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The proposal outlines a plan to implement Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and labelling schemes for refrigerators and distribution transformers in Namibia to reduce electricity losses and GHG emissions. It requests USD 328,755 over 18 months to conduct market analysis, form policy and technical committees, develop national roadmaps, and identify financing mechanisms. The project aims to mitigate the impact of growing electricity demand and high energy losses, which currently burden the government budget due to electricity subsidies.

The proposal requests USD 414,232 over 18 months to strengthen Côte d’Ivoire's capacity to access the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The project, implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), focuses on the accreditation of the Banque Nationale d'Investissement (BNI) as a direct access entity, the creation of a national climate finance strategy to mobilize private sector investment for mitigation, and the development of three project concept notes for GCF submission.

The proposal requests USD 618,534 over 24 months to enhance Tuvalu's ability to access and manage climate finance. It focuses on two main outcomes: establishing institutional coordination mechanisms for the NDA and developing a comprehensive Country Programme. Key activities include conducting capacity assessments, establishing a dedicated GCF desk, creating 'No Objection' procedures, and conducting stakeholder consultations across Tuvalu's nine islands to identify adaptation and mitigation priorities. The project also emphasizes gender mainstreaming and the identification of appropriate climate technology solutions.

The document argues that Brazil's agricultural expansion has historically occurred at the expense of native ecosystems, specifically noting that nearly 65 million hectares of forests and savannas in the Legal Amazon were replaced by pastures and cropland since 1985. To shift away from this horizontal expansion, the authors suggest four interventions: designating undesignated public forests as protected areas to stop land grabbing; using the Brazilian Forest Code to facilitate payments for environmental services on private lands; investing in sustainable intensification technologies for medium and large properties; and providing technical assistance to small farmers to improve livelihoods and reduce deforestation pressure.

The proposal outlines a plan to address electricity shortages and high emissions in Sihanoukville's SEZs by identifying low-carbon technology solutions. It proposes establishing a TNA committee, conducting sub-sector and technology prioritization, and creating investment-ready TAPs to facilitate climate finance and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with Cambodia's national targets.

The document presents draft regulations for the Trade Exposure Allowance under section 10 of the Carbon Tax Act, 2019, in South Africa. These regulations establish a mechanism to provide transitional support to specific sectors and subsectors to mitigate the risk of carbon leakage and maintain industry competitiveness while implementing carbon pricing to meet Paris Agreement goals.

The statement advocates for a non-market platform connecting the UNFCCC Paris Agreement and the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS) to collectively account for carbon stocks in the Southern Ocean. It highlights that Antarctic blue carbon sites, which are expanding as ice melts, could store up to 160 million tonnes of carbon annually and act as a major natural negative feedback on climate change. By utilizing the ATS's existing framework where sovereignty claims are suspended, the authors suggest a way to bypass diplomatic obstacles to conservation and avoid conflicts over individual Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

The report argues that current global governance structures are inadequate for the security risks posed by climate change despite advanced predictive capabilities. It identifies three primary gaps: a lack of standardized global information, a disconnect between climate messengers and security audiences, and a lack of coordination between climate and security policy. To resolve these, the authors propose the R2P2 framework, which includes the creation of an International Climate Security Assessment Panel (ICSAP), the appointment of a UN Permanent Representative for Climate and Security to lead a Climate Security Center (CSC), and the establishment of a UN-level Climate Security Coordination Mechanism (CSCM).

The proposal seeks USD 499,695 over 24 months to update Chile's expired 2013-2017 adaptation plan for the forestry, agriculture, and livestock sectors. Implemented by the FAO, the project aims to establish sub-national governance, identify new adaptation measures through a multi-stakeholder process, align the plan with national development policies, develop a private-sector-focused finance strategy, and create a monitoring and evaluation system. The process emphasizes the inclusion of women and Indigenous Peoples, targeting a minimum of 30% participation in workshops.

The proposal outlines an 18-month project to enhance Colombia's climate finance management. Key objectives include updating the Country Programme to better reflect national priorities, establishing a regular participatory review process, and refining the 'no-objection' procedure for funding proposals. The project also aims to develop a Gender Action Plan for climate finance, align Direct Access Entities with the Country Programme, and update the National Climate Finance Strategy. Implementation will be led by Fondo Acción, with a steering committee comprising the National Planning Department, Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, and Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development.

The production of basic materials accounts for approximately 25% of global CO2 emissions and 16% of EU GHG emissions. While industry commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 is growing, current innovation funds and carbon pricing are insufficient to make climate-friendly technologies commercially viable. The Climate Friendly Material Platform proposes a policy package including a 'Climate Contribution' as an alternative to Border Tax Adjustments, Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCFDS), Contracts for Difference for Renewables, Green Public Procurement (GPP), and Product Carbon Requirements to stimulate investment and prevent the relocation of production to regions with less stringent climate policies.

