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This case study describes the process used by the Government of Tonga to develop its long-term low-emission development strategy (LT-LEDS), highlighting a consensus-based stakeholder engagement model that integrated technical analysis with qualitative participatory workshops.

This case study by the World Resources Institute describes Canada's development of a legal and governance framework to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, centered on the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act.

This case study by the World Resources Institute describes how Uruguay's Wind Energy Program, launched in 2007, used regulatory reforms and government funding to attract private investment and reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports, eventually making wind energy account for approximately 40% of the country's electricity.

This case study by the World Resources Institute examines Sweden's approach to achieving net-zero emissions, focusing on the 2017 climate policy framework and the subsequent Climate Act. It highlights the use of legal enshrinement, independent oversight, and detailed implementation plans to maintain climate goals despite potential political shifts.

This report by RMI discusses the challenges of decarbonizing existing buildings and outlines efforts in Massachusetts to create a viable regional market for equitable energy retrofits, specifically focusing on affordable housing and 'lighthouse projects' to serve as scalable models.

This case study describes FSD Africa's initiative to integrate the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework into the African financial sector. The program focuses on building institutional capacity, advocating for an 'African voice' in global disclosure standards, and piloting the framework with FirstRand to ensure it is fit for the local context.

This case study evaluates the compliance of Mahembe, a small Rwandan agribusiness operating as a coffee cherry producer, green bean processor, and exporter, with the Committee on World Food Security’s Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-RAI).

This case study evaluates the compliance of Tropic Coffee, a green bean processor and trader in Rwanda, with the Committee on World Food Security’s Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-RAI).

This case study evaluates the compliance of LIMBUA Group Limited, a Kenyan fruit and nut processing and marketing enterprise, with the Committee on World Food Security’s Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-RAI).

A case study by enee.io on a 48V battery bank at a bank branch in Lagos, Nigeria, identifying that overcharging was reducing the battery lifespan from a potential 4.0 years to 2.1 years and increasing diesel consumption.

A case study by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification detailing a portable solar power system developed by GadgetroniX for use in remote locations in Tanzania, specifically within the Manyara Region.

This scoping study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the mining sector's role in the global energy transition, focusing on its contribution to nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the challenges of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in mineral-rich developing countries.

This research paper examines the role of vertical industrial policies in Africa, using the cement industries of Nigeria and Morocco as primary case studies to demonstrate how targeted government intervention can drive sustainable industrial growth and economic diversification.

This research paper evaluates and refines the Tandem framework, a non-prescriptive guide for co-designing climate services. By applying the framework across diverse settings in Indonesia, Sweden, and Colombia, the authors demonstrate its ability to transform climate information from 'useful' to 'usable' and propose five specific enhancements to the original framework to better address vulnerability, equity, and governance.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative examines the role of community-based renewable energy (RE) mini-grids in providing electricity to remote areas of Eastern Indonesia. Through four case studies in East Nusa Tenggara and East Kalimantan, the report identifies community ownership and consensus as critical factors for the success and sustainability of decentralized RE projects, contrasting these with the significant lack of private sector interest due to high costs and perceived risks.

This case study describes the Kham River Restoration Initiative in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, India. The project transformed a polluted seasonal river, previously used as a dumping ground, into a community asset through a combination of waste management infrastructure, ecological restoration, and community engagement. The initiative is notable for establishing the first Urban River Management Plan for a seasonal river in India.

This policy brief examines China's role in transferring green technology to the Global South, highlighting its leadership in renewable energy and the mechanisms used to disseminate this technology. It analyzes the achievements of initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative and the South–South Climate Cooperation Fund, while identifying critical challenges including gaps between environmental commitments and actual impacts, limited local operational capacity, and geopolitical tensions.

RMI conducted a pre-feasibility analysis in 2023 for a high-capacity coal plant in Indonesia to evaluate retirement and repurposing options. The study found that replacing the plant with solar and storage is the preferred solution, potentially avoiding tens of millions of tons of carbon emissions and generating tens of millions of dollars in free cash flow for equity investors, provided there is adequate land and cheap financing.

This working paper, developed by the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) and the East Cape Agricultural Research Project (ECARP), examines the beef industry in South Africa as a case study for a just transition in the food system. It analyzes how the industry's structure—characterized by a dichotomy between large-scale commercial production and smallholder farming—perpetuates socio-economic inequalities and ecological degradation, arguing that a market-led growth strategy is insufficient to address these systemic issues.

This report by RMI provides guidance on using Performance-Based Regulation (PBR) as an alternative to traditional cost-of-service regulation (COSR) to better align utility incentives with customer and societal interests, specifically regarding decarbonization, affordability, resilience, and social equity.