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This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) proposes an innovative operational model for International Financial Institutions (IFIs), specifically Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), to increase the scale and quality of climate finance for Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). It advocates for a shift from project-by-project funding to national sectoral platforms, the large-scale use of risk-sharing instruments to catalyze private capital, and a comprehensive business model overhaul including an 'originate-to-distribute' approach to optimize balance sheets.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies argues that Africa's Agenda 2063 framework must be updated to integrate climate risk management and low-carbon pathways. It highlights the economic threats posed by climate change and the risk of stranded fossil fuel assets, while providing specific recommendations for African governments, Regional Economic Communities, and the African Union to enhance resilience and human security.

This joint policy brief, submitted by Natural Justice and a coalition of international NGOs for UNFCCC COP28, advocates for the recognition and protection of Land and Environmental Defenders (LEDs). It highlights the severe human rights violations and violence faced by LEDs, particularly in the global south, and provides specific recommendations for the COP28 Presidency, the UNFCCC Secretariat, and member parties to ensure meaningful participation, secure land tenure, and integrate human rights into the Global Stocktake (GST) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

A joint submission by Environmental Defence, the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), Breast Cancer Action Quebec, and the Women’s Healthy Environments Network regarding proposed new requirements for consumer chemical products under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). The organizations advocate for mandatory hazard labelling, the phaseout of carcinogens and reproductive toxicants, and the inclusion of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in regulatory criteria to protect public health and address socioeconomic inequities.

This fact sheet, published by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification in October 2023, outlines the potential for decentralized renewable energy (DRE) to create green jobs in West Africa, specifically focusing on Ghana and Senegal. It advocates for public-private collaboration and specific policy interventions to catalyze employment and rural electrification.

This briefing from the Center for International Environmental Law argues that current and projected growth in plastic production is incompatible with global climate goals, specifically the 1.5°C warming limit. It asserts that a global plastics treaty must include ambitious obligations to reduce production, as the Paris Agreement and Nationally Determined Contributions are insufficient to address the climate impacts of plastics.

The 'Lithium-Sourcing Roadmap for India' report provides a strategy for Indian policy-makers and industry to responsibly source lithium to support clean energy manufacturing, low-carbon economic growth, and the development of electric vehicles and stationary storage.

The NewClimate Institute proposes a conceptual framework called the 'corporate climate accountability loop' consisting of seven functions to hold companies accountable for climate action, highlighting the need for institutional independence and mandatory regulation to replace current voluntary systems.

This briefing by the NewClimate Institute argues that current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are insufficient to meet Paris Agreement temperature goals and proposes a set of specific, transformative mitigation actions and targets to be integrated into the Global Stocktake outputs.

This executive summary from RMI argues that the voluntary carbon market (VCM) is currently in a state of transition, struggling with structural barriers related to data and process integrity. To fulfill its potential as a mechanism for climate finance and global decarbonization, the VCM must reduce subjectivity in credit-related data and streamline transaction processes through the integration of digital and web3 technologies.

This report by Energy Innovation argues that while the economics of clean energy are now competitive with fossil fuels, non-financial risks—specifically project development and market uncertainty—are hindering deployment in the United States. The authors propose 'investment-grade policies' to reduce these risks, focusing on transmission access, streamlined siting and permitting, and long-term cost-recovery schedules to lower the cost of capital for developers.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a framework for governments to implement the 'restitution' of closed mine sites. Restitution is defined as the legal transfer of responsibility from the mine operator to a subsequent landowner after closure activities are completed and approved. The document identifies systemic gaps in global policies, where sites often remain indefinitely with operators or are transferred without adequate funding for long-term monitoring. It proposes a six-step policy process: requiring comprehensive closure plans, conducting independent inspections, establishing residual risk management plans, creating funding mechanisms, executing legal transfers, and implementing long-term monitoring.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) provides the scientific foundation and methodology for the "Time to Lead – science to accelerate the Global Goals" campaign. It synthesizes recommendations from five key scientific reports published between 2022 and 2023 to guide decision-makers in accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ahead of the September 2023 SDG Summit.

This report by the South African Institute of International Affairs outlines strategies to strengthen Africa's digital infrastructure to enhance economic resilience. It identifies critical gaps in both 'hard' infrastructure (power and broadband) and 'soft' infrastructure (digital ID and payment systems) and proposes a coordinated continental approach through the African Union and the AfCFTA to reduce fragmentation and attract investment.

Ember submitted two statements to the Australian government regarding the Safeguard Mechanism in August 2023. The submissions focus on establishing stringent international best practice benchmarks for new coal mines and evaluating the proposed production variable for run-of-mine coal to ensure it drives genuine methane emissions reductions without creating windfall credits for open-cut facilities.

This briefing from the Stockholm Environment Institute argues that companies integrating environmental, economic, and social impact governance into their supply chains will be more resilient to climate risks and better equipped to manage the transition to net-zero economies.

This report by Energy Innovation analyzes the cost savings of operating electric vehicles (EVs) compared to gas-powered vehicles across the United States, focusing on 'fill-up' costs for sedans, SUVs, and trucks. Using a custom cost comparison tool, the authors find that EV drivers in every state save money per trip and annually, though the magnitude of these savings varies significantly based on state-level electricity rates and gasoline prices.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the intersection of violent extremism and illicit economies in northern Côte d’Ivoire between 2019 and 2023. It specifically analyzes how extremist groups, including those linked to GSIM and IS Sahel, have infiltrated the livestock economy and illegal artisanal gold mining to secure funding, logistics, and human resources. The document details a three-phase security sequence in the north-east, moving from exploratory incursions to active attacks and a subsequent lull, while providing policy recommendations for regulating the mining and livestock sectors to deprive these groups of resources.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute provides recommendations for the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, based on research involving potential funders and recipients. It emphasizes the need for transparency, participatory governance, and flexible funding mechanisms to ensure that resources reach the most vulnerable communities in the Global South.

RMI provides recommendations for the US Department of the Treasury regarding the 45V production tax credit (PTC) for grid-connected green hydrogen, arguing for a balance between industry acceleration and strict emissions standards to ensure climate goals are met.