Publications and resources
Dynamics of the power sector transition in China: a system mapping study
Analytical tools for innovation and competitiveness in the low carbon transition
Positive tipping points: five case studies to accelerate the low carbon transition
In the press
How ‘feedback loops’ and ‘non-linear thinking’ can inform climate policy
World Economic Forum, June 11, 2025
How ‘feedback loops’ and ‘non-linear thinking’ can inform climate policy
Carbon Brief, June 5, 2025
Electric trucks ‘overtake diesel’ on lifetime costs
Fleet News, May 21, 2025
“We were surprised:” Electric trucks ready to overtake diesel on lifetime cost
The Driven, March 20, 2025
Kemi Badenoch’s net zero rant comes close to political tragedy
Daily Telegraph, March 20, 2025
Coal Phase-Out Could Create Help ‘Positive Tipping Point’, Study Finds
Forbes, September 23, 2024
Create ‘positive tipping points’ with climate mandates, governments urged
Guardian, September 23, 2024
Our tools
Risk-Opportunity Analysis
A decision-making framework for contexts of uncertainty and structural change.
Tipping Points
A way to set goals for a self-accelerating transition, and a guide to policy stringency.
The Accelerating Transitions Framework
A guide to the forms of action and international cooperation likely to be effective at each stage of a transition.
"The overarching feature of the economy over the past million years or so is the secular increase in diversity of goods and services.”
Stuart Kauffman
Theoretical biologist and complex systems researcher
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What we do
We produce analysis to inform action on the low carbon transition, using economic concepts and tools consistent with the context of rapid innovation and deep structural change. We also provide guidance and tools for others to use in making their own analysis.
Our team
We are a small team with leadership experience in climate change policy, diplomacy, consultancy and research. We work at the research-policy interface, collaborating with governments, research institutes, and sector-expert organisations.
Our projects
We have a particular focus on the power, road transport, and steel sectors. We also support the development and use of analytical tools appropriate for use in contexts of structural change.