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This research paper by RMI outlines how financial institutions can utilize transition pathways to enhance corporate transition assessments, proposing a structured approach to overcome current barriers to adoption.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the causes of power blackouts, arguing that failures in network infrastructure, human error, and extreme weather are the primary drivers rather than renewable energy generation. It highlights a significant global investment gap in grid infrastructure, which the IEA warns could become the "weak link" in the energy transition.

Natural Justice has submitted a critique of South Africa's Draft Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), arguing that despite updated targets, the document lacks enforceable commitments, funding for adaptation, and a clear fossil fuel phase-out schedule. The organization calls for unconditional emissions reductions, grant-based Loss and Damage finance, and the integration of human rights and gender-responsive planning into climate strategy.

This report by RMI provides a roadmap for corporations to lead the green commodity transition by using innovative procurement strategies to bring low-emissions supply to market and accelerate Scope 3 decarbonization.

The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) has issued a Request for Proposals to book two 150-person meeting rooms in Abuja, Nigeria, for the Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF) 2025, taking place on 14-15 October 2025. The forum, organized by the Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency (REA), aims to gather 1,000 stakeholders to promote local renewable energy manufacturing and innovation.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) issued a statement welcoming the conclusion of the G20 Task Force on Food Security under South Africa's Presidency. The IEJ, acting as a Resource Partner, advocated for structural reforms to address global hunger, food price volatility, and the financialisation of food systems, emphasizing the need for public food stock holdings and agroecological approaches to build climate resilience.

This report by Ember analyzes Mexico's technical and economic potential to transition its electricity sector toward solar power and battery storage to reduce dependence on imported US gas. It argues that while Mexico possesses world-class solar resources capable of meeting the vast majority of its electricity demand, high local installation costs and regulatory barriers currently hinder this potential.

A solidarity letter from 154 civil society and Indigenous Peoples organizations across 28 countries in Latin America, Asia, and Africa urging New York Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the TREES Act (Bill # A.9711/S.8898) into law to protect tropical forests.

This report examines the use of green tax incentives in 35 emerging and developing economies to bridge a USD 2.2 trillion annual energy transition investment gap. It argues that while tools like tax rate reductions and customs duty exemptions can redirect capital, they are most effective when combined with broader policies and when shifting from profit-based to cost-based incentives to better support early-stage projects.

This report analyzes the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed in July 2025, on the advanced energy manufacturing sector in the United States. While the act provides tax certainty and introduces 'full expensing' for capital investments, it creates significant headwinds for solar, wind, and electric vehicle (EV) sectors through the early termination of clean energy tax credits and stricter foreign entity of concern (FEOC) restrictions regarding Chinese supply chains. The report suggests that future investment should prioritize grid equipment, geothermal, nuclear, and next-generation energy technologies where domestic demand continues to exceed capacity.

This policy brief argues that South Africa's 2025 G20 presidency provides a strategic opportunity to integrate subnational governments into the global climate and environmental agenda. It highlights the role of municipalities as frontline implementers of climate adaptation, mitigation, and biodiversity goals, while identifying systemic financial and capacity barriers that hinder their effectiveness in Africa and the Global South.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute argues that Senegal must address the cross-border dimensions of climate change impacts to achieve resilience.

This perspective paper argues that a lack of interoperability across data, models, communication, and governance hinders the integration of disaster risk management and climate adaptation, proposing a transdisciplinary knowledge co-production approach and a federated data infrastructure to address these barriers.

This briefing note outlines the need for enhanced international cooperation at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding trade-related measures with climate objectives, focusing on coherence, transparency, development, and interoperability.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines the potential for U.S. states to lead the deployment of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies as federal funding and policy support for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) face rollbacks and uncertainty.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics debunks common myths about renewable energy, demonstrating that solar and wind are now the cheapest and most efficient power sources. It provides evidence that renewables are reliable when integrated with storage, have lower wildlife and environmental impacts than fossil fuels, and occupy minimal land. The document specifically clarifies that a 2025 blackout in the Iberian Peninsula was caused by grid failures rather than renewable energy usage.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes public financial support for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector in British Columbia, arguing that government subsidies shift risks from private investors to the public while ignoring environmental costs and market volatility.

This policy brief argues that climate finance is significantly misaligned with the needs of livestock systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It advocates for reframing livestock as multifunctional assets capable of delivering 'triple wins'—simultaneous climate mitigation, adaptation, and socio-economic benefits—and provides specific policy recommendations for the G20 to unlock targeted funding.

This reflection paper provides preliminary scoping insights for the second European Climate Risk Assessment (EUCRA-2), drawing on the experience of the EUCRA-1 core team and expert consultations held in early 2025.

This policy brief outlines priorities for South Africa's G20 presidency to mainstream crop insurance as a tool for climate resilience in Africa. It evaluates the evolution of insurance models—from multi-peril to index-based and digital solutions—and recommends that the G20 promote high-quality, inclusive products, holistic risk management, and evidence-based subsidy frameworks to support smallholder farmers.