European Court of Auditors’ Post

Important reading from the European Court of Auditors on how the #RRF may not be as green as initially expected. As we think about a new generation of incentives, it's essential to draw lessons from #RRF and other funds on directionality, instruments, clear criteria, and simplification. With the #Draghi Report calling for a significant scale-up in investments to keep the European Union on the right track and highlighting the role of public #incentives in leveraging private funds, aligning the interpretation of #green criteria between Member States' fund managers and auditors becomes critical, simplifying and clarifying the process for all. #industrial policy #innovation #climate adaptation #climate change

Like a never-ending story, output and performance indicators prove once again to be a very poor instrument to steer and analyse the results of a policy based on call-for-projects. As this funding mechanism puts forward short-term accountability and paper promises in an austeritarian context where the pressure to spend quickly is huge, it is not surprising that local/national authorities prioritise what's on the market (or in their pipe) over the developement of alternative projects. And eventually play a bit with the figures. To adress the emergencies of climate change, why not be bold and allocate again a portion of these funds to full-public programmes that will not only spend but also plan, develop and run the projects deemed useful by the community ? Why stick to existing, and unsatisfactory projects, if we could experiment less-intermediated forms of funding ?

Europe's National Energy and Climate Plans are a key tool that Member States can leverage to achieve European climate goals of 2030, 2040, and 2050. With just one month left to finalise #NECP's, explore how they can be used to effectively meet EU climate targets: https://lnkd.in/eXdbeWnK

#ClimateChangeAndDisasters Consultations on the Implementation Plan for the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility continued today at the PIF Secretariat. The regional consultation aims to seek views and feedback from Forum member governments, including those from ministries and offices responsible for planning and implementing climate mobility at the national level.

At the Pacific Islands Forum, vital discussions are underway regarding climate change and disaster resilience. Peka Fisher from MFAI is actively contributing to these important conversations, alongside other representatives working to tackle the challenges our region faces. Together, we can strengthen our approach to building a resilient Pacific. #ClimateAction #PacificIslandsForum #CookIslands #MFAI

🎉New #OARSCommitment! #OSPAR plans to boost #oceanacidification monitoring and explore regional ocean climate tracking, support evidenced-based policy and inform frameworks such as the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive. View OSPAR's Commitment here:

Agreed, land tenure and title security is paramount. It critically important on so many fronts not limited to:- - nation building - capacity building - security of investment - and PPPs The old saying ones home is one`s castle can only apply if title security and land tenure exists for the citizen. Absent land tenure the citizen remains extraordinarily vulnerable. Title security is one of the factors that can help an emerging economy evolve into a developed nation. This will be an important conference.

Just as a strategic framework for integrated climate change and energy policies has been developed from the urban to the international level, there is a need for harmonized climate change adaptation and water policies. We need to approach it from both sides! What opportunities are there in Hungary for doing so? You can get more insight into this in our recent publication. https://lnkd.in/ds_StB-b

Looking forward to an upcoming webinar on new Guidelines for the NDC revision process, amplifying urgent action to the climate crisis and centering justice and equity. Climate Action Network International

Thrilled to see the climate policy encyclopedia coming out! It is a good resource for experts and academics who want to get a quick and efficient overview over different climate policy topics. See my introduction to "adaptation policy" 🌱https://lnkd.in/djN3nSfv