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This paper by the New Climate Institute gives an overview on the initial results from an analysis of the status of climate related policies in 30 countries. The underlying study compared recommendations for good practice climate change mitigation policies from various institutions with the current status of application of these policies by countries.

This is a brief extract of the conclusions:

• Support for renewable electricity generation is mainstream
• Efficiency in buildings and biofuels are half covered and therefore have significant remaining potential
• Removal of fossil fuel subsidies has very high potential
• Overarching carbon pricing schemes are currently limited but increasing in scope
• Energy efficiency polices are not yet widely spread and could be significantly enhanced
• Deforestation is currently covered by almost all countries where this is relevant
• For all areas outside of energy, except deforestation, coverage is low
• Strategies and policies to fundamentally change the way we consume are underdeveloped, while such changes can be amongst the most cost-effective
• Overall national climate strategy and planning is quite comprehensive