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This report summarizes the results of Work Package 4 (WP4) of the HERON project, which conducted forward-looking scenario analyses of energy efficiency policies in the buildings and transport sectors across seven EU countries. Using LEAP modelling software and a Decision Support Tool (DST), the project evaluated Business as Usual (BAU) scenarios against various energy efficiency (EE) scenarios to determine if national targets for 2020 and 2030 could be met and how socio-economic barriers impact these goals.

A submission from health organizations and professionals to the Expert Panel reviewing federal environmental assessment (EA) processes in Canada, calling for the mandatory integration of Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) to better reflect the well-being of people and communities.

This fact sheet from the Center for International Environmental Law outlines the risk assessment procedures for manufactured nanomaterials, highlighting the challenges in applying existing regulatory frameworks to these materials due to their unique properties and knowledge gaps.

Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) and Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) issued a statement of solidarity with the social organization Acción Ecológica following a request by the Ecuadorian government to dissolve the organization.

Friends of the Earth International and its Latin American and Caribbean branch express solidarity with the organization Acción Ecológica following a request by Ecuador's Vice Minister of Internal Security, Dr. Diego Torres Saldaña, to dissolve the organization. The statement calls for democratic dialogue and international support for Acción Ecológica, which is recognized for its historical defense of the rights of nature.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International and its affiliates expressing solidarity with the Movement of those affected by hydroelectric dams (MAB) following the murder of activist Nilce de Souza Magalhães (Nicinha) in Brazil.

Friends of the Earth International expresses strong disappointment with the outcomes of the 13th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 13), arguing that the decisions fail to implement the systemic changes needed to reverse biodiversity loss and instead protect corporate interests.

Friends of the Earth organizations express solidarity with the Movement of People Affected by Dams (MAB) in Brazil following the murder of activist Nilce de Souza Magalhães (Nicinha), whose body was found in the Jirau hydroelectric dam lake. The statement highlights a pattern of violence in Rondonia, where 17 people were killed and 30 were targets of attempted murder in 2016 due to socio-environmental conflicts related to large infrastructure works.

This RMI briefing discusses the significant electricity demand generated by the legal marijuana industry in the United States and proposes strategies for utilities and regulators to manage this load. It suggests that energy efficiency investments, on-site renewables, and time-varying rates to shift consumption to periods of low net load can help integrate renewable energy and reduce operating costs for growers.

This case study describes how the Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) in northern New Mexico established a voluntary goal to meet 100 percent of its summer peak electricity demand with solar power by 2023.

This desk review supports the USAID-funded Rwanda Climate Services for Agriculture project, which seeks to improve climate risk management for nearly one million farmers by 2019. The review analyzes climate-related risks to Rwanda's agricultural sector, existing climate information products, involved institutions, and delivery channels for climate services.

The briefing notes that while Zambia has established a national climate adaptation framework and district-level disaster committees, community-level mechanisms often fail between disasters. It recommends prioritizing gradual climate change adaptation over emergency responses and strengthening the financing and coordination of district institutions.

This research paper examines the infrastructure financing challenges facing 54 African nations, specifically contrasting the needs and capacities of low-income countries (LICs) and middle-income countries (MICs). It argues that while multilateral development banks (MDBs) provide critical low-interest loans and technical expertise, they face increasing competition from private and bilateral investors and must tailor their bureaucratic processes and financial offerings to the specific economic realities of individual sovereign states to remain relevant.

This policy brief introduces the use of domestic public finance to implement National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, noting that various financing sources and mechanisms are being explored as countries integrate adaptation into sector planning.

This guide by the Climate Policy Initiative provides strategic advice for cities in developing countries to access green bond markets to fund low-carbon, climate-resilient infrastructure. It highlights the significant gap in capital market access for these cities and outlines both direct and indirect pathways to secure financing based on a city's creditworthiness.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) issued a statement regarding the appointment of Rex Tillerson, CEO of ExxonMobil, as U.S. Secretary of State, emphasizing the need for him to commit to the Paris Agreement and U.S. leadership on climate action.

A statement by Paula Caballero of the World Resources Institute marking the first anniversary of the Paris Agreement, highlighting the global momentum for climate action and urging the United States to remain committed to the pact.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute outlines four primary revenue streams for investors in land restoration: wood, non-wood forest products, crops and livestock, and tourism, while noting the emergence of markets for ecosystem services.

A statement from Friends of the Earth regarding the appointment of Rex Tillerson, CEO of ExxonMobil, as U.S. Secretary of State, outlining potential conflicts of interest and risks to climate and environmental policy.

The Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Program II (RDCP II), a five-year project implemented by Land O’Lakes across 17 districts in Rwanda, aimed to reduce poverty by improving the production and marketing of quality milk. While the program led to an overall increase in total annual GHG emissions due to larger herd sizes and increased cow weight, it significantly reduced the GHG emission intensity per liter of milk produced in both extensive and intensive production systems.