{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"geography":["Scotland"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":243,"relation":"eq"},"page":2,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?geography=Scotland&page=2","next":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?geography=Scotland&page=3","stability":"beta","ai_marking":{"digital_source_type":{"uri":"http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia","name":"Created using Generative AI"},"notice":"Summary and key insights are generated using artificial intelligence."},"results":[{"id":"client-001008","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/client-001008","title":"Too heavy a burden?","publisher":{"name":"ClientEarth","organization":"clientearth"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2025-10","source_url":"https://www.clientearth.org/media/jlahkjiy/weight-based-parking-charges-20-241025.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document argues that UK local authorities have a solid legal foundation under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to implement weight- or size-based parking tariffs for SUVs. It highlights that SUVs increase fatality risks for pedestrians and cyclists, contribute more to air pollution via tyre and brake wear, and cause greater road surface damage. To avoid legal challenges, the briefing advises councils that such charges must be justified by traffic management and safety goals rather than revenue generation, and must be supported by robust public consultation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-001008#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"SUVs are becoming increasingly prevalent in the UK, with sales reaching 64% of new car sales in 2024, up from 47% in 2020. Between 2014 and 2023, the average weight of new registered and licensed cars in the UK increased by 189kg.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-001008#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Heavier vehicles, specifically SUVs and light truck vehicles (LTVs), significantly increase the risk of fatal injuries in collisions. Pedestrians and cyclists are 44% more likely to be fatally injured by an SUV or LTV than by a smaller car; for children under 10, this risk increases by 209%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-001008#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"SUVs contribute to poorer air quality and environmental degradation. They generate higher levels of particulate matter from tyre and brake wear, and emit approximately 20% more CO2 than average medium-sized cars. While electric vehicles (EVs) reduce brake wear emissions, heavier electric SUVs still produce higher levels of particulate matter from tyre wear.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-001008#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The physical size and weight of SUVs negatively impact urban infrastructure and amenities. Over half of new UK cars are too wide for urban parking spots, and heavier vehicles cause exponential increases in road surface stress, leading to more potholes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-001008#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Under section 45 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, UK local authorities have the power to designate parking places and charge for their use. To be lawful, these charges must align with the section 122 duty to secure the 'expeditious, convenient and safe movement' of traffic and pedestrians.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-001008#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Parking tariffs must not be introduced for the primary purpose of raising revenue, as this is unlawful. While a modest surplus is permitted, councils must justify charges based on legitimate traffic management or safety objectives to withstand legal challenges.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-001008#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"European cities are already implementing similar measures. Paris tripled parking fees in autumn 2024 for non-resident combustion/hybrid vehicles over 1.6 tonnes and EVs over 2 tonnes, resulting in a two-thirds reduction of the heaviest SUVs in the city centre.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-001008#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["urban planning","air pollution","particulates","carbon dioxide emissions","transport policy","electric vehicle"],"geography_discussed":["Scotland","Northern Ireland","Paris","Bordeaux","Grenoble","Cologne","Germany","Cardiff"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["legal analysis","policy briefing"]},{"id":"cliout-000028","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliout-000028","title":"People are supportive and proud of the UK’s move towards clean energy","publisher":{"name":"Climate Outreach","organization":"climate-outreach"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-08-14","source_url":"https://climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/report/chapter-6/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds widespread public support for clean energy in the UK, with high levels of acceptance for wind turbines and solar panels across the political spectrum. It notes that in Scotland and Wales, renewable energy projects generate national pride comparable to or exceeding that of the fossil fuel industry. The analysis suggests that 'stories of progress' are more compelling to the public than narratives of failure or radical change. While support for renewables is high, the document emphasizes that fossil fuel industries remain tied to national identity and history, and that the transition must account for job losses and the perceived value of the industrial past.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000028#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is broad cross-political support for clean energy infrastructure in the UK; specifically, 74% of those intending to vote Conservative and 74% of those intending to vote Reform \"like or don’t mind seeing wind turbines in the countryside.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000028#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In Scotland and Wales, renewable energy is a significant source of national pride. In Scotland, 63% of people feel proud of the offshore wind industry, while in Wales, 61% are proud of renewable energy projects, a level of pride nearly equal to the 68% who are proud of their coal mining heritage.