Jakob Skovgaard
@jakobskovgaard.bsky.social
Associate Professor in Political Science, Lund University. Great at doing stuff. Author of "The Economisation of Climate Change": https://t.co/BYTak7y0A2?amp=1
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As explained at the 🔗, the reviews took place between April 2016 (Beijing) and October 2018 (Rome) and were chaired by the OECD. They were scheduled to continue in 2019 (pairing Argentina and Canada), but were delayed. Then the COVID-19 pandemic created an interruption that proved to be permanent.
Introducing G20 Peer Reviews | QUNO
QUNO explores insights from the G20 Peer Reviews, analysing efforts towards sustainable economic practices and global cooperation.
www.quno.org
October 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM
As explained at the 🔗, the reviews took place between April 2016 (Beijing) and October 2018 (Rome) and were chaired by the OECD. They were scheduled to continue in 2019 (pairing Argentina and Canada), but were delayed. Then the COVID-19 pandemic created an interruption that proved to be permanent.
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Paper on #football in the #climate emergency with M Guillen-Royo, E Daehlin, B Aamaas from @cicero.oslo.no and J Utgård from @oslomet.bsky.social. We interview senior staff from #Norway's national teams, calculate their carbon footprint and discuss alternatives
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
October 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Paper on #football in the #climate emergency with M Guillen-Royo, E Daehlin, B Aamaas from @cicero.oslo.no and J Utgård from @oslomet.bsky.social. We interview senior staff from #Norway's national teams, calculate their carbon footprint and discuss alternatives
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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🌍 New in @nature.com: The geoeconomic turn in decarbonization, with data from Simon Evenett et al. and @industrialpolicy.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social @natureatcal.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41... 🧵
September 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🌍 New in @nature.com: The geoeconomic turn in decarbonization, with data from Simon Evenett et al. and @industrialpolicy.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social @natureatcal.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41... 🧵
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🌪️As global climate disasters mount, the insurance protection gap is widening.
Natural disasters caused US$320 bn in losses globally in 2024, according to Munich Re.
But Japan remains an exception: its insurance protection gap isn’t yet pronounced.👇
Natural disasters caused US$320 bn in losses globally in 2024, according to Munich Re.
But Japan remains an exception: its insurance protection gap isn’t yet pronounced.👇
How Japanese insurers are keeping the climate protection gap at bay
While the insurance protection gap is widening in many countries due to climate change, the same isn't true of Japan as yet even though premiums are on the rise.
greencb.co
September 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🌪️As global climate disasters mount, the insurance protection gap is widening.
Natural disasters caused US$320 bn in losses globally in 2024, according to Munich Re.
But Japan remains an exception: its insurance protection gap isn’t yet pronounced.👇
Natural disasters caused US$320 bn in losses globally in 2024, according to Munich Re.
But Japan remains an exception: its insurance protection gap isn’t yet pronounced.👇
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🌱 @dnb-nl.bsky.social is publishing a guide so pension funds & insurers can integrate climate & nature risk into their risk assessment frameworks—further developing ESG data to help with insight into sustainability exposures
Read the full article by Emma Thomasson 👇
Read the full article by Emma Thomasson 👇
Dutch central bank reviews climate and nature risk to pensions and insurance
DNB shifts from awareness raising on climate to ensuring compliance with regulations.
greencb.co
September 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🌱 @dnb-nl.bsky.social is publishing a guide so pension funds & insurers can integrate climate & nature risk into their risk assessment frameworks—further developing ESG data to help with insight into sustainability exposures
Read the full article by Emma Thomasson 👇
Read the full article by Emma Thomasson 👇
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With all the noise on climate @netzerotracker.bsky.social's Stock Take is the signal.
The finding that sticks in my head:
🇺🇸US corporate net zero targets grew 9% over last 12 months, 279 ➡️ 304
Yes, some are blowing with the political wind. But more are stepping up.
zerotracker.net/analysis/net...
The finding that sticks in my head:
🇺🇸US corporate net zero targets grew 9% over last 12 months, 279 ➡️ 304
Yes, some are blowing with the political wind. But more are stepping up.
zerotracker.net/analysis/net...
September 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
With all the noise on climate @netzerotracker.bsky.social's Stock Take is the signal.
The finding that sticks in my head:
🇺🇸US corporate net zero targets grew 9% over last 12 months, 279 ➡️ 304
Yes, some are blowing with the political wind. But more are stepping up.
zerotracker.net/analysis/net...
