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Global Witness reports that 1,733 land and environmental defenders were killed between 2012 and 2021, with 200 deaths recorded in 2021 alone. The report identifies extreme land inequality, corruption, and the repression of civic space as primary drivers of violence, particularly affecting indigenous peoples in the Global South. It highlights critical situations in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and the Philippines, while advocating for the implementation of the Escazú Agreement and mandatory corporate due diligence in the EU to protect those on the front lines of the climate and biodiversity crises.

A coalition of civil society organizations calls on the European Commission and the UK Government to align 2023 fisheries negotiations in the Northeast Atlantic with scientific advice. The letter argues that current catch limits often exceed sustainable levels, undermining biodiversity and climate resilience. The signatories demand the implementation of 'climate buffers' for vulnerable species, an ecosystem-based approach to management, and increased transparency in decision-making to prevent long-term socio-economic losses.

The report finds that climate change acts as an economic drag on Canada, potentially reducing GDP by 12% and household incomes by 18% by the end of the century. Low-income households are disproportionately affected, facing a potential 23% income loss. However, the document asserts that combining proactive adaptation measures with global emissions reductions can reduce total real GDP losses by 75%, with adaptation investments yielding a return of $13-$15 for every $1 spent.

Ember's analysis argues that the UK can reduce gas power generation to 1% by 2030, avoiding £93 billion in costs. This would require adding 90 GW of wind and solar capacity and utilizing green hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) for system balancing. The report emphasizes that high global gas prices make this transition an economic and security imperative.

The document argues that the EU failed its 2020 legal deadline to end overfishing and continues to set Total Allowable Catches (TACs) above scientific advice. It calls for the strict application of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the precautionary approach, and ecosystem-based management, particularly for depleted, deep-sea, and shared stocks. Key recommendations include setting TACs below maximum catch advice to create 'climate buffers', implementing remote electronic monitoring to enforce the Landing Obligation, and prioritizing the recovery of critically endangered species like the European eel.

A coalition of environmental NGOs urges the UK to align 2023 Total Allowable Catches (TACs) with scientific advice from ICES to combat persistent overfishing. The recommendations emphasize the precautionary approach, ecosystem-based management, and the need for a 'climate buffer' for vulnerable species. The authors highlight that nearly two-thirds of UK-negotiated TACs from 2020-2022 exceeded scientific advice and call for stricter controls on mixed fisheries, the Landing Obligation, and the protection of critically endangered species like the European eel.

Africa requires USD 277 billion annually to meet its 2030 climate goals, yet annual flows stand at only USD 30 billion. While the region shows a better balance between adaptation and mitigation than other global regions, private sector contribution remains low at 14%. The report recommends increasing concessional finance for hard-to-abate sectors, improving data tracking through 'climate tagging', and enhancing sub-national investment capabilities to bridge the financing gap.

Carbon Market Watch argues that including international maritime transport in the EU ETS is essential for sector decarbonisation given the lack of progress at the International Maritime Organisation. The organization recommends covering 100% of international voyages to and from the European Economic Area, starting in 2024, and expanding the scope to include non-CO2 gases and vessels from 400 to 5,000 gross tonnage. It further advocates for the removal of exemptions for outermost regions and specific vessel types, and the creation of an Ocean Fund to receive 75% of generated revenues to support zero-carbon fuels and energy efficiency.

A memo from a coalition of organizations urging the U.S. government to link human health outcomes to the transformation of the agricultural system, emphasizing the need to align subsidies with nutritious food production, support sustainable farming practices, and integrate racial equity into food policy.

Between 2000 and 2021, the U.S. experienced 1,542 major weather-related power outages, with 83% of all reported major outages attributed to weather. The average annual number of these events increased by approximately 78% in the 2011-2021 decade compared to 2000-2010. Severe weather, winter weather, and tropical cyclones were the primary drivers, with the Southeast, Midwest, and Northeast regions most affected. To address these vulnerabilities, the document suggests solutions such as microgrids, smart grid technologies, grid hardening, and bidirectional charging for electric vehicles.

