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This report by RMI argues that the United States must rapidly expand its public direct current fast-charging (DCFC) infrastructure to meet decarbonization targets and ensure equitable EV access. It contrasts the current incremental growth in the US with China's aggressive, policy-driven scale-up, which has significantly lowered equipment costs and consumer prices through national priorities, utility tariff reforms, and concentrated charging stations.

This report details a pre-planning meeting held on 29 January 2021 for the Zimbabwe APRM Popular Sensitisation (ZAPS) Project. The project, led by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the SIVIO Institute, aims to increase civil society participation in Zimbabwe's African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) process following the country's accession in February 2020.

This research paper evaluates biodiversity threats and ecosystem services in the Chindwin River Basin (CRB) of Myanmar using a mixed approach involving GIS-based Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) and the InVEST model to prioritize Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) for conservation.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the flow of climate finance in South Africa for 2017 and 2018, identifying a significant gap between current investment levels and the funding required to meet the country's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). It details the roles of public and private finance, highlighting a lack of coordination between the two and recommending the development of a central registry and innovative blended finance tools to scale investment.

This policy brief by RMI argues that the United States requires a bold, coordinated national vision for transportation electrification by 2030 to meet climate goals and maintain global industrial competitiveness. It proposes specific targets for EV adoption and infrastructure, alongside a national industrial strategy to retool manufacturing and an aggressive fleet electrification plan.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute outlines four strategic priorities for the Biden administration to restore U.S. leadership in international climate finance. It argues that the U.S. must scale up funding to meet global commitments, specifically targeting the Green Climate Fund, other multilateral institutions, the integration of climate goals across all development funding, and the alignment of multilateral development banks with the Paris Agreement.

This guide by RMI outlines the environmental impact of natural gas flaring, specifically within the United States, and proposes a seven-step framework for industry actors and policymakers to reduce and eventually eliminate routine flaring to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

A statement by the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) arguing that the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic must be a 'green recovery' to avoid locking the world into future crises related to climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality.

This briefing by RMI argues that the electrification of public transit buses is a critical catalyst for achieving zero-tailpipe emissions in passenger and freight mobility. It emphasizes that buses are more adaptable and faster to deploy than light rail and suggests a phased approach to fleet electrification, supported by innovative financing and federal policy shifts to overcome high upfront costs.

This report by RMI examines the economic development potential for rural American communities resulting from the expansion of onshore wind and utility-scale solar energy through 2030.

This fact sheet describes a Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) project to monitor and model high-altitude wetlands, known as "bofedales," in the Katari watershed of Bolivia to assess the impacts of climate change and urban water demand.

This guidance document from the World Resources Institute provides state policymakers with a framework for evaluating the use of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)—also referred to as biomethane or upgraded biogas—as a tool for meeting climate, waste management, and sustainability objectives.

A summary of the High Court judgment in Featherbrooke Homeowners Association NPC v Mogale City Local Municipality & Others, where the court found that state entities failed in their duty to manage stormwater, infringing on the constitutional right to a healthy and safe environment.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development outlines the first five years of the NAP Global Network's efforts to support developing countries in implementing National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes to address the climate crisis.

This report by the NewClimate Institute analyzes greenhouse gas (GHG) emission pathways for Georgia's transport sector, comparing a business-as-usual reference scenario, a scenario based on the Climate Strategy and Action Plan (CSAP), and scenarios aligned with the Paris Agreement.

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The report analyzes the EU power sector in 2020, highlighting a landmark moment where renewables generated 38% of electricity, overtaking fossil-fired generation for the first time. While coal generation saw a significant decline, the report notes that the transition speed remains insufficient to meet 2030 and 2050 climate targets, partly due to the persistence of gas generation and a record drop in nuclear output.

This guide outlines the necessity of conducting social analyses when using Aqueduct Food data to ensure water and agricultural policies are socially equitable. It highlights how vulnerable groups—such as women in Malawi, pastoralists in the Sahel, and displaced communities in India—are disproportionately affected by resource management decisions. The document provides a set of guiding questions and a list of resources from organizations like the World Bank and FAO to help decision-makers identify and mitigate adverse social impacts.

This guide by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) outlines a four-step process for government officials and practitioners to develop a national landscape of climate finance, drawing on CPI's experience since 2011 in tracking investments for low carbon and climate resilient actions.

This fact sheet explains the structure and application of revolving loan funds (RLFs) as a financing mechanism for environmental and climate resilience projects. It details the operational history of Maryland's Shore Erosion Control RLF and a feasibility study for a proposed RLF in the Puget Sound region of Washington state to support shoreline restoration and hazard mitigation.