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The report highlights a significant disparity in Canadian public finance, with crown corporations providing between CAD 7.6 billion and CAD 13.5 billion annually to fossil fuels (2020-2022) versus CAD 147 million for domestic renewable energy. It argues that Canada must implement a comprehensive policy this year to end all public finance for fossil fuels—including loans, equity, and insurance—to align with climate commitments and its upcoming G7 presidency.

The report details the systemic impacts of plastic pollution on municipal infrastructure, public health, and ecosystems, asserting that a small number of petrochemical and FMCG companies knowingly exacerbated the crisis by promoting inadequate recycling solutions. It provides a guide for government attorneys to use nuisance, products liability, and consumer protection laws to hold these polluters accountable, drawing parallels to successful litigation against the tobacco and PCB industries.

ClientEarth and Carbon Tracker Initiative argue that the PRMS 2018 framework is 'climate-blind' and fails to account for the energy transition, risking the accumulation of stranded assets. They propose introducing an 'atmospheric viability' test to determine if reserves are compatible with a 1.5°C warming limit and suggest comprehensive updates to 'defined conditions' and 'commerciality' criteria to include physical and transition climate risks.

The report argues that labelled transition finance is currently stalled by 'transition-washing'—where finance is provided to entities without a credible plan to reach net zero. It identifies root causes such as a lack of scientifically robust, geography-specific emissions pathways and the prevalence of non-binding voluntary standards. Using sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) and Japanese transition-labelled bonds as case studies, the author highlights issues like unambitious targets, immaterial penalties, and reliance on non-credible technologies like ammonia co-firing. To address this, the report recommends six guardrails: preparing national Paris-aligned pathways, establishing robust classification standards, building external verification capacity, implementing mandatory regulatory thresholds for protected labels, empowering regulators to penalise transition-washing, and enacting systemic reforms such as mandating transition plans for large firms.

The document assesses the viability of Canadian LNG expansion, concluding that it is incompatible with climate goals and economically precarious. It highlights that new facilities would increase domestic emissions and potentially strand assets due to a projected global supply glut and declining demand in advanced economies. The brief specifically notes that Canadian projects face higher production costs than competitors in Qatar and the United States, making them reliant on substantial public subsidies. It recommends a shift in investment toward green industries to avoid economic shocks and environmental damage.

Farmers Post is a proposed direct-to-consumer delivery model partnering with the USPS to connect small farmers with local markets. National survey data shows 54% of adults are very or fairly likely to use the service, with particularly high interest from those in food deserts and minority groups. Two pilots in Connecticut and Virginia demonstrated that logistics are viable, though technical hurdles with the USPS website and the need for standardized packaging remain. The report argues that for the program to scale and support low-income consumers, it must integrate SNAP/WIC payments and Double Up Food Bucks, while establishing a dedicated USPS flat-rate box to reduce costs and waste.

A collaboration between University College London and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) asserts that existing fossil fuel capacity is sufficient to meet energy demand under 1.5°C-aligned scenarios. The authors propose a "No New Fossil Fuels" norm as a politically and legally feasible first step toward a full transition, noting that peer-reviewed science indicates no room for new oil and gas fields or coal- and gas-fired power plants.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) recommends that Maine's offshore wind procurement process prioritize larger nameplate capacities to maximize grid reliability. Based on an analysis of winter seasons from 2000 to 2022, UCS found that offshore wind fleets of 1500 MW, 4000 MW, and 8000 MW could substantially reduce the number of days the New England grid faces elevated energy shortfall risk. The document argues that offshore wind is an ideal solution for winter reliability because its output typically increases during cold snaps, unlike fossil fuel supplies which are subject to global market volatility and import constraints.

The authors call for a coordinated effort by the WTO, OECD, IMF, and World Bank to create a robust analytical base to identify and eliminate 'bad subsidies'—those that distort trade and harm the environment—while promoting 'good subsidies' that address market failures. The text highlights the high costs of fossil fuel and agricultural subsidies and the carbon footprint of state support in the aluminium sector, advocating for a socially responsible, progressive transition to sustainable government support.

