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PARI's submission on the Protected Disclosures Bill supports the expansion of whistleblower protections and the introduction of financial rewards but warns that the proposed central database lacks sufficient security and clear purpose. The institute argues that the current reward mechanism is too restrictive by limiting awards to court-convicted monetary sanctions, which may exclude administrative recoveries and discourage disclosures of serious crimes. PARI recommends relocating the database to an independent body, refining the scope of reporting obligations to reduce administrative burdens, and implementing a more flexible, incremental approach to financial incentives tailored to specific sectors like public procurement.

The document argues that relying solely on voluntary corporate credits is insufficient for scaling CDR and proposes three diversified demand pathways: credit purchasing through government procurement and compliance markets, demand for differentiated low-carbon products enabled by carbon accounting and 'Buy Clean' policies, and 'flipping the script' by funding services where CDR is a co-product, such as wildfire prevention or waste management.

Germany possesses a strong pipeline of grid-scale and residential battery projects, but current policy frameworks and the preferential treatment of gas in upcoming capacity auctions risk slowing deployment. The report highlights that operationalizing the existing battery pipeline could have significantly reduced wind and solar curtailment and associated costs in 2025. It calls for a regulatory shift to treat batteries as a first-order solution for grid stability and flexibility.

The report analyzes the risks that critical mineral extraction poses to women, particularly Indigenous and rural women, and provides policy recommendations for governments and companies to ensure gender-equitable benefit-sharing and inclusive consultation.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) contends that a strong industrial carbon price is essential for Canada's climate goals and economic competitiveness. Modelling indicates that a high-price scenario reaching CAD 380 by 2040 would have a minimal impact on GDP (less than 0.5%) while generating nearly CAD 8 billion more in investment compared to a flat price of CAD 130. The document further suggests that a robust domestic carbon price helps Canadian exporters avoid costs associated with the European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

The policy brief argues that the UK's current response to antisemitism is fractured and overly focused on physical security, failing to address the complex interplay between online ecosystems and offline violence. It calls for a holistic strategy led by the Prime Minister's Office that integrates the Online Safety Act, updated counter-terrorism frameworks focused on behaviors rather than just formal groups, and scaled-up prevention and education efforts to combat the 'national emergency' of rising antisemitism.

The author refutes industry claims that industrial carbon pricing is unaffordable or harmful to competitiveness, noting that the cost for Alberta's oil sands producers would be less than 50 cents a barrel by 2030. The text highlights that carbon pricing is increasing globally, covering nearly 30 per cent of global GHG emissions, and is necessary to avoid carbon border tariffs from jurisdictions like the EU. It concludes that a strong industrial carbon market in Alberta is critical for Canada to reach net zero by 2050.

The author refutes industry claims that industrial carbon pricing is unaffordable or detrimental to competitiveness, noting that the cost for Alberta oil sands producers would be less than 50 cents per barrel by 2030. Analysis of 17 years of provincial trade data shows no statistically significant contraction in exports linked to carbon pricing. The text highlights that global carbon pricing coverage has increased from 12% of emissions in 2015 to nearly 30% today, with the EU implementing border carbon tariffs. The author concludes that a robust industrial carbon market in Alberta is critical for Canada's trajectory toward carbon neutrality by 2050.

The statement contends that Africa's reliance on fossil fuels leaves its communities vulnerable to external shocks, such as the economic ripple effects of the US-Iran war. It advocates for the implementation of existing frameworks like the African Single Electricity System and the African Union Green Minerals Strategy to achieve energy sovereignty and justice, arguing that transitioning to net-zero is more cost-effective than enduring the costs of global energy instability.

The Changing Markets Foundation argues that the EU's Vision 2040 for Fisheries and Aquaculture must address the structural unsustainability of carnivorous aquaculture. The organization highlights how the reliance on fishmeal and fish oil (FMFO) derived from wild fisheries increases pressure on marine ecosystems and undermines food security in regions such as West Africa, India, Vietnam, Peru, and Senegal. It advocates for a policy shift that prioritizes Low Trophic Aquaculture (LTA)—such as seaweed and bivalve farming—over carnivorous finfish production, while calling for the phasing out of marine ingredients in feed and improved transparency regarding total wild fish inputs in supply chains.

The chemicals sector contributes approximately 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with production projected to grow up to 43% by 2050. While low-emission technologies exist, their scale-up is hindered by high capital intensity, long investment horizons, and complex value chains where intermediaries have little incentive to pay premiums for green inputs. To address this, the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) and RMI are promoting demand aggregation and 'book and claim' systems using Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs). These mechanisms allow downstream brands to pay for emissions reductions directly to upstream producers, bypassing value chain intermediaries and geographic constraints. GMA and RMI have launched a Low-Emissions Chemicals Initiative focusing on low-emissions ethylene to provide the demand certainty required for capital-intensive projects.

