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The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), through its Coalition for Action on Toxics (CAT), has issued three critical questions to federal political parties ahead of an election to address the health and justice impacts of toxic substances in Canada.

This document is a briefing from FSD Africa providing responses to queries from potential suppliers regarding the prequalification and registration process for goods, services, and consultancies for the strategic period 2025-2030 (Tender Number: FSDAFRICA/PQ/2025).

A statement by the Global Resilience Partnership highlighting the role of community-based organisations (CBOs), specifically the Itanya Africa Group, in driving sustainable agricultural change through local engagement and social proofing, while calling for increased funding to overcome systemic financial barriers.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development argues for reforming the European Union's Public Procurement Directive to transition from voluntary to mandatory green public procurement (GPP) to better align public spending with climate goals.

This report by the NewClimate Institute provides an initial estimate of the projected human resource demand in Viet Nam's power sector through 2050, based on the 8th National Power Development Plan (PDP8) and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

Anjali Helferty, Deputy Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), discusses her return from parental leave and the renewed urgency of CAPE's work in the face of returning proposals for cross-country pipelines.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) supports the reversal of a planned VAT increase but warns against the National Treasury's proposal to implement budget cuts to cover the resulting revenue shortfall. The IEJ argues that progressive revenue alternatives exist to avoid austerity for vulnerable populations.

This case study describes the revitalization of Terminal Binjai in Medan, Indonesia, through a community-led design process and 'tactical urbanism'. Led by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and local partners as part of the UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) initiative, the project transformed a neglected transit hub into an inclusive, green mobility node by integrating the needs of marginalized groups and local residents.

Ember's response to the European Resource Adequacy Assessment (ERAA) 2025 consultation argues that the proposed input data underestimates the potential of clean flexibility and renewable energy while misrepresenting commodity prices, which could lead to overinvestment in fossil assets.

This briefing document, prepared by the IAI Directorate for the 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties, outlines recommendations from the Advisory Board of the IAI Science Diplomacy Center (SDC). The recommendations focus on expanding capacity building, redesigning fellowship programs, addressing emerging issues like artificial intelligence, and launching a digital Knowledge Hub to integrate science, policy, and diplomacy across the Americas.

This briefing document presents recommendations from the Advisory Board of the IAI's Science Diplomacy Center (SDC) to be discussed at the 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Asunción, Paraguay. It outlines strategic goals across four pillars: capacity building, the STeP fellowship program, emerging themes, and a knowledge center, while emphasizing the need for inclusive, multi-sectoral partnerships to advance science diplomacy in the Americas.

The 'Cities in Transition' executive summary by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that energy and climate policy must integrate urban planning to reduce total energy demand. Using the city of Winnipeg as a primary case study, the research demonstrates that shifting from car-oriented sprawl to compact, walkable communities reduces emissions and lowers municipal infrastructure costs.

A letter from a coalition of Latin American civil society organizations to UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell expressing concerns over the inclusivity and regional focus of the first 2025 Climate Week in Panama City.

This report analyzes the potential impact of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on export-oriented producers in Guangdong province, China, and proposes policy pathways for both regional and EU policymakers to mitigate trade risks and accelerate decarbonization.

RMI argues that while attributional carbon accounting is useful for reporting, it fails to measure the actual climate impact of corporate actions. The briefing proposes the adoption of 'consequential assessment,' which models how specific actions—such as signing solar PPAs or investing in grid storage—change the overall emissions profile of the electricity grid. While more uncertain than inventory-based accounting, consequential assessment can guide companies toward more effective decarbonization strategies. The authors call for modernized datasets and standardized reporting frameworks to make this approach practical for global corporate use.

The PELP 2023-2027 report outlines Chile's long-term energy strategy, introducing Electric Generation Development Hubs (PDGE) in Antofagasta and Tocopilla to leverage renewable resources. It defines three scenarios (Slow Recovery, Carbon Neutrality, and Accelerated Transition) and identifies critical transmission needs, including a 3,000 MW expansion between Alto Jahuel and Río Malleco, to support the transition toward solar, wind, and green hydrogen by 2050.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and several endorsing organizations issued a statement on April 21, 2025, regarding the approval of the Interim Remedial Action Framework (RAF) by the Boards of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). While the statement applauds the framework as a first-of-its-kind policy for the World Bank Group to outline the delivery of remedy to harmed communities, it identifies critical gaps regarding financial commitments, legacy harms, and financial intermediaries.

A briefing from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) proposing an updated, simplified procedure for granting permanent observer status to states and organizations.

This report provides an update on the establishment of the permanent headquarters for the Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in Panama.

This briefing document provides an update on the establishment of the new headquarters for the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), detailing current operations in Panama and the status of the formal Headquarters Agreement.