A term used to describe the situation in which industries or companies move production to countries with weaker emissions regulations, resulting in a shift rather than a reduction of overall carbon emissions.
Filipe Ferreira
Filipe is the team’s research assistant, focusing on climate policy and the intersection of climate and culture.
May 2026
The Iran war's energy shock is accelerating the clean energy transition. 23 countries have announced new measures, clean energy funds are outperforming oil and gas, and investor sentiment on renewables is rising.
May 2026
The energy transition has become a matter of energy security. Read more about how this plays out in April's news roundup.
May 2026
The Philippines is responding to the energy crisis by fast-tracking over 1.4 GW of renewable energy. By meeting its 2030 solar target, and moving toward renewables in the long term, the country could avoid spending USD 28 million on fossil fuel imports, ensure energy security, and surpass national climate goals.