Natalie Jones
@nataliejones.bsky.social
Energy & climate policy at IISD. Sometimes international lawyer. Working on a managed phase-out of oil and gas production in line with Paris Agreement goals.
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UNEP has written a nice report on overshoot, though, perhaps 10 years too late.
But I am somewhat surprised there is so little focus on the requirement of short-term action. Overshoot and non-overshoot both require deep & immediate reductions in emissions...
www.unep.org/resources/li...
6/6
But I am somewhat surprised there is so little focus on the requirement of short-term action. Overshoot and non-overshoot both require deep & immediate reductions in emissions...
www.unep.org/resources/li...
6/6
September 2, 2026 at 7:06 AM
UNEP has written a nice report on overshoot, though, perhaps 10 years too late.
But I am somewhat surprised there is so little focus on the requirement of short-term action. Overshoot and non-overshoot both require deep & immediate reductions in emissions...
www.unep.org/resources/li...
6/6
But I am somewhat surprised there is so little focus on the requirement of short-term action. Overshoot and non-overshoot both require deep & immediate reductions in emissions...
www.unep.org/resources/li...
6/6
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Hi @andyburnham.bsky.social, are you aware of this paper which is the best attempt to quantify how many tonnes of carbon emissions equate to one premature human death?
Using the fossil fuel companies' estimates of Jackdaw and Rosebank's emissions, these facilities would kill around 60,000 people. 🧵
Using the fossil fuel companies' estimates of Jackdaw and Rosebank's emissions, these facilities would kill around 60,000 people. 🧵
August 6, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Hi @andyburnham.bsky.social, are you aware of this paper which is the best attempt to quantify how many tonnes of carbon emissions equate to one premature human death?
Using the fossil fuel companies' estimates of Jackdaw and Rosebank's emissions, these facilities would kill around 60,000 people. 🧵
Using the fossil fuel companies' estimates of Jackdaw and Rosebank's emissions, these facilities would kill around 60,000 people. 🧵
became British yesterday and had THOUGHTS nataliejon.es/2026/08/05/o...
On becoming British
In my youth, itching to leave my hometown and experience the big wide world, I did what so many others on the peripheries of empire have done, and headed straight for the metropole, for the heart o…
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August 6, 2026 at 12:45 PM
became British yesterday and had THOUGHTS nataliejon.es/2026/08/05/o...
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📢 1/ New research released today by Oil Change Intl., ‘Broken Promises, Dirty Deals: Germany’s Fossil Fuel Finance Abroad and its Destructive Consequences’, uncovers how Germany is breaking its promise to stop using public money to fund fossil fuel projects overseas.
➡️ oilchange.org/news/uncover...
➡️ oilchange.org/news/uncover...
Uncovered: German finance backs Amazon gas expansion, defying its own policy - Oil Change International
New research, ‘Broken Promises, Dirty Deals: Germany’s Fossil Fuel Finance Abroad and its Destructive Consequences’ (in Englisgh and German), conducted by Oil
oilchange.org
August 5, 2026 at 7:28 AM
📢 1/ New research released today by Oil Change Intl., ‘Broken Promises, Dirty Deals: Germany’s Fossil Fuel Finance Abroad and its Destructive Consequences’, uncovers how Germany is breaking its promise to stop using public money to fund fossil fuel projects overseas.
➡️ oilchange.org/news/uncover...
➡️ oilchange.org/news/uncover...
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Lowering the cap on bus fares is such an uncomplicatedly positive move. I wonder how they'll fund it though... Oh...
www.businessgreen.com/news/4533241...
www.businessgreen.com/news/4533241...
July 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Lowering the cap on bus fares is such an uncomplicatedly positive move. I wonder how they'll fund it though... Oh...
www.businessgreen.com/news/4533241...
www.businessgreen.com/news/4533241...
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Rather an important update on claims that Burnham may be about to approve North Sea drilling…
Ill-informed original reporting? A u-turn caused by campaigning? Let’s see what Monday brings, and obviously keep pushing.
Fossil fuels? Andy, don’t Burn’em…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ill-informed original reporting? A u-turn caused by campaigning? Let’s see what Monday brings, and obviously keep pushing.
