Mats Engström
@matsengstrom.bsky.social
Senior policy fellow ECFR, IEEP Associate. These are my personal views.
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🚨'The worst environmental setback in Brazil's history.'
Just a week after COP30 ends, it looks almost certain that Brazil's agribusiness dominated Congress will strip almost all oversight of damaging projects.
My report from Brasília.
www.politico.eu/article/braz...
Just a week after COP30 ends, it looks almost certain that Brazil's agribusiness dominated Congress will strip almost all oversight of damaging projects.
My report from Brasília.
www.politico.eu/article/braz...
Brazilian lawmakers seek to decimate green laws one week after hosting climate summit
Changes would damage President Lula’s efforts to cast Brazil as an environmental leader.
www.politico.eu
November 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🚨'The worst environmental setback in Brazil's history.'
Just a week after COP30 ends, it looks almost certain that Brazil's agribusiness dominated Congress will strip almost all oversight of damaging projects.
My report from Brasília.
www.politico.eu/article/braz...
Just a week after COP30 ends, it looks almost certain that Brazil's agribusiness dominated Congress will strip almost all oversight of damaging projects.
My report from Brasília.
www.politico.eu/article/braz...
Great piece by @ilketoygur.bsky.social and @catherinedevries.bsky.social.
The EU’s only real path forward is to move from hesitation to decision and action, write Ilke Toygür and Catherine de Vries @ecfrpower.bsky.social @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47EDcz1
https://bit.ly/47EDcz1
How Europeans can go beyond “limiting unpredictability” and respond to the MAGA doctrine
European leaders must draw up their alternative to the MAGA doctrine and drive deeper integration in the EU…
bit.ly
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Great piece by @ilketoygur.bsky.social and @catherinedevries.bsky.social.
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An important post about the climate science-policy interface:
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COP30 COMPLAINTS: At the "subsidiary bodies" closing plenary earlier, many countries were "concerned" & "disappointed" over conclusions that failed to endorse IPCC as "best available science" & failed to fully reflect latest research
Here's what they said 🧵
Here's what they said 🧵
November 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
An important post about the climate science-policy interface:
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En Suède, les communes refusent de coopérer avec le gouvernement pour accélérer les retours volontaires des réfugiés et immigrés. A l'origine du mouvement : Jokkmokk, 4700 habitants, au nord du pays.
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
En Suède, les communes défient le gouvernement sur l’aide au retour volontaire des immigrés
Partout dans le pays nordique, des maires manifestent leur opposition à la volonté de la droite et de l’extrême droite d’encourager les immigrés à quitter le pays. Ce mouvement inédit prend le gouvern...
www.lemonde.fr
November 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
En Suède, les communes refusent de coopérer avec le gouvernement pour accélérer les retours volontaires des réfugiés et immigrés. A l'origine du mouvement : Jokkmokk, 4700 habitants, au nord du pays.
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
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Sverige på klimatmötet: Ingen minister - men ett gäng fossillobbyister. www.dn.se/varlden/foss...
Fossillobbyister i Sveriges delegation på klimatmötet i Brasilien
Fyra representanter från energibolaget Siemens Energy, som producerar fossilgasturbiner i Finspång, är med i Sveriges delegation till…
www.dn.se
November 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Sverige på klimatmötet: Ingen minister - men ett gäng fossillobbyister. www.dn.se/varlden/foss...
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European leaders must draw up their alternative to the MAGA doctrine and drive deeper integration in the EU, write Catherine de Vries and Ilke Toygür @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47EDcz1
https://bit.ly/47EDcz1
How Europeans can go beyond “limiting unpredictability” and respond to the MAGA doctrine
European leaders must draw up their alternative to the MAGA doctrine and drive deeper integration in the EU…
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
European leaders must draw up their alternative to the MAGA doctrine and drive deeper integration in the EU, write Catherine de Vries and Ilke Toygür @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47EDcz1
https://bit.ly/47EDcz1
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We've missed out on nearly $30BN in tax from tax cheating mega-corporations & from under-taxing extreme wealth as we enter Day 5 of #COP30 & #UNtaxConvention negotiations. A better future is possible when we use tax to protect people, economies & planet. #TaxForClimate taxjustice.net/topics/un-ta...
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We've missed out on nearly $30BN in tax from tax cheating mega-corporations & from under-taxing extreme wealth as we enter Day 5 of #COP30 & #UNtaxConvention negotiations. A better future is possible when we use tax to protect people, economies & planet. #TaxForClimate taxjustice.net/topics/un-ta...
"Demand for sustainable goods is increasing due to international climate compliance requirements, so most of the exporting factories in Bangladesh have started the process of going green." asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/en...
Bangladesh eco-garment factory drive targets EU access, energy costs
Country has added record number of certified green facilities this year
asia.nikkei.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM
"Demand for sustainable goods is increasing due to international climate compliance requirements, so most of the exporting factories in Bangladesh have started the process of going green." asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/en...
