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The SUNCASA project utilizes a monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) framework to track changes in gender and social inclusion norms among participants in Ethiopia, Rwanda, and South Africa. Using pre- and post-training surveys with Likert-style questions, the project recorded an 82% increase in participants' knowledge of GESI issues, exceeding its 50% target. The project emphasizes an intersectional approach to identify how learning outcomes vary by gender, age, and marginalized status, specifically noting significant gains in household power dynamic awareness among women in Kigali and social equity understanding among youth in Johannesburg.

A study by World Weather Attribution on the impact of nine named storms in the western Mediterranean, finding that while evidence is uncertain, there is a trend toward increased intensity of extreme heavy rainfall events, particularly in northern regions, exacerbated by urban development in floodplains.

The document proposes tripartite contracts to address high electricity prices and market volatility in Europe, which currently hinder industrial decarbonisation. By placing a public contracting entity between clean energy generators and industrial consumers, these agreements aim to provide long-term revenue certainty for developers and fixed price certainty for industries. The brief highlights that while technologies for low- to medium-heat processes are ready, market gaps and electricity taxation remain barriers. It notes that the European Commission is developing such agreements for offshore wind, grids, and storage, drawing on practices from Spain, France, and Italy.

The guide outlines how window upgrades—including multi-pane glass, low-emissivity coatings, and air sealing—reduce heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer, thereby lowering energy bills and carbon footprints. It also highlights non-replacement budget strategies like heat-shrink films and strategic shading to improve energy efficiency.

The Kenya Renewable Energy Policy Scan evaluates the gap between the country's ambitious climate targets—including 100% renewable electricity by 2030—and the actual industrial and social outcomes of its energy transition. While Kenya sources over 90% of its electricity from renewables, the scan identifies systemic failures in localisation, where components like solar PV and wind turbines remain import-dependent and local firms are limited to assembly. It further highlights gaps in the development of Medium Enterprises (MEs), persistent gender underrepresentation in technical roles, and the prevalence of precarious, casualised labour in energy projects despite strong legal frameworks. The report argues that without enforceable and integrated industrial and labour strategies, the transition risks reinforcing import dependency and social inequality.

The document argues that the UK government's decision on the Rosebank oil field is a critical test of climate leadership. It highlights public support for clean energy and a desire for strong leadership against polluting businesses, while noting a lingering sense of identity and pride tied to the fossil fuel industry. In Scotland, there is a specific demand for the Scottish Government's perspective to be incorporated into the decision-making process.

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) empowers the U.S. EPA to regulate chemicals across their lifecycle. Following 2016 amendments, the EPA must conduct risk evaluations based on hazard and exposure, without considering costs, to determine if a chemical poses an 'unreasonable risk.' If such a risk is found, the EPA must implement risk management rules, which can include bans or restrictions. The TSCA does not regulate chemicals in pesticides, tobacco, weapons, food, drugs, cosmetics, or medical devices, though these are considered as background exposures.

The report discloses the environmental and social status of a subproject to expand textile fabric production capacity at Paramount Textile PLC in Gazipur, Bangladesh. Classified as GCF Category B, the project includes an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), both disclosed on 24 February 2026 in Bangla and English. The document confirms that no Land Acquisition and Resettlement Action Plan (LARAP) or Indigenous Peoples Plan (IPP) is required because the expansion occurs on vacant land owned by the company and no indigenous communities were identified in the project influence area.

ClientEarth has issued formal warnings to major UK gas networks, boiler manufacturers, and the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), alleging that they have engaged in anti-competitive conduct. The organization argues that these entities coordinated to mislead consumers about the viability of hydrogen home heating and disparaged heat pumps to maintain the dominance of gas-based heating. Additionally, ClientEarth identifies potential price-fixing agreements regarding 'hydrogen-ready' boilers and synchronized price increases in response to the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM). The document asserts that these practices distort competition, harm consumers by preventing informed choices, and obstruct the UK's climate targets.

The Ghana Renewable Energy Policy Scan finds that while Ghana has comprehensive energy policies and ambitions for renewable energy deployment, there is a lack of coordination across sectors. Key gaps include the fragmentation of SMME policies, limited access to finance, and a failure to operationalise decent work and gender inclusion principles within renewable energy production networks.

