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This report by the South African Institute of International Affairs outlines strategies to strengthen Africa's digital infrastructure to enhance economic resilience. It identifies critical gaps in both 'hard' infrastructure (power and broadband) and 'soft' infrastructure (digital ID and payment systems) and proposes a coordinated continental approach through the African Union and the AfCFTA to reduce fragmentation and attract investment.

This IISD policy brief examines design elements of border carbon adjustments (BCAs) that should be the focus of international cooperation to reduce political tension and administrative burdens for traders, particularly in developing countries.

A memorial statement by the Stockholm Environment Institute honoring Dr. Lisa Segnestam (Research Fellow 2000-2023), highlighting her research on gender, social equity, and vulnerability in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Europe.

This interim report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) analyzes the investment needs and barriers associated with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), focusing on low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDCs).

The NewClimate Institute's assessment of G20 long-term strategies finds that while most members have set net zero targets (mostly for 2050), there is a significant lack of quantitative detail regarding climate finance. France is uniquely committed to phasing out domestic fossil gas and oil exploration, and the UK is the only member including international aviation and shipping in its targets. Most members rely on carbon dioxide removal to offset residual emissions, which are expected to be 19-28% of 2019 levels by 2050.

This report assesses the potential for renewable energy manufacturing in Southeast Asia, specifically focusing on solar photovoltaic (PV), batteries, and electric two-wheelers, to support decarbonization and economic growth.

This research paper evaluates the sustainability, barriers, and opportunities for biochar production in Colombia, identifying it as a net-negative emissions technology with the potential to avoid CO2 emissions by transforming residual biomass.

This research paper examines the evolution of multilateralism through the lens of relations between the European Union (EU) and the BRICS grouping (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), particularly against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The author argues that a 'structural disjuncture' exists between the EU's preference for bilateral strategic partnerships and BRICS' pursuit of an inclusive, South-South multilateral model that challenges Western-led global governance and economic norms.

A research paper by the NewClimate Institute analyzing the German transport sector's emissions projections as of August 2023, concluding that current policies align with a global warming path of approximately 3°C.

A research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute that develops a detailed road transport inventory for greenhouse gases and air pollutants in Kenya to analyze policy scenarios and project emissions from 2010 to 2050.

This research paper analyzes the dynamics of Zimbabwe's August 23, 2023, general elections, focusing on the contest between incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa (ZANU-PF) and challenger Nelson Chamisa (CCC). The author examines the electoral system, campaign strategies, and the systemic barriers facing the opposition, while highlighting the election's significance for Zimbabwe's international re-engagement and its role in the global critical minerals market.

A report by Energy Innovation finds that leasing an electric vehicle (EV) is currently the most affordable option for new car buyers in the United States, outperforming the costs of buying or leasing internal combustion engine vehicles.

This policy brief defines transboundary climate risks (TCRs) as risks that cascade across borders due to climate change or the actions taken to mitigate and adapt to it. Focusing on Africa, the document categorizes these risks into biophysical, financial, trade, people-centred, and geopolitical domains. It highlights how TCRs can jeopardize food security, debt stability, and energy generation (particularly hydropower), urging greater cooperation between the African Union, regional economic communities, and Member States.

This policy brief examines the vulnerability of Africa to transboundary and cascading climate risks, where climate impacts in one country affect others through trade, finance, migration, and shared ecosystems. It discusses the role of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) in managing these risks and provides recommendations for the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) to seek support via UNFCCC processes.

This case study details the successful effort by residents of Ras-Kitau, Lamu County, supported by Natural Justice, to stop an illegal sand mining operation that caused significant environmental damage and property loss.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, on behalf of the Life after Coal Campaign, submitted further comments on the draft South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) in August 2023. The submission argues that gender equality and justice must be a deliberate, central outcome of the energy transition rather than an afterthought, as systemic patriarchy and existing discrimination currently limit women's participation in the renewable energy sector.

This document is a compilation of quotations from consultation summary reports regarding the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) proposed Approach to Remedial Action and Responsible Exit Principles. Prepared by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and other civil society organizations, the document highlights a consensus among four key stakeholder groups—Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), IFC clients, Independent Accountability Mechanisms (IAMs), and civil society—that the proposed Approach is insufficient, lacks new commitments, and fails to meet expectations for providing remedy to project-affected people.

This report by Energy Innovation argues that while zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) trucks have significant potential for greenhouse gas reductions and public health improvements, current adoption rates are insufficient to meet climate goals without more ambitious policy interventions.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs provides recommendations for African Union (AU) member states to develop a comprehensive e-commerce blueprint within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). It emphasizes the need for a unified African position in international negotiations, a proactive strategy for digital taxation, and the harmonisation of fragmented regional regulations to avoid Africa becoming a 'rule taker' in the global digital economy.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the alignment of Indonesia's power sector finance with its Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2060 roadmap. It identifies a significant financing and capacity gap for renewable energy, noting that while renewable finance has grown, it remains far below the USD 16 billion annual investment required to meet national targets.