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03/04/2025
The adaptation reflex in public investment in practice: Pathway for 2025 and prospects
The 3rd French national climate change adaptation plan (PNACC3) seeks to generalize an “adaptation reflex” in all public investments and all public support for investment. Operationalizing this ambition is essential for Stop investing in infrastructure, buildings and equipment that will not be ready to cope with the consequences of climate change; Seize the best opportunities available by taking advantage of investments already planned to strengthen the level of adaptation of the French economy at lower cost.
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01/24/2025
Foreword of the week
2025 – testing times for the EU’s ‘Investment’ Commission
As Donald Trump kicks off another presidential mandate in the US, there is no turning away from the EU’s major challenges of competitiveness, energy security and decarbonising the economy. With a new European Commission in place since December 2024, the roll out of initiatives addressing those challenges can begin. Whilst a lot of focus goes […]
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01/17/2025
Foreword of the week
France: Two urgent priorities for the 2025 Budget
2025 begins with a new French government and a new budget debate, but with the same challenge as last year: how to reduce the deficit without putting the brakes on investment in the climate transition? Climate investments are the best investments we can make, according to the new Minister of Economy Éric Lombard. He’s right: any delay weakens our energy security and our position in the international race for cleantech, not to mention the pace of decarbonisation of our economy.