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The policy brief outlines a proposed framework for a German national carbon management strategy, emphasizing the necessity of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and direct air capture (DAC) to meet 2045 climate goals. It suggests five pillars: setting clear quantitative targets, prioritizing hard-to-abate sectors like cement and refineries, engaging civil society, developing shared CO2 transport infrastructure, and fostering international cooperation, particularly within the EU and with countries like Norway and Denmark.

A coalition of environmental organisations advises the UK government to centre its Industrial Fishing Strategy on the ecological role of forage fish rather than their end use. The authors argue for the urgent closure of the UK Exclusive Economic Zone to sandeel fishing to protect seabird populations and recommend expanding the strategy's scope to include at least 13 additional species critical to marine food webs. They further suggest collaborating with the European Union and Norway and seeking a Management Strategy Evaluation by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea to establish robust catch limits using ecological multipliers.

The report analyzes 21 international taxonomies to provide a framework for a potential Canadian transition taxonomy, emphasizing the need for science-based thresholds to avoid greenwashing in a resource-dependent economy.

ClientEarth argues that the HM Treasury's review of Solvency II fails to address climate risks and proposes several regulatory changes. Key recommendations include making investments in new fossil fuel exploration and development ineligible for the matching adjustment and requiring a 100% capital charge for such exposures to prevent stranded asset risks. The document also calls for mandatory, embedded transition plans for insurers, the adoption of 'double materiality' to manage the sector's impact on the environment, and formal Pillar 2 requirements for long-term climate scenario analysis. Additionally, it urges the government to impose express environmental duties and transparency requirements on the Society of Lloyd's to manage the climate impact of the Lloyd's market.

ClientEarth argues that the current UK listing regime allows carbon-intensive companies to list on the LSE despite business models incompatible with the Paris Agreement, creating systemic financial risk. The paper recommends that the FCA make demonstrable Paris-alignment a condition for listing, treat climate-exposed applications as 'high risk' for heightened scrutiny, and issue authoritative technical guidance to the market and sponsors.

The document details how fossil fuel extraction, production, and combustion cause severe health harms, including respiratory diseases, cancers, and cardiovascular issues, while contributing to the global climate crisis. It highlights the economic burden of these health impacts, the role of fossil fuel subsidies in perpetuating harm, and proposes sector-specific solutions and a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to ensure a just transition.

The report argues that the Canadian oil and gas sector, which accounted for nearly 27% of national greenhouse gas emissions in 2020, must transition to remain competitive as global demand for crude oil is projected to decline by approximately 80% by 2050. Short-term priorities include a drastic reduction of methane fugitive emissions—targeting a 75% reduction by 2030—and the implementation of a sector-specific emissions cap that declines to net-zero by 2050. Long-term, the author proposes that the industry pivot toward producing low-carbon fuels and chemical feedstocks using blue and green hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and biomass. The report suggests creating industrial hubs in locations like Fort Saskatchewan and Medicine Hat to coordinate the production and storage of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon, effectively transforming oil and gas companies into 'carbon management companies'.

The report argues that land transport infrastructure is a primary driver of deforestation in the Amazon, noting that 95% of forest conversion occurred within 5.5 km of roads up to 2006. To decouple infrastructure from deforestation, the authors propose three pillars of reform: reforming the public administration's decision-making flow to anticipate socio-environmental analysis, improving the technical quality and scope of socio-environmental studies (specifically the delimitation of indirect influence areas), and increasing transparency through open georeferenced databases. The report identifies significant gaps in current practices, such as the lack of available approval minutes for Technical, Economic, and Environmental Viability Studies (EVTEA) and the failure of Environmental Impact Studies (EIA) to fully comply with their terms of reference.

The report argues that land transport infrastructure is a primary driver of deforestation in the Amazon, noting that until 2006, approximately 95% of deforestation occurred within 5.5 km of a road. It identifies critical failures in the current project life cycle, including a lack of linear decision-making, poor quality of socio-environmental studies, and a severe lack of transparency. To address this, the authors propose a roadmap based on three pillars: anticipating socio-environmental analysis, improving study quality, and increasing transparency. Key recommendations include introducing a pre-feasibility phase, requiring Technical, Economic, and Environmental Feasibility Studies (EVTEA) to precede Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), and implementing a georeferenced database (GIS) to track projects and their impacts on conservation units and indigenous lands.

