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This policy brief analyzes the security and political risks surrounding Mozambique's October 2014 presidential elections. It focuses on the tension between the ruling Frelimo party and the Renamo opposition, emphasizing the need for a sustainable peace agreement and disarmament process to prevent a return to civil war following the vote.

The September 2014 Peace & Security Council (PSC) Report by the Institute for Security Studies details the African Union's (AU) response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the transition of peacekeeping forces in the Central African Republic, the escalating civil conflict in Libya, and the failing peace process and imminent famine in South Sudan.

This research paper presents an interview between Brendan Boyle and attorney Hugh Eiser regarding the Bapo-ba-Mogale community's struggle over platinum royalties and land rights in the North West province of South Africa. The discussion focuses on the alleged misappropriation of community funds by the North West government, the failure of the provincial government to formally recognize the community's Traditional Council, and the exploitative relationship between the community and the mining company Lonmin Plc.

This research paper analyzes a 2013 North West High Court judgement regarding the Royal Bafokeng Nation's (RBN) authority to litigate on behalf of its community. The author argues that the case highlights a tension between the political authority of traditional leaders and the rights of community members to be consulted and to speak for themselves, particularly concerning land and resource ownership.

RMI proposes an Integrated Utility Services (IUS) model for Fort Collins Utilities to accelerate residential energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption. The model uses a default opt-out 'Basic Package' and on-bill financing to remove barriers, potentially meeting 90% of the residential sector's emissions reduction goals by 2030 while diversifying utility revenue.

This synthesis note summarizes a September 2014 practitioners' workshop focused on the design, reporting, and evaluation of Intended Nationally Determined Mitigation Contributions (INDCs) for the post-2020 climate agreement. The discussions centered on aligning national pledges with global temperature targets, integrating equity and effort-sharing, and establishing transparency standards for reporting.

A statement from 67 civil society organizations (CSOs) providing recommendations to strengthen the African Development Bank's (AfDB) Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) following a second review by a consultant.

A 2014 civil society statement from the WHO Health and Climate Conference calling for the health sector to declare climate change a global public health emergency and lead a transition away from fossil fuels through a 'divest-invest' framework to protect human health and reduce healthcare costs.

This report assesses the state of knowledge regarding climate change vulnerability and adaptation preparedness in Zimbabwe, highlighting a lack of specific policy responses and weak implementation capacity.

This briefing outlines the potential for the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) to increase rice production in Tanzania, Zambia, and Malawi, while identifying systemic constraints and the current limited scale of SRI adoption.

A letter from the Centre for Environmental Rights to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs requesting urgent improvements to the management of Multi-Stakeholder Reference Group (MSRG) and Implementation Task Team (ITT) meetings for designated air quality priority areas.

This infographic, produced by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), serves as a succinct guide to the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) specifically for decision-makers in Small Island Developing States to encourage global understanding and discussion of the report's findings.

This fact sheet introduces infographics created by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) based on the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5). These materials are designed to help decision-makers in Small Island Developing States, Africa, and South Asia understand how climate change adaptation can reduce risk.

This research paper analyzes the potential costs and benefits for Ethiopia of joining the COMESA Free Trade Area (FTA). It finds that Ethiopia's infant manufacturing sector is not yet competitive and that joining the FTA could increase net unemployment. However, it notes that Ethiopia is successfully expanding economic cooperation in energy and transport with neighbors such as Kenya, Sudan, Djibouti, and South Sudan, suggesting that bilateral relations may be more beneficial than formal trade liberalization.

An open letter from various health and environment organisations to President-elect Jean-Claude Juncker arguing against the re-appointment of a Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) to the European Commission, citing concerns over transparency, corporate influence, and the concentration of power.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), representing several environmental justice organisations, submitted comments on the draft National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory System (NAEIS) Reporting Regulations. The CER argues that the draft regulations contain overly broad confidentiality restrictions that hinder public access to emissions data, contradicting international best practices and South African constitutional and statutory principles.

A position statement by Dr Allan Heydorn and Prof Michael Orren arguing for a precautionary approach to seabed mining, emphasizing the interdependence of marine ecosystems and the risks to fisheries and global food security.

The authors of a Nature Climate Change article respond to a critique by Dr. Michael Levi regarding their analysis of the Keystone XL pipeline's impact on global emissions. They defend their use of a simple, transparent global oil model over complex 'black box' models, arguing that their approach allows for the examination of alternative assumptions and a range of possible supply responses.

This report examines the integration of Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture and Forestry (UPAF) into local and international climate change action plans. It focuses on the monitoring requirements for UPAF impacts on adaptation and mitigation to support decision-making and financing for interventions.

This report defines Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture and Forestry (UPAF) and outlines its potential role in climate change adaptation and mitigation, while noting a lack of detailed analysis on which specific UPAF models are most effective for different city configurations.