French Energy Transition bill: too little, too vague
The bill on energy transition voted October 14 at the first reading in the Assembly confirms several essential ideas. But it lacks the strategic vision needed to achieve the “green” […]
Category Archives: Governance
The Shift Project launches a new project aimed at reconciling public procurement and innovation
Recognising that public procurement plays a key role in achieving a low-carbon economy, The Shift Project has initiated a working group to study ways in which current tender mechanisms can […]
The Shift Project signs a declaration in preparation for the COP 21
The Shift Project has co-signed a declaration demanding that strong action be taken to tackle climate issues ahead of the COP 21. Other signatories are the MEDEF, the CPGME and […]
Energy Shift Financing Agency : a unique tool for the energy renovation of public buildings
The Shift Project is part of the consortium of the ESFA (Energy Shift Financing Agency; SFTE in French), whose public launch took place June 19th 2014. The ESFA projet is […]
Tackling energy scenarios at the summit
Such is the name of the scientific seminar that took place at Les Houches School of Physics on Februrary 2-7 2014 in the Alps. Members of The Shift Project team […]
IPCC: curbing GHG emissions is (still) within IPCC: curbing GHG emissions is (still) within our reach
The IPCC released the 3rd volume of its 5th Report on April 13th 2014. Its main message is as follows: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are going up despite mitigation efforts. […]
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 […]
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 […]