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This briefing summarizes the IPCC Working Group III (WG3) findings on the Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses (AFOLU) sector, detailing its potential for climate mitigation and the role of land-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR). It highlights that while the land sector can provide up to 30% of the global mitigation needed for 1.5°C and 2°C pathways, it cannot compensate for delayed emissions reductions in other sectors. The document also notes a significant investment gap, with current funding at USD 0.7 billion per year against a requirement of over USD 400 billion per year.

The report provides an update on the 'Initiative for conducting a national climate assessment in support of adaptation and mitigation: Training and capacity building in Latin America and the Caribbean', a project supported by USGCRP, AmeriGEO, and the IAI to strengthen climate risk assessments for local and regional decision-making.

This report provides an update on the 'Initiative for conducting a national climate assessment in support of adaptation and mitigation: Training and capacity development in Latin America and the Caribbean,' established by Decision XXIX/9 of the Conference of the Parties of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI).

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is seeking feedback by 22 April 2022 on a new Policy on Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) for its scientific projects and capacity building. The policy aims to promote gender balance and the participation of underrepresented groups in science across the Americas, with the final version to be submitted at COP-30 in Montevideo.

This report by the NewClimate Institute analyzes urban mobility mitigation options for Georgia, identifying 'low-hanging fruit' measures with high mitigation potential and low costs, while highlighting significant financial and administrative barriers facing municipalities, particularly smaller ones, in accessing international funding.

This document summarizes a report assessing climate mitigation policy gaps in Georgia. It outlines the report's methodology of using fact sheets to identify priority actions based on Georgia's 2030 National Climate Strategy and 2021-2023 Action Plan (CSAP), as well as international best practices.

This report analyzes mitigation options and international climate finance access for Georgia's agriculture sector to support the country's NDC, 2030 Climate Strategy, and 2021-2023 Action Plan.

This briefing by RMI argues that digital traceability tools are essential for managing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks in international supply chains, particularly for materials critical to the energy transition. It highlights the need to move beyond greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting to include human rights and environmental impacts, proposing a decentralized digital system to ensure a just and equitable transition.

This guide from the World Resources Institute outlines how corporations can write and promote impactful public statements to support U.S. climate policy. It recommends that statements be specific, linked to business interests, and delivered by the CEO via high-visibility platforms. It also stresses the importance of distancing the company from trade associations that lobby against climate action and emphasizes the current political window provided by the FY23 budget and reconciliation discussions in the U.S. Congress.

This executive summary of a report by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) details the adverse health impacts of transportation-related air pollution (TRAP), highlighting the vulnerability of specific populations and recommending policy and individual-level interventions to reduce exposure and improve health outcomes.

This executive summary by the Center for International Environmental Law outlines necessary reforms for the International Finance Corporation's (IFC) 'Approach to Greening Equity in Financial Institutions' (Green Equity Approach or GEA). While acknowledging the GEA's goal to phase out coal-related investments by 2030, the document argues that the current framework is too narrow to align the IFC's equity portfolio with the Paris Agreement and proposes ten essential improvements to address loopholes and integrate social and environmental safeguards.

The 'China Green Finance Policy Analysis Report 2021' examines the evolution of China's green bond market and the impact of national and regional policy frameworks. It highlights a significant market rebound in 2021, the unification of domestic standards through the Green Bond Endorsed Project Catalogue, and a positive correlation between local policy efficacy and green bond issuance. The report identifies challenges in information disclosure and asset selection, recommending the development of transition finance standards and enhanced transparency to attract further international and domestic capital.

The 2021 China Green Bonds Investor Survey reveals a strong appetite for high-quality green bonds, particularly in renewable energy and low-carbon transport. While financial and corporate bonds are preferred, international investors are hindered by regulatory entry barriers and quotas. The report emphasizes that market growth depends on robust credit fundamentals, transparent green credentials, and the alignment of national green taxonomies with international standards to mitigate greenwashing risks.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative and EsgSolution analyzes the state of green finance policy in China in 2021, focusing on the alignment of green bond standards with carbon neutrality goals, the impact of regional policies, and the expectations of market stakeholders.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes post-issuance reporting practices for green bonds in China, focusing on the availability and quality of Use of Proceeds (UoP) and environmental impact disclosures. While China possesses a stringent regulatory framework, the report finds that reporting availability is lower than global averages, particularly regarding impact disclosure. The study highlights a strong preference for core metrics and cumulative impact reporting among Chinese issuers, while identifying inconsistencies across different regulatory bodies and bond types.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) argues that Brazilian presidential decrees from February 2022 exacerbate a regulatory gap in the mining sector, allowing gold mining cooperatives to operate as industrial entities while benefiting from lenient regulations intended for vulnerable individual miners. The authors call for the revocation of these decrees to better protect the environment and improve oversight in the Amazon.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzes the disparity between large-scale infrastructure projects and local quality-of-life infrastructure in the state of Pará, Brazil. It argues that the prioritization of logistics for commodity exports has neglected basic services such as sanitation, health, and education, particularly in low-density areas and regions surrounding planned major projects.

The report 'Boom and Bust Coal 2022' tracks the global coal plant pipeline, highlighting a stark divergence between China's continued expansion and a broader global trend toward phasing out coal. While COP26 commitments significantly increased the number of plants with phase-out dates, China's surge in new construction and the persistence of 'clean coal' narratives in some OECD countries challenge the 1.5 degree Celsius warming target.

This report by Global Energy Monitor and partners analyzes the global state of coal-fired power plants as of April 2022. It highlights a stark divergence between the decline of coal in most OECD and non-OECD countries—accelerated by COP26 commitments—and a continued expansion of coal capacity in China. The document examines the impact of international funding withdrawals, the perceived failure of 'clean coal' technologies, and specific national trajectories in major emitters like India, Indonesia, and the United States.

The report 'BOOM AND BUST 2022' by Global Energy Monitor and partners analyzes the global state of coal-fired power plants as of April 2022. It highlights a stark divergence: while many OECD and non-OECD countries are committing to end new coal construction and accelerate closures to meet Paris Agreement goals, China continues to expand its coal capacity significantly, offsetting global reductions.