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The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) expresses support for the Canadian federal government's interim Sustainable Jobs Plan, while calling for sufficient funding, robust legislation, and the integration of Indigenous rights and 1.5 degree-aligned pathways into the transition to a net-zero economy.

This briefing by RMI describes how local governments in the United States can use inclusive "Solarize" (community bulk-purchasing) campaigns to reduce the solar equity gap for low- and moderate-income (LMI) households. It highlights the role of the Inflation Reduction Act in supporting these efforts and provides evidence from RMI-supported campaigns that utilized community partnerships, targeted funding, and trusted messengers to increase solar adoption in marginalized communities.

This report by RMI argues for reframing the concept of 'green jobs' from a simple tradeoff between fossil fuel losses and clean energy gains toward a broader vision of 'regenerative capitalism' and the 'Great Regeneration' to address global inequality and economic instability.

This research paper analyzes the role of ideas in the 2020 Swedish public debate regarding a green economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the challenges of achieving policy coherence for the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals.

This briefing, submitted by Amnesty International and the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) to the UNFCCC on February 15, 2023, argues for the full integration of human rights standards into the design and implementation of the new Loss and Damage Fund. The authors advocate for a rights-based approach that ensures non-discrimination, provides effective remedies for affected communities, and prioritizes public grant-based financing over loans to avoid increasing the debt of developing nations.

This policy brief, submitted by Amnesty International and the Center for International Environmental Law to the UNFCCC, argues that the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund must be grounded in international human rights law. The authors advocate for a rights-based approach that prioritizes the most marginalized populations, ensures public participation in governance, and utilizes grants-based funding derived from the 'polluter pays' principle to avoid increasing the debt of developing nations.

An open letter from the WHO-Civil Society Working Group to Advance Action on Climate Change and Health urging health education stakeholders to integrate climate change and environmental degradation into professional curricula to prepare the workforce for future health risks.

This report examines the proposed Market-Based Economic Dispatch (MBED) mechanism in India, intended to optimize day-ahead scheduling of power generators to alleviate financial distress in the distribution sector and support the integration of renewable energy.

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) developed a spatial multi-criteria model based on 53 structured interviews to analyze the drivers of migration in a climate-vulnerable region, finding that migration decisions are based on individual calculations where economic and social factors are prioritized over environmental factors.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics argues that the current global cost of living crisis is driven by fossil fuel price volatility, particularly natural gas, rather than the transition to net zero. It posits that accelerating the adoption of renewables, improving energy efficiency, and electrifying heating and transport are the most effective long-term solutions to reduce energy costs, enhance energy security, and lower emissions.

This guide, a collaboration between the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Holy See, outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, water and air pollution, and unsustainable consumption. It emphasizes that the most vulnerable populations suffer the most from these issues and calls for a fundamental shift toward circular economies, regenerative agriculture, and social justice to protect the planet.

A guide produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato si’. The document outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, air pollution, and unsustainable consumption, advocating for a fundamental shift from exploitative economic models to stewardship and social justice.

A guide produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Holy See's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato si’. The document outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice, advocating for a radical shift from an exploitative relationship with nature to one of stewardship and care.

This guide, a joint initiative by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Holy See's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice. Inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical 'Laudato si’', the document advocates for a fundamental shift from an economy of exploitation and fossil fuel dependence to one based on care, circularity, and social equity to ensure a livable planet for future generations.

This guide, a joint initiative by the Holy See and the Stockholm Environment Institute, outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice. Inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato si’, it advocates for a fundamental shift from an exploitative relationship with the planet to one based on protection and care, emphasizing the need for systemic economic changes and a transition to clean energy to ensure a sustainable future for all.

This guide, a joint initiative by the Holy See and the Stockholm Environment Institute, synthesizes current data on the ecological crisis to stimulate action and debate. Inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato si’, it addresses the interconnectedness of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice, calling for a fundamental transformation of economic and social systems.

A guide produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Holy See's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, based on Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato si’. It outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice, urging a radical shift in economic systems and consumption patterns to protect the planet.

This research paper analyzes Nigeria's foreign policy under President Buhari, arguing that a persistent conflict between regional aspirations and domestic policy instincts has hindered the country's economic and diplomatic goals. The author highlights how domestic measures, such as land border closures and a delay in ratifying the AfCFTA, contradicted Nigeria's stated goals of regional integration and economic growth.

This fact sheet defines knowledge brokering in the context of climate action, emphasizing the need to move from simple information dissemination toward innovation brokering to facilitate systemic change and inclusive decision-making.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative and PUC-Rio provides a baseline analysis of smallholders in Brazil's Caatinga and Cerrado biomes to inform a 'rural just transition.' It highlights the socioeconomic vulnerabilities of small-scale farmers, the disparities in productivity and resource access between the two biomes, and the need for tailored policies that integrate social dimensions with climate mitigation to ensure that the transition to sustainable agriculture does not exacerbate existing inequalities.