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This briefing tracks coal subsidies in India for 2016-2017 and reports that while subsidies for renewable energy and electric vehicles more than doubled in FY 2022, fossil fuel support remains four times higher than clean energy support.

A teaching module for Tufts University's GDAE that introduces green macroeconomics, contrasting various economic theories and developing a model to explore the transition from fossil fuels to renewables.

Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) condemns the assassination of Sergio Rojas, an indigenous defender of the Bribri of Salitre territory in Costa Rica, who was shot 15 times on March 18, 2019. The murder followed complaints filed by Rojas regarding land seizures by non-indigenous persons and occurred despite 2015 precautionary measures from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). ATALC demands an investigation into the perpetrators and an explanation for the lack of protection for indigenous rights defenders.

This synthesis report details a 2019 workshop in Ghana where farmers from East and West Africa discussed pathways to climate-resilient agriculture. Key findings highlight the need for better farmer self-organisation, increased seed ownership, and improved infrastructure to bypass middlemen. The report notes a strategic divide: East African participants focused on increasing productivity via research-led inputs, while West African participants prioritised agro-ecological methods and consumer market influence. Significant barriers identified include land tenure issues for women and youth, and the social stigma of farming which drives rural-urban migration.

This briefing outlines practical considerations for aligning national development planning with the shared climate-resilient development objectives of the Paris Agreement, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) to increase policy coherence and efficiency.

Reykjavik Energy issued a USD 29 million (ISK 3,528 million) green bond on February 18, 2019, with a 36-year tenor. The funds are earmarked for eight categories, primarily renewable energy, energy distribution, and water management. This issuance is the first in Iceland for 2019 and the third overall in the country.

The Natural Resources Defense Council and NewClimate Institute identify 24 actions to cut global GHG emissions by 2030. Implementing 19 'On Track' and 'Scale Up' actions could limit warming to below 2°C, while adding five 'Need Focus' actions would move the world closer to a 1.5°C pathway. Full implementation of all 24 actions could reduce annual emissions by 19 gigatonnes per year by 2030.

The US corporate renewable energy market has grown rapidly, with 2018 seeing over 6 GW of announcements and a diversification of buyers beyond the IT sector. However, risk mitigation tools have not kept pace, leaving buyers exposed to unfamiliar wholesale electricity market risks (price, basis, shape, volume, and operational). The BRC proposes a "many-sizes-for-all" approach, identifying eight mitigation strategies—including hub-settled VPPAs, floors and collars, and long-term REC agreements—to better align with the varying risk appetites of different corporate archetypes.

This guide, published by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) in 2019, translates the findings of the IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate for decision-makers in Latin America. It details how human-induced climate change is altering ocean chemistry and temperature, accelerating sea-level rise, and melting high-mountain glaciers, with specific focus on the Humboldt Current and the Andean region. The document emphasizes that while some changes are now inevitable, urgent mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and early investment in adaptation and resilient coastal development are critical to reducing future risks and costs.

This guide, produced by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), Overseas Development Institute (ODI), and SouthSouthNorth (SSN), distils the 2019 IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate specifically for African decision-makers. It details how human-induced warming is altering ocean chemistry and temperature, accelerating sea level rise, and melting high mountain frozen lands, all of which threaten African ecosystems, food security, and coastal livelihoods.

The People's Tribunal on Economic Crime reports that sanctions-busting during apartheid, the 1999 Arms Deal, and subsequent state capture are interconnected cycles of corruption. It recommends that the South African National Prosecuting Authority and international bodies investigate and prosecute state and private actors—including the French government and Kredietbank—for aiding crimes against humanity and facilitating corruption.

China Everbright Bank issued a USD300m green bond on September 13, 2018, to fund projects in renewable energy, clean transport, waste and wastewater management, and climate adaptation. The framework excludes fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and large-scale hydropower (>25MW), and is noted by the Climate Bonds Initiative for its alignment with international definitions, despite a call for more detailed impact disclosure.

This document introduces a collection of case studies and reports focused on green finance approaches to soil remediation, highlighting the need for innovative funding mechanisms where traditional liability rules fail and noting how regional cost structures and human health risks influence remediation efforts.

The briefing argues for the use of border carbon adjustments (BCAs) to align trade policy with climate goals, suggesting that carbon charges on imports can prevent carbon leakage and encourage global low-carbon production.

This article argues that the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement must explicitly address the phasing out of fossil fuel production to keep global warming well below 2°C. It suggests that mapping a transition away from fossil fuels under the UNFCCC process would increase the effectiveness and ambition of international climate mitigation.

Kunshan Public Transport issued a CNY280m (USD42m) green Asset-Backed Security (ABS) on 29-June-2018 to fund the purchase of low carbon emission buses and fleet operations. This is the third such issuance by a Chinese bus operator, utilizing bus fare receivables as collateral.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, representing the Life After Coal Campaign, submitted representations to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs supporting the removal of 'rolling postponements' for minimum emission standards. The CER argues for stricter health-based emission limits for facilities seeking suspensions, mandatory public disclosure of decommissioning schedules, and a more robust public participation process, while highlighting that current national air quality standards are inadequate compared to WHO guidelines.

This research paper applies the Robust Decision Support (RDS) framework to address water resource challenges in northern Patagonia, Argentina. Through participatory simulation modeling, the study finds that significant climate change impacts, potentially worsened by agricultural expansion, threaten the achievement of reservoir level goals and environmental flow requirements.

The Prologis European Logistics Fund issued a EUR 300 million green bond on 15 March 2018 to fund green buildings (certified by LEED, BREEAM, etc.), solar, and wind projects. This issuance represents the first entry of a logistics investor into the green bond market.

The IAI has implemented Decision XXV/21 by publishing Member Country information sheets detailing contributions and benefits. The IAI is expanding the data categories and proposes transitioning to a centralized database to improve data sharing and compatibility with national systems.