The Brown to Green Report 2019 is the world’s most comprehensive review of G20 climate action. It provides concise and comparable information on G20 country mitigation action, finance and adaptation.
Developed by experts from 14 research organisations and NGOs from the majority of the G20 countries, the report covers 80 indicators. It informs policy makers and stimulates national debates.
The Summary Report 2019 provides a comprehensive overview of all G20 countries, whether – and how well – they are doing on the journey to transition towards a net-zero emissions economy. The report draws on the latest emissions data from 2018 and covers 80 indicators on decarbonisation, climate policies, finance and vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. Providing country ratings, it identifies leaders and laggards in the G20.
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Five highest ranked G20 countries in terms of deaths and economic losses from extreme weather events
Annual average numbers (1998-2017)
Source: Germanwatch – Global Climate Risk Index 2019
Avoided climate change impacts by keeping globalg warming below 1.5 and 2 degrees compared to 3
Percentages of impacts avoided by keeping global warming below 1.5°C and 2°C relative to 3°C impact projections. Baseline values (100% of impacts avoided) correspond to the 1981
Gap between current G20 GHG emissions excluding LULUCF and
1.5°C compatible fair share 2030 and 2050 emission ranges
Source: Own evaluation based on Climate Action Tracker 2019.
Ambition related to G20 countries’ 1.5°C fair share ranges and current status of implementation
Source: Own evaluation based on Climate Action Tracker 2019.
Main factors influencing the increase in G20 CO2 emissions in 2018
Source: Enerdata 2019, World Bank 2019
The energy mix in G20 countries, 2018
Annual growth rate of total primary energy supply from fossil fuels (2018)
Source: Enerdata 2019
Transport emissions per capita (excluding aviation) in the G20, 2018
tCO2/capita
Source: Enerdata 2019, World Bank 2019
Aviation emissions per capita (domestic and international) in the G20, 2016
tCO2/capita
Source: IEA 2019
Industry emissions intensity in the G20, 2016
tCO2e/US$2015 GVA
Source: Enerdata 2019, PRIMAP 2019, World Bank 2019
Financial policies and regulations in G20 countries supporting a brown to green transition
Source: Own evaluation
Fossil fuel subsidies in G20 countries, 2017
Total subsidies (US$ billions)
* No comparable data exists for the European Union and Saudi Arabia.
Source: OECD 2019
Carbon-pricing gap in G20 countries, 2015
Total subsidies (US$ billions)
* No data exists for the European Union and Saudi Arabia.
Source: OECD 2018
Commitments of G20 public finance institutions to restrict the financing of coal
and coal-fired power
Source: Own evaluation
“The Brown to Green Report is instrumental in understanding, where Indonesia stands in comparison to other G20 countries and contributes to stimulating the national debate about climate change and necessary action.”
Rachmat Witoelar, President’s Special Envoy for Climate Change, former State Minister of Environment of Indonesia
“I am already living in this future that others fear. Decisions made today will primarily affect future generations. The climate crisis needs to be taken seriously. We all need to show more action and fight together against climate change. The Brown to Green Report shows how far G20 countries are away from what they owe our future.”
Yola Mgogwana, Young Climate Activist, African Climate Alliance, Earthchild Project, South Africa
“China as one of the leading global emitters has a particular responsibility and an interest in transitioning to a low-carbon economy as soon as possible. Experts from G20 countries, drafting together the Brown to Green Report, provide great insights about what have been and could be done, which as a result drives the national debate forward.”
Sze Ping Lo, CEO of WWF China
“The European Union is leading by example and working with other countries on the transition towards climate-neutral and resilient societies. Our efforts to tackle climate change can only succeed if all major economies are moving in the same direction. The Brown to Green Report provides valuable information on the gaps, recent developments and the most urgent actions.”
Miguel Arias Cañete, EU Commissioner for Energy and Climate Action
Climate Transparency launched its 2019 Report „Brown to Green – the G20 transition towards a net-zero emissions economy” ahead COP25, followed by several events in partner countries.
Below you can find examples of the media coverage. Click on the picture to read the full article.
VIDEOS
DIGDAYA TV covering the launch event of the Brown to Green Report 2019 in Indonesia