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000028#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Messaging focused on existing achievements is more effective than messaging focused on failure or radical overhaul. A \"Story of progress\" stating that renewables already power around 40% of Britain's electricity was found compelling by 67% of people, compared to 52% for a \"Story of failure\" and 54% for a \"Story of radical change.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000028#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opposition to local renewable infrastructure is low. Only 15% of people dislike wind turbines in the countryside and 11% dislike roof-mounted solar panels. Furthermore, 92% of people feel positive or neutral about new onshore wind farms built on poor quality farmland near their home.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000028#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite support for renewables, fossil fuel industries remain linked to national identity and history. In Scotland and Wales, 29% and 26% of people respectively view the transition to renewables as a bad thing rather than a good thing, often due to concerns over job losses and the historical role of these industries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000028#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["clean energy","onshore wind farm","energy transition","climate change communication","petroleum industry"],"geography_discussed":["Scotland","Wales","Doncaster","Norfolk","Swansea","North Cotswolds","Glasgow","Cemaes Bay"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","qualitative interview analysis","messaging test"]},{"id":"cliout-000094","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliout-000094","title":"4: The cost and fairness of tackling climate change - Climate Outreach","publisher":{"name":"Climate Outreach","organization":"climate-outreach"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-08-14","source_url":"https://climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/report/chapter-4/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report examines how people in Britain perceive the financial impact of climate policies, noting that while many fear costs, few believe scrapping these policies would save them money. It highlights a strong public desire for a 'just transition' where the least well-off are protected and big polluting companies are held accountable. The findings suggest that framing climate action as an investment in a prosperous future is more compelling than technical terminology.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000094#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Most people in England, Scotland, and Wales do not believe that abandoning climate change plans would result in financial savings; instead, they are more likely to believe it would cost them money.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000094#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a widespread belief across income groups that climate policies will increase personal costs, although this belief is less common among those with lower incomes. In Scotland, lower-income individuals are less likely to view the transition to renewables positively.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000094#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public support for climate policies decreases when the policies are described as \"costly\" or \"expensive,\" a vulnerability that is exploited by some politicians and commentators.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000094#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While a majority of people in England, Scotland, and Wales support short-term bill increases to achieve a 100% clean energy target, support is lower among those who are less financially comfortable.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000094#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Messaging that frames the transition to clean energy as an investment in a better, more prosperous future is more effective than using technical terms like \"just transition\" or \"green growth\". Specifically, 72% found a vision of a \"more prosperous society\" compelling, compared to 58% for \"just transition\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000094#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The public generally views the energy transition as neither fair nor unfair, though they are nearly twice as likely to see it as fair than unfair. However, there is significant anger toward big companies for polluting and for making extraordinary profits while consumers face rising costs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000094#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong public support for government action against polluting businesses and the taxation of extraordinary profits from oil and gas companies; only 17% believe such a tax \"goes too far\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000094#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Net-zero emissions","energy transition","renewable energy","climate finance","just transition","green growth","wind turbine","fossil fuel","carbon tax"],"geography_discussed":["United Kingdom","Brighton","Norfolk","Leeds","Swansea","Aberdeen North","Maidenhead","North Cotswolds"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion research","messaging test"]},{"id":"cliout-000124","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliout-000124","title":"5: Trust and leadership - Climate Outreach","publisher":{"name":"Climate Outreach","organization":"climate-outreach"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-08-14","source_url":"https://climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/report/chapter-5/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document finds that while deep distrust in politicians and institutions affects how climate action is perceived, there remains enduring support among Brits for ambitious climate leadership. People value leaders who are credible, passionate, and empathetic, and who prioritize tangible local benefits and global collective action over a reliance on statistics. The report suggests that climate leadership should be grounded in local contexts and delivered by authentic messengers to overcome disillusionment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"General societal distrust in politicians and businesses negatively influences how people interpret climate statistics and promises, leading to a perception of \"empty promises\" and a feeling that leaders are not representative of ordinary people.