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This research paper examines the drivers and consequences of the increased issuance of Eurobonds and sovereign credit ratings in Africa. It argues that while Eurobonds were intended to reduce reliance on aid, the dominance of the 'big three' rating agencies—Moody's, Fitch, and Standard & Poor's—has often led to deteriorating credit ratings, higher borrowing costs, and constrained policy space for African governments, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This report details the Deliver Electric Delhi pilot, a collaboration between the Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi (DDC), RMI, and RMI India involving 35 industry players to support the Delhi government's EV policy for final-mile delivery vehicles.

This report evaluates the economic value of ecosystem benefits in the Seal River Watershed of Northern Manitoba, Canada, highlighting its role in biodiversity conservation and climate mitigation through Indigenous-led stewardship.

This research paper analyzes Technology Action Plan documents from twenty-five countries to identify which technological innovation system functions are prioritized for the diffusion of clean energy technologies in developing nations.

This report by GEOSS South Africa, commissioned by WWF South Africa, details the establishment of a citizen-science groundwater monitoring network in the Brackenfell residential and industrial area of the Western Cape. The project was initiated to address the unregulated increase in borehole drilling and groundwater abstraction following the 2015-2019 drought. The study combined desktop research and a field hydrocensus to identify groundwater users and deploy water level dataloggers, with the resulting data integrated into a public Groundwater Dashboard for the Table Mountain Water Source Area.

This report details the establishment of a citizen-science groundwater monitoring network in the Constantia and Bergvliet residential areas of the Western Cape, South Africa. Commissioned by WWF South Africa and executed by GEOSS South Africa, the project responded to a surge in borehole drilling following the 2015–2019 drought. The study combined desktop research and a hydrocensus of 309 properties to identify groundwater use and establish a network of five monitoring boreholes equipped with Solinst Leveloggers. Data from these loggers is integrated into a public Groundwater Dashboard to improve transparency and sustainable management of the Table Mountain Strategic Water Source Area.

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) introduces a series titled "Living with Climate Change," focusing on community preparation for climate threats including polar vortices, sea level rise, wildfires, and extreme heat. The document specifically highlights the risks associated with polar vortex events, noting that climate change is expected to affect their frequency and severity, and emphasizes the need for adaptation strategies to prevent deadly power outages.

This briefing from the International Institute for Sustainable Development introduces the adaptation component of the Global Stocktake (GST), a mechanism under the Paris Agreement designed to assess collective progress toward climate goals and inform the updates of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) every five years.

A case study by RMI on the procurement and operation of electric buses in Pune, India, highlighting the city's progress toward state electrification targets and its role as a model for other cities in the Global South.

This briefing assesses energy policies in 30 countries between January 2020 and November 2021, finding that while 60% of policies may decrease poverty, only 11% likely decrease inequality and only 13% provide both social and environmental benefits. It argues that energy policies must be paired with social protections to avoid exacerbating inequality, noting that the wealthiest 10% of the global population produces nearly half of greenhouse gas emissions while the poorest 50% contributes only 12%.

The report introduces 'community solar+', a strategic approach to designing community solar projects that maximizes local value streams and advances sustainability and equity goals beyond simple energy access.

This research paper examines the relationship between business, human rights, and climate change within the ASEAN region, specifically analyzing the Philippines’ National Inquiry on Climate Change and its implications for regional governance and corporate responsibility.

A letter dated April 7, 2022, from a coalition of health professionals and organizations to the Prime Minister and Premiers of Canada, urging a transition toward a 'well-being society' to address the intersecting crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health.

A case study by Friends of the Earth detailing a legal victory where the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) ordered a full environmental review of the Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant before allowing a 20-year license extension.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) issued a statement welcoming a CAD 25 million allocation from the Government of Canada in the 2022 Federal Budget to support the IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA).

The report asserts that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered a supply-side shock that aligns energy security, economic, and climate goals, accelerating a rapid and sustained global decline in fossil fuel demand in favor of renewables and energy efficiency.

This policy brief describes the implementation of performance-based regulation (PBR) in Hawaii, where the Public Utilities Commission approved nearly 40 metrics and scorecards to hold Hawaiian Electric accountable to clean energy and social goals. It highlights the use of diverse outcomes, the challenges of establishing targets for emergent goals, and the importance of stakeholder engagement in designing a comprehensive regulatory portfolio.

This briefing summarizes the IPCC Working Group III report on Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), evaluating its potential and feasibility as a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) method for climate mitigation. While BECCS is heavily utilized in climate models to limit warming, the report highlights significant uncertainties regarding its environmental and socio-economic impacts, particularly concerning land use, food security, and biodiversity.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics discusses the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) Working Group III, focusing on the state of climate change mitigation since 2014. It highlights the gap between current national climate plans and Paris Agreement targets, the disproportionate emissions of the global wealthy, and the critical role of renewable energy and carbon dioxide removal in achieving net-zero goals.

This report documents a Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) enforcement dialogue held on April 6, 2022, in Nairobi, Kenya. The forum brought together various departments of the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) to review gains, identify areas for improvement in NMT infrastructure and governance, and commit to a coordinated action plan for enhancing pedestrian and cycling pathways.