Fossil fuels? Andy, don’t Burn’em…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
July 18, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Rather an important update on claims that Burnham may be about to approve North Sea drilling…
Ill-informed original reporting? A u-turn caused by campaigning? Let’s see what Monday brings, and obviously keep pushing.
Fossil fuels? Andy, don’t Burn’em…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ill-informed original reporting? A u-turn caused by campaigning? Let’s see what Monday brings, and obviously keep pushing.
Fossil fuels? Andy, don’t Burn’em…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Quite an extraordinary interview by Colombia's incoming Minister of Envir., Fabio Arjona.
He said the 3 enemies of sustainability are poverty, ignorance & environmental hysteria.
Asked if they'd participate in the Santa Marta process to transition away from FFs...🧵
caracol.com.co/2026/07/03/m...
He said the 3 enemies of sustainability are poverty, ignorance & environmental hysteria.
Asked if they'd participate in the Santa Marta process to transition away from FFs...🧵
caracol.com.co/2026/07/03/m...
MinAmbiente designado descarta acabar con la ANLA, pero pide que no se use para frenar proyectos
No obstante, Fabio Arjona, designado ministro de Ambiente del Gobierno de Abelardo de la Espriella revisará la contratación en el Ministerio de Ambiente y sus fondos adscritos.
caracol.com.co
July 3, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Quite an extraordinary interview by Colombia's incoming Minister of Envir., Fabio Arjona.
He said the 3 enemies of sustainability are poverty, ignorance & environmental hysteria.
Asked if they'd participate in the Santa Marta process to transition away from FFs...🧵
caracol.com.co/2026/07/03/m...
He said the 3 enemies of sustainability are poverty, ignorance & environmental hysteria.
Asked if they'd participate in the Santa Marta process to transition away from FFs...🧵
caracol.com.co/2026/07/03/m...
Here at #SB64 #JuneClimateMeetings we just had the #COP30 Presidency's consultation on the global Roadmap for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels.
Here are my thoughts on how it went 🧵
Here are my thoughts on how it went 🧵
June 12, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Here at #SB64 #JuneClimateMeetings we just had the #COP30 Presidency's consultation on the global Roadmap for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels.
Here are my thoughts on how it went 🧵
Here are my thoughts on how it went 🧵
I've been following the UAE Dialogue here at #SB64 #JuneClimateMeetings, with an ear out for all things fossil fuel transition, and here are my reflections. 🧵
First, what is the UAE Dialogue/what are we all doing here?
First, what is the UAE Dialogue/what are we all doing here?
June 11, 2026 at 2:51 PM
I've been following the UAE Dialogue here at #SB64 #JuneClimateMeetings, with an ear out for all things fossil fuel transition, and here are my reflections. 🧵
First, what is the UAE Dialogue/what are we all doing here?
First, what is the UAE Dialogue/what are we all doing here?
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⏰Starting in 1hr—How can Santa Marta's momentum build political weight for the transition away from fossil fuels at Bonn?
At #SB64, this press conference will provide insights on where fossil fuel transition processes stand + new opportunities.
📽️ Watch: unfccc.int/event/intern...
At #SB64, this press conference will provide insights on where fossil fuel transition processes stand + new opportunities.
📽️ Watch: unfccc.int/event/intern...
June 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
⏰Starting in 1hr—How can Santa Marta's momentum build political weight for the transition away from fossil fuels at Bonn?
At #SB64, this press conference will provide insights on where fossil fuel transition processes stand + new opportunities.
📽️ Watch: unfccc.int/event/intern...
At #SB64, this press conference will provide insights on where fossil fuel transition processes stand + new opportunities.
📽️ Watch: unfccc.int/event/intern...
And I'll be tracking all mentions of fossil fuels in the opening plenary -- so that you don't have to.
Arrived in Bonn for #SB64 — if you’re there and want to connect, do reach out!
June 8, 2026 at 9:34 AM
And I'll be tracking all mentions of fossil fuels in the opening plenary -- so that you don't have to.