The briefing argues that the world is entering a period of high risk due to the collapse of formal arms control agreements between the US and Russia, the emergence of new nuclear powers, and the introduction of destabilizing technologies. To counter this, the author proposes the adoption of 'Nuclear Strategic Stability' (NSS) as a primary metric, where the risk of nuclear conflict is kept as low as achievable. The author outlines a '10-point Code of Responsible Nuclear Armed States' based on six elements: restraint, relevance, reassurance, readiness, reciprocity, and reduction. Furthermore, the document suggests a three-gateway (T1, T2, T3) schematic pathway to disarmament, emphasizing that the removal of tactical weapons and the establishment of conventional arms control are prerequisites for the final elimination of nuclear arsenals under the NPT framework.

The position paper proposes a structural overhaul of how senior administrative officials are appointed and removed in South Africa to insulate the public service from unlawful political interference. It advocates for a four-stage generic appointment process—process planning, process administration, short listing, and appointment—to create a system of checks and balances. For the national and provincial public service, it suggests leveraging the Public Service Commission as an independent administrative check. For municipalities, it proposes the creation of independent personnel committees comprising professional associations and civil society. To ensure feasibility, the paper recommends a 'covering in' mechanism, allowing the President to incrementally apply these reforms to specific departments or municipalities via proclamation.

The document identifies a crisis in South African public procurement characterized by political interference, capacity deficits, and a fragmented legal regime. It proposes seven key reforms, including the creation of a single public procurement statute, the establishment of an insulated regulatory authority, and the introduction of 'qui tam' provisions to allow private citizens to enforce procurement law for a share of the recoveries.

The report argues that current carbon pricing and innovation funds are insufficient to transform the basic materials sector. It proposes a five-part policy package: a Climate Contribution to ensure full carbon cost internalisation, project-based Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfDs) to hedge investment risks, Contracts for Difference (CfDs) for renewables to lower electricity costs, Green Public Procurement (GPP) to create lead markets, and long-term Product Carbon Requirements to phase out carbon-intensive materials.

The document argues that while the world faces unprecedented security risks from climate change, it also possesses unprecedented foresight through predictive modeling. However, a 'governance gap' exists because this information is not effectively translated for security decision-makers or aligned with security policy timelines. To address this, the authors propose the R2P2 framework, which consists of three principles: Assessment & Anticipation (creating a global climate security assessment hub), Elevation & Translation (establishing leadership by security practitioners to brief decision-makers), and Coordination & Alignment (bridging climate and security policy windows).

The document is a GCF Readiness proposal for Thailand, implemented by the UN Environment Programme's Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). It aims to address barriers to the adoption of the 2009 Building Energy Code (BEC) by providing techno-economic recommendations and capacity building. The project focuses on five building types (offices, hotels, department stores, medical centers, and condominiums) over 2,000 m2. Key planned activities include establishing energy and GHG baselines, conducting financial and technical assessments of available technologies, performing energy audits on existing buildings for retrofitting, and developing a Measurement, Report and Verification (MRV) framework. The project also includes the creation of three handbooks for local authorities, practitioners, and investors to enhance the enforcement and implementation of BEC standards.

The author critiques the IPSP's approach to media and communication, arguing that social progress cannot be measured without naming specific structural oppressions—such as white supremacy and heteropatriarchy—and applying an intersectional lens. The paper emphasizes that representation, ownership, and employment inequalities persist, and that online hate speech and state/corporate propaganda are critical threats. It advocates for 'design justice' in ICT development, the inclusion of free software, and the adoption of media policy proposals from social movements. The author proposes the creation of an 'intersectional Media Equity Index' using semi-automated tools to track progress across ownership, employment, and content production.

The authors propose a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FF-NPT) based on three pillars: non-proliferation of new reserves, disarmament of existing infrastructure, and financing low-carbon alternatives. This proposal addresses the gap in the Paris Agreement, which does not mention fossil fuels despite their role as the primary cause of the climate crisis. The authors highlight that 80% of coal, oil, and gas reserves are un-burnable if warming is to be kept below 2°C, and they point to existing national moratoria in countries like New Zealand and France as evidence of growing political momentum for supply-side climate policy.

This executive summary discusses the need for wholesale electricity market reform to accommodate the transition from large, fossil-fuel-burning power plants to cheaper, smaller, carbon-free resources. It introduces two proposed pathways for market evolution: a decentralized approach emphasizing bilateral contracting and a hybrid approach combining long-term markets with short-term spot markets.