The report analyzes the fiscal vulnerability of the BRIICS countries to the global energy transition. Using IEA scenarios, it projects significant declines in fossil fuel revenues by 2050, particularly under 1.5°C and 2°C pathways. To mitigate these risks, the authors propose a 'GSS bond support fund' to leverage near-term windfall revenues for decarbonization and suggest a broad suite of environmental fiscal reforms, including subsidy removal and the introduction of carbon pricing and road user charges.

The Union of Concerned Scientists finds that electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States produce significantly lower lifetime global warming emissions than gasoline vehicles, with the average EV reducing total lifetime emissions by 52% for sedans and 57% for pickup trucks. While EV manufacturing is more carbon-intensive due to battery production, the operational savings quickly offset this 'debt,' with breakeven points occurring between 17,500 and 21,300 miles. The report emphasizes that the emissions benefit of EVs increases as the electricity grid decarbonizes and recommends policies to accelerate renewable energy deployment, improve battery circularity, and increase vehicle efficiency.

Reclaim Finance calls for the strengthening of French sustainable finance labels to combat greenwashing. The organization proposes that the ISR label introduce minimum exclusions for companies developing new fossil fuel projects or those significantly involved in coal and unconventional hydrocarbons. Simultaneously, it argues that the Greenfin label must remain a strict reference for green activities by continuing to exclude fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and biomass, regardless of political shifts in the EU taxonomy.

Reclaim Finance advocates for the revision of France's ISR and Greenfin labels to include specific criteria and minimum exclusions for fossil fuel companies, aiming to protect investors from greenwashing.

The document outlines a set of strategic recommendations for decarbonizing India's road freight sector based on consultations with over 20 industry experts. Key priorities include the implementation of production-linked subsidies, the development of viable financing structures for smaller lenders, and the creation of specific use cases to demonstrate the viability of electric freight vehicles in Indian conditions. The paper argues that India is well-positioned to lead commercial vehicle electrification due to its evolving domestic ecosystem and significant freight corridors, provided there is sufficient policy and regulatory support.

The submission argues that the current pesticide regulatory framework in Canada is inadequate, citing historical failures to prevent unacceptable risks and a reliance on risk assessment over hazard prevention. The authors advocate for a 'planetary health' approach that integrates climate change, biodiversity, and environmental justice into pesticide regulation. They propose 22 detailed recommendations across four areas: lifecycle approach to business practices, improved risk assessment for vulnerable populations, increased transparency in decision-making, and a more rigorous application of real-world data and Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs). Key goals include a 50% reduction in pesticide use by 2030 and the adoption of the precautionary principle.

The report concludes that Algeria faces significant economic stagnation due to a bloated bureaucracy, heavy dependence on hydrocarbons, and political instability. It recommends a transition toward a diversified economy, improved education quality, and a shift toward renewable energy to ensure long-term growth and food security.

The document details the rise of the institutional single-family rental (SFR) industry following the 2008 financial crisis, highlighting how private equity firms like Blackstone, Pretium Partners, and Cerberus Capital Management have acquired hundreds of thousands of homes. It argues that these firms outcompete individual homebuyers with cash offers and impose high rents and fees on tenants. The report provides evidence of widespread eviction filings during the COVID-19 pandemic, often targeting majority-Black communities, and documents systemic failures in property maintenance. It also critiques the National Rental Home Council (NRHC) as a lobbying tool for the industry's largest players and recommends legislative protections including rent caps, 'Just Cause' eviction laws, and beneficial ownership disclosure.

The We Mean Business Coalition calls on G7 nations to decarbonize their power systems by 2035, eliminate fossil fuel subsidies by 2025, and mandate that all new light-duty vehicles sold be zero-emission by 2035 to support a stable global economy and limit temperature rise to 1.5ºC.

The We Mean Business Coalition urges G7 leaders to implement policies that scale up renewable energy and phase out fossil fuels. Citing a report by Cambridge Econometrics, the author asserts that such a transition could save G7 households an average of $500 per person annually by 2030 and create millions of global jobs. The statement warns that investing in new fossil fuel infrastructure creates stranded assets and jeopardizes the 1.5C warming limit, calling instead for faster permitting of renewables and workforce reskilling.

The UK imports over 3 million metric tons of soy annually, primarily from Argentina, Brazil, and the US, with 90% used as livestock feed. The poultry sector is identified as the most vulnerable to supply or price shocks due to its high dependency on soy. The primary risk is deforestation and associated Scope 3 emissions. Recommendations include industry collaboration via the UK Soy Manifesto, aligned due diligence legislation, and long-term contracts for sustainable soy.