Capable countries must take the lead in meeting climate goals

Despite significant progress in clean energy, global CO2 emissions continue to rise. This highlights the need for a more integrated approach that combines technological progress with strong institutional capacities to formulate effective policies to achieve global climate goals. Researchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) have contributed to a new international study which highlights that this key integration is essential to meet the ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement. (Andrei Ionescu, more at earth.com)