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The Center for International Environmental Law argues that the oil, gas, and plastic industries are in a state of systemic decline that predates the COVID-19 pandemic, and that government bailouts or regulatory rollbacks will not reverse this trend.

The University of Washington’s Climate Impacts Group (CIG) promotes climate resilience in the American northwest by providing research and tools to at-risk communities, including tribes. The CIG emphasizes transparency regarding scientific uncertainty to aid decision-making and employs a trans-boundary approach to environmental issues, collaborating with partners in Canada. While the network of eight regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) provides critical local expertise and technical advice, the demand for these services currently exceeds available resources.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the barriers sub-Saharan African countries face in accessing climate change finance. It argues that while capacity deficiencies in recipient countries are often highlighted, donor-centric processes, complex requirements, and a lack of standardized definitions significantly contribute to these challenges. The document recommends that donors undertake internal reviews to streamline processes and collaborate with recipients to establish a universal definition of climate finance.

This briefing summarizes a presentation by Dr. Marcy Rockman on the intersection of cultural heritage and climate change, focusing on the data challenges and recommendations for incorporating historical and cultural considerations into the U.S. climate response.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement arguing that the COVID-19 pandemic is a consequence of and a catalyst for systemic change, highlighting how neoliberalism and capitalism have weakened public health and exacerbated social, gender, and environmental injustices.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International arguing that the COVID-19 pandemic is a symptom of systemic failures caused by neoliberalism, capitalism, and patriarchy. The document calls for a fundamental system change, prioritizing public services, environmental justice, and a transition away from fossil fuels over the rescue of large corporations.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International arguing that the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated systemic injustices rooted in neoliberalism, capitalism, and patriarchy. The document calls for a fundamental system change, moving away from market-based economies and fossil fuels toward a feminist economy and a just transition that prioritizes public services, human rights, and environmental sustainability.

This executive summary describes the expansion of the Good Practice Database (GPD) by the NewClimate Institute, analyzing 52 new case studies focused on the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for climate mitigation and adaptation.

The Alliance for Renewable Electrification (ARE) and its partners issued a call to action detailing five recommendations to protect the decentralised renewable energy (DRE) sector from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), writing on behalf of the Life After Coal Campaign, submitted comments to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) regarding a draft ministerial determination to procure 2,000 MW of new generation capacity. The CER argues that this procurement must prioritize clean, affordable, and renewable energy sources over fossil fuels to align with constitutional obligations and public interest, while criticizing the lack of transparency regarding Request for Information (RFI) responses and the inadequacy of the public consultation process.

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) emphasizes the necessity of localized climate data for policymakers and highlights two free online tools provided by the NGO Climate Central to map sea-level rise and coastal flood risks across the United States and globally.

This briefing features an interview with Dr. Rob Young of Western Carolina University regarding a project to map and evaluate the vulnerability of National Park Service (NPS) coastal assets to sea level rise and flooding to inform adaptation decisions.

A statement by Alexey Miroshnichenko of VEB.RF detailing the development of a Russian Green Finance Standard designed to attract private investment for environmental projects, specifically to support the government's "Ecology" national project.

This briefing summarizes testimony and discussions from the 116th Congress regarding the necessity of up-to-date geophysical, hydrologic, and planetary-scale data, as well as the role of artificial intelligence, in understanding Earth processes and informing climate adaptation and disaster response.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, acting for the Vukani Environmental Justice Movement in Action (VEM), wrote to Minister Lindiwe Sisulu on 9 April 2020 to demand urgent water provision for communities in and around eMalahleni. The letter highlights that several areas have lacked reliable water since September 2019, forcing residents to use contaminated streams, which increases health risks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative outlines the state of global climate adaptation finance, highlighting the gap between estimated needs and tracked investments, while discussing the importance and challenges of tracking adaptation finance.

Natural Justice submitted a set of proposed amendments to the Kenya Forest Service regarding the Forests (Community Participation in Sustainable Forest Management) Rules, 2009. The organization advocates for greater transparency, the inclusion of private sector actors in forest conservation, and the mandatory participation of forest associations to align with constitutional requirements.

A guide produced by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) and the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) to help resource-rich developing countries evaluate tax policy options for the mining sector in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) issued a statement on April 7, 2020, confirming that its work on federal climate policy and clean energy financing continues despite the COVID-19 pandemic, while detailing operational shifts to remote work and online briefings.

An analysis of preliminary 2019 emissions data from the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), highlighting a significant decline in power sector emissions driven by the collapse of coal power and the emergence of steel plants as primary emitters in several countries.