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This guide by the World Resources Institute outlines the necessity of transitioning from a linear "take-make-waste" economic model to a circular economy to mitigate the climate crisis and resource depletion. It proposes three primary strategies for this transition: reducing overall consumption, improving the quality and nature of consumption, and implementing systemic changes through design and policy.

The NewClimate Institute's summary report outlines Paris Agreement-compatible sectoral benchmarks for the power, transport, industry, and buildings sectors. It defines 'highest plausible ambition' targets for 2030 and 2050 to limit global temperature increase to 1.5°C, providing specific analysis for seven countries and the global level to guide government decarbonisation strategies.

This research paper analyzes the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic and global climate change responses, arguing that the pandemic serves as a 'climate change parable' with systemic similarities. It explores how national recovery efforts can either bolster or undermine the goals of the Paris Agreement and the postponed COP 26 summit, providing recommendations for aligning economic stimulus with green transitions.

This research paper, developed under the Leadership for Urban Climate investment (LUCI) initiative, examines how National Development Banks (NDBs) can accelerate investment in climate-smart urban infrastructure to avoid unsustainable infrastructure lock-in and enhance city resilience.

The Climate Policy Initiative describes a proposed loan product delivered via a non-banking financial company (NBFC) to enable auto-rickshaw drivers in India to transition from renting conventional vehicles to owning electric ones.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzes the design and implementation risks of a pilot energy efficiency (EE) auction proposed by the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) for the city of Boa Vista, Roraima. The study identifies risks related to the auction format, the measurement and verification (M&V) methodology, and the misalignment of incentives for energy distributors.

This report examines the growth of green banking in China, noting that while the 'Big Four' banks are major global funders of fossil fuels, there is a significant shift toward green finance driven by top-down government policy. Key findings include that green loans have lower non-performing loan rates (0.42%) than overall credit (1.83%) and that the PBoC uses monetary tools like the SLF and MLF to incentivize green lending. A case study of ICBC shows a green loan portfolio of 199 billion USD and leadership in 'Belt and Road' green bonds, though green activities remain a small fraction of its total balance sheet.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) analyzes the design and implementation risks of a pilot energy efficiency (EE) auction proposed by the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL) for the city of Boa Vista, Roraima. The analysis identifies risks related to the auction format, the measurement and verification (M&V) methodology, and the misalignment of incentives for electricity distributors.

This technical note by the Climate Policy Initiative/PUC-Rio argues for the improvement of how the 'area of influence' (the territory where environmental and socioeconomic impacts occur) is defined and delimited for land transport infrastructure projects in Brazil. The authors highlight a lack of methodological transparency and consistency between different governmental bodies and study phases, proposing a shift from simple distance-based metrics to a more comprehensive approach that includes economic dynamics.

This policy brief by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the air conditioning (AC) sector in Brazil, focusing on the impact of the Zona Franca de Manaus (ZFM) industrial policy. It argues that current tax incentives and the Basic Productive Process (PPB) requirements hinder energy and productive efficiency, leading to products with outdated technology and a deterioration in production indicators between 2003 and 2015.

This policy brief by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the air conditioning (AC) sector in Brazil, specifically the impact of the Manaus Free Trade Zone (ZFM) industrial policy. It finds that despite significant tax incentives, the sector has experienced declines in productive and energy efficiency between 2003 and 2015, lagging behind international peers and the broader Brazilian manufacturing industry. The authors argue that the Basic Production Process (PPB) requirements create distortions and hinder the adoption of efficient technologies, such as inverter compressors, and recommend aligning industrial policy with energy efficiency standards.

This report analyzes the impact of the Zona Franca de Manaus (ZFM) industrial policy on the energy and productive efficiency of the air conditioning (AC) sector in Brazil. It finds that despite significant tax incentives, the sector has experienced a deterioration in efficiency between 2003 and 2015, partly due to restrictive Basic Productive Process (PPB) rules that favor outdated domestic compressor technology over more efficient international alternatives.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the instruments and public policies used for agricultural risk management in Brazil. It examines the strengths and failures of current systems, including insurance programs and price guarantees, and provides recommendations to improve efficiency and sustainability in the face of climate change.

The report evaluates agricultural risk management in Brazil, finding that while the insurance market has grown, it remains highly concentrated and underfunded compared to rural credit. It highlights that nearly 60% of municipalities lack insurance and suggests redirecting public funds from credit to insurance and expanding the use of Agricultural Climate Risk Zoning (ZARC) to improve productivity and land use.

This technical note by Climate Policy Initiative/Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (CPI/PUC-Rio) argues for clearer definitions and more transparent methodologies in delimiting the 'area of influence' for land transportation infrastructure projects in Brazil. The authors contend that current practices often confuse the conceptual definition of the area of influence with the parameters used for its physical delimitation, leading to inconsistent assessments of socio-economic and environmental impacts.

This briefing by Energy Innovation examines the role of offshore wind in achieving zero-emissions climate goals, focusing on cost reductions, technological advancements like floating turbines, and policy recommendations for the United States to scale its capacity.

This report argues that establishing a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) in the Southeast U.S. could reduce electricity costs by 29% and emissions by 37% by 2040. It recommends a combination of full market restructuring, the adoption of all-source procurement, and the integration of distributed energy resources to achieve these goals. The authors also emphasize the need for 'just transition' policies to support coal-impacted communities by leveraging the fact that most coal plants have cheaper renewable alternatives within 35 miles.

This policy brief by Friends of the Earth International outlines four guiding principles for a 'just recovery' following the COVID-19 pandemic. The document argues that the pandemic was exacerbated by neoliberalism and systemic inequalities, and calls for a transformative change in the global economic and political system to prioritize human rights, ecological limits, and social justice over corporate profit.

The report 'Principles for a Just Recovery' by Friends of the Earth International argues that the COVID-19 pandemic is a consequence of a capitalist, patriarchal, and racist system that prioritizes profit over people and nature. The document proposes a transformative system change based on four core principles: abandoning neoliberalism and austerity, enhancing international solidarity, strengthening democracy and human rights, and addressing the root causes of multiple systemic crises (climate, biodiversity, food, and care). It calls for the redistribution of wealth, the cancellation of Global South debt, and a transition away from fossil fuels and industrial agriculture toward energy and food sovereignty.

This report by Friends of the Earth International outlines four guiding principles for a "just recovery" following the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that the pandemic is a symptom of systemic crises caused by neoliberalism, capitalism, and patriarchal and racist structures. The document calls for a transformative system change that prioritizes environmental, social, economic, and gender justice over capital accumulation and corporate profit.