Energy Assessments

Examples of Projects Underway

Below are a list of the Energy Theme's recent and ongoing projects, organised under topics, although many projects are cross-cutting. As examples of research currently underway:

High Seas Project

Smart Home Technologies (REFIT)

Latest news

Fiscal incentives may help reduce carbon emissions in developing countries

6th February, 2017

A study has found that fiscal policies introduced by governments in developing countries can have a significant effect on lowering harmful carbon emissions and help countries with fulfilling their commitments under the UNFCCC Paris Agreement.

‘Great British Energy’ could fuel conservatives’ passion for climate change action

6th February, 2017

New peer-reviewed study pinpoints climate language that appeals to centre-right voters.

Low growth in global carbon emissions continues for third successive year

24th January, 2017

Global carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels did not grow in 2015 and are projected to rise only slightly in 2016, marking three years of almost no growth, according to researchers at the Tyndall Centre, University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Global Carbon Project.