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Cambridge University has started pulling hundreds of millions of pounds away from institutions that finance fossil fuels.
HSBC, Barclays Among Banks Set to Lose Cambridge University Cash
Barclays Plc and HSBC Holdings Plc are among UK banks set to lose cash holdings from Cambridge University as it starts pulling hundreds of millions of pounds away from institutions that finance fossil fuels.
bloom.bg
May 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Cambridge University has started pulling hundreds of millions of pounds away from institutions that finance fossil fuels.
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I wrote this a year ago. Seems quite relevant again. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How ‘out of touch’ Tony Blair became a serious threat to climate action
Even before his call for a net zero ‘reset’, there had been criticism of ex-PM’s lucrative links with fossil fuel nations
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2026 at 1:50 PM
I wrote this a year ago. Seems quite relevant again. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I’m at the First International Conference for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels (it’s the academic chapter today).
I wonder if I’m the only New Zealander in attendance? As the NZ government is not coming.
I wonder if I’m the only New Zealander in attendance? As the NZ government is not coming.
April 24, 2026 at 12:59 PM
I’m at the First International Conference for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels (it’s the academic chapter today).
I wonder if I’m the only New Zealander in attendance? As the NZ government is not coming.
I wonder if I’m the only New Zealander in attendance? As the NZ government is not coming.
On my way to Santa Marta, Colombia for the First International Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels.
Hit me up if you’ll be there too!
Hit me up if you’ll be there too!
April 22, 2026 at 6:08 PM
On my way to Santa Marta, Colombia for the First International Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels.
Hit me up if you’ll be there too!
Hit me up if you’ll be there too!
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The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels is set to begin next week with gov'ts from +50 countries gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia to advance a just, orderly, & equitable transition.
But what should credible plans look like? IISD’s @nataliejones.bsky.social explains 👇
But what should credible plans look like? IISD’s @nataliejones.bsky.social explains 👇
April 22, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels is set to begin next week with gov'ts from +50 countries gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia to advance a just, orderly, & equitable transition.
But what should credible plans look like? IISD’s @nataliejones.bsky.social explains 👇
But what should credible plans look like? IISD’s @nataliejones.bsky.social explains 👇
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The next tipping point in the energy transition is approaching.
Overall, solar has already been cheaper than fossil power for a while, but upfront costs used to be higher.
That's no longer the case. Solar is now competitive upfront AND has vastly lower operating costs (no fuel).
Overall, solar has already been cheaper than fossil power for a while, but upfront costs used to be higher.
That's no longer the case. Solar is now competitive upfront AND has vastly lower operating costs (no fuel).
April 4, 2026 at 10:49 AM
The next tipping point in the energy transition is approaching.
Overall, solar has already been cheaper than fossil power for a while, but upfront costs used to be higher.
That's no longer the case. Solar is now competitive upfront AND has vastly lower operating costs (no fuel).
Overall, solar has already been cheaper than fossil power for a while, but upfront costs used to be higher.
That's no longer the case. Solar is now competitive upfront AND has vastly lower operating costs (no fuel).
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NEW: North Sea misinformation is rife in UK media, as the O&G lobby uses the energy crisis to push gov to issue new licences
We tackle myths on emissions, tax, bills, jobs
One key point is new drilling will barely change future output, as the basin is in decline
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-ni...
We tackle myths on emissions, tax, bills, jobs
One key point is new drilling will barely change future output, as the basin is in decline
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-ni...
March 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
NEW: North Sea misinformation is rife in UK media, as the O&G lobby uses the energy crisis to push gov to issue new licences
We tackle myths on emissions, tax, bills, jobs
One key point is new drilling will barely change future output, as the basin is in decline
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-ni...
We tackle myths on emissions, tax, bills, jobs
One key point is new drilling will barely change future output, as the basin is in decline
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-ni...
New publication alert!
In the wake of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s Climate Change Advisory Opinion in July 2025, many questions have emerged about the implications of the opinion for various aspects of climate policy.
www.iisd.org/projects/int...