A coalition of organizations calls on President Biden to ensure the next Farm Bill addresses systemic racism, the climate crisis, and food insecurity. The letter demands increased protections for food and farm workers, a shift toward nutritious food access, the promotion of market competition to support small-scale farmers, and stricter food safety measures to combat pathogens from factory farms.

The document calls for the EU to address administrative bottlenecks and improve spatial planning to speed up renewable energy permitting, while maintaining strict adherence to environmental safeguards like the Birds and Habitats Directives to avoid legal uncertainty and ecological harm.

The We Mean Business Coalition and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development advocate for the alignment of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) with International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) global standards to reduce reporting burdens and confusion. They call for clearer guidance on the double materiality approach and a phased implementation of disclosure requirements, prioritizing mature KPIs to allow companies time to establish necessary data collection systems.

An open letter from Reclaim Finance and other signatories calling on the European Central Bank (ECB) to specify and strengthen the criteria for 'tilting' its corporate bond holdings toward better climate performance. The authors propose four key requirements: excluding coal and new fossil fuel projects, prioritising climate neutrality over market neutrality, requiring science-based emission targets aligned with the EU Climate Law, and making climate-related disclosures mandatory for eligibility.

The document analyzes how climate change interacts with socio-political fragility in Papua New Guinea, highlighting risks such as food insecurity, illegal logging, and escalating tribal violence. It argues that these stressors, combined with geopolitical competition from China, threaten regional security. The author recommends that the U.S. provide technical assistance for renewable energy, establish a climate data platform, and support local NGOs and military disaster response capacity to mitigate these risks.

The report identifies a significant gap between the climate goals of WAEMU member states and their financial capacity to implement them. While there is interest in green bonds, the market is hindered by underdeveloped regional financial infrastructure, a lack of technical expertise in green eligibility and reporting, and a dominance of sovereign debt that crowds out corporate issuers. The document recommends strengthening regulatory frameworks, providing technical assistance for project pipeline development, and utilizing risk-mitigation tools like guarantees to attract a more diverse investor base beyond commercial banks.

The report finds that while there is interest in Green Bonds in the WAEMU region, the market is in a nascent stage due to underdeveloped financial infrastructure, a lack of government focus on climate regulatory frameworks, and limited technical capacity among stakeholders. It identifies energy, agriculture, and clean transportation as priority sectors and recommends sustained capacity building, the development of regional guidelines, and the use of technical assistance and risk-transfer instruments to attract investors.

The briefing examines the impact of extreme heat and the urban heat island effect in Delhi, highlighting that the city is ranked as the second most heat-stressed city globally. It proposes that while Delhi has significant green space, including 18,000 parks and the Central Ridge, much of it is underutilized or dominated by invasive species like Prosopis juliflora. The author advocates for a transition from emergency heatwave planning to long-term nature-based solutions, specifically through the planting of locally adapted native species tailored to specific micro-habitats. The document provides five recommended practices for maximizing ecosystem health, emphasizing the need for a scientific species selection framework and the prioritization of greening in low-income, high-density neighborhoods to address heat equity.

The Green Economy Coalition argues that the UK's cost-of-living crisis requires a combination of urgent financial support for the vulnerable and a strategic commitment to a green recovery. It rejects short-term fixes such as North Sea drilling, fracking, and scrapping the green levy, instead advocating for a transition to renewable energy, a pro-poor policy approach, and a green jobs strategy to ensure long-term economic and environmental resilience.

A coalition of NGOs calls on the European Commission to ban all Russian seafood imports and deny Russian-flagged or owned vessels access to EU ports and waters. The authors argue that current bans on 'high-end seafood' are insufficient and that Russia's fisheries management is characterized by overfishing and a high risk of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The letter recommends implementing a digital traceability system to prevent mislabelling and calls for the EU to rebuild its own fish stocks to reduce import dependence.