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An executive summary by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, WWF-Brazil, and the World Benchmarking Alliance analyzing the economic risks of Brazil's planned oil and gas expansion and the climate performance of Petrobras.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes the use of mining tax incentives across Africa, arguing that they are often poorly designed and lead to revenue losses. It provides policy recommendations for reforming incentive frameworks to better align with sustainable growth and the Africa Mining Vision.

This report by the NewClimate Institute, published under the CASE project, analyzes monitoring frameworks for climate and energy targets in six developed economies to provide guidance for Southeast Asian countries pursuing carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions by 2050.

The Oxford Principles for Responsible Engagement with Article 6 is a guide developed by the NewClimate Institute, the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, and the University of Oxford. It provides high-level direction and criteria for countries and entities participating in carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement to ensure climate integrity, strong safeguards, and increased ambition, complementing existing international rules.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs advocates for global participation in the Global Solidarity Levy Task Force (GSLTF) to mobilize finance for climate action and sustainable development. It outlines 16 proposed tax options targeting undertaxed, high-emission sectors to address a significant global financing gap, urging developing countries to engage in the design and assessment of these levies to ensure equitable access to funds.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, acting on behalf of MEJCON-SA and MACUA, has filed an appeal to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs to set aside an Environmental Authorisation granted to Tetra4 (Pty) Ltd by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.

This report details a research initiative in East and Southern Africa that employed participatory foresight to engage youth as co-creators of systemic justice. It advocates for transforming interlinked social and economic structures and recommends shifting from tokenistic youth inclusion to authentic co-governance and futures literacy in education.

The fashion industry contributes 2-8% of global carbon emissions and uses one trillion kWh of electricity annually, with emissions projected to rise by over 60% by 2030. The sector's workforce is 60% female, yet women face systemic inequalities and disproportionate vulnerability to climate and energy risks. The report advocates for a transition to renewable energy and the empowerment of women-led SMEs to achieve a sustainable and equitable future.

This research paper examines the integration of One Health and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) frameworks to address zoonotic diseases and broader systemic challenges in low- and middle-income countries.

A certification issued by the legal representative and fiscal auditor of Transforma to the Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN) confirming compliance with tax requirements for the 2024 period to maintain its status in the Special Tax Regime (Régimen Tributario Especial).

This research paper evaluates the potential for Nigeria to establish a Country Platform for Climate Action (CPCA) to address a significant climate financing gap. It analyzes the Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) in other nations as a model, suggesting that Nigeria should adopt a more inclusive approach that integrates resilience, industrial growth, and social equity alongside energy transition.

This case study by the Climate Policy Initiative, coordinated by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), analyzes waste management business models in Indonesia and Brazil. It highlights a significant funding gap for organic waste management compared to waste-to-energy incinerators and argues that decentralized, community-based, and informal models offer greater cost efficiency and co-benefits, despite facing financial strain and a lack of legal certainty.

This research paper describes a study evaluating the usability and impact of the weADAPT online climate change adaptation platform, developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), to improve its effectiveness in supporting evidence-based climate action.

A certification issued by the legal representative of Transforma to the Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN) to maintain its status in the Special Tax Regime (Régimen Tributario Especial).

Ember provides a response to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission's (CERC) draft guidelines for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) in India. While acknowledging the framework as a welcome step for market-based renewables, Ember argues that VPPAs may incentivize 'plain vanilla' solar generation over dispatchable clean power and allow corporations to claim 100% renewable energy usage through accounting workarounds rather than physical decarbonization.

This report examines the integration of climate-related human mobility—including migration, displacement, and planned relocation—into national and sub-national adaptation planning and governance, utilizing case studies from Costa Rica, Senegal, and Sri Lanka.

This policy brief by the NewClimate Institute argues that Germany can use an ambitious international climate policy as a strategic tool to protect foreign economic interests, secure supply chains, and strengthen geopolitical alliances amidst global crises and the transition to climate neutrality.

Brazil is positioned to become a global leader in green iron exports due to its abundant renewable energy, which can make hydrogen-based direct reduction (H2-DRI) steel production up to 65% cheaper than in other countries.

This technical guide, produced by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) with support from ADEME, provides a reference for designing and installing solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems for healthcare facilities in rural sub-Saharan Africa.

This report, produced by an international expert group convened by the Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs (TESS), aims to establish a shared understanding of environmentally harmful agricultural subsidies to inform international policy discussions and promote cooperative action.