Tackling climate change in line with the best science

What we ranked them: B

Why: Overall Nicolette Boele has a good start on climate policies, with strong support for increasing renewable energy, and plans to accelerate electrification and decarbonise our electricity supply, and commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement. Nicolette Boele has an emissions reduction target of 75% by 2035. To increase her grade, Nicolette Boele should increase her emissions reduction targets, and address climate adaptation and resilience in her policy platform [35].

Ending support for fossil fuels

What we ranked them: B

Why: Nicolette Boele has stated she would like to see a phase out of public funding for fossil fuels. She has also voiced concern about new coal approvals. To increase her grade, Nicolette Boele should also speak out against gas approvals, and a permanent end to both coal and gas [36].

Investment in a future powered by clean and safe renewable energy (no nuclear!)

What we ranked them: B

Why: Nicolette Boele has spoken out strongly against nuclear, and has advocated for greater renewable investments [37]. To increase her grade, Boele needs to increase her ambition on renewable energy with a 100% target by 2030.

Addressing the impact climate change has on cost of living

What we ranked them: C

Why: Nicolette Boele supports a review into how companies such as fossil fuel companies are taxed, and would like to see this funding used for addressing climate impacts, but stops short in committing to any policy beyond a review. She supports strengthening climate resilience and disaster recovery. To increase her grade, Boele should commit to closing loopholes that stop fossil fuel companies paying zero tax, and increase her ambition beyond a review [38]