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This report outlines key priorities for Africa within the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, advocating for a shift toward natural capital accounting and nature-based solutions. It argues that the economic stimulus packages following the COVID-19 pandemic provide a unique window for a 'green stimulus' to restore ecological infrastructure and align development with the African Union's Agenda 2063.

This guide by RMI provides five strategic tips for utility regulators to maintain progress on long-term climate and energy goals during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the use of virtual technology and the prioritization of decarbonization efforts.

This report details a Zoom training workshop held on 20 May 2020, organized by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO). The session aimed to sensitize Botswana's civil society organisations (CSOs) on the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), identifying entry points for their involvement and sharing lessons from Namibia and Zambia to build capacity for Botswana's governance self-assessment process.

The RMI paper 'Global Stimulus Principles' proposes that recovery investments following the COVID-19 pandemic should be used to build a low-carbon economy that is more resilient to future disruptions and the climate crisis.

This briefing by RMI examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public transit, arguing that the crisis provides a unique opportunity to modernize transit systems through data-driven redesign, the prioritization of bus lanes over single-occupancy vehicles, and the continued pursuit of bus electrification to improve health and climate outcomes.

This research paper reviews 60 years of desertification control efforts in China, examining the roles of government policy, eco-industrialization, and ecological interventions in managing arid and semi-arid ecosystems.

This policy brief argues that U.S. economic recovery efforts following COVID-19 must prioritize low-carbon investments and a 'fair transition' for fossil fuel workers to avoid locking in polluting infrastructure and to mitigate the economic disruption caused by decarbonization and automation.

This case study by Natural Justice describes the illegal expansion of salt pans by Kurawa Industries Limited in Magarini Sub County, Kilifi County, Kenya. The expansion has caused water salinity that destroyed the coconut crops of a local family, while government agencies and the company have failed to provide licenses, permits, or compensation reports, a situation exacerbated by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

This research paper examines the 'digital divide' in Africa, exacerbated by COVID-19 lockdowns, focusing on socio-economic barriers, infrastructure deficits, information access, and government-mandated internet shutdowns. It proposes a multi-stakeholder approach involving governments, the corporate sector, the African Union, and global bodies to treat internet access as a basic human right and prioritize infrastructure investment and affordability.

The Centre for Environmental Rights submitted a letter to the South African Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries reporting that Eskom's Kendal power station had 2,851 particulate matter emission exceedances between April 2016 and March 2020. The letter alleges that Eskom may be improperly reporting these contraventions as 'Grace' or 'Section 30' exceedances to avoid penalties and highlights that emissions from 13 of Eskom's coal-fired plants were linked to 320 premature deaths in 2018.

This report details a Rocky Mountain Institute-supported process in Colorado's Upper Roaring Fork Valley involving Holy Cross Energy to improve grid resilience against hazards like fires. It emphasizes the necessity of utility-community partnerships and the integration of distributed clean energy technologies to provide both daily and emergency benefits.

This research paper analyzes foreign direct investment (FDI) trends within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to evaluate their impact on regional value chains, industrialization, and inclusive growth, specifically in relation to the SADC Industrialisation Strategy and Roadmap (SISR).

A statement from Dan Lashof of the World Resources Institute criticizing a $3 trillion U.S. House of Representatives recovery package for failing to provide support to the clean energy industry and its workers despite significant job losses.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute provides guidance for Ministries of Finance on integrating climate change mitigation and adaptation into COVID-19 economic recovery packages. It argues that aligning stimulus spending with climate goals can maximize long-term economic gains, create more jobs than traditional investments, and reduce future systemic risks.

This guide by Natural Justice examines how COVID-19 lockdowns have been leveraged by governments and private entities to suppress environmental and land defenders, particularly in Africa, and provides strategic advice for maintaining activism and safety during the pandemic.

This short study by the NewClimate Institute evaluates the compatibility of Germany's current climate targets with a fair CO2 budget, concluding that existing goals are outdated and insufficient to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement.

A guide by RMI providing five strategic tips for transitioning in-person meetings to virtual formats to maintain effectiveness, collaboration, and human connection during the transition to low-carbon energy work.

A technical review by Dr. Ranajit Sahu for the Centre for Environmental Rights analyzing particulate matter (PM) emissions at Eskom’s Kendal Power Station from April 2016 to March 2020. The report finds thousands of exceedances of the Atmospheric Emission License (AEL) limit, noting a significant increase in frequency starting in April 2018 and criticizing the failure of electrostatic precipitators and the quality of Eskom's emissions reporting.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, acting for groundWork and Earthlife Africa NPC, sent a letter to the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries on 12 May 2020, extending the deadline for the government to provide written reasons for amending the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for sulphur dioxide (SO2) regarding existing solid-fuel combustion installations.

A joint letter from energy and environmental organizations urging the U.S. Congress to include support for innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy financing programs, specifically on-bill financing, in a post-coronavirus economic stimulus package.