Search Climate Insights Directory

This report by Clingendael analyzes the intersection of energy security and green growth in Indonesia, arguing that current fossil fuel-based investment paths threaten long-term economic development and identifying the structural and political barriers preventing the adoption of sustainable energy solutions.

This research paper examines the legitimization of climate change adaptation funds in the Asia-Pacific region, analyzing how these funds are justified to various actors and the trade-offs between different sources of legitimacy.

A coalition of organizations representing various agricultural, nutrition, and conservation sectors urged U.S. budget and appropriations committees in February 2017 to reject further funding cuts to programs under the jurisdiction of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees, arguing that the 2014 Farm Bill had already contributed significantly to deficit reduction.

This policy brief outlines the critical role of national governments in the Caribbean for coordinating climate change adaptation, emphasizing that while community-level action is necessary, it is insufficient without national governance frameworks to provide strategic oversight, finance, and cross-sectoral policy integration.

This policy brief argues for urgent climate resilience investment in the Caribbean, specifically within the agriculture and tourism sectors, to protect economic growth and poverty alleviation efforts from increasing climate threats.

The Centre for Environmental Rights issued a formal request to Exxaro Resources Ltd on 17 February 2017 for specific regulatory and technical documentation regarding the proposed Thabametsi Mine.

A joint letter from several environmental organisations to the South African Minister of Environmental Affairs expressing concern over the decision to allow commercial mining in the Mabola Protected Environment and requesting stricter procedural fairness for future applications under section 48(1)(b) of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (NEMPAA).

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement condemning the murder of 85-year-old Palestinian farmer Suleiman Hammad, who was killed by an Israeli settler on February 8, 2017, near Al-Khader Village.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) submitted a formal statement to the Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality challenging a land use application for Portion 1 of the Farm Yzermyn 96 HT. The CER argues that the application for rezoning is legally flawed because no town-planning scheme exists for the area, and that the process has failed to meet statutory requirements for public notice and inspection.

This fact sheet by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides a comprehensive overview of employment in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors globally and within the United States as of 2016 and 2017. It utilizes data from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to compare clean energy jobs against fossil fuel employment and detail specific subsector growth.

This IISD Best Practices paper examines the most-favoured-nation (MFN) clause in investment treaties, focusing on how arbitral tribunals interpret these clauses and the resulting implications for states.

Earthjustice statement arguing that Scott Pruitt is unfit to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to his history of litigation against the agency, climate change denial, and opposition to federal environmental regulations.

A statement from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) advocating for 'applied hope' in the face of political uncertainty regarding the energy transition and climate science, emphasizing the global and commercial momentum of sustainable energy.

This research paper discusses the transition of leadership at the African Union Commission (AUC) following the election of Moussa Faki Mahamat as Chairperson on 30 January 2017. It analyzes the challenges facing the new chair, including the need for financial independence from international donors, the implementation of institutional reforms, and the management of peace and security crises across the continent.

This research paper examines how land resource managers in Scotland incorporate high-end climate change (HECC) scenarios—defined as global temperature increases exceeding 4°C—into their adaptation decision-making processes.

This policy brief examines climate vulnerability and adaptation strategies in Saint Lucia, specifically focusing on the Soufriere district through the GIVRAPD project's approach to coastal resilience and stakeholder partnerships.

This policy brief outlines the vulnerabilities of Jamaica's coastal-marine systems to climate change and discusses the GIVRAPD project's efforts to enhance resilience through institutional arrangements, social networks, and community empowerment.

This working paper examines whether multilevel governance can facilitate coastal climate change adaptation in Jamaica, focusing on the role of diverse actors and institutions across different scales, levels of organization, and sectors.

This working paper examines the adaptive capacity of Soufriere, St Lucia, as part of the Global Islands’ Vulnerability Research Adaptation Policy Development (GIVRAPD) project. It utilizes the Local Adaptive Capacity (LAC) framework to assess socio-cultural, economic, institutional, and ecological factors shaping vulnerability, while evaluating the framework's applicability across different geographical contexts.

This working paper examines the adaptive capacity of Whitehouse, Jamaica, to climate change as part of the Global Islands’ Vulnerability Research Adaptation Policy Development (GIVRAPD) project. It utilizes the Local Adaptive Capacity (LAC) framework to assess socio-cultural, economic, institutional, and ecological factors shaping local vulnerability.