The finding that sticks in my head:
🇺🇸US corporate net zero targets grew 9% over last 12 months, 279 ➡️ 304
Yes, some are blowing with the political wind. But more are stepping up.
zerotracker.net/analysis/net...
Just out! 🚨
Together with my excellent co-author @Hyeyoon Park, I published a new article on how global green finance governance institutions frame climate risks (1/3)
Together with my excellent co-author @Hyeyoon Park, I published a new article on how global green finance governance institutions frame climate risks (1/3)
September 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Just out! 🚨
Together with my excellent co-author @Hyeyoon Park, I published a new article on how global green finance governance institutions frame climate risks (1/3)
Together with my excellent co-author @Hyeyoon Park, I published a new article on how global green finance governance institutions frame climate risks (1/3)
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This is big (and bad) news: New Zealand's government has withdrawn from the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance, which a previous NZ government joined at the Glasgow climate summit in November 2021.
NZ pulls out of global coalition for phasing out fossil fuels
The move follows the Budget announcement of $200 million to support new drilling for fossil fuel fields.
www.rnz.co.nz
June 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
This is big (and bad) news: New Zealand's government has withdrawn from the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance, which a previous NZ government joined at the Glasgow climate summit in November 2021.
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I’m obsessed with protecting seals: ‘The flying ring toy was deeply embedded in her neck’ 🦭
It broke my heart to see a seal so injured by a £1 plastic toy. Now I campaign to ban them – and it has changed my life. 👏
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It broke my heart to see a seal so injured by a £1 plastic toy. Now I campaign to ban them – and it has changed my life. 👏
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I’m obsessed with protecting seals: ‘The flying ring toy was deeply embedded in her neck’
It broke my heart to see a seal so injured by a £1 plastic toy. Now I campaign to ban them – and it has changed my life
www.theguardian.com
May 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I’m obsessed with protecting seals: ‘The flying ring toy was deeply embedded in her neck’ 🦭
It broke my heart to see a seal so injured by a £1 plastic toy. Now I campaign to ban them – and it has changed my life. 👏
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It broke my heart to see a seal so injured by a £1 plastic toy. Now I campaign to ban them – and it has changed my life. 👏
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Prime Minister Carney last night: “it’s time to build an industrial strategy that makes Canada more competitive while fighting climate change”
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April 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Prime Minister Carney last night: “it’s time to build an industrial strategy that makes Canada more competitive while fighting climate change”
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Treasury Sec Bessent just signaled at a closed-door JPMorgan event that the US-China tariff standoff (currently 145% US tariffs, 125% China tariffs) is "not sustainable" and will de-escalate "in the very near future." Trump later confirmed final tariffs won't be "anywhere near" current levels. 1/
April 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Treasury Sec Bessent just signaled at a closed-door JPMorgan event that the US-China tariff standoff (currently 145% US tariffs, 125% China tariffs) is "not sustainable" and will de-escalate "in the very near future." Trump later confirmed final tariffs won't be "anywhere near" current levels. 1/
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The crisis for UK steel is exposing another – perhaps even bigger – crisis for the UK
Our news media seems incapable of even the most basic factchecking
YES energy for UK steelmakers is costly
NO it's not due to net-zero
YES it is due to GAS
Here's what UK media isn't telling you🧵
Our news media seems incapable of even the most basic factchecking
YES energy for UK steelmakers is costly
NO it's not due to net-zero
YES it is due to GAS
Here's what UK media isn't telling you🧵
April 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The crisis for UK steel is exposing another – perhaps even bigger – crisis for the UK
Our news media seems incapable of even the most basic factchecking
YES energy for UK steelmakers is costly
NO it's not due to net-zero
YES it is due to GAS
Here's what UK media isn't telling you🧵
Our news media seems incapable of even the most basic factchecking
YES energy for UK steelmakers is costly
NO it's not due to net-zero
YES it is due to GAS
Here's what UK media isn't telling you🧵
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In mid-March, @fredericmerand.bsky.social started an important conversation about whether Canada should consider trying to join the EU and now we have a bunch of thoughtful responses. I was happy to add my take: www.ecsa-c.ca/post/canada-...
Canada and the EU’s geopolitical enlargement
Maria Popova, McGill Universitymaria.popova@mcgill.ca April 9, 2025 Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 jolted the EU into a new enlargement wave now known as the “geopolitical en...
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April 10, 2025 at 3:59 AM
In mid-March, @fredericmerand.bsky.social started an important conversation about whether Canada should consider trying to join the EU and now we have a bunch of thoughtful responses. I was happy to add my take: www.ecsa-c.ca/post/canada-...
