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This report by Ember examines the 'paradox' of Australia's coal industry, where coal production increased by 170% between 1990 and 2022 while reported fugitive emissions remained nearly flat. The report attributes this trend to the closure of high-emitting underground mines and a shift toward open-cut mining, which relies on estimated rather than measured emissions. It warns that a transition to site-specific reporting methods has significantly lowered reported emissions, particularly in New South Wales, and that proposed mine expansions could reverse recent emissions declines.

This policy brief outlines how virtual power plants (VPPs)—aggregations of distributed energy resources—can address Michigan's aging distribution grid, blackout incidents, and narrowing capacity for peak demand while supporting clean energy standards of 80% by 2035 and 100% by 2040.

This policy brief examines the intersection of green industrialisation, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence (AI) within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). It argues that current education and training systems face critical gaps in access, relevance, and applicability, necessitating a shift toward 'skills foresight' and 'anticipatory governance' to prepare the region's workforce for sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready economies.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the landscape of public incentives for methane abatement in Brazilian agriculture. It evaluates various federal policies, financial instruments, and climate commitments, concluding that while Brazil has established broad sustainable agriculture frameworks, it lacks targeted incentives specifically designed to reduce methane emissions in the livestock sector.

This research paper by Tristan Irschlinger provides a state-of-play analysis as of March 2025 regarding the World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations on fisheries subsidies. It evaluates the impact of the 2022 Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (Fish 1) and the ongoing efforts to establish broader rules (Fish 2) to address the root causes of overcapacity and overfishing.

This report by RMI provides best practices for reforming energy efficiency incentive programs to accelerate the adoption of heat pumps. It argues that current programs are often too complex, deterring participation—particularly among low-to-moderate income (LMI) households—and recommends streamlining applications, aligning equipment specifications, and tailoring incentives to local climates to better support decarbonization goals.

The RMI report 'Hydrogen — Made in America, For America' argues that the United States must accelerate the development of its hydrogen market to maintain global energy leadership and expand its industrial base. It identifies fragmented policies and poor economics in offtake sectors as primary barriers to growth and suggests specific federal and state policy actions to stimulate demand and investment.

This fact sheet presents the results of a candidate survey conducted by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE BC) for the Vancouver by-election on April 5, 2025. The survey evaluates candidates' positions on health and climate policy, including green space, active transportation, building emissions, and regional air quality.

This report by RMI and Evergreen analyzes industrial decarbonization strategies within 26 Priority Climate Action Plans (PCAPs) submitted by US states and Puerto Rico under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program. The analysis finds that while there is a general intention to reduce industrial emissions, state plans often lack the subsector specificity, long-term roadmapping, and cost-effective policy tools necessary for a successful transition. The authors recommend that states move away from a reliance on federal funding, adopt tailored strategies based on local industrial compositions, and better leverage co-benefits such as public health improvements, workforce development, and international competitiveness.

An address by Dirco Deputy Minister Alvin Botes detailing South Africa's strategic foreign policy approach amidst a shifting geopolitical landscape. The speech emphasizes non-alignment, the role of multilateralism through BRICS+ and the G20, and the necessity of addressing regional security and climate change to protect national interests.

This research paper proposes a comprehensive trade and sustainable development agenda for the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) within the multilateral trading system. It outlines a five-part plan to leverage the World Trade Organization (WTO) for green industrialization and suggests adopting partnership models, such as those used by the EU, to reduce commodity dependence and enhance renewable energy production.

A fact sheet by Natural Justice detailing proposed oil and gas survey activities by Main Street 1549 (Pty) Ltd in Licence Blocks 9 and 11B/12B off the southern coast of South Africa.

This case study details the professional trajectory of Melissa Le Blanc, illustrating how mentorship and professional networks, specifically the Women in Renewable Energy (WIRE) Network, facilitate career advancement for women in the Caribbean's clean energy sector.

A case study detailing the installation of a solar-powered water pumping system by GadgetroniX in Kizimbani, Pemba, Tanzania, to replace unreliable grid and fuel-powered systems.

The Weni Pemba borehole solarisation project, implemented by GadgetroniX in Tanzania, replaced unstable grid and fuel-powered water pumps with an off-grid solar system to provide the community with a reliable and cost-effective water supply.

GadgetroniX installed a solar-powered reverse osmosis (RO) system at the Lake Ndutu Tented Lodge in Tanzania to provide a sustainable and reliable source of potable water, reducing reliance on grid power and lowering operational costs.

A case study by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification detailing a solar power project implemented by GadgetroniX for the Saadani Kasa Bay Lodge in Tanzania to address grid unreliability and high operational costs.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement condemning the ongoing genocide and ecocide in Gaza and the West Bank, calling for an international mobilization to end Israeli impunity through military and energy embargoes.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International condemning the Israeli occupation's actions in Gaza and the West Bank, characterizing them as genocide and ecocide, and calling for international diplomatic and economic pressure to end the violence.

This document is a report on the 32nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-32) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on May 22-23, 2024. It details the meeting's proceedings, including the adoption of 24 decisions, financial reports, the transition of the Executive Directorate's headquarters from Uruguay to Panama, and the expansion of the IAI's scientific and associate network.