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This case study documents the climate-induced loss and damage experienced by the community of Kunburudhoo Island in the Maldives, focusing on beach erosion, groundwater salinization, and the limitations of community-led mitigation efforts.

This report outlines the necessity of establishing a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system for the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) by COP 28 to enhance adaptation actions and meet the needs of developing countries.

This guide explains the 'book and claim' model, a chain of custody system designed to decarbonize heavy industry and transport by decoupling the environmental benefits of low-emissions fuels and materials from their physical delivery.

The Southeast Asian Working Group on Fossil Gas and Energy Transition criticizes Vietnam's eighth power development plan (PDP8), arguing that it preserves a reliance on fossil fuels and sets unambitious renewable energy targets despite the country's potential for clean energy leadership.

Austin ISD passed a resolution in September 2022 to transition its entire school bus fleet to electric by 2035, with a goal of 100% electric purchases by 2030. The initiative aligns with Austin's city-wide 2040 net-zero goal and is supported by a $2.4 billion bond, though the district faces funding challenges because electric buses cost three to four times more than diesel models. The district has started a pilot with three electric buses arriving in fall 2023.

This guidebook provides recommendations for state policy-makers in India on the sustainable implementation of decentralized solar power plants for irrigation, specifically focusing on Components A and C (feeder-level solarization) of the PM-KUSUM scheme.

This research paper describes the development and testing of a social vulnerability index for flooding at a sub-municipal level in Sweden, utilizing a combined bottom-up and top-down approach to identify spatial injustices and inform equitable flood risk reduction strategies.

This research paper aims to operationalize 'just resilience' within European climate adaptation by structuring existing knowledge and identifying potential indicators to measure progress.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) provides a comprehensive compilation of existing definitions from Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), international organizations, and regional norms to support the negotiation of a legally binding international instrument to end plastic pollution.

The African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) reacts to the 2023 African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings, arguing that an over-reliance on private sector climate finance poses a risk to Africa's debt sustainability and prioritizes profit over people.

This research paper examines the historical and contemporary health cooperation between Germany and African nations, arguing that these relations remain unequal and lack reciprocity. The author contends that while Germany promotes multilateralism and health security, its actions often prioritize economic interests and security over the public health needs and autonomy of African partners, calling for a decolonial shift toward health and climate justice.

This case study discusses the role of coordinated investment promotion and regional value chains in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), specifically highlighting the proposed Pan-African Trade and Investment Agency and the potential for growth in the automotive sector.

A case study detailing the energy efficiency and sustainability journey of the Midway Christian Church in Kentucky, which implemented HVAC upgrades, LED lighting, and solar panels to reduce costs and carbon emissions.

This research briefing by Ember evaluates the estimated Scope 1 methane emissions of the Lake Vermont Meadowbrook Extension Project. Ember argues that the project's Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) significantly underestimates methane emissions, potentially threatening the Safeguard Mechanism and the climate targets of the Australian and Queensland governments.

This briefing note provides a preliminary review of global trade flows across the entire plastics life cycle, from feedstocks and chemical additives to finished products and waste, to inform international negotiations on plastic pollution.

This briefing by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) analyzes how amendments to Provisional Measure (MP) nº 1150/2022, approved by the Brazilian Senate on May 16, 2023, could undermine the alignment of the financial system with sustainability and the fight against deforestation. The document argues that the proposed text restricts the ability of financial institutions to deny credit based on environmental law violations and mandates reliance on official government data, which may be unreliable or outdated compared to scientific tools like MapBiomas.

A statement by the Learning Disabilities Association of New York (LDA) advocating for New York bills S2353 and A4820, which would mandate lead testing in pre-1978 housing to close a regulatory gap in disclosure laws.

This case study by the Global Resilience Partnership describes the indigenous ecological knowledge and hydrological resilience of the Dubla tribe in Sarodhi, Valsad district, Gujarat. It highlights the impact of colonization and industrialization on the community and details the efforts of Aranya Design Studio to document and preserve traditional knowledge through educational initiatives with local students.

This background paper examines the current state of agrivoltaics in India, focusing on the simultaneous use of land for agriculture and photovoltaic power generation to resolve land-use competition. It synthesizes evidence from over a dozen pilot projects and interviews with stakeholders—including farmers, private developers, and power distribution companies—to provide policy recommendations, business models, and technical transition mechanisms for commercial scale-up.

The paper introduces 'Connected Conservation', a dual-branched model designed to address the biodiversity crisis by tackling distant wealth-related drivers of biodiversity loss while simultaneously empowering local biodiversity stewards.