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Precisely nobody on Bluesky cares but WTI is back below $60. Jeez louise.
April 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Precisely nobody on Bluesky cares but WTI is back below $60. Jeez louise.
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Another fun analogy is that tariffs to “re-industrialise” the US is a bit like using (massive, sudden) carbon pricing to completely reshape your energy systems.
April 9, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Another fun analogy is that tariffs to “re-industrialise” the US is a bit like using (massive, sudden) carbon pricing to completely reshape your energy systems.
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Good morning with good news: 80 nations produced more than 50% of their electricity from clean sources in 2024.
47 nations generated more than 75% from clean sources.
Clean sources at 40.9% exceeded 40% of world's electricity for 1st time since 1940s!
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47 nations generated more than 75% from clean sources.
Clean sources at 40.9% exceeded 40% of world's electricity for 1st time since 1940s!
ember-energy.org/app/uploads/... #energysky
April 8, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Good morning with good news: 80 nations produced more than 50% of their electricity from clean sources in 2024.
47 nations generated more than 75% from clean sources.
Clean sources at 40.9% exceeded 40% of world's electricity for 1st time since 1940s!
ember-energy.org/app/uploads/... #energysky
47 nations generated more than 75% from clean sources.
Clean sources at 40.9% exceeded 40% of world's electricity for 1st time since 1940s!
ember-energy.org/app/uploads/... #energysky
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The Call for Abstracts of the Inaugural Conference of the European Association of Climate Law (EACL) is now live! Come join us - and keynote speaker @christinavoigt.bsky.social - in Berlin on 22-23 September.
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April 8, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The Call for Abstracts of the Inaugural Conference of the European Association of Climate Law (EACL) is now live! Come join us - and keynote speaker @christinavoigt.bsky.social - in Berlin on 22-23 September.
www.ikem.de/wp-content/u...
www.ikem.de/wp-content/u...
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April 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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April 4, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Climate vulnerable industries fearful for their assets first, and the planet second. Maybe if they say it, more people will listen.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer
Action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate, says senior Allianz figure
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Climate vulnerable industries fearful for their assets first, and the planet second. Maybe if they say it, more people will listen.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Wind power, which now supplies 25% of Finland's electricity, puts the lid on coal's coffin in Finland by bringing coal's output down from 23% in 2003 to <1% this week with the closure of the Salmisaari coal plant.
www.renewableenergymagazine.com/wind/finland... @christianonre.bsky.social
www.renewableenergymagazine.com/wind/finland... @christianonre.bsky.social
Finland replaces coal with wind power, boosting energy security and competitiveness
The Salmisaari coal power plant in Helsinki has now officially closed, bring coal generation in Finland to below 1 percent, but by putting in place clear policies, the Finnish government ha...
www.renewableenergymagazine.com
April 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Wind power, which now supplies 25% of Finland's electricity, puts the lid on coal's coffin in Finland by bringing coal's output down from 23% in 2003 to <1% this week with the closure of the Salmisaari coal plant.
www.renewableenergymagazine.com/wind/finland... @christianonre.bsky.social
www.renewableenergymagazine.com/wind/finland... @christianonre.bsky.social
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US banks, after pulling out of global agreements to avoid financing climate change, "now expect a 3C world" expected lead to catastrophic heatwaves, floods& economic strife
On the upside, the banks think the air conditioning sector could grow by 41%
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
On the upside, the banks think the air conditioning sector could grow by 41%
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
US banks predict climate goals will fail – but air conditioning firms will thrive
Reports predict global heating will bring catastrophes and that air conditioning market could grow by 41%
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
US banks, after pulling out of global agreements to avoid financing climate change, "now expect a 3C world" expected lead to catastrophic heatwaves, floods& economic strife
On the upside, the banks think the air conditioning sector could grow by 41%
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
On the upside, the banks think the air conditioning sector could grow by 41%
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Japanese banks have followed the US and Canada in leaving the Net Zero Banking Alliance, with the future of the alliance in question.
greencentralbanking.com/2025/04/03/n...
greencentralbanking.com/2025/04/03/n...
NZBA under pressure as Japanese banks leave
Japanese banks have followed the US and Canada in leaving the Net Zero Banking Alliance, with the future of the alliance in question.
greencentralbanking.com
April 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Japanese banks have followed the US and Canada in leaving the Net Zero Banking Alliance, with the future of the alliance in question.
greencentralbanking.com/2025/04/03/n...
greencentralbanking.com/2025/04/03/n...