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This report by Trend Asia examines the role of large conglomerates, state-owned enterprises, and politically connected corporations in Indonesia's energy transition, specifically focusing on the development of energy plantation forests (HTE) for biomass co-firing in coal-fired power plants (PLTU). The document argues that the transition is being dominated by powerful actors with a history of deforestation and land conflict, potentially leading to a 'carbon debt' and further environmental degradation.

The Climate Negotiations Glossary provides concise definitions of key terms, acronyms, and procedural mechanisms used within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and related agreements, including the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement.

A briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) discussing a collaboration with University College London that argues for a global norm against new fossil fuel projects to align with 1.5°C climate goals.

The research paper argues that China is justified in its skepticism toward the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline project. The author contends that the project would undermine China's energy security by increasing dependence on a single source, create unnecessary capital expenditure due to market oversaturation in the Bohai Economic Rim, and conflict with China's goal to peak carbon emissions by 2030.

This report by RMI outlines strategies for developing equitable electric vehicle (EV) charging and shared mobility solutions for lower-income residents of multifamily housing in the United States, based on engagements in Portland, Atlanta, and Phoenix.

A statement by the Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs calling for international organizations to collaborate on defining and reforming 'bad subsidies' to support a low-carbon circular economy and modernize WTO rules.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute outlines seven key elements under negotiation for the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG), which is intended to replace the previous $100 billion annual goal. The document details the tensions between developed and developing nations regarding the target amount, the list of contributing countries, the time frame for achievement, and the inclusion of loss and damage funding.

This briefing by RMI explores how distributed solar, particularly rooftop solar (RTS) and decentralized renewable energy (DRE), can alleviate the financial distress of India's electricity distribution companies (Discoms) while helping the country meet its 2030 renewable energy targets and modernize its grid.

This research paper argues that South Africa's current skills planning system is inadequate for the emerging green hydrogen economy (GHE) due to a reliance on quantitative data and a lack of anticipatory capacity. The author advocates for the integration of strategic foresight (SF) and skills foresight (SF) into the post-school education and training (PSET) system, specifically within technical vocational education and training (TVET). The paper proposes four priority areas: strengthening skills anticipation systems, enhancing TVET sector responsiveness, developing transversal skills, and fostering a renewed education-related social compact to bridge the gap between TVET and universities.

The 'Careers in Sustainable Energy: International Development' handbook is a guide produced by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) to help young people and professionals identify career roles and educational requirements within the sustainable energy and international development sectors.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the economic opportunity for Germany to rejuvenate its economy by expanding its manufacturing of clean technologies, specifically batteries and heat pumps, amidst global competition from China and the US.

The Universal Basic Income Coalition (UBIC) reports that its Basic Income Election Scorecard prompted several political parties, most notably the ANC, to clarify or expand their commitments to a universal and redistributive basic income grant (BIG) ahead of the election.

This briefing by RMI explores how the Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment (EIR) Program, established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), can be used for "capital recycling" to accelerate the clean energy transition. The author argues that by using low-interest federal loans to displace costly utility equity and refinance "low-quality" rate base components (legacy fossil fuel costs), utilities can reduce ratepayer costs while maintaining sustainable shareholder earnings. The document provides a five-step implementation framework and applies it to case studies of utilities in Iowa and Missouri, while also detailing federal compliance requirements such as NEPA.

This research paper by Ember analyzes draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) from EU Member States to determine if current national ambitions align with the REPowerEU plan and the Fit-for-55 package. The analysis finds that while renewable energy targets have increased significantly since 2019, the EU is still projected to fall short of its 2030 goals for renewable electricity share, solar capacity, and wind capacity.

This policy brief analyzes financial capital trends in Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Trinidad and Tobago from 1995 to 2020, examining how financial assets and liabilities impact their respective comprehensive wealth indices and offering recommendations for debt management and financial resilience.

This policy brief examines natural capital trends in Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Trinidad and Tobago from 1995 to 2020, highlighting a general failure in management and a decline or stagnation in per capita market natural capital stocks since 2008.

This policy brief examines trends in produced capital—the value of human-made assets used in production, including intangible assets—in Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Trinidad and Tobago from 1995 to 2020. It highlights that these nations face low levels of produced capital compared to developed countries, uneven investment allocation, and significant data gaps that hinder policy-making.

The NewClimate Institute report evaluates the European Union's climate partnerships, including the Global Gateway and Just Energy Transition Partnerships. It argues that while these tools aim to bolster EU climate diplomacy and counter global influences, they are currently hindered by institutional fragmentation, a lack of a coherent strategic vision, and coordination failures between the EU and its Member States.

This document is a list of participants for the 32nd Meeting to the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, hosted by Bolivia and Canada on 22-23 May 2024. It lists representatives from member countries including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Jamaica, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic, the United States, and Uruguay, as well as members of the SAC and SPAC advisory committees and various observers from international organizations and universities.

This consensus paper from ZEROgrid’s Impact Advisory Initiative outlines a framework for large energy consumers and policymakers to assess the consequential impact of voluntary corporate actions on grid decarbonization and reliability.