Inhwan Ko

Inhwan Ko is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Political Science and a Graduate Fellow in the Center for Environmental Politics at the University of Washington, Seattle.

SBTi, Climate Pledges, and Share Prices

SBTi, Climate Pledges, and Share Prices

Corporate emissions pledges do not affect stock price, but policymakers could offer non-economic incentives.

Rural Backlash Could Impede Climate Ambition

Rural Backlash Could Impede Climate Ambition

Efforts to triple renewable energy capacity may face resistance from citizens in rural areas.

Net-Zero Emission Pledges May Not Lead to Full Decarbonization

Net-Zero Emission Pledges May Not Lead to Full Decarbonization

Examining countries’ net-zero pledges reveals variations and loopholes that will allow for slippage in climate progress.

Are Net-Zero Emission Pledges Credible?

Are Net-Zero Emission Pledges Credible?

Climate change pledges require concrete government policies to ensure their enforceability and effectiveness.