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This report by the Climate Policy Initiative/PUC-Rio analyzes the productivity of livestock farming in the Legal Amazon. It finds that the region is dominated by a homogeneous, low-productivity extensive business model, meaning that simply scaling existing local best practices would yield limited gains. The authors argue that significant productivity increases require a new business model involving technologies not yet used at scale and the combatting of land grabbing (grilagem).

This executive summary from RMI outlines the investment landscape for China's transition to carbon neutrality, identifying seven priority technology areas and estimating the associated market and infrastructure investment needs through 2050.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute discusses the design and implementation of low-carbon product standards for the cement and steel industries in the United States to help achieve Paris Agreement goals.

The Green Economy Coalition introduces the 'Triple B Framework' (Bottlenecks, Blind Spots, and Blended Finance) to address capital misallocation and sluggish growth in the transition to green and inclusive economies. The framework emphasizes the role of non-financial capital—such as social, cultural, and political capital—particularly in emerging markets where traditional financial engineering is less prevalent than in advanced markets.

An open letter from the Public Affairs Research Institute to President Cyril Ramaphosa arguing that South Africa's public service requires structural reforms to appointment and removal processes to eliminate political interference and corruption.

This briefing by RMI argues that India's power sector is insufficiently prepared for the increasing frequency of climate-induced extreme weather events. It advocates for a shift toward resilience-based planning, including grid hardening, the adoption of flexible energy sources, and the creation of system redundancies to prevent cascading failures across critical services and transportation.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on energy conservation and efficiency efforts in Indonesia. Based on a survey of 16 respondents, including facility managers and energy efficiency business actors, the study finds that while the pandemic negatively impacted business turnover and led to the postponement of planned efficiency projects, there is general optimism for recovery. The report emphasizes the need for government support through fiscal incentives, reduced loan interest, and the implementation of efficiency measures in state-owned facilities to drive a green economic recovery.

This executive summary, commissioned by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), provides guidance to the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) for the sustainable development of its mini-grid sector. It compares the regulatory frameworks, tariff structures, and subsidy schemes of Sierra Leone and Nigeria, while emphasizing the role of Productive Use of Electricity (PUE) in enhancing rural economic development and mini-grid viability.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute argues that the United States should set a greenhouse gas emissions-reduction target of 50% below 2005 levels by 2030. The document outlines how such a target is achievable through a combination of federal and local action, would stimulate economic growth and job creation, and is necessary to maintain international leadership and meet global warming limits of 1.5 degrees C.

This issue brief by the World Resources Institute examines energy injustice in the United States and proposes strategies for federal investment to ensure the clean energy transition equitably distributes benefits to marginalized households and communities.

This policy brief by RMI argues that the United States requires a bold, coordinated national vision for transportation electrification by 2030 to meet climate goals and maintain global industrial competitiveness. It proposes specific targets for EV adoption and infrastructure, alongside a national industrial strategy to retool manufacturing and an aggressive fleet electrification plan.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute outlines four strategic priorities for the Biden administration to restore U.S. leadership in international climate finance. It argues that the U.S. must scale up funding to meet global commitments, specifically targeting the Green Climate Fund, other multilateral institutions, the integration of climate goals across all development funding, and the alignment of multilateral development banks with the Paris Agreement.

This guide by RMI outlines the environmental impact of natural gas flaring, specifically within the United States, and proposes a seven-step framework for industry actors and policymakers to reduce and eventually eliminate routine flaring to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

A statement by the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) arguing that the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic must be a 'green recovery' to avoid locking the world into future crises related to climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality.

This briefing by RMI argues that the electrification of public transit buses is a critical catalyst for achieving zero-tailpipe emissions in passenger and freight mobility. It emphasizes that buses are more adaptable and faster to deploy than light rail and suggests a phased approach to fleet electrification, supported by innovative financing and federal policy shifts to overcome high upfront costs.

A statement by RMI calling for the United States to adopt a robust industrial policy and public-private partnerships to regain global competitiveness in the clean energy transition following the inauguration of the Biden-Harris Administration.

This statement from RMI argues that reforming housing and zoning policies in the United States is a critical but overlooked component of climate strategy. The author contends that the current housing shortage and exclusionary zoning drive carbon emissions by forcing sprawl and auto-dependency, while simultaneously exacerbating economic and health inequities. The document calls for a shift toward infill, multi-family, and mixed-use development to reduce transportation emissions and improve affordability.

This policy brief by the NewClimate Institute discusses the opportunities and risks associated with the thermal modernization of buildings in Poland, emphasizing the need for better monitoring of financial flows to effectively utilize EU funding from the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 and the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

This research paper argues for a deeper process-based understanding of soil microbiota to improve the restoration and resilience of peatland ecosystems, which serve as critical global carbon stores, in the face of climate change and land-use perturbations.

This report presents recommendations from civil society and Indigenous Peoples experts regarding the creation of a new UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Climate Change. Based on six regional consultations involving 157 participants from 55 countries, the document outlines the rationale for a dedicated mandate to address the holistic impact of climate change on human rights and the potential role of such a rapporteur in increasing accountability and supporting vulnerable communities.