Countries and corporates’ carbon reduction plans are still falling short of the 1.5°C target in order to align with the Paris Agreement. According to the Climate Policy Initiative, an additional $1.6 to $3.8 trillion per year is required to finance the energy transition.
The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated socioeconomic inequalities, particularly in emerging markets, dampening the development of a just transition. The war in Ukraine has generated a series of crises, the full scope of which cannot be fully apprehended as the conflict is still unravelling. It will continue to have a negative impact on the populations of Europe and the rest of the world, not only in terms of energy use but also in terms of the socioeconomic standards of households.
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