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The policy brief identifies a "missing middle" investment gap where energy infrastructure projects are too large for venture capital but too risky for institutional investors. It proposes a systemic bankability framework consisting of nine conditions—including risk management, regulatory certainty, and infrastructure access—that the federal government must help establish to catalyze private investment. The authors warn that proposed House budget reconciliation cuts to tax credits and the cessation of Department of Energy grant and loan programs threaten the commercialization of strategic technologies like CCS, nuclear, and geothermal energy.

The report argues that mining tax incentives in Africa are often poorly designed and overly generous, resulting in significant revenue losses. It challenges the assumption that such incentives are the primary drivers of investment, suggesting that deposit quality and political stability are more critical. The authors recommend that governments eliminate harmful incentives, implement time-bound and transparent frameworks backed by cost-benefit analyses, and enhance regional coordination to prevent tax competition. Furthermore, it suggests aligning tax policies with the Africa Mining Vision to promote local industrial development and value addition.

The report examines climate governance, targets, monitoring processes, and compliance mechanisms in the UK, EU, Germany, US, Japan, and South Korea. It argues that monitoring frameworks are essential for translating long-term net-zero visions into actionable policies and corrective actions, specifically to support Southeast Asian nations in their energy transitions.

The report contends that the global expansion of LNG infrastructure, supported by major banks, threatens marine biodiversity through thermal pollution, habitat destruction, and increased shipping traffic. It specifically critiques the 'Argentina LNG' project in the Golfo San Matías and the proliferation of import terminals in the Philippines' Verde Island Passage, calling for banks to stop financing LNG developers to meet their climate pledges.

The Clean Air Task Force contends that the Senate's version of the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit acts as a giveaway to mature biofuel industries while hindering the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and clean hydrogen. The authors argue that refocusing 45Z on advanced aviation fuels would reduce government spending and allow for the restoration of the 45V clean hydrogen production tax credit, which is essential for U.S. competitiveness against China in the global clean fuels market.

The report argues that while Europe possesses world-class R&D infrastructure and talent, its fusion energy sector is hindered by fragmented governance and an outdated sequential roadmap. It recommends shifting to a Key Enabling Technologies (KET)-based strategy, centralising governance under Fusion for Energy (F4E), and establishing a robust public-private partnership (PPP) framework to support startups and prevent 'brain drain' to the U.S. and China.

An open letter from Carbon Market Watch and other signatories urging EU leadership to reject the use of Article 6 international credits to meet 2040 climate goals. The authors argue that relying on international credits undermines EU leadership, poses reputational risks due to poor environmental integrity, fails to provide genuine climate finance, and increases the long-term economic costs of the energy transition. They call for a science-based domestic target of at least 90% net reductions to ensure environmental integrity and maintain the EU's credibility as a historic emitter.

The Council on Strategic Risks warns that the reported firing of staff and potential closure of climate.gov would erode the health and security of Americans. The site serves as a vital bridge between scientists and the public, providing STEM resources, extreme weather outlooks, and the US Climate Resilience Toolkit for farmers and policymakers. The author asserts that losing this 'national security asset' would lead to higher disaster recovery costs, increased vulnerability to misinformation, and a 'brain drain' of US scientists to regions like the European Union.

The briefing outlines five critical focus areas for the Bonn Climate Conference: establishing indicators for the Global Goal on Adaptation, defining holistic food and agriculture systems, developing a new gender action plan, resolving impasses on the 'just transition' work stream, and mobilizing climate finance for low- and middle-income countries.

The briefing argues that the global financial architecture requires far-reaching reform to make financial flows consistent with climate-resilient development, as current international institutions are failing to effectively redirect finance away from harmful activities.

The document argues that current development and climate finance is insufficient to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement, noting a $4 trillion annual investment gap for SDG implementation in developing countries. It promotes the work of the Global Solidarity Levy Task Force (GSLTF), which has proposed 16 levy options targeting undertaxed sectors responsible for carbon emissions, including aviation, fossil fuels, and financial transactions. The GSLTF estimates that these levies could potentially generate over $500 billion in annual revenue, with specific examples such as a 0.1% levy on trading stocks and bonds potentially raising $418 billion. The brief calls for developing countries to engage in the design and assessment of these levies to ensure equitable access to funds, as the recovery of these taxes generally occurs through individual national tax systems, leaving the allocation of grants to developing countries to the discretion of developed nations.