Mighty Earth is campaigning for the reintroduction of mountain lions, known locally as catamounts, to Vermont to restore ecological balance to Eastern forests. The organization is advocating for a feasibility study, for which they have identified philanthropic funding to cover the estimated $200,000 cost, to avoid taxpayer expense. While the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has expressed sympathy for the goal, it has requested further research before initiating the study. The campaign draws on successful historical reintroductions of beaver and wild turkey in Vermont, as well as current coexistence models in California.

The document examines the impact of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) on climate change litigation (CCL) in the US. It finds that jurisdictions with anti-SLAPP protections are more likely to attract corporate CCL, suggesting that legal protections for free speech facilitate the development of climate law.

The document is a formal reporting form for the PURE Rural Mozambique Climate Project, detailing the environmental and social safeguards (ESS) category and the disclosure of impact assessments and management plans.

The Private Equity Bankruptcy Tracker reports that private equity firms were involved in 54% of the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcies (liabilities $\ge$ $1 billion) and 51% of large bankruptcies (liabilities $\ge$ $500 million) in 2025. The report argues that the private equity model, characterized by leveraged buyouts and aggressive value extraction, increases bankruptcy risks, particularly in the manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer discretionary sectors. These financial failures led to at least 36,802 layoffs across 13 PE-backed bankruptcies in 2025 and disrupted essential services, such as healthcare. The document also notes a trend toward 'distressed exchanges' to circumvent formal bankruptcy, with PE-backed firms accounting for 41% of these events according to S&P Global data.

The briefing discusses the systemic nature of climate disinformation, driven by the public relations industry and Big Tech algorithms for profit. It highlights Spain's initiative to hold digital platforms and executives legally accountable for the algorithmic amplification of illegal content and disinformation. The text also notes the European Union's endorsement of the UN Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change and the implementation of fossil fuel advertising bans in cities like The Hague, Amsterdam, and Florence as models for protecting the public from corporate-driven deception.

The report identifies six audience segments in the U.S. public based on their views of global warming: Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive. As of Fall 2025, 25% of Americans are 'Alarmed', and 52% are either 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned'. Over the decade from 2015 to 2025, the 'Alarmed' segment grew by 14 percentage points, while the 'Cautious' segment decreased by 7 percentage points. The report suggests tailored communication strategies: 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' audiences prefer information on solutions, while 'Cautious' and 'Doubtful' audiences seek evidence and causes of climate change.

The report identifies six audience segments in the U.S. public based on their climate change perceptions: Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive. As of Fall 2025, 25% of Americans are Alarmed, and 52% are either Alarmed or Concerned. Over the last decade, the Alarmed segment grew by 14 percentage points, while the Cautious segment decreased by 7 percentage points. The report also details how these groups differ in their information needs, news consumption, and primary worries.

The report outlines the safeguards and disclosure process for the PdP A&C project, which targets 25 National Protected Areas (NPAs) and 4 buffer zones covering 17.6 million hectares in the Peruvian Amazon. It confirms the publication of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), the Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework (IPPF), and the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) in English and Spanish. The document details a comprehensive disclosure strategy involving hybrid and in-person meetings with indigenous organizations, the distribution of physical documents to park ranger offices, and the creation of audio capsules in Spanish, Ese Eja, and Machiguenga to ensure accessibility for non-Spanish speaking communities.

The document argues that fossil fuel companies use sports sponsorship and advertising to gain social license and normalize polluting consumption, which hinders climate policy. It calls for Norway to implement a ban on fossil fuel advertising, similar to restrictions on tobacco and alcohol, noting that a Klimakultur poll across seven countries shows majority support for such bans in winter sports due to concerns over snow loss.

A coalition of 133 organisations, including Reclaim Finance and WWF, argues that the European Commission's November proposal for the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is insufficient because it limits fossil fuel exclusions to only two of the three sustainable product categories. The signatories contend that allowing any ESG-labelled funds to support fossil fuel expansion would mislead investors, contradict EU climate objectives, and undermine the credibility of the SFDR framework.