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A research paper by ARE Member Phaesun detailing a field study in Kenya on the economic and social viability of solar cooling technologies in agricultural value chains, identifying four distinct operational models and an 'impact capital gap'.

This report by I&P Ecosystems, commissioned by the CC Facility Learning Hub, analyzes the role of blended finance in supporting impact funds under $100 million that operate at the intersection of gender and climate in Sub-Saharan Africa. Based on a sample of 46 nexus funds, the study finds that blended finance is systemic to the sector, with 86% of these funds utilizing at least one blended finance archetype to launch and operate. While essential for de-risking and scaling, the report identifies significant inequities in access, noting that larger debt funds capture the majority of concessional capital, while early-stage SME funds and first-time managers are often excluded from meaningful support beyond small design grants and technical assistance.

This report evaluates a pilot project by Oorja Development Solutions in Uttar Pradesh, India, which integrated solar-powered grain milling as a secondary use for solar irrigation pumps (SIPs). The study finds that utilizing idle solar capacity for milling reduces household costs, improves food freshness through smaller-batch processing, and enhances mobility and autonomy for women. However, sustained adoption is hindered by operational bottlenecks, such as operator unavailability and inconsistent grinding quality.

This report assesses the role and effectiveness of community peace accords in seven Kenyan counties: Tana River, Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, and Turkana. It examines the transition from top-down, state-led agreements to community-led processes, highlighting that sustainable peace depends on local ownership, inclusive design, and the integration of traditional customs. The study identifies key drivers of conflict, including resource scarcity, historical marginalisation, and political competition under devolution, while providing policy recommendations to improve the coordination, funding, and legal frameworks supporting these accords.

This case study describes the reform of the Investment Promotion Law in Laos, supported by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). The reforms aim to address revenue leakage caused by overly generous tax incentives and align investment attraction with sustainable development priorities and fiscal stability.

This research paper by RMI outlines strategic decarbonization planning for commercial real estate investors, emphasizing the transition from regulatory compliance to integrated strategies that enhance asset value. It highlights the financial benefits of sustainable building features, such as rent premiums and higher total returns, and proposes six key principles for embedding decarbonization into capital investment decision-making.

This report analyzes the emerging role of grid-scale batteries in the European Union as of 2025, highlighting their ability to compete with expensive gas-fired power during peak demand hours and reduce the curtailment of renewable energy. Using Italy as a primary example and California as a comparative case study, the document details how falling battery costs and widening price spreads are driving a record project pipeline aimed at lowering wholesale electricity prices and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

This case study by the Stockholm Environment Institute uses Pärnu City and County in Estonia to illustrate the development and impact of urban heat islands (UHI). It employs satellite-derived land surface temperature data and social vulnerability mapping to demonstrate how heat risk is an interaction between physical hazards, population exposure, and social sensitivity.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines financing models for the electrification of health facilities in India and Kenya using decentralized renewable energy (DRE), specifically solar photovoltaics and battery storage. It analyzes three primary models—asset ownership, lease-to-own, and energy-as-a-service—highlighting the need to shift from a reliance on upfront grants toward innovative, shared-risk financing to ensure long-term operational sustainability and maintenance.

This report evaluates the results and impacts of two electric mobility programs in Chile, "Mi Taxi Eléctrico" (MTE) and "Más Transporte Eléctrico" (+TE), implemented by the Agencia de Sostenibilidad Energética (AgenciaSE). The programs aimed to modernize minor public transport by replacing combustion vehicles with electric ones, introducing 405 electric vehicles across 10 regions. The study finds that the transition is technically and economically viable for urban taxi drivers, who typically travel under 300 km daily, and that direct exposure to these vehicles improves public perception of electric mobility.

This case study by GreenCape examines the challenge of PET, PETG, and PVC shrink sleeves on PET food and beverage bottles in South Africa. It details how these materials disrupt the PET recycling process and advocates for a transition to floatable polyolefin materials to improve circularity.

This case study describes a three-year strategic partnership between the Anglo American Foundation and GreenCape to catalyse the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) industry in South Africa. The initiative focused on unifying a fragmented sector through the establishment of a formal industry body, the Southern African Mass Insect Rearing Organisation (SAMIRO), and providing regulatory and investment support to bridge the gap between BSF's potential for organic waste upcycling and industrial scaling.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute, authored by Fundación Ivy, identifies regional best practices in Latin America and the Caribbean for accelerating the deployment of non-conventional renewable energy (NCRE). It analyzes five pillars: political and institutional frameworks, strategic planning, regulatory frameworks for investment and operation, demand response, and regional integration. The document uses case studies from countries such as Uruguay, Chile, Brazil, and Mexico to illustrate successful strategies and contrasts these with the current situation in Colombia.

This report by WWF South Africa examines the adoption of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework within the South African corporate and financial sectors. It specifically promotes the LEAP (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, and Prepare) approach as a practical methodology for companies to identify nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities, thereby shifting financial flows toward nature-positive outcomes.

This research briefing by the Africa Policy Research Institute analyzes the Nigerian transportation sector's high carbon footprint and provides a roadmap for decarbonization. It highlights the sector's heavy reliance on fossil-fuel-powered road transport and recommends integrating climate-smart frameworks into national policy, diversifying transport modes, and adopting cleaner energy alternatives like CNG, LPG, and electric vehicles (EVs).

This report analyzes the role of risk mitigation and transfer instruments in utility-scale renewable energy investments across East Africa, utilizing six case studies from Burundi, Djibouti, Uganda, and Kenya to identify how these tools facilitate the transition from project development to financial close.

The RMI Sustainable Steel Buyers Platform (SSBP) conducted its first request for proposal (RFP) for the North American market to aggregate demand for near-zero emission (NZE) steel. The process resulted in 13 commercial-scale project proposals targeting delivery by the early 2030s, demonstrating that both buyers and producers are ready to commit to low-emissions steel through innovative procurement models and diverse technology pathways.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics challenges the claim that renewable energy increases electricity prices, arguing that real-world data from the US, EU, Australia, and India often show a correlation between high renewable uptake and below-average power prices.

Catawba College, a private liberal arts institution in North Carolina, has become one of only 13 colleges in the United States to be certified carbon neutral. Through a long-term partnership with RMI, the college is implementing a District Energy and Modernization (DEM) project that integrates geoexchange systems, solar energy, and high-performance building standards to eliminate fossil fuel dependence and address deferred maintenance.

RMI analysis indicates that flexible service connections—agreements where charging sites curtail load during peak hours—can significantly increase the number of electric trucks the grid can support without costly infrastructure upgrades. Focusing on PG&E's territory in Northern California, the report finds that shifting just 1 megawatt of load can allow the majority of feeders to support 10 additional heavy-duty trucks.