The IPCC provides policymakers with a toolbox for adaptation
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued its WGII (Work Group II) report on March 31st. It says that the effects of climate change are already occurring on all continents […]
Author Archives: The Shift Project
Thermal renovation of buildings: The Shift Project recommends a regulatory obligation
The Shift Project submitted its recommendations concerning thermal renovation of buildings to several government representatives between September 2013 and February 2014. In this article, The Shift reacts to recent declarations […]
The Shift Project agrees with the Court of Audit’s conclusions about the Climate and energy package
The Court of Audit’s report strikes hard. It warns political decision-makers that fundamental considerations have to be reviewed, such as the inclusion of importations in the carbon footprint or the […]
2014 – Yes, we can… Shift!
The Shift Project wishes you a happy and productive new year! We look forward to pursuing our work with you in 2014 in order to achieve a carbon-free economy. Our […]
Rogeaulito, published in the scientific revue “Frontiers” in Open Access
“Rogeaulito“, the world energy scenario modeling tool developped by The Shift Project has been published in the scientific revue “Frontiers” in Open Access! Find this article by clicking on the […]
Executive summary of the new IPCC report on climate change is released
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released on September 27th the executive summary of the first volume of the panel’s fifth assessment report on climate change. This 20-page summary […]
Scientific seminar at “Les Houches” – February 2014
The Shift Project is one of the organizers of a scientific seminar to be held at the school of physics in “Les Houches”, Haute-Savoie (France) from February 2 to 7, […]
Discovering equity indicators
In a complex and highly charged debate, climate negotiations are often blocked over the question of how to share between countries the efforts to limit global warming to an increase […]
Martin Bouygues comes out in favor of the energy transition and supports a key proposal from The Shift Project
Martin Bouygues, CEO of the Bouygues construction group, voiced support for the energy transition in an opinion piece published September 19th in the economic news daily Les Échos (Paris). As […]