The document explores how distributed energy systems (DES)—technologies that generate and store energy near the point of use—can be implemented by First Nations in New Brunswick to achieve energy sovereignty. It highlights Amlamgog (Fort Folly First Nation) as a leader in this transition, noting its installation of 112 kW of solar capacity and its goal of becoming a net-zero energy community. However, the report identifies significant regulatory barriers, as the New Brunswick Electricity Act grants NB Power a dominant position and restricts the sale of electricity. The author argues that if all 15 First Nation communities in the province adopted community-scale DES, it would provide a capacity margin equivalent to a moderately-sized power plant, improving grid stability during extreme weather events. The document recommends establishing a 'regulatory sandbox' in Amlamgog, amending the Electricity Act to support Indigenous-led projects, and developing a robust business case for the net benefits of DES to ratepayers.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has ordered the J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan and units of the Eddystone oil and gas plant in Pennsylvania to remain open, overturning planned retirements. Earthjustice contends these orders are an illegal abuse of Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, as there is no evidence of a reliability risk. The document asserts that these actions override state regulators and market decisions to prop up uncompetitive fossil fuels, potentially costing utility customers millions and hindering the transition to clean energy.

The Universal Basic Income Coalition (UBIC) warns that National Treasury's new conditions for SASSA—including bank account surveillance, database cross-checks, and biometric verification—will erroneously exclude up to half of rightful beneficiaries of the child support, older persons, disability, and care dependency grants. Drawing on evidence from the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, where 90% of exclusions are estimated to be erroneous, the briefing argues that these measures prioritise fiscal savings over constitutional rights to social assistance and basic nutrition.

South Africa has committed to an ambitious plan of action to prevent and respond to violence against children by 2027, including implementing parenting programmes in 52 districts and strengthening school safety via the 2024 Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. However, the authors contend that these goals are jeopardized by the Social Development Department's failure to pay NGO service providers in provinces like Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, as well as a lack of operational competence and clean audits at the national level. The document emphasizes that because NGOs deliver most services, the state must implement the Sector Funding Policy and adopt a holistic approach to family services to succeed.

The document examines how wide-ranging tariffs, including those imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), increase the cost of essential materials like steel, aluminum, and copper, thereby raising prices for energy infrastructure and slowing the deployment of clean energy technologies. It highlights that while the administration seeks 'energy dominance,' these trade policies create investment uncertainty and risk ceding leadership in next-generation technologies—such as advanced nuclear, geothermal, and batteries—to competitors like China. The authors recommend replacing blunt tariffs with targeted, time-bound measures paired with robust industrial policy and strategic alliances to ensure long-term competitiveness.

The document outlines five strategic priorities for Germany to integrate climate policy into its foreign and security strategy: deepening partnerships with the Global South, strengthening multilateralism, securing sustainable supply chains for raw materials and hydrogen, promoting green technology exports, and addressing climate-driven security risks.

The report, produced by an international expert group convened by the Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs (TESS), examines the environmental impacts of agricultural subsidies and proposes pathways for defining and addressing those that are environmentally harmful. It aims to facilitate cooperative international action through mechanisms such as new disciplines, soft law guidance, voluntary commitments, or transparency tools, targeting influence on international production and consumption patterns.

The document argues that while African governments have set ambitious climate adaptation targets, governance and financial barriers hinder the effectiveness of locally led adaptation (LLA). It highlights the severe economic impact of climate change on Africa's GDP and food systems, noting that LLA can enhance resilience by centering decision-making at the community level and leveraging Indigenous knowledge. The brief identifies gaps in national policies, such as the lack of substantive gender analysis in NDCs and the disconnect between identified needs and available funding. It recommends integrating LLA principles into national policies, expanding direct access to climate finance for local actors, and strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure accountability and inclusivity.

The briefing outlines key objectives for the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, France, emphasizing the need to scale up funding for SDG 14, integrate ocean-based solutions into national climate plans (NDCs), accelerate the ratification of the High Seas Treaty, and implement 100% sustainable ocean management through Sustainable Ocean Plans.