The United States is well-positioned to lead the next-generation geothermal supply chain due to significant overlaps with the oil and gas industry, though gaps remain in superhot rock (SHR) compatible rigs and power conversion turbomachinery. While investment in the sector grew from $22 million in 2018 to $2.2 billion in 2025, the report warns that equipment supply chains could become a bottleneck for national-scale adoption. Developing a domestic supply chain could create over 100,000 jobs in wellfield and plant operations and catalyze manufacturing growth in regions like Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina. To secure this advantage, the report recommends expanding the 45X advanced manufacturing production tax credit to geothermal and improving data on equipment capacity and production costs.

The report argues that the expanded BRICS bloc is not a coherent actor but a collection of competing interests, where fossil-industrial interests often conflict with climate rhetoric. It categorizes members into five functional actor groups and proposes a five-axis 'Climate and Energy Compass' and a focus on climate finance reform to facilitate a just and sovereign energy transition.

The document proposes a shift toward 'imperfect agreements' to overcome deadlock in the WTO, suggesting that flexible, iterative, and often plurilateral arrangements can serve as stepping stones to formal law. It highlights various mechanisms, such as targeted trade deals, the use of GATS schedules for additional commitments, and interim agreements like the E-Commerce Agreement, as ways to maintain institutional relevance and implement sustainable development goals. The author contends that these dynamic approaches allow members to coordinate on urgent issues, such as digital trade and essential supplies, without waiting for full multilateral consensus.

The statement contends that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has overseen a period of significant deregulation and funding cuts that undermine public health and environmental protection. It highlights the removal of human life valuation from air pollution analyses, the cancellation of $22 billion in environmental justice grants, and a 90 percent budget cut to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund despite PFAS reduction being listed as a priority. The author asserts that these actions, alongside the dismantling of the Office of Research and Development and a 52 percent overall budget cut, prioritize industry interests over scientific integrity and community health.

The research finds that while the EU's new Public Procurement Data Space (PPDS) tracks the intent of green procurement, it currently lacks the granular data needed to measure actual environmental outcomes. A pilot study using spend-based estimation on German data shows that applying green criteria to all procurement in the construction and vehicle sectors could yield carbon savings significantly higher than those currently achieved by green-tagged contracts. The authors argue that targeted improvements to data consistency and item-level reporting would allow the PPDS to move from tracking 'boxes ticked' to measuring real-world impact.

The PJM region expects approximately 30 GW of new electricity demand by 2030, primarily from data centers, amid rising capacity market prices and slow interconnection timelines. In response, the PJM Board's January 2026 CIFP-LLA decision establishes a regional framework for load forecasting, 'bring-your-own resource' options, a 'connect and manage' curtailment approach, and a 'reliability backstop' capacity auction. RMI argues that states must operationalize this framework through specific retail-level actions: establishing large load tariffs (LLTs) to prevent cost-shifting, improving load forecast validation to reduce speculative requests, and implementing non-firm service tariffs to prioritize the curtailment of large loads over residential customers. Additionally, the briefing recommends that states pursue permitting reforms to accelerate new generation, deploy virtual power plants (VPPs) and advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) to expand grid capacity, and coordinate regionally to advocate for deeper PJM generator interconnection reforms.

Carbon Market Watch advocates for a reinforced EU climate framework after 2030, proposing the introduction of separate permanent removal targets as an additional pillar alongside the Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) and the LULUCF Regulation. The paper argues against the use of flexibilities that allow land-based sequestration to offset emission deficits, warns against the reliance on international carbon credits, and criticizes the quality and accounting alignment of the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) certification framework. It suggests a bottom-up EU-wide target for permanent removals with binding national 'floor' and 'ceiling' targets to ensure accountability and fair distribution of effort.

The report warns that Africa's labour force growth is outstripping job supply, leaving many dependent on a low-productivity informal sector. It argues that while agriculture and services will provide most jobs, manufacturing offers the highest long-term impact. To avoid social instability and the risk of a missed demographic dividend, the authors advocate for digitisation to formalise the informal economy, massive upskilling in AI and STEM, and a shift in mindset from seeking jobs to creating them through entrepreneurship.

The report argues that African governments must rely on social grants and employment schemes to support populations not absorbed by the economy. It highlights South Africa's expansive but potentially unsustainable grant system and the Expanded Public Works Programme. The text discusses the transition from conditional to universal grants and the use of biometric identification systems, like India's Aadhaar, to reduce corruption. A critical barrier identified is Africa's low tax-to-GDP ratio (16.5%), exacerbated by tax breaks for investors, which limits the funding available for these social protections.