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This briefing by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and Global Energy Monitor (GEM) examines the growth of 'captive' coal-fired power plants in Indonesia—off-grid stations operated by industrial actors. The report highlights a significant increase in captive coal capacity, primarily driven by the metal smelting industry, and argues that this trend threatens Indonesia's national climate commitments and the goals of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

This briefing by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) examines the growth of 'captive' coal-fired power plants in Indonesia—off-grid facilities operated by industrial users. It highlights a significant increase in captive capacity, particularly to power metal smelters for nickel and aluminium, which contradicts Indonesia's climate commitments and the goals of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

The report examines oil exploration by Shell South Africa off the Wild Coast, highlighting a legal interdict against seismic blasting due to inadequate environmental authorisation under NEMA and poor community consultation. It identifies legislative discrepancies between the MPRDA and NEMA and calls for strengthened governance, transparency, and better alignment of regulatory frameworks to manage natural resources.

The NewClimate Institute proposes a conceptual framework called the 'corporate climate accountability loop' consisting of seven functions to hold companies accountable for climate action, highlighting the need for institutional independence and mandatory regulation to replace current voluntary systems.

A statement by CIEL and Amnesty International to the Human Rights Council criticizing climate-altering engineering technologies (such as CCS and solar radiation modification) and certain decarbonization proposals for their risks to human rights and the environment. The statement advocates for the immediate phase-out of fossil fuels and a transition to renewable energy that respects Indigenous Peoples' consent and protects environmental defenders.

This briefing by the NewClimate Institute evaluates the progress of 16 countries against 1.5°C-aligned benchmarks for decarbonising the power sector. It argues that a global transition to clean power must be achieved within a generation, requiring the phase-out of coal and fossil gas by 2040, with developed nations moving faster. While some countries show progress in coal phase-outs and renewables, the briefing highlights a critical lack of explicit fossil gas phase-out plans and concerns over China's coal plant permitting.

This research paper examines the social and political negotiations surrounding a proposed lithium mine in the Barroso region of northern Portugal, focusing on the tension between the European Commission's goals for domestic lithium sourcing for electric vehicles and the resistance from local communities.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, acting on behalf of Appellants, submitted a statement to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment opposing a request by Tetra4 (Pty) Ltd for condonation regarding the late filing of its responding statement in an appeal against an environmental authorisation granted on 13 July 2023.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (CPI/PUC-Rio) quantifies and characterizes climate finance flows for land use in Brazil from 2015 to 2020. It establishes a baseline for financial flows directed toward agriculture and forests, analyzing sources, disbursement channels, and climate objectives to identify gaps and increase transparency in the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Friends of the Earth International and WALHI denounce the violent repression of residents on Rempang Island, Indonesia, who protested a National Strategic Program to build an "eco-city" without local consent.

Friends of the Earth International and WALHI denounce the violent repression of residents on Rempang Island, Indonesia, who are protesting a national strategic program to build an "eco-city" without local consent.

A report by the NewClimate Institute evaluating the integrity of net-zero portfolio commitments among the world's largest financial institutions, concluding that most current commitments are unlikely to achieve real-world global emissions reductions by mid-century.

This briefing by the NewClimate Institute argues that current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are insufficient to meet Paris Agreement temperature goals and proposes a set of specific, transformative mitigation actions and targets to be integrated into the Global Stocktake outputs.

This executive summary from RMI argues that the voluntary carbon market (VCM) is currently in a state of transition, struggling with structural barriers related to data and process integrity. To fulfill its potential as a mechanism for climate finance and global decarbonization, the VCM must reduce subjectivity in credit-related data and streamline transaction processes through the integration of digital and web3 technologies.

This case study by RMI examines the Mississippi Clean Hydrogen Hub (MCHH), developed in collaboration with Hy Stor Energy, to demonstrate how large-scale geological storage of green hydrogen can enhance energy security and resiliency for the United States and its international partners. The document details how the MCHH can provide a secure, zero-carbon energy supply to critical industrial sectors, reduce dependence on volatile fossil fuel markets and imported commodities, and support strategic trade partners in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

This guide, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Integral Human Development, outlines the interconnected nature of the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice. Inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical 'Laudato si', it calls for a fundamental shift from an exploitative relationship with the planet to one of care and stewardship, emphasizing the need for systemic economic changes and the protection of the most vulnerable populations.

This guide, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Holy See, outlines the interconnected nature of the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and social injustice. Inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical 'Laudato si', it calls for a fundamental shift from a relationship of exploitation to one of care for the planet, emphasizing the need to abandon fossil fuels and reduce overconsumption to protect the 'common home'.

This document is a transcript of keynote remarks delivered by Hon. Keisal Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on 14 September 2023. The speech outlines the disproportionate impact of the climate crisis on small-island developing states (SIDS) and proposes four key priorities for international cooperation to align global trade with sustainability and climate justice.

This research paper by the NewClimate Institute examines the role of non-state actors (NSAs) and subnational governments in climate action following the 2015 Paris Agreement, arguing for more robust accountability frameworks and refined reporting mechanisms to prevent greenwashing and better integrate NSA efforts with national goals.

A research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute identifying the primary capacity gaps hindering the adoption and scaling of land-based mitigation technologies (LMTs) across five global regions.