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This research paper analyzes two private sector-led mini-grid case studies in Kenya to understand how external risks—such as political interference and regulatory uncertainty—affect business models. It concludes that the viability of these models depends on the developer's ability to maintain a service focused on reliability, affordability, simplicity, and adaptability.

This briefing examines the implementation of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs), focusing on the European Union's pioneering system and its global repercussions. It analyzes the limited impact of CBAMs on overall emissions reductions compared to domestic carbon pricing, the significant economic risks posed to developing nations, and the resulting fragmented landscape of international trade and climate policy.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines India's capacity to manufacture and recycle renewable energy technologies. It highlights a heavy reliance on Chinese imports for solar PV components, a strong but underutilised domestic wind turbine industry, and the critical need to develop recycling infrastructure for minerals and components to secure future supply chains.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) warns of a health crisis driven by rising plastic production and its associated greenhouse gas emissions, calling for the Government of Canada to commit to production limits and the elimination of hazardous chemicals within a Global Plastics Treaty.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) issued a statement following the reelection of Donald Trump, expressing concern over his proposed reversals of climate regulations and human rights protections, and affirming the organization's commitment to resisting these policies through collective action and global alliances.

This report describes the methodology used by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) to quantify and compare financial flows for land use with climate action components in Brazil for the period 2021-2023. It details the criteria for classifying finance into mitigation, adaptation, dual benefits, and loss and damage, while outlining the data sources and the 'Climate Finance Ecosystem' used to track public and private resources.

This report analyzes Green Climate Fund (GCF) readiness proposals as of August 31, 2024, examining how 102 countries have utilized funding (up to USD 3 million per country) for National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) to identify gaps and improve the transition from planning to implementation by 2030.

RMI expresses its readiness to collaborate with the new US administration and elected officials to support energy security, clean energy technologies, and clean manufacturing jobs, noting that cleantech investments are driving economic growth across the United States.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines how a potential US slowdown in clean technology investment and deployment under a Donald Trump presidency could create market opportunities for emerging economies, specifically China, Brazil, and India.

This executive summary describes a study of approximately 130 urban resilience solutions implemented by for-profit and not-for-profit organisations in Global South cities, specifically focusing on informal contexts such as informal settlements and economies.

The Saint-Louis Declaration for Climate Justice is a statement issued on November 2, 2024, by the African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) Senegal consortium and local partners. It demands that the Government of Senegal and international partners integrate climate justice into public policy, simplify access to climate funds for local communities, and fulfill financial promises from wealthy nations to support vulnerable populations, particularly in the Saint-Louis region.

This case study describes RMI's efforts since 2017 to increase energy access in Nigeria through decentralized solar hybrid minigrids, community-centric ownership models, and the promotion of productive energy use in agriculture and industry.

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is a financial market infrastructure led by Afreximbank and supported by the AfCFTA Secretariat to enable instant cross-border payments across Africa using local currencies. It aims to reduce reliance on foreign currencies, lower transaction costs, and increase financial inclusion, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. While it has gained support from 13 African central banks and over 115 commercial banks as of May 2024, its widespread adoption is hindered by low awareness, fragmented regulatory frameworks, and inadequate digital infrastructure.

This policy brief, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute in collaboration with Adaptation without Borders and Adaptation at Altitude, identifies opportunities for UNFCCC Parties and Observers to integrate transboundary climate impacts and mountain area adaptation into international climate negotiations, specifically targeting COP29 and subsequent conferences.

The ninth FOCAC Beijing Summit (2024) marked a re-calibration of China-Africa relations, with China pledging USD 50.7 billion over three years. African leaders demonstrated increased agency, shifting focus from raw aid to value-added trade, technological transfer, and green energy. Key outcomes include a USD 1 billion deal to rehabilitate the Tazara railway and a strategic increase in Chinese security assistance via the Global Security Initiative. The summit highlights a growing ideological and geopolitical divide, as China offers an alternative governance model to Western liberal democracy and aggressively pursues the African EV and digital markets.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) submitted a critique of the Revised Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals presented on 30 October 2024, arguing that the framework's focus on austerity and debt stabilisation undermines inclusive growth and poverty reduction in South Africa.

The IISD welcomes the Government of Canada's draft regulations for an oil and gas pollution cap to drive the sector toward net-zero by 2050, but warns that a proposed 'decarbonization program' creates a loophole for double-counting emissions reductions. The IISD advocates for the exclusion of international offsets and the implementation of a robust, loophole-free cap by early 2025.

This policy brief provides guidance for utility modelers and regulators on integrating the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment (EIR) program into capacity expansion modeling. It outlines a three-step approach to maximize ratepayer savings: modeling portfolio-wide financing savings, prioritizing 'clean repowering' at existing fossil sites, and optimizing transmission investments. The document emphasizes the urgency of applying for EIR funding by the end of 2025 to meet the September 30, 2026, conditional commitment deadline.

This briefing by RMI outlines a strategic framework for the next US administration to sustain and advance the green industrial strategy initiated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS), and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). It emphasizes three primary goals: accelerating economic growth through decarbonization, restoring US global manufacturing and innovation leadership, and ensuring clean energy investments reduce the cost of living and revitalize disadvantaged communities.

A policy brief evaluating the sustainability of water infrastructure projects funded by the County Climate Change Fund (CCCF) in five Kenyan arid and semi-arid counties. While initially successful, many investments saw a decline in functionality by 2023 due to poor maintenance budgets, insufficient climate data for siting, and governance gaps. The brief recommends dedicated O&M budgets, the integration of Indigenous knowledge, and a landscape-based approach to water management.