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This research paper evaluates the H2Global mechanism and the pilot auction funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), assessing how they address ecological and social risks and opportunities associated with green hydrogen production.

This research paper by the NewClimate Institute evaluates the H2Global mechanism and its pilot tender funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). The study finds that while the pilot tender incorporates some EU-aligned sustainability requirements, the overall mechanism lacks minimum standards, creating risks of variability in climate and sustainable development impacts. The analysis highlights gaps in safeguards regarding competing water and land use, the absence of incentives for surplus electricity sharing, and limited potential for sustainable local economic value creation due to the mechanism's export-focused design.

This research paper examines the influence of subsidies and renewable energy costs on the competitiveness of low-carbon steelmaking in the United States and the European Union, analyzing the tension between industrial policy and climate action.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) has written to the Metro Vancouver Board urging them to maintain funding for climate policy coordination and greenhouse gas regulation. CAPE argues that these services, which represent 1% of the 2025 budget, are essential for public health and the success of the Climate 2050 strategy, particularly given the high costs of climate-related disasters and the health impacts of air pollution and extreme heat in British Columbia.

A letter from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) to the Metro Vancouver Board urging the maintenance of funding for regional climate policy coordination and greenhouse gas regulation to protect public health and meet climate commitments.

This report examines the distribution of legislative authority between the federal and provincial governments of Canada regarding the regulation of oil and gas development, detailing the specific jurisdictional powers the federal government can exercise.

This briefing note from the International Institute for Sustainable Development outlines the barriers to phasing out fossil fuel subsidies in international aviation and maritime shipping and provides recommendations for taxation and emissions levies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create a level playing field across transport modes.

This report evaluates the economic benefits and carbon sequestration potential of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) practices, specifically Conservation Agriculture and Integrated Soil Fertility Management, for smallholder farmers in Siaya County, Western Kenya, where subsistence agriculture faces significant soil degradation.

This research paper examines urban transportation challenges in Africa, using South Africa as a primary case study to illustrate the impact of colonial and apartheid legacies on infrastructure. It evaluates the effectiveness of high-cost rail projects versus Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems and the role of informal paratransit, while proposing policy interventions to improve accessibility and safety.

The Collective Benefit Enterprise (BIC) law in Peru, passed in 2021 to certify green organisations, has seen slow progress due to a 2022 political crisis and systemic barriers. A study by Libélula found that minimal awareness, cumbersome legal processes, and high compliance costs have limited the number of certified organisations to 45. The report argues that the Ministry of Production's ID Produce department must lead the initiative's reactivation, supported by academia, NGOs, and financial institutions, while improving government advisory services like 'Tu Empresa' and fostering networks among green SMEs.

The Indonesian government is implementing a series of incentives to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption and establish a domestic manufacturing hub, leveraging its position as the world's largest nickel reserve holder. While these policies have successfully increased EV sales and attracted foreign brands like BYD, they have created market imbalances and conflicting incentives that may undermine long-term goals of local technology transfer and supply chain development.

This study analyzes how taxi and truck drivers in Sweden perceive the impact of electrification, digitalization, and automation on their quality of working life. While drivers see potential for improved safety and performance, they also identify challenges regarding identity and skill requirements. The authors argue that potential injustices regarding reskilling costs and autonomy are driven by institutional and societal arrangements rather than the technology itself, and they advocate for incorporating driver perspectives into policy to ensure a just transition.

Bangkok faces extreme light pollution, with inner city areas reaching the highest level (9) on the Bortle Scale. This artificial illumination disrupts human circadian rhythms—increasing risks of chronic diseases—and interferes with the behavior of nocturnal wildlife. Despite these risks, Thailand's current laws, including the Thailand Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act and the Public Health Act, lack specific provisions to regulate Artificial Light at Night (ALAN). The brief suggests that Bangkok adopt smart lighting and light curfews, similar to those in Paris and Hong Kong, to protect public health and ecosystems.

This research paper assesses long-term greenhouse gas emission pathways for Mongolia through 2050. It finds that without intervention, emissions could rise by 139% by 2050 compared to 2019 levels, while the implementation of 49 mitigation measures could reduce emissions by 40% relative to the baseline.

This report presents a holistic framework and evidence-based recommendations commissioned by the Scottish Government to drive the societal and economic transformations necessary to achieve a "net-zero, nature-positive society". Integrating research from SEI, the New Economics Foundation, and the Global Footprint Network, the framework identifies policy gaps and proposes indicators to track progress toward addressing climate and nature emergencies.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) issued a statement on February 6, 2025, criticizing the Trump administration's actions to reduce U.S. climate action and foreign assistance, including the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and the freezing of international climate finance.

This briefing by Good Governance Africa (GGA) outlines policy priorities for the South African government ahead of the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA). It argues that economic growth is contingent upon strengthening political institutions, professionalising the public service, and improving governance at the municipal level. The document emphasizes the need for a cohesive regional strategy within SADC and the AfCFTA, the operationalisation of the Climate Change Act, and the restoration of public trust through electoral reform and accountability.

This guide by RMI explains the function, types, and potential of thermal batteries as a decarbonization tool for industrial heating and grid stability. It details how these systems convert renewable electricity into stored heat using abundant materials, offering a cheaper and less complex alternative to hydrogen for high-temperature industrial processes.

This briefing by RMI provides a guide for technology providers and partners to navigate the execution of first-of-a-kind (FOAK) industrial heat decarbonization projects in the United States. It identifies common cost-inflating pitfalls—such as poor customer connections, inaccurate site evaluations, and ambiguous contracts—and offers five recommended practices to increase the likelihood of reaching a final investment decision (FID). The document emphasizes that successful FOAK projects are essential for creating replicability and unlocking a potential 2%–5% overall emissions reduction in the US.

This research paper examines the obstacles to including people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identity/expression, and sexual characteristics (SOGIESC) in disaster risk reduction and humanitarian policy. Based on two Asia-Pacific projects from 2018 and 2021, it concludes that while participatory forums generate recommendations, they are insufficient for transformative change without wider advocacy and solidarity.