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This report presents recommendations from civil society and indigenous experts regarding the proposed creation of a UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and climate change. Based on regional consultations across 55 countries, the document argues that a dedicated mandate is necessary to ensure a coordinated, rights-based approach to climate action and to hold state and non-state actors accountable for climate-related human rights violations.

This report presents recommendations from civil society and indigenous peoples regarding the creation of a UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Climate Change. Based on regional consultations across six areas, the document argues that a dedicated mandate is necessary to ensure a coordinated and global approach to the human rights impacts of the climate crisis, supplementing existing ad hoc mechanisms within the UN Human Rights Council.

This fact sheet describes the 'Voices from the Frontline of Covid-19' project, a collaboration between the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD). The project documented 50 stories from June 2020 to October 2021 to understand how communities in Asia and the Pacific, Africa, and Latin America and the Caribbean navigated the combined shocks of the pandemic and climate change.

This briefing from the Global Climate and Health Alliance examines the public health threats posed by bushfire smoke in Australia, specifically focusing on the 2019-20 'Black Summer' fires. It highlights the gap between emergency fire response and the lack of preparation for prolonged smoke exposure, while advocating for the integration of Indigenous fire management and a transition away from fossil fuel subsidies to mitigate future climate-driven wildfire risks.

This executive summary from the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) examines the health threats posed by smoke from forest fires and bushfires, which are increasingly driven or fueled by climate change. It details the acute health risks to vulnerable populations, provides case studies from Canada, Australia, and Brazil, and recommends urgent forest protection, health system adaptation, and global climate action to limit warming to 1.5°C.

This executive summary from the Global Climate and Health Alliance examines the health impacts of wildfire smoke, highlighting events in the Amazon, Australia, and Canada. It details how smoke pollutants affect vulnerable populations and calls for immediate forest protection, improved health risk adaptation, and global climate action to limit warming to 1.5°C.

This executive summary from the Global Climate and Health Alliance examines the emerging threat of wildfire smoke and climate change on human health, focusing on case studies from Canada, Australia, and Brazil.

This statement, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in 2021, calls for an immediate end to international public finance for fossil fuels to align with the 1.5°C warming limit of the Paris Agreement. It urges governments and public finance institutions to shift funding toward clean energy and a just transition, particularly for low-income countries in the Global South, ahead of COP 26.

This policy brief, published by Sustainable Energy for All in 2021, analyzes the financial requirements and challenges for Ghana to achieve universal energy access by 2030, focusing specifically on electricity and clean cooking.

This policy brief, based on the 'Energizing Finance: Taking the Pulse 2021' research, analyzes the financing requirements for Vietnam to achieve universal energy access by 2030, focusing specifically on clean cooking solutions.

This 2021 report by WWF South Africa evaluates the management effectiveness of the South African marine protected area (MPA) network using the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT-SA 3). Based on a 2018 assessment of 27 sites, the report identifies systemic deficiencies in funding, staffing, and law enforcement, while proposing a phased approach to move MPAs from priority or basic management levels to optimal effectiveness.

This research paper by the NewClimate Institute analyzes decarbonisation pathways for the EU cement sector, comparing a capture-heavy scenario (HIC-S) against a process-innovation scenario (HIP-S) to achieve near-zero emissions by 2050.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute argues for a robust decision on long-term low greenhouse gas emission development strategies at COP26 in Glasgow. It outlines the benefits of these strategies, their intersection with pandemic economic recovery, and six specific functions a COP26 decision should fulfill to maintain international momentum and align long-term visions with short-term Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs argues for a shift from tokenistic youth engagement to meaningful participation in climate-related policymaking across Africa. It emphasizes the need for intersectional approaches, curriculum reform, and the recognition of youth as key stakeholders and implementing partners rather than mere beneficiaries.

Ember argues that the UK should implement a carbon tax on January 1st, as a link between the EU carbon market and the UK is no longer possible following the Brexit transition period.

This executive summary from the Climate Policy Initiative examines the economic risks of palm oil monocropping for independent smallholders in the Berau regency of Eastern Kalimantan, Indonesia. It argues that while palm oil is a popular livelihood, it is insufficient to cover minimum living costs and increases food security risks. The report recommends crop diversification—specifically with maize and cocoa—as a more profitable and resilient alternative that aligns with sustainability goals.

This report by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification (ARE), supported by GET.invest, examines the intersection of gender equality (SDG-5) and affordable, sustainable energy (SDG-7) within the decentralised renewable energy (DRE) sector. It utilizes 17 case studies from ARE members to provide recommendations for DRE companies, civil society organisations, private investors, and international funding partners to implement gender-sensitive approaches across the DRE supply chain.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute outlines three strategic steps for the Biden administration to re-establish the United States as a global leader in climate action following the 2020 presidential election. It emphasizes the need for a robust national climate commitment, increased financial support for developing nations, and the integration of climate change into core foreign policy to rebuild international trust and align with global trends toward net-zero emissions.

The Climate Policy Initiative calls on development banks and financial institutions to utilize COVID-19 recovery finance to shift global economic trajectories toward sustainability and social justice, rather than returning to business-as-usual models that lock in unsustainable activities.

This WRI commentary by Dan Lashof outlines 10 high-impact priority actions for the Biden administration to address the climate crisis, emphasizing a whole-of-government response that integrates economic recovery, racial justice, and aggressive emissions reductions.