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RMI has developed the State CDR Atlas, a screening tool designed to help US state policymakers and industry actors identify the most promising carbon dioxide removal (CDR) approaches for their specific geographies and evaluate the readiness of their policy and regulatory environments.

This report by Ember analyzes the 2023 power sector landscape in ASEAN, highlighting that electricity demand growth was entirely met by fossil fuels. It examines the costs and reliability of various renewable energy sources, the potential for regional grid interconnection, and the role of carbon financing and policy reforms in accelerating the transition to clean energy.

RMI advocates for integrating building decarbonization with resilience efforts to combat climate-driven power outages and emissions. The briefing emphasizes 'passive measures'—such as envelope retrofits—as a priority to manage peak electricity demand, lower utility costs, and significantly extend the 'hours of safety' for occupants during extreme heat and cold.

This case study describes how Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) and regional partners in North Carolina are addressing workforce gaps created by the transition to a greener economy and the arrival of advanced manufacturing companies like Wolfspeed and VinFast.

This research paper analyzes transportation investments under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), highlighting the tension between funding for public transit and the continued prioritization of personal vehicle infrastructure.

This document is a glossary of terms used in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations and related activities, compiled by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) using definitions from the UNFCCC and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

This report by Ember analyzes how clean electrification—the transition to low-carbon electricity for heating and transport—improves the UK's energy security by reducing reliance on fossil fuel imports and increasing overall energy efficiency.

This technical note details the methodology used by the NewClimate Institute for the State of Climate Action series to identify sectors requiring transformation, establish 1.5°C-aligned global mitigation targets for 2030, 2035, and 2050, and select indicators to monitor annual progress in greenhouse gas emission reductions and carbon removal.

This research paper examines the prospects and risks of using commodity-specific environmental attribute certificates (commodity EACs) within corporate GHG accounting and target-setting frameworks, noting a lack of a universal approach and significant fragmentation in their definition and availability.

This report analyzes pathways for industrial decarbonization in the Houston region between 2025 and 2050, focusing on electrification, energy efficiency, hydrogen, and carbon capture. It forecasts that a net-zero scenario could create over 21,000 annual jobs through 2050.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the role of multilateral development banks (MDBs) in climate finance, arguing that reforms to their capital adequacy frameworks and the use of under-utilised financial tools could unlock hundreds of billions of dollars in additional funding. It highlights the importance of MDBs in meeting the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) while noting that their current contributions remain a small fraction of the total funding required for global climate action by 2030.

This briefing provides a checklist for national policy-makers to foster synergies between Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), and National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs). It emphasizes that the next two years are a critical opportunity to align these climate and nature commitments to ensure resource efficiency, avoid duplication, and promote gender-responsive and socially inclusive outcomes.

A briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs outlining the expected agenda for the 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, focusing on post-expansion integration, trade in local currencies, global governance coordination, and climate transition strategies.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines Nature-based solutions (NbS) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), detailing their potential for climate mitigation and adaptation alongside significant risks regarding biodiversity, land rights, and greenwashing.

This report, prepared by an Independent High-Level Expert Group (IHLEG) for the Brazilian G20 Presidency and the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group, reviews the Vertical Climate and Environmental Funds (VCEFs). It assesses the current climate finance gap in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) and provides a strategic framework to optimize VCEF operations and enhance their ability to mobilize sustainable finance.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative/Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (CPI/PUC-RIO) analyzes how deforestation in the Amazon rainforest reduces rainfall patterns, thereby jeopardizing hydroelectric power generation in Brazil. Through case studies of the Teles Pires HPP and plants in the Paraná Basin, the study demonstrates that the loss of forest vegetation reduces the moisture carried by 'flying rivers,' leading to lower river volumes and significant revenue losses for energy producers, even for plants located thousands of kilometers from the Amazon biome.

This executive summary describes a paleotempestology project led by Louisiana State University to analyze long-term hurricane activity in the pan-Caribbean region and the Pacific coast of Mexico. By utilizing multi-proxy data from lagoon sediments, stalagmites, tree rings, and corals, the research aims to understand the climatic mechanisms driving hurricane variability and assess future risks.

This executive summary describes a paleotempestology project led by Louisiana State University to analyze long-term hurricane activity in the pan-Caribbean region and the Pacific coast of Mexico. The research utilizes proxy data from coastal lagoon sediments, stalagmites, tree-rings, and corals to understand the climate mechanisms driving hurricane variability and to assess future risks.

A fact sheet detailing the Maputo Floating Thermoelectric Power Plant Project by Karpower in Mozambique, including its technical specifications, partnership with Electricidade de Moçambique, and planned infrastructure.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics explores the 'bioeconomy'—the use of natural resources to support economic growth and environmental health. It details three primary conceptual approaches (biotechnology, bio-resources, and bio-ecology) and examines how different nations, particularly Brazil, are implementing strategies to balance economic development with biodiversity conservation and social equity.