Great piece by @nathalietocci.bsky.social.
Once a leader on climate action, the EU has given in to the right’s green-bashing. From deforestation to carbon pricing, vital policies are being watered down in the name of ‘competitiveness’. But Europe is shooting itself in the foot. My piece @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Once a global leader on climate action, the EU has given in to the right’s green-bashing | Nathalie Tocci
From deforestation to emissions trading, vital policies are being watered down in the name of ‘competitiveness’, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Great piece by @nathalietocci.bsky.social.
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Europe lives an housing affordability crisis. As argued by my colleague @keliauskaite.bsky.social, the EU can help tackle it by reducing energy costs, decarbonising buildings and adhering to climate goals.
www.bruegel.org/analysis/sol...
www.bruegel.org/analysis/sol...
The solution to Europe’s housing affordability crisis must include building decarbonisation
The EU can help tackle Europe’s housing crisis by reducing energy costs, decarbonising buildings and adhering to climate goals
www.bruegel.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Europe lives an housing affordability crisis. As argued by my colleague @keliauskaite.bsky.social, the EU can help tackle it by reducing energy costs, decarbonising buildings and adhering to climate goals.
www.bruegel.org/analysis/sol...
www.bruegel.org/analysis/sol...
Investor och Wallenberg Investments har lobbat hårt för att urvattna dessa regler om företagsansvar, utan att det uppmärksammats i större svenska medier. #CSDDD #duediligence #omnibus
Jacob Wallenbergs roll i detta är intressant.
Enligt flera källor kommer Moderaterna och EPP-gruppen på torsdag rösta tillsammans med en högerextrem allians.
November 13, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Investor och Wallenberg Investments har lobbat hårt för att urvattna dessa regler om företagsansvar, utan att det uppmärksammats i större svenska medier. #CSDDD #duediligence #omnibus
Good piece by former GEF CEO. asia.nikkei.com/opinion/new-... #COP30
New global fund rewards countries for preserving forests
Tropical Forests Forever Facility to invest in sustainability-screened bonds
asia.nikkei.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Good piece by former GEF CEO. asia.nikkei.com/opinion/new-... #COP30
"Sweden – a major EU forestry country – circulated its own proposal, which also includes a one-year delay, a review clause, and the deletion of reference-number requirements for downstream operators." www.euractiv.com/news/eu-coun...
EU countries deadlocked over changes to deforestation rules | Euractiv
As talks stall, the Danish presidency prepares a new compromise proposal
www.euractiv.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
"Sweden – a major EU forestry country – circulated its own proposal, which also includes a one-year delay, a review clause, and the deletion of reference-number requirements for downstream operators." www.euractiv.com/news/eu-coun...
Regeringens Accelerationskontor föreslår en kraftig försämring av svenskt miljöskydd. www.dn.se/debatt/satt-...
DN Debatt. ”Sätt stopp för myndigheternas onödiga överklaganden”
DN Debatt. Deras godtyckliga klagomål urholkar landets konkurrenskraft, skriver Accelerationskontoret.
www.dn.se
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Regeringens Accelerationskontor föreslår en kraftig försämring av svenskt miljöskydd. www.dn.se/debatt/satt-...
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Depuis l’arrivée au pouvoir de Trump, la relation transatlantique se referme sur l’Union comme un piège.
Ciblée par Washington, l’Amérique latine est un point aveugle pour l’Europe.
Josep Borrell et José Antonio Sanahuja appellent à renouer ce lien.
legrandcontinent.eu/fr/2025/11/0...
Ciblée par Washington, l’Amérique latine est un point aveugle pour l’Europe.
Josep Borrell et José Antonio Sanahuja appellent à renouer ce lien.
legrandcontinent.eu/fr/2025/11/0...
Face à Trump, le futur de l’Europe est avec l'Amérique latine
Depuis l’arrivée au pouvoir de Trump, la relation transatlantique se referme sur l’Union comme un piège. Ciblée elle aussi par Washington, l’Amérique latine est un point aveugle pour l’Europe. Alors...
legrandcontinent.eu
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Depuis l’arrivée au pouvoir de Trump, la relation transatlantique se referme sur l’Union comme un piège.
Ciblée par Washington, l’Amérique latine est un point aveugle pour l’Europe.
Josep Borrell et José Antonio Sanahuja appellent à renouer ce lien.
legrandcontinent.eu/fr/2025/11/0...
Ciblée par Washington, l’Amérique latine est un point aveugle pour l’Europe.
Josep Borrell et José Antonio Sanahuja appellent à renouer ce lien.
legrandcontinent.eu/fr/2025/11/0...
Reposted by Mats Engström
Jacob Wallenbergs roll i detta är intressant.
Enligt flera källor kommer Moderaterna och EPP-gruppen på torsdag rösta tillsammans med en högerextrem allians.
