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This report examines the development and performance of hybrid power plants in Türkiye, focusing on the integration of solar energy with wind and hydroelectric sources to optimize grid connection efficiency and production continuity.

This research paper details a downscaling approach used to estimate household carbon footprints across all Swedish municipalities down to the postcode level, analyzing the correlation between consumption categories, income, and population density to support local policymaking.

A study on compound flooding in Halmstad, Sweden, analyzing the co-variability of river discharge, sea level, and precipitation driven by the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) and projecting future risks driven by sea level rise and river discharge.

This research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the relationship between forest degradation and deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon from 2017 to 2020 using data from the DETER and PRODES monitoring systems. The study finds that while direct local conversion from degradation to deforestation is low, there is a strong spatial association, with a significant portion of deforestation occurring in the immediate vicinity of previously degraded areas, particularly in medium or large private properties, rural settlements, and undesignated areas.

This report by WWF South Africa, developed with Trace & Save and Nedbank, presents a business case for sustainable, regenerative dairy production in South Africa. Based on a case study of 62 pasture-based farms between 2013 and 2019, the report demonstrates a positive correlation between the implementation of sustainability best practices and increased farm profitability, alongside a reduction in environmental impact.

This fact sheet explores the relationship between national climate change legislation and a country's position and ambition within international climate negotiations, specifically within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

This report presents a preliminary climate risk profile for Kyrgyzstan, focusing on the correlation between climate factors and disasters, as well as impacts on crop production and livelihoods. Developed by CAMP Alatoo and UNDP, the assessment identifies floods and flash floods as the most damaging climate-related disasters, with significant risks concentrated in the south-western Oblasts, particularly Batken, Jalal Abad, and Osh. The report also highlights gender-specific vulnerabilities and a gap between expert assessments and local perceptions of risk in the Suusamyr Valley.

This research paper by GLOBE International examines the relationship between domestic climate change legislation and a country's negotiating position within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It argues that strong national laws act as an enabler for international ambition by creating political space, increasing economic competitiveness, and building confidence among leaders and investors.

This research paper analyzes the relative importance of various climate policy elements—specifically the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) and long-term climate policy targets—on the investment decisions of European power sector companies. Based on a 2009 survey of 65 power generators and 136 technology providers, the study examines two dimensions of innovation: the adoption of new plants and research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) activities. The findings indicate that climate policies are generally less influential than market factors and technology-specific regulations, though long-term targets are particularly critical for the RD&D activities of technology providers.

This policy brief describes a transdisciplinary project in Chile that examines the intersection of urban heat, building energy efficiency, and public health. Using a case study from the municipality of Quilpué, the project identifies correlations between high temperatures and hospital visits, highlighting the need to integrate health criteria into building codes and housing policies to mitigate climate vulnerability and energy poverty.

This fact sheet examines the relationship between Pacific sea surface temperatures and water resources in the Andes of central Chile and central-western Argentina, highlighting the roles of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO).

This report evaluates the impact of three health-based behavioral interventions—SMS messaging, graphic imagery, and goal setting—on the purchase of improved cookstoves (ICS), health awareness, and willingness to pay (WTP) among households in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study utilized a randomized evaluation across eight villages, comparing treatment groups against a control group that received only general marketing. While some initial results showed increases in health awareness, these findings lost statistical significance when controlling for village fixed effects and baseline imbalances. The report concludes that high costs and lack of financing remain the primary barriers to ICS adoption, regardless of health awareness levels.