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This report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) analyzes the potential for repurposing abandoned and soon-to-be-closed surface coal mines into solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants. It argues that these sites are ideal for solar development due to their existing proximity to grid infrastructure and the need for land reclamation, offering a pathway to align clean energy goals with local job creation and environmental restoration.

This research paper examines the impact of technological modernization, specifically the mechanization of sugarcane cutting and planting, on the labor market within Brazil's sugar-energy sector.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) presents the results of macroeconomic modelling conducted with Applied Development Research Solutions (ADRS) on the fiscal viability of implementing a Guaranteed Universal Basic Income (UBIG) in South Africa between 2023 and 2030. The document argues that a UBIG is both affordable and sustainable, projecting positive impacts on economic growth, poverty reduction, and unemployment.

This report synthesizes the results of the "Ambition to Action" (A2A) project, which provided analytical support to Argentina's energy supply sector and NDC process from March 2017 to December 2019. It focuses on scenario analysis for long-term temperature goals, the socio-economic impacts of the energy transition, and the technical challenges of integrating renewable energy into the power grid.

This report analyzes the relationship between water-resource conflicts and pastoral livelihoods in Wajir District, Kenya. It examines how competition for limited water sources, particularly during dry seasons, leads to violent conflicts that divert time and resources away from basic needs, thereby undermining the socio-economic stability of pastoralist communities.

This document is a Task Order (No. 598) issued by Eskom for engineering and project management services to conduct a pre-feasibility study on a 'fleet renewal strategy' for four specific coal-fired power stations. The study aims to evaluate alternatives to the current decommissioning strategy, which is based on a 60-year technical life for coal stations.

This Appeal Response Report, submitted by the Centre for Environmental Rights on behalf of MEJCON-SA and MACUA, argues that the Environmental Authorisation (EA) for Tetra4's Cluster 2 gas production expansion should be set aside. The appellants contend that the project's Final Environmental Impact Assessment Report (FEIAR) contains fatal flaws regarding groundwater impact analysis, climate change assessments, and public participation processes. Furthermore, they argue the project is neither necessary nor desirable due to the risk of stranded assets and the availability of cheaper renewable energy alternatives, and that South Africa lacks the regulatory capacity to monitor and enforce compliance in the gas sector.

This report, published by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), examines the multifaceted impacts of climate change across Latin America and the Caribbean. It highlights the vulnerability of rural communities, women, and artisanal fisheries, while discussing the intersection of environmental degradation, public health, and migration. The document advocates for a 'transdisciplinary' approach to science that integrates local and Indigenous knowledge into policy-making to build regional resilience.

This report, published by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), examines the multifaceted impacts of climate change across Latin America and the Caribbean. It highlights the disproportionate vulnerability of rural women, indigenous populations, and coastal communities, while discussing the intersection of environmental degradation with public health, education, and migration. The document advocates for a transdisciplinary approach to science that integrates local and ancestral knowledge to inform public policy and foster regional resilience.

The Sierra Leone Energy Transition and Green Growth Plan is an executive summary outlining a strategic roadmap to achieve universal energy access by 2040 and transition to a low-carbon, middle-income economy by 2050. The plan emphasizes the rapid adoption of renewable energy—specifically solar and hydropower—to power key sectors including agriculture, mining, healthcare, and education, while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

This executive summary from the World Resources Institute details the threats facing global coral reefs, emphasizing the combined impact of local human activities and global climate change. It highlights the critical socio-economic value of reefs for millions of people and the inadequacy of current marine protected areas (MPAs) in ensuring reef resilience.