World in transition: Four themes

We focus on four themes of change and how they are affecting companies and markets around the world.
In this way, we hope to contribute to a greater understanding of where the world is headed at a time of historic transitions.

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Energy Transition: COP & Industry Impact
The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) brings together countries to address global climate change issues.
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Energy Transition: COP & Industry Impact – Impact of COP on the US
COP27 Video Series
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Energy Transition: COP & Industry Impact – Changing US regulation
COP27 Video Series
International Arbitration
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Energy Transition: COP & Industry Impact – Changing EU regulation
COP27 Video Series
Power
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Energy Transition: COP & Industry Impact – Carbon capture & markets
COP27 Video Series
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Energy Security vs Energy Transition: Turbulence Ahead?
Capital Markets
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Energy Transition: COP & Industry Impact – Capital Markets & Islamic Finance
COP27 Video Series
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Energy Transition: COP & Industry Impact – Government support & funding
COP27 Video Series
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Scaling up the energy transition
Our new report examines how corporates and capital providers are setting priorities, staying competitive and managing risk.
Africa region
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Energy Transition: COP & Industry Impact – Challenges facing Africa
COP27 Video Series
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Energy Transition: COP & Industry Impact – Demystifying COP
COP27 Video Series
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Mining & Metals 2022: Putting the resilience rhetoric to the test
Is the mining & metals sector prepared for a global downturn?
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Negotiations on Carbon Credits Expected to Continue at COP27
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Opportunities in a fossil-fuel based sector indispensable to the energy transition in Indonesia
Transitioning from coal to renewables in Africa
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Transitioning from coal to renewables in Africa
Blocking funding for gas energy projects in Africa may seem like sensible climate policy. But is it?
Is "low-carbon" hydrogen a useful option for Africa's energy needs?
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Is "low-carbon" hydrogen a useful option for Africa's energy needs?
African policies can encourage low-carbon hydrogen production processes
Brazil
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A bright future: Smart cities in Latin America
Smart city initiatives in Latin America have too often been overshadowed by high-profile projects in North America. But the tide is changing, and smart city projects throughout the region are gaining traction like never before.
Aviation
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From Here to There: Challenges in meeting sustainable aviation fuel targets
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Global Hydrogen Guide: Emerging Policy and Regulatory Initiatives – Edition 2
Two electrical engineers wearing protective gear stand between the blades at the top of a wind turbine in Thailand. Far below them, the land is densely forested. Another wind turbine sits in the distance and mountains are on the horizon.
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A range of tactics is needed to achieve a lower-carbon world
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ESG pressures fuel dealmaking
Companies across the globe are turning to M&A to fulfill their ESG ambitions while investors seek the steep returns on offer
Energy projects
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Building the new: Creative solutions for procuring major energy projects
Connect cars
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At a crossroads: Europe’s auto sector borrowers face change and the effects of events in Ukraine
Vehicle sales rebounded strongly following lockdowns, but Europe’s automotive companies confront a period of significant change as governments phase out combustion engines, supply chain constraints bite and the impacts of events in Ukraine are felt  
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Dismissal of judicial review highlights the challenges in pursuing climate change-related claims in the UK
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Biden Administration Announces New Initiatives to Incentivize Clean Manufacturing
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Global decarbonization goals drive renewables M&A
Ambitious decarbonization policies are encouraging dealmaking within the renewables industry, with the sector’s untapped potential too big to ignore  
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President Biden Extends Safeguard Measure on Solar Products for Four Years, Doubles Tariff-Rate Quota for Solar Cells
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Mining & metals 2022: ESG and energy transition – the sector's biggest opportunity
Against a backdrop of record commodity prices and the pressure for miners to boost their ESG credentials, the sector is seeking to position itself as a trusted partner in fighting climate change.
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The greening of hydrocarbons
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Climate change disputes: The rise of rights-based claims
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The "Sun Beneath our Feet" – Geothermal power development in Asia Pacific
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Post COP26: Developing and Funding Energy Transition Projects
Power
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact – Power
COP26 Video Series
Latin America
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact – Latin American Energy
COP26 Video Series
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact – Private Equity
COP26 Video Series
Lighthouse light
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact – Financing
COP26 Video Series
Aviation
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact – Carbon Trading
COP26 Video Series
Solar energy
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Renewable energy in Africa: Update in the era of climate change
Africa offers vast potential for renewable energy deployment and investments
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact - Mining & Metals
COP26 Video Series
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact - Climate Change
COP26 Video Series