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President Felix Tshisekedi consolidated power in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2020 by dismantling his coalition with former President Joseph Kabila's FCC. Through the strategic appointment of constitutional court judges, the removal of key FCC figures from the National Assembly and state enterprises, and the imprisonment of rival Vital Kamerhe, Tshisekedi effectively ended the FCC's dominance to seek a new parliamentary majority.

This policy brief examines how COVID-19 macroeconomic responses in Nigeria and Uganda have inadvertently increased inequalities. It finds that cash transfers are underfunded and poorly targeted, excluding the urban poor; monetary easing has not lowered commercial loan rates for high-risk borrowers; and budget restructuring has prioritized formal sectors and government suppliers over health, education, and social protection. The brief recommends using electronic platforms for cash distribution and promoting renewable energy investments for low-income households.

The Recover Better with Sustainable Energy Guide for South Asian Countries outlines the energy access challenges and economic risks facing South Asian nations during the pandemic, urging leaders to utilize recovery efforts to transition toward sustainable development and updated Nationally Determined Contributions.

This research paper explores how citizen science can be utilized to address food loss and waste to help achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3.

Earthjustice and Vote Solar successfully intervened in several legal proceedings before the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to block utility efforts to restrict rooftop solar and expand fossil fuel infrastructure. Key victories include stopping a $160 million expansion of the Newman Generating Station in 2021, preventing El Paso Electric from creating a discriminatory rate class for solar customers in 2015, and defeating a rate hike for renewable energy producers by Southwestern Public Service Company in 2016.

This report analyzes electricity subsidies in India from FY 2016 to FY 2019, evaluating the impact of the Ujjwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) scheme. It finds that direct tariff subsidies increased by 32% during this period, reaching INR 110,391 crore in FY 2019, while most electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) failed to meet financial performance targets regarding revenue recovery and loss reduction.

This research paper by the NewClimate Institute examines the use of carbon market mechanisms to deliver results-based finance (RBF) within the framework of the Paris Agreement. It analyzes the strengths of using CO2e as a standardized metric, identifies systemic limitations—such as the bias toward cheap mitigation and risks borne by developers—and proposes strategies to shift from rewarding to enabling climate action. The paper concludes that RBF is most effective for a specific niche: technologies that are proven but not yet mature or widely adopted.

The World Resources Institute supports the Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions (SCALE) Act, which seeks to expand CO2 transport, storage, and utilization infrastructure in the U.S. The act aims to catalyze low-carbon product markets and could support the creation of over 61,000 jobs by 2035.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement condemning systematic violence in Colombia, specifically targeting social movements, human rights defenders, and marginalized communities. The organization calls for international solidarity and government accountability for massacres, targeted killings, and the failure to implement the 2016 peace agreements.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International condemning systematic violence, selective assassinations, and impunity in Colombia, specifically targeting social movements, human rights defenders, and marginalized communities.

This policy brief examines the allocation of COVID-19 recovery funds to cities, noting a significant gap between global pledges and city-specific commitments, and provides recommendations to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of green urban recovery finance.

This analysis evaluates the outcomes of the virtual Climate Ambition Summit held in December 2020, which served as a substitute for the postponed Glasgow Climate Change Conference. While the summit resulted in 45 announcements of new or updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the author argues that these commitments often lack the urgency required by climate science and are frequently conditional on financial support for developing nations.

This research paper by the NewClimate Institute examines the role of subnational and non-state actors, such as cities, regions, and companies, in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the European Union.

This research paper examines the relationship between green bond financing and the climate targets of the twenty largest European green bond issuers in 2018, finding a disconnect between the two and a lack of pressure to meet science-based targets.

A statement from World Resources Institute President & CEO Andrew Steer regarding the Climate Ambition Summit, noting progress in net-zero commitments from various nations and non-state actors while criticizing the lack of bold 2030 emission targets and insufficient financial support for developing countries.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) submitted comments on proposed amendments to South Africa's 2014 Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations. In its covering letter, the CER criticizes the lack of an explanatory memorandum, warns against a 'piecemeal approach' to environmental regulation that creates legal uncertainty, and calls for more robust, participatory consultation and further engagement with affected parties before the amendments are finalized.

This research paper analyzes the alignment of 2018 U.S. light vehicle investments with the carbon intensity requirements of the Paris Agreement. It finds that the vast majority of financial flows, driven by private sector purchases of internal combustion engine vehicles, are critically misaligned with temperature trajectories, while government spending shows better alignment. The paper emphasizes the impact of 'locked-in' emissions from existing fleets and the necessity of scaling electric vehicles and modal shifts to meet climate goals.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) responds to Canada's updated climate plan, highlighting commitments to carbon pricing, national adaptation, and low-carbon economy investments while calling for further action from provinces and the private sector.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute outlines four critical technical and political areas that UN negotiators must resolve by COP26 in November 2021. It reviews the outcomes of the 2020 Climate Dialogues and highlights significant gaps in the Paris Agreement rulebook, climate finance commitments, and mechanisms for loss and damage and adaptation.

The State of Palestine has proposed an 18-month, USD 893,872 project to the Green Climate Fund to restore climate action efforts disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative, implemented by Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory LLC, aims to create a National Digital Climate Change Platform, develop a framework for health co-benefits in climate action, and produce six detailed GCF project concept notes in the energy, agriculture, and health sectors. The project seeks to overcome barriers to climate finance, such as limited technical capacity and the lack of a centralized data platform, while strengthening the role of the Environment Quality Authority (EQA) as the National Designated Authority.