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite general distrust, there is enduring support for ambitious climate leadership; 62% of Brits believe leaders should maintain their climate promises even when implementation is difficult, while only 38% believe they should break promises to adapt.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public trust in climate messengers is driven by three main traits: credibility (e.g., 64% trust those with high-quality experience), passion (e.g., 52% trust those serious about the grave threat), and empathy (e.g., 57% trust those who understand the life of normal Britons). Conversely, membership in a protest or activist group makes people less trusting (37%) than more trusting (18%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Brits prioritize specific outcomes from climate leadership, with the highest importance placed on protecting animals and wildlife (86%), followed by developing new technologies (72%), reassuring young people about their futures (71%), and prioritizing British people and industries (70%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a tension regarding the UK's international role: 39% feel UK climate leadership is the right thing for the world, while 31% view it as a waste of time unless larger emitters like the US and China act. In Wales, 57% specifically feel the idea of the UK as a leader is outdated.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public perception of climate progress is hindered by a distrust of statistics; for example, while Brits underestimated the share of UK electricity from renewables at 38% (actual is 51%), focus group participants expressed skepticism that statistics can be \"tortured\" or \"bent\" to fit agendas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Preferences for climate decision-making vary by region: in Scotland, 46% prefer decisions to come from Holyrood compared to 28% for Westminster, while in Wales, preference is split equally at 35% each for the Senedd and Westminster.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","climate finance","climate change communication","climate diplomacy"],"geography_discussed":["Scotland","Wales","England","People's Republic of China","United States","India","Brazil","Aberdeen","Brighton","Glasgow","Godalming"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","focus group analysis"]},{"id":"cliout-000066","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliout-000066","title":"Three things to know","publisher":{"name":"Climate Outreach","organization":"climate-outreach"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-08-12","source_url":"https://climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/report/chapter-2/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Research indicates that while 74% of people in Britain consider climate change important, there is deep distrust in politics and a tendency to avoid the topic due to negative feelings. The report recommends that communicators ditch technical jargon, focus on positive future visions, and avoid overestimating opposition to net zero. For policymakers, it suggests prioritizing local infrastructure that lowers energy bills, accelerating inclusive solar panel roll-out, cracking down on pollution, and investing in genuine local engagement to counter top-down distrust.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000066#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public concern regarding climate change in Britain remains high despite competing crises, with 74% of people viewing the issue as important. 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Additionally, people in the UK underestimate the level of concern others have for climate change by 20%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000066#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To increase policy support, the report recommends focusing on tangible local benefits, such as using renewable energy to lower energy bills and expanding affordable solar panel installation. It also emphasizes the need for bold action against plastic waste and water pollution to demonstrate government effectiveness.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000066#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To combat the perception of top-down policy imposition, the report advocates for genuine, early-stage local engagement involving trusted community members rather than 'tick box' exercises.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000066#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","Net-zero emissions","climate change communication","renewable energy","solar energy","plastic pollution","water pollution","energy bill","environmental protection"],"geography_discussed":["England","Scotland","Wales"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion research","policy recommendations"]},{"id":"cliout-000126","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliout-000126","title":"3. 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The report highlights that people across all socio-economic backgrounds are concerned, though many distance themselves from the topic due to immediate life pressures or the depressing nature of the subject. It recommends using tangible, local examples of progress and a holistic approach that links climate action with nature preservation to increase public engagement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of people in Britain are concerned about the environment, with 74% stating climate change is an important issue and 35% reporting they have done more to protect the environment over the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The framing of climate action significantly impacts public support; general environmental protection is more popular than technical targets like net zero.