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This research paper proposes a methodology using "cross-impact balances" (CIB) to integrate global climate scenarios as external boundary conditions for regional and local scenario development, simplifying the process when global scenarios are stable.

This report projects that Eskom's planned non-compliance with South Africa's Minimum Emission Standards (MES) would lead to an estimated 16,000 avoidable premature deaths and significant excess emissions of SO2, NOx, particulate matter, and mercury. The health impacts are particularly acute in the Gauteng region, where 3,100 premature deaths could be avoided through full compliance. The analysis also highlights that mercury deposition would exceed health risk thresholds over 89,000km², affecting 3.4 million people.

The Inclusive Job Centre (IJC) is an initiative in Bangladesh, established in 2015 and supported by the governments of Bangladesh and Germany, designed to promote economic and social inclusion for persons with disabilities within the textile and garment industries.

This synthesis report details a 2019 workshop in Ghana where farmers from East and West Africa discussed pathways to climate-resilient agriculture. Key findings highlight the need for better farmer self-organisation, increased seed ownership, and improved infrastructure to bypass middlemen. The report notes a strategic divide: East African participants focused on increasing productivity via research-led inputs, while West African participants prioritised agro-ecological methods and consumer market influence. Significant barriers identified include land tenure issues for women and youth, and the social stigma of farming which drives rural-urban migration.

This research paper evaluates three market-based measures—an offsetting scheme, a maritime emissions trading scheme (ETS), and a climate levy—to address international shipping emissions. The authors assess these options against four criteria: effectiveness, compliance with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) principles of non-discrimination and no more favourable treatment (NMFT), consideration of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities (CBDR-RC), and the minimization of transaction costs and administrative burden. The paper concludes that a climate levy is the most appropriate instrument for decarbonizing the sector in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

This event report documents a session titled "Colliding climate and conflict risks: building resilience from an integrated approach in fragile and most vulnerable places," held during a GRP/FAO side event preceding the UN Africa Climate Week in Accra, Ghana, on 18 March 2019. The session focused on identifying local actions in Africa to combat food insecurity and conflict risks, analyzing the barriers to their implementation, and discussing strategies to scale these initiatives to national and global levels.

This report details the outcomes of an event titled "Stepping Up Action on Building Climate Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems in Africa," held during Africa Climate Week 2019 in Ghana. Facilitated by the African Union Commission, the Global Resilience Partnership, and the FAO, the event aimed to identify priorities for the 2019 UN Secretary-General's Climate Action Summit and COP25. It focuses on scaling up nature-based solutions, improving climate finance for smallholder farmers, and integrating early warning systems to protect African food security.

This case study describes how the Town of Canmore used the Climate Resilience Express tool to develop a Climate Resilience Action Plan to identify and prioritize climate-related risks and adaptation actions following 2013 flooding.

This document is an audit report conducted by KPMG Austria GmbH on the financial statements of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) for the financial year ending 31 December 2018. The audit concludes that the financial statements present fairly the organization's financial position and performance in accordance with voluntarily applied Austrian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) wrote to the Municipal Manager of the Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality on 15 March 2019 to request the status of a land-use change application for Portion 1 of Yzermyn 96 HT, following reports that a previous outcome was communicated erroneously.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) proposed revisions to its Scientific Agenda during its 27th Conference of the Parties in 2019. The agenda is structured around four main research foci: climate change and variability, comparative studies of ecosystems and biodiversity, the chemical composition of the atmosphere and waters, and the human dimensions and policy implications of global change. These revisions aim to enhance transdisciplinary research and address the specific biogeographical needs of the Americas.

This briefing document from the IAI Directorate outlines the status of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) elections for the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27). It notes that elections cannot proceed until rules of procedure are adopted and recommends that current members continue their participation until elections can be held, potentially rescheduling them to the 28th meeting.

This briefing report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the activities of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) and proposes new Rules of Procedure for its membership and operation to be considered at the 27th Conference of the Parties in Brasilia.

This research paper evaluates the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), detailing its establishment in 2003 to improve governance through voluntary peer review. It describes a cycle of initial success, a period of decline between 2008 and 2016 characterized by leadership vacuums and financial mismanagement, and a recent phase of reinvigoration under the leadership of Professor Eddy Maloka and various African heads of state. While the mechanism has expanded its mandate to track Agenda 2063 and Sustainable Development Goals, the author argues that political reluctance to publish critical reports and a lack of high-level attendance continue to hinder its effectiveness.

This briefing by the NewClimate Institute analyzes potential greenhouse gas (GHG) emission pathways for Germany to align with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target. It evaluates three approaches—following IPCC global trends, avoiding negative emissions, and equity-based effort sharing—and concludes that current German government targets are insufficient to meet the 1.5°C limit.

This briefing by the NewClimate Institute analyzes potential emission reduction paths for Germany to align with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement, concluding that current government targets are insufficient.

A statement by Natural Justice and the Legal Resources Centre regarding a United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) resolution aimed at promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in environmental governance.

A multigroup letter to Congress opposes the creation of consolidated interim storage facilities for high-level radioactive waste, citing extreme transportation risks, potential environmental contamination in Texas and New Mexico, and strong local and public opposition.

This briefing, presented as a multigroup letter to Congress, argues against the revival of the Yucca Mountain high-level nuclear waste repository. The authors contend that the site is geologically unsuitable, the licensing process is flawed, and the project is technically and financially unworkable due to outdated design specifications and the need for unproven technology to meet safety standards.

This briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs outlines the objectives and expected outcomes of the 4th Session of the UN Environmental Assembly (UNEA-4). The session focuses on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12, aiming to address unsustainable consumption and production patterns to support the UN 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development.