to go to achieve a regulatory framework that is fully in line with the Paris Agreement. What are France's strengths and weaknesses? Read the full report to find out. 
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