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Even highly concerned groups, such as Progressive Activists, find messages more compelling when they avoid sector jargon in favor of language focused on societal prosperity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Financial status does not determine level of concern, as those struggling financially are just as worried about climate change as others, although wealthier individuals are 12% more likely to think about it frequently.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The primary reason people avoid thinking about climate change is that it does not typically arise in their daily lives (40%), followed by a feeling of helplessness (24%) and the topic being too depressing (18%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Harm to nature and wildlife is the most prominent worry regarding climate change impacts over the next decade, cited by 41% of respondents as a top three concern.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is widespread respect for nature and a strong belief in the interdependence of humans and the natural world, with 83% finding the message that damaging nature damages humans to be convincing and relevant.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public priorities for government climate policy focus on food supply and farming (37%), wildlife support (27%), and affordability for the least well off (22%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","Net-zero emissions","fossil fuel","clean energy","just transition","climate change adaptation","climate change mitigation","biodiversity","environmental protection","climate change communication","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":["England","Scotland","Wales"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","focus group analysis","messaging test"]},{"id":"cliout-000003","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliout-000003","title":"Britain Talks Climate & Nature","publisher":{"name":"Climate Outreach","organization":"climate-outreach"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-08-07","source_url":"https://climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/report/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 2025 Britain Talks Climate & Nature report, based on surveys of over 7,000 people and focus groups in England, Scotland, and Wales, examines public sentiment toward climate change and nature. It utilizes a segmentation model of British society to identify how different values influence perceptions of climate policy. The findings indicate that while there is broad concern for the environment and a preference for ambitious climate action, significant anxiety exists regarding the cost of policies and a lack of trust in institutions. The report argues that support for climate action increases when communication is clear, tangible, and focused on local community benefits.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000003#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public sentiment shows a strong preference for ambitious climate action over a restrained approach, including among individuals facing financial difficulties.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000003#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is widespread concern regarding climate change and its effects on nature and agriculture, with a general understanding that extreme weather events are linked to climate change.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000003#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite general support for the planet, people express significant skepticism and worry regarding the costs of climate policies and their ability to save money.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000003#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public support for climate action is significantly enhanced when policies are communicated clearly and framed as tangible investments in local neighborhoods and communities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000003#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","energy transition","climate policy","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":["England","Scotland","Wales"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","societal segmentation"]},{"id":"clibonds-001034","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/clibonds-001034","title":"Revisiting Japan’s Sustainable Growth Strategy","publisher":{"name":"Climate Bonds Initiative","organization":"climate-bonds-initiative"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-07","source_url":"https://www.climatebonds.net/files/documents/publications/Japan_Sustainable_Growth_Strategy.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report argues that Japan's continued reliance on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG), as outlined in its 7th Strategic Energy Plan, creates significant geopolitical security risks and threatens its 2050 net-zero target. It recommends a five-step acceleration of decarbonisation, focusing on grid modernisation, domestic renewable energy expansion, and methane abatement in the LNG supply chain.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clibonds-001034#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Japan's 7th Strategic Energy Plan, adopted in February 2025, maintains a long-term reliance on imported gas and lacks a phaseout date for coal, which the report argues threatens the credibility of the 2050 net-zero target.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clibonds-001034#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Geopolitical tensions create specific risks for Japan's LNG supply chains, including instability in the Strait of Hormuz (affecting 20% of global LNG flows) and disputes in the South China Sea (where 30% of Japan's LNG imports transit).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clibonds-001034#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report identifies a critical climate risk in the LNG value chain: methane emissions. IEA data suggests that 30% of GHG emissions in the LNG supply chain are methane, and implementing all available abatement technologies could reduce these emissions by 85% compared to 2024 levels.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clibonds-001034#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Japan's electricity grid is constrained by minimal interconnectivity between three major segments (East, West, and Hokkaido), necessitating an estimated investment of 6–7 trillion JPY (approximately 40 billion USD) for modernisation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clibonds-001034#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While the government targets renewables at 40–50% of the energy mix by 2040, independent studies suggest that wind and solar could potentially supply 70% to 80% of Japan's electricity by 2035.