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The report argues that methane emissions from coking coal mining are a significant but under-accounted 'blind spot' in the steel industry's climate impact. It highlights that coking coal is more methane-intensive than thermal coal and that Australian mines, which supply over half of the global seaborne coking coal market, consistently underreport these emissions. Using IEA data and GWP20 metrics, the report estimates that mining emissions can add 10% to 17% to the emission intensity of blast furnace steel, with some 'gassiest' mines potentially doubling the climate footprint. It concludes that nearly half of these emissions could be abated using existing technologies at a cost lower than the market price of Australian Carbon Credit Units.

The report evaluates the economic potential of compost and biogas in Côte d'Ivoire using a Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model. It finds that both sectors can positively impact GDP, job creation, and GHG reduction, though they affect different economic branches differently. Biogas shows a slightly higher potential for green growth and GHG avoidance, while compost has a stronger link to agricultural and administrative employment. The study highlights a lack of clear legal frameworks and recommends integrating waste valorization into the National Development Plan and providing financial incentives for investors.

Botswana possesses 212 billion tonnes of coal, offering potential for economic diversification away from diamonds. However, the document argues that a coal export industry is likely economically unfeasible due to massive infrastructure costs—specifically a proposed $10 billion railway to Namibia—and environmental constraints. Instead, the author suggests that integrating regional fossil fuels for electricity production could address Southern Africa's power crisis, provided there is political cooperation, particularly from South Africa, and until solar baseload power becomes a viable alternative.