The report finds that human-induced climate change significantly increased the frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme heat globally from May 2023 to May 2024. Using the Climate Shift Index (CSI), the study determined that 6.3 billion people experienced at least 31 days of extreme heat made at least twice as likely by climate change. It identifies 76 extreme heat waves across 90 countries and highlights critical gaps in impact reporting, particularly in developing regions. The authors advocate for City Heat Action Plans and systemic adaptations to prevent heat-related fatalities.

The document outlines the risks associated with private equity's expansion into various U.S. healthcare sectors, detailing financial strategies that prioritize short-term profit over patient safety and recommending stronger regulatory oversight.

The brief analyzes financial capital trends in Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Trinidad and Tobago between 1995 and 2020, noting that while financial capital generally contributes positively to total wealth, Ethiopia and Trinidad and Tobago saw an increase in liabilities over assets toward the end of the period. It recommends diversifying debt financing sources, particularly for Trinidad and Tobago, and improving public debt management and governance to ensure long-term resilience.

The document analyzes produced capital—the value of human-made assets—in Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Trinidad and Tobago, noting that levels remain low compared to developed nations and are concentrated in few sectors. It highlights a critical need for increased investment in renewable energy and agriculture to meet climate and food security goals, while noting that a lack of regular measurement by national statistical offices hinders policy-making.

The text outlines the need for better coordination among international bodies to support the 'Mission 1.5' goal of the Paris Agreement. It highlights that while the G20 has a temporary Task Force on Climate Change and multiple working groups addressing climate issues, these efforts often operate in silos and lack alignment with other forums like the UN Summit of the Future. To address this, Plataforma CIPÓ recommends establishing a permanent G20 body for climate action and a permanent facility for regular dialogue between the G20, the COP Presidencies Troika, international financial institutions, and ECOSOC.

The report advocates for moving beyond GDP by adopting a 'comprehensive wealth' framework that measures natural, human, social, produced, and financial capital. Using data from 1995 to 2020, the report demonstrates that GDP often masks unsustainable development trends. In Trinidad and Tobago, fossil fuel reliance led to declining comprehensive wealth and well-being from 2008. Indonesia showed a decrease in well-being created per unit of wealth between 1995 and 2020. Ethiopia is advised to shift produced capital investments from manufacturing toward modern farming to enhance wealth growth.

The authors contend that youth are disproportionately affected by climate change and its associated security risks but remain excluded from formal policymaking. They propose three specific actions for U.S. leadership: including youth in the Paris Agreement negotiating team, utilizing youth engagement in public diplomacy and peacebuilding, and leveraging influence in international financial institutions like the World Bank to prioritize youth-led climate projects.

The testimony details the devastating effects of nickel mining on Kabaena Island, Indonesia, specifically impacting the Bajau people. It reports significant environmental degradation, including deforestation and water contamination, which has led to health issues, loss of livelihoods, and child fatalities. The document argues that while electric vehicles are necessary for climate goals, the current extraction model is destructive, calling for the adoption of the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance standards and a greater focus on recycling to reduce mining demand.

This report provides a preliminary stocktake of G20 members' strategies and practices regarding the bioeconomy to support the Brazilian G20 Presidency's Global Initiative on Bioeconomy (GIB) in 2024. It identifies common thematic axes, suggests high-level principles for a sustainable bioeconomy, and proposes five key themes for a future program of work to foster international cooperation and learning.

The document outlines a framework for the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy, specifically focusing on land use activities such as crop production, cattle, and forestry. It argues for the need for harmonized, technical, and verifiable criteria to direct financial flows toward sustainable production and prevent greenwashing. The report proposes a phased implementation approach, suggests a three-tier verification system (automatic, remote, and on-site), and highlights the importance of interoperability with international standards. It also identifies critical challenges, such as defining the scope of the 'do no significant harm' (DNSH) principle and determining the appropriate level of granularity for classification (economic activity versus rural property).

The United States is experiencing a surge in data center power demand, projected to reach 35 GW by 2030, which risks driving utilities toward increased natural gas generation. RMI proposes that data center operators can instead support grid reliability and decarbonization by maximizing energy efficiency (e.g., AI-driven cooling), enhancing demand flexibility to shift workloads, deploying Grid-enhancing technologies (GETs), and negotiating green tariffs for renewables and storage. The document emphasizes that these actions can set a precedent for other upcoming large loads, such as electric vehicles and industrial onshoring, while urging regulators to ensure equitable cost allocation and transparent planning.