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clibonds-001034#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["energy security","liquefied natural gas","renewable energy","offshore wind power","solar energy","Grid modernization","transition finance","nuclear power","green hydrogen","Green ammonia"],"geography_discussed":["Strait of Hormuz","South China Sea","Hokkaidō","Germany","Scotland"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy assessment","strategic recommendation"]},{"id":"iisd-002251","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/iisd-002251","title":"Tracking Progress on Supporting Workers and Communities in Canada’s Energy Transition","publisher":{"name":"International Institute for Sustainable Development","organization":"international-institute-for-sustainable-development"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-06","source_url":"https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2025-06/tracking-support-canada-energy-transition.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report addresses the need for a transparent mechanism to measure the workforce transition in Canada following the enactment of the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act in June 2024. It argues that tracking must go beyond counting 'green jobs' to include job quality, social equity, and governance. The authors propose a framework based on 'Risk, Response, and Results,' identifying 18 key indicators—such as community susceptibility, Indigenous partnership in governance, and sustainable job compensation—to monitor federal progress. 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It details a methodology involving the mapping of existing policies against three transformative shifts—redefining the human-nature relationship, ensuring lasting prosperity, and investing in a sustainable future—to identify systemic gaps. Key recommendations include integrating nature-based education, exploring the 'Rights of Nature', and adopting wellbeing-based economic metrics. 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The document notes that despite the goals of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) to decarbonise Indonesia's economy, projects like the Rempang Eco-City—which would rely on coal power—have led to evictions and physical attacks on community members.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"trendas-000001#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Human rights defenders in Indonesia face significant risks and reprisals when sharing information regarding environmental and human rights risks linked to renewable energy, palm oil, mining, and other business ventures.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"trendas-000001#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Rempang Eco-City project, developed by PT Makmur Elok Graha (MEG) and involving a proposed USD11.6 billion factory by Xinyi International Investment, has led to protests over land rights, loss of livelihoods, and violations of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), threatening the eviction of approximately 7,500 residents.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"trendas-000001#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Residents opposing the Rempang Eco-City project have been subjected to state and private violence, including the use of teargas by police on 7 September 2023, and a December 2024 attack by PT Makmur Elok Graha employees using weapons such as machetes, knives, and clubs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"trendas-000001#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Indonesian government used judicial harassment against community defenders, including criminal charges against Siti Hawa, Sani Rio, and Abu Bakar, though these charges were dropped in February 2025 following civil society outcry.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"trendas-000001#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["just transition","coal power","renewable energy","solar energy","land tenure","indigenous rights","decarbonization"],"geography_discussed":["Hong Kong","Scotland"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["case study"]},{"id":"ccnow-000078","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/ccnow-000078","title":"Una idea para tus historias: La pérdida de los litorales costeros","publisher":{"name":"Covering Climate Now","organization":"covering-climate-now"},"document_type":"guide","language":"es","date_published":"2025-05-13","source_url":"https://coveringclimatenow.org/from-us-story/cubrir-la-perdida-de-los-litorales-costeros/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document outlines the drivers and impacts of coastal erosion, highlighting the vulnerability of the 15% of the global population living near coasts. 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It proposes a variety of innovative instruments to generate revenue, categorized by their funding potential and alignment with the 'polluters pay' and historical responsibility principles. High-potential instruments include wealth taxes (up to USD 2 trillion per year) and windfall taxes (up to USD 1 trillion per year). The brief recommends that high-income countries implement these instruments nationally or advocate for global frameworks through forums like the G20, IMF, and the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation to ensure equitable climate finance.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002331#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a massive disparity between the projected annual loss and damage (L&D) finance needs for lower-income countries by 2030, estimated at USD 400 billion to 1.6 trillion, and the actual pledges to the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), which totaled USD 745 million as of December 2024.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002331#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Wealth taxes and windfall taxes are identified as having the highest funding potential. 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