Källor: Moderaterna samarbetar med ytterhögern för att vinna EU-omröstning
Får stöd av Orbáns Fidesz och Le Pens Nationell samling.
www.etc.se
November 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Jacob Wallenbergs roll i detta är intressant.
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Europe is a world leader in industrial electrification solutions:
61% of all industrial heat pump and electro-thermal storage manufacturers are headquartered in Europe.
US is also very strong in electro-thermal storage when it comes to companies located there.
Note: This is preliminary data.
61% of all industrial heat pump and electro-thermal storage manufacturers are headquartered in Europe.
US is also very strong in electro-thermal storage when it comes to companies located there.
Note: This is preliminary data.
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Europe is a world leader in industrial electrification solutions:
61% of all industrial heat pump and electro-thermal storage manufacturers are headquartered in Europe.
US is also very strong in electro-thermal storage when it comes to companies located there.
Note: This is preliminary data.
61% of all industrial heat pump and electro-thermal storage manufacturers are headquartered in Europe.
US is also very strong in electro-thermal storage when it comes to companies located there.
Note: This is preliminary data.
Brazil and Sweden to sign article 6 agreement during #COP30, according to Carbon Pulse. #UNFCCC @jacobhros.bsky.social @peteralestig.bsky.social @mlkristola.bsky.social @mikaelkarlsson.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Brazil and Sweden to sign article 6 agreement during #COP30, according to Carbon Pulse. #UNFCCC @jacobhros.bsky.social @peteralestig.bsky.social @mlkristola.bsky.social @mikaelkarlsson.bsky.social
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Meanwhile, in China more than half of new vehicle sales in October were electric or PHEV for the first time
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/11/...
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/11/...
China hits new milestone as NEVs exceed 50% of Oct auto sales
China's new energy vehicle market hits another milestone in October, with monthly sales accounting for more than half of the country's total new car sales for the first time, according to data release...
www.chinadaily.com.cn
November 12, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Meanwhile, in China more than half of new vehicle sales in October were electric or PHEV for the first time
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/11/...
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/11/...
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Mer än varannan kommun har farligt höga halter av luftföroreningar och bryter mot EU:s regler.
Förutom att minska utsläppen (mer cykel, kollektivtrafik och elfordon) behövs även mer stadsträd. En trädrad längs en gata kan t.ex. sänka halten partiklar med 10-15%!
www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/ohal...
Förutom att minska utsläppen (mer cykel, kollektivtrafik och elfordon) behövs även mer stadsträd. En trädrad längs en gata kan t.ex. sänka halten partiklar med 10-15%!
www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/ohal...
Ohälsosam luft i mer än hälften av Sveriges kommuner - Ekot
I 56 procent av landets kommuner överskrids gränsen för föroreningar enligt EU:s luftkvalitetsdirektiv, enligt en ny sammanställning.Hjärt-Lungfondens ...
www.sverigesradio.se
November 12, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Mer än varannan kommun har farligt höga halter av luftföroreningar och bryter mot EU:s regler.
Förutom att minska utsläppen (mer cykel, kollektivtrafik och elfordon) behövs även mer stadsträd. En trädrad längs en gata kan t.ex. sänka halten partiklar med 10-15%!
www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/ohal...
Förutom att minska utsläppen (mer cykel, kollektivtrafik och elfordon) behövs även mer stadsträd. En trädrad längs en gata kan t.ex. sänka halten partiklar med 10-15%!
www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/ohal...
Mycket intressant intervju med en av Europas ledande datavetare. Nytt exempel på utmärkt SvD-journalistik. @lisairenius.bsky.social www.dn.se/varlden/kall... www.svd.se/a/gwV2ga/kva...
Tung kritik mot kvant-hajpen: ”Överdriver”
Techbolag och nationer satsar miljarder i jakten på ett kvantgenombrott. Men KTH-professorn Johan Håstad varnar: bevis saknas för att kvantdatorer kan leva upp till löftena. ”Inget tyder på att det är...
www.svd.se
November 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Mycket intressant intervju med en av Europas ledande datavetare. Nytt exempel på utmärkt SvD-journalistik. @lisairenius.bsky.social www.dn.se/varlden/kall... www.svd.se/a/gwV2ga/kva...
Reposted by Mats Engström
Ethiopia last year banned the import of new gasoline-powered cars. Nepal reduced import duties on EVs so much that they are now cheaper than cars with internal combustion engines. Brazil raised tariffs on car imports to compel Chinese automakers to set up plants inside Brazil. Etc
A Flood of Green Tech From China Is Upending Global Climate Politics
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Ethiopia last year banned the import of new gasoline-powered cars. Nepal reduced import duties on EVs so much that they are now cheaper than cars with internal combustion engines. Brazil raised tariffs on car imports to compel Chinese automakers to set up plants inside Brazil. Etc