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This report by Global Energy Monitor and partners analyzes the global status of coal-fired power plants as of April 2022. It highlights a stark divergence between China, which continues to expand its coal capacity, and the rest of the world, where many countries are committing to 'No New Coal' and accelerating plant closures following COP26.

This report by Global Energy Monitor and partners analyzes global coal power plant trends as of 2022. It highlights a stark divergence: while many OECD and non-OECD countries are accelerating coal phase-outs and canceling new projects following COP26, China continues to expand its coal capacity, offsetting global reductions. The report also critiques 'clean coal' technologies like Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as expensive and ineffective barriers to a true energy transition.

The report 'YÜKSELIŞ VE ÇÖKÜŞ 2022' provides a comprehensive tracking of global coal-fired power plants as of April 2022. It highlights a contradictory trend: while many countries and G20 nations have committed to ending international public financing for coal and phasing out existing plants following COP 26, China continues to expand its coal capacity. The document details the decline of coal projects in OECD and non-OECD countries (excluding China), the failure of 'clean coal' technologies like Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), and specific national trajectories for the US, EU, and Turkey.

The April 2022 report by Global Energy Monitor and partners analyzes the global state of coal-fired power plants, highlighting a stark contrast between the rapid decline of new coal proposals in most countries and the continued expansion of coal capacity in China.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes the endowment management practices of 191 Canadian community foundations (CCFs), focusing on the integration of climate action and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The author finds that while CCFs are active in grantmaking, they have been "laggards" in using their combined estimated CAD 7 billion in endowments to address climate change, often treating ESG as a risk mitigation tool rather than an opportunity for climate-positive investment. The report provides recommendations to increase transparency, diversify investment committees, and adopt positive screening strategies to align financial assets with climate goals.

This policy brief examines the challenges faced by developing countries and least-developed countries (LDCs) participating in the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on electronic commerce. It highlights a significant digital divide in infrastructure and information, arguing that current negotiations focus too heavily on regulatory cooperation rather than the foundational capacity building and technical assistance required for these nations to implement future commitments and benefit from the digital economy.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and CUTS International, Geneva, analyzes the development-oriented elements of the Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD). It examines the challenges of implementing Special and Differential Treatment (S&DT) for developing countries, proposals for promoting sustainable investments through Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and anti-corruption measures, and the potential role of home state measures in facilitating outward foreign direct investment.

The April 2022 Peace & Security Council Report examines the security crisis in Burkina Faso, the implementation of the African Union's (AU) youth, peace and security agenda, the appointment of the fifth Panel of the Wise, and Senegal's priorities as AU chair.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies assesses the applicability of transitional justice tools in the Lake Chad Basin (LCB), specifically in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria. It explores how these mechanisms can address human rights abuses resulting from violent extremism and the Boko Haram crisis, emphasizing the need for a balance between restorative and retributive justice tailored to national and local contexts.

Natural Justice provides a critical analysis of Mozambique's draft Forest Act, arguing that the document functions as an economic instrument for exploitation rather than a tool for environmental protection. The organization highlights significant gaps in the draft, including the lack of distinction between native and planted forests, the absence of sustainable forest management concepts, and insufficient protections for community rights and biodiversity.

Natural Justice provides a detailed critique of Mozambique's preliminary draft Forestry Bill (April 2022), arguing that the document functions more as an economic instrument for logging and trade than a tool for environmental protection. The organization highlights critical gaps in the bill regarding sustainable forest management, community rights, biodiversity protection, and the prevention of institutional corruption.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute reviews 15 multisectoral National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) to assess the integration of human rights principles. The analysis finds that human rights are not systematically referenced or used to guide the planning and implementation processes in the majority of the reviewed documents, despite the obligations outlined in the Paris Agreement.

The Consumption Compass is a free Excel-based tool launched in April 2022 by the Stockholm Environment Institute to provide consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions estimates (CO2e) at the municipal and postcode levels for all municipalities in Sweden.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the decline of Kenya's coffee sector and proposes the integration of 17 Sustainable Consumption and Production Practices (SCPs) across the value chain to improve resource efficiency, worker welfare, and environmental sustainability.

This scoping study examines the plastic waste management and recycling value chain in Mombasa, Kenya. It identifies the stakeholders, institutional governance structures, and the policy and regulatory frameworks governing the sector. The report highlights the potential for a circular economy to create jobs and reduce environmental pollution, while detailing the significant socio-economic, financial, and regulatory barriers that currently limit the efficiency of plastic recovery and recycling in the region.

This fact sheet describes Global Shipping Watch (GSW), an open-access demonstration platform developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute to link maritime emissions with specific supply chain actors, including traders, carriers, and consumers.

This policy brief provides a governance-focused overview of how the World Trade Organization (WTO) addresses the intersection of trade, environment, and sustainable development. It details the various institutional bodies, negotiating processes, and recent member-led initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable trade.

A 2022 guide for journalists to cover environmental issues during Colombia's presidential elections, highlighting critical areas such as Amazonian deforestation, the energy transition away from fossil fuels, and the protection of environmental defenders.

This case study by Trend Asia and partners argues that the World Bank Group's (WBG) continued financial and technical support for gas infrastructure in Indonesia undermines the Paris Agreement and the country's own decarbonisation goals. The document highlights how WBG strategies encourage a transition from coal to gas rather than leapfrogging to renewables, potentially locking Indonesia into fossil fuel dependency for decades.

This research paper analyzes the Indonesian government's plan to replace 3.4GW of coal-based power generation at Suralaya with grid-connected solar PV capacity in the Java-Bali grid, evaluating the potential impacts on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and identifying necessary policy and international support mechanisms.