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A statement by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment calling for the strengthening of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) through amendments to Bill S-5 to better address modern health and environmental threats.

This document provides a detailed comparison between the draft Rules of Procedure for the intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC) tasked with creating a global legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution (RoPsEPP) and the Rules of Procedure used for the Minamata Convention on mercury (RoPsM). It highlights key modifications in the draft, including expanded membership definitions, provisions for online participation, and changes to the accreditation and participation of non-governmental organizations.

A report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzing Bill (PL) No. 2374/2020, which proposes extending the amnesty period for illegal deforestation of Legal Reserve areas in Brazil from July 2008 to May 2012.

This briefing reports on the progress of the 'Initiative for conducting a national climate assessment in support of adaptation and mitigation: Training and capacity development in Latin America and the Caribbean'. The initiative, supported by the US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) and AmeriGEO in partnership with the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), aims to strengthen climate risk assessments to support local and regional decision-making.

This report by RMI utilizes Geotab telematics data to identify electrifiable trucks in California and New York, analyzing the necessary charging infrastructure and the resulting emissions reductions compared to diesel vehicles.

DHI conducted a technical review and enhancement of the City of Cape Town's Bulk Water Decision Support System (BWDSS). Key deliverables included a custom PostgreSQL timeseries provider to reduce database redundancy, a guide for operationalizing transient FEFLOW groundwater models for the Atlantis, Cape Flats, and Table Mountain aquifers, and recommendations for database maintenance and script optimization to improve system resilience and performance.

This case study examines the challenges of maintaining a vaccine cold chain in Kenya due to stagnant electricity access at government health facilities and the subsequent reliance on inefficient LPG-powered refrigerators. It details the Kenyan Ministry of Health's goal to transition to 'optimal' cold chain equipment (CCE) by 2026 to improve vaccine safety and environmental sustainability.

This case study examines how Australia became a global leader in decarbonizing premium commercial buildings through 'ambition loops'—positive feedback cycles involving government regulation, industry leadership, and market demand. It highlights the roles of the Victoria and New South Wales governments, the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC), and transparency tools like NABERS in driving sector-wide climate goals.

The China Green Bond Market Report 2021, published by the Climate Bonds Initiative and CCDC Research, analyzes the rapid expansion of China's green bond market in 2021. The report highlights a record high in annual issuance, the shift toward non-financial corporate issuers, and the dominance of renewable energy projects in the use of proceeds, all occurring against the backdrop of China's '30·60' carbon targets.

The 'China Green Bond Market Report 2021', published by the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) and the China Central Depository & Clearing Co., Ltd. (CCDC) Research Center, analyzes the rapid growth of China's green bond market in 2021. The report highlights a significant increase in issuance, a shift toward non-financial corporate issuers, and the dominance of renewable energy investments, all aligned with China's 'dual carbon' goals of peaking emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the state of the sustainable debt market in India as of December 31, 2021. It details the growth of green, social, and sustainability (GSS) bonds and sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs), highlighting the dominance of the green sector and the role of non-financial corporates. The document also explores growth avenues in renewable energy, electric vehicles, waste management, and agriculture, while outlining the policy framework being developed by the Indian Ministry of Finance.

The Sustainable Debt Market Summary Q1 2022 reports that cumulative GSS+ labelled debt reached USD3 trillion by the end of the first quarter of 2022. Despite this milestone, the market experienced a year-on-year decline in issuance volumes of nearly 30% due to market volatility, rising interest rates, and the war in Ukraine.

This briefing, published by the Global Climate and Health Alliance in May 2022, summarises health and wellbeing findings from the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) on Mitigation of Climate Change. It highlights the synergies between climate mitigation and public health, arguing that immediate action in sectors like energy, transport, and agriculture can deliver significant health co-benefits, such as improved air quality and reduced non-communicable diseases, while addressing systemic inequalities.

This report finds that BNDES credit for agricultural machinery and equipment increases land productivity and encourages the conversion of pasture to crop areas without generally increasing deforestation. The positive impacts on production and productivity are most significant in municipalities with high labor intensity and when the credit is used for labor-saving equipment. However, a slight increase in deforestation was observed in municipalities with very low labor intensity.

This report evaluates the operational feasibility and reliability of California achieving an accelerated interim target of 85% clean electricity by 2030. Using production cost modeling (PLEXOS) and capacity expansion modeling (RESOLVE), the study stress-tests three resource portfolios—Base Case, Diverse Clean Resources, and High Electrification—against various stressors including extreme weather, gas and coal retirements, and import constraints. The findings indicate that an 85% clean target is reliably achievable, provided there is sufficient battery storage and a strategic retention of some natural gas capacity or access to regional imports.

This report by Energy Innovation analyzes the monthly ownership costs of electric vehicles (EVs) compared to gasoline equivalents in the United States. It finds that for many models and states, EVs are cheaper to own on a monthly basis from the start of the loan term, primarily due to fuel and maintenance savings, provided the $7,500 federal tax credit is available.

This 2022 guide outlines FSD Africa's procedures for handling safeguarding concerns involving its personnel, partners, or the public. It establishes a workflow from the initial report to the Designated Safeguarding Officer through to risk assessment, potential investigation by a senior staff member, and referral to statutory authorities for criminal activity. The process is guided by principles of confidentiality, transparency, protection, and objectivity, emphasizing a survivor-led approach to support and a duty of care for all affected parties.

The FSD Africa Safeguarding Policy (May 2022) establishes a zero-tolerance framework for abuse, harassment, and exploitation of children, vulnerable adults, and employees. It defines safeguarding responsibilities for all personnel, outlines reporting mechanisms, and sets standards for safer recruitment and survivor support to ensure no harm results from the organization's operations in Africa.

The FSD Africa Whistleblowing Policy (Version 2.0, May 2022) establishes a framework for employees, partners, and third parties to report unethical behaviour, malpractice, or criminal offences. It provides multiple reporting channels, including an independent 24/7 hotline, and outlines protections for whistleblowers against retaliation, while specifying disciplinary actions for malicious reporting.

This country diagnostic report for Nigeria, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in May 2022, examines the intersection of food systems, climate change, and diets. It combines current socio-economic and nutritional data with Ceres2030 model projections to assess trends in poverty, hunger, and greenhouse gas emissions. The report highlights the challenges of a growing population, the impact of climate variability on crop yields, and the gap in Official Development Assistance (ODA) required to meet Sustainable Development Goal 2 targets.