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The NDC Update Report November 2018 by the NewClimate Institute examines the 'Ambition' of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. Based on a survey of 92 policymakers and experts, the report argues that current focus is too heavily weighted toward initial NDC targets rather than the deep, long-term emission reductions and net-zero transitions required by the Paris Agreement.

This briefing by the NewClimate Institute examines the transition from traditional climate finance, focused on mobilizing funds for mitigation and adaptation, toward 'Paris-aligned investing'. It evaluates the eligibility criteria used by Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) against a framework that categorizes investments as 'Paris-aligned', 'misaligned', or 'conditional'.

This report describes the first Urban Mobility Lab held in Pune, Maharashtra, from October 15–17, 2018. The event was part of a 'Grand Challenge' by NITI Aayog and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) to establish 'Lighthouse Cities' as test-beds for innovative, integrated, and clean urban mobility solutions in India.

A letter dated December 6, 2018, from Food Secure Canada and numerous co-signatories to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging leadership to implement a just, healthy, and sustainable national food policy and to finalize the Healthy Eating Strategy.

The report argues that Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) must transition from a 'Climate Finance Paradigm' to a 'Paris Alignment Paradigm' to help countries meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, specifically targeting net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

A letter from the IPP Office to the Centre for Environmental Rights providing an update on the Coal Baseload Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme, specifically regarding bid validity extensions for two preferred bidders.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development provides strategies to help governments in developed and developing countries implement just energy transitions, drawing on research and case studies from six countries.

A report by NewClimate Institute, PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, and IIASA analyzing whether 25 major emitting countries and regions are on track to meet their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) by 2030 based on current policies.

This discussion brief outlines early research findings regarding the alignment of long-term adaptation plans with emissions reduction goals, noting a systemic lack of integration between low-emission development strategies and adaptation strategies.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) wrote to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister Catherine McKenna on December 3, 2018, urging the Canadian government to enshrine climate accountability and transparency in law. CAPE argues that Canada has a history of missing greenhouse gas reduction targets and that the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change (PCF) requires binding legislative measures to ensure successive governments meet 2030 and 2050 targets.

The NAP Global Network 2017-18 Progress Report outlines the activities of the NAP Global Network from November 2017 to November 2018, focusing on its mission to assist developing countries in advancing National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes to accelerate global climate adaptation efforts.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) issued a position statement in December 2018 detailing the health, environmental, and social risks associated with hydraulic fracturing. The organization calls for a complete ban on new hydraulic fracturing projects and a halt to all fossil fuel exploration and extraction in Quebec.

The South Africa’s Low-Emission Development Strategy (SA LEDS) 2050 is a strategic framework designed to transition South Africa to a low-carbon growth path by 2050. It aligns national policies with the Paris Agreement and the country's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), focusing on a 'peak, plateau and decline' emissions trajectory. The strategy outlines sectoral measures for energy, industry, agriculture, forestry, and waste, while emphasizing a 'Just Transition' to ensure socio-economic upliftment and job security during the shift away from fossil fuels.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law summarizes advocacy for human rights during the COP-24 climate conference in Katowice. It details the efforts to integrate human rights into the Paris Agreement Implementation Guidelines, reports on civil rights infringements by Polish authorities against conference attendees, and reviews the inclusion of human rights in other policy outcomes such as the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform and the Warsaw International Mechanism on Loss & Damage.

This briefing note from the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) outlines opportunities for UNFCCC Parties to enhance public participation and access to information within the implementation guidelines of the Paris Agreement, specifically in the context of COP-24.

This 2018 report by the Climate Policy Initiative examines the financial barriers to sustainable agricultural production in Brazil. It argues that while Brazil can increase productivity without further deforestation by utilizing existing pastures, the current rural credit system is too complex, overly dependent on public banks, and lacks adequate risk management tools like insurance. The authors propose integrating rural credit with the 2012 Forest Code to incentivize environmental compliance and suggest a transition toward multi-year planning and increased private sector participation to improve efficiency and sustainability.

This technical report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the intersection of rural credit and environmental protection in Brazil. It argues that while Brazil has successfully modernized its agriculture and reduced deforestation, the current financial system is overly complex, dominated by public banks, and lacks sufficient risk management tools. The authors propose a phased transition to align financial incentives with the 2012 Forest Code, increase private sector participation, and shift public subsidies toward the provision of public goods and insurance instruments.

This briefing by Energy Innovation explores financial mechanisms to manage the transition of investor-owned utilities from fossil fuel generation to clean energy, specifically focusing on the use of debt-for-equity swaps to refinance unrecovered plant investments.

This briefing by Energy Innovation examines how utility depreciation accounting and regulatory asset management influence the transition from coal-fired power plants to clean energy in the United States. It details the mechanisms regulators use to handle 'stranded assets'—plants that become uneconomic before their useful life ends—and the trade-offs between accelerated and extended depreciation schedules regarding consumer rates and investor returns.

This briefing by Energy Innovation examines the financial mechanisms available to regulated investor-owned utilities to transition from fossil fuel generation to clean energy. Using Colorado as a case study, the document outlines a three-step process for analyzing the marginal cost of energy (MCOE), managing the financial impacts of early coal plant retirements, and utilizing refinancing tools like debt-for-equity swaps and securitization to balance the interests of consumers, investors, and impacted communities.