In the wake of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s Climate Change Advisory Opinion in July 2025, many questions have emerged about the implications of the opinion for various aspects of climate policy.
www.iisd.org/projects/int...
Unpacking the Implications of the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Climate Change
The ICJ made history with its long-awaited opinion on climate change in 2025. We’re laying out what states need to know about their legal obligations.
www.iisd.org
March 18, 2026 at 1:55 PM
New publication alert!
In the wake of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s Climate Change Advisory Opinion in July 2025, many questions have emerged about the implications of the opinion for various aspects of climate policy.
www.iisd.org/projects/int...
In the wake of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s Climate Change Advisory Opinion in July 2025, many questions have emerged about the implications of the opinion for various aspects of climate policy.
www.iisd.org/projects/int...
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A thread -- which world leaders are calling for a shift to clean energy as a security investment in light of Iran War?
First up, French President Macron: "...everything we do to more toward the transition is also about reducing our dependence.." (1/x)
#cleanenergyisnationalsecurity
First up, French President Macron: "...everything we do to more toward the transition is also about reducing our dependence.." (1/x)
#cleanenergyisnationalsecurity
President Macron making the case for renewables in light of the US-Israeli attack on Iran,
"Everything we do to move towards transition is also about reducing our dependence and therefore our exposure to geopolitical risks"
"Everything we do to move towards transition is also about reducing our dependence and therefore our exposure to geopolitical risks"
March 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM
A thread -- which world leaders are calling for a shift to clean energy as a security investment in light of Iran War?
First up, French President Macron: "...everything we do to more toward the transition is also about reducing our dependence.." (1/x)
#cleanenergyisnationalsecurity
First up, French President Macron: "...everything we do to more toward the transition is also about reducing our dependence.." (1/x)
#cleanenergyisnationalsecurity
NEW: Brief on roadmaps - what does a good roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels look like? Drawing on extensive case studies.
Read the brief & accompanying case studies here: www.iisd.org/publications...
Read the brief & accompanying case studies here: www.iisd.org/publications...
Progressing the Transition Away From Fossil Fuels
This paper focuses on the practical question of how to design effective roadmaps for transitioning away from fossil fuels—at both global and national levels.
www.iisd.org
March 10, 2026 at 12:42 PM
NEW: Brief on roadmaps - what does a good roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels look like? Drawing on extensive case studies.
Read the brief & accompanying case studies here: www.iisd.org/publications...
Read the brief & accompanying case studies here: www.iisd.org/publications...
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Significant acceleration of global warming since 2015, finds news PIK study with @rahmstorf.bsky.social
Recent warming: around ~0.35°C per decade.
1970–2015 average: just under 0.2°C per dec.
➡️Current rate is higher than in any decade since records began in 1880.
www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...
Recent warming: around ~0.35°C per decade.
1970–2015 average: just under 0.2°C per dec.
➡️Current rate is higher than in any decade since records began in 1880.
www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...
March 6, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Today's must-read:
"Europe faces a clear choice: allegiance to the US, fossil energy dependence and declining living standards for the majority or an independent foreign policy anchored in green development and wellbeing."
transitionsecurity.org/trillion-dol...
"Europe faces a clear choice: allegiance to the US, fossil energy dependence and declining living standards for the majority or an independent foreign policy anchored in green development and wellbeing."
transitionsecurity.org/trillion-dol...
Trillion Dollar Bills: The Costs of Transatlantic Dependence for Europe
From imposing fossil energy dominance to NATO spending targets, the US is extracting more from Europe and putting the climate transition at risk.
transitionsecurity.org
March 5, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Today's must-read:
"Europe faces a clear choice: allegiance to the US, fossil energy dependence and declining living standards for the majority or an independent foreign policy anchored in green development and wellbeing."
transitionsecurity.org/trillion-dol...
"Europe faces a clear choice: allegiance to the US, fossil energy dependence and declining living standards for the majority or an independent foreign policy anchored in green development and wellbeing."
transitionsecurity.org/trillion-dol...
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US LNG companies to enjoy windfall profits from war started by US government
March 2, 2026 at 2:38 PM
US LNG companies to enjoy windfall profits from war started by US government