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The report argues that EPR should be a core component of the EU's strategy for sustainable textiles to operationalise the 'polluter pays' principle and reduce over-consumption. It recommends a harmonised EU-wide approach to EPR, including a consistent definition of 'producer', a broad scope of in-scope products, and the use of eco-modulation to incentivise better design. Because EPR alone cannot address all environmental, social, and animal welfare impacts, the report proposes a suite of complementary measures, such as banning hazardous chemicals, implementing minimum eco-design requirements for durability and repairability, and introducing recycled content targets. The authors advocate for a single, industry-owned, not-for-profit EPR scheme per Member State to better coordinate strategic infrastructure investment and data reporting.

The authors argue that any climate compatibility checkpoint for UK oil and gas licensing must be based on a rapid wind-down of production consistent with 1.5°C pathways. They highlight that while different IPCC scenarios vary in their assumptions regarding carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and methane reductions, all require production to peak by 2020 for oil and 2025 for gas. The authors suggest that as a high-income country with low revenue dependence on fossil fuels, the UK should adopt a precautionary approach and potentially decrease production faster than the global average to ensure an equitable transition. They further refute the claim that reducing UK production would not impact global emissions, citing empirical evidence that supply reductions increase prices and lower global consumption.

A coalition of organizations recommends that the EPA implement a comprehensive technical assistance (TA) strategy to help small, rural, and environmental justice communities overcome financial and capacity barriers when applying for SRF funding. The letter argues that without proactive TA—including one-on-one support, planning grants, and pre-development loans—funding will continue to be inequitably distributed toward wealthier applicants. Key recommendations include utilizing the $1 billion IIJA set-aside for outreach, training utilities in community engagement, and supporting green infrastructure projects to enhance climate resilience.

The IEJ calls for the transition of the social relief of distress (SRD) grant into a permanent universal basic income guarantee (Ubig) set at the food poverty line of R624, funded by a R200bn commodity-driven revenue windfall. The organization criticizes the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) as ineffective and proposes its cancellation to raise R4.9bn for the Ubig. Additionally, the IEJ argues against proposed 3.3% real-term cuts to government programs, citing deteriorating public services in areas such as healthcare and education infrastructure.

Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) has called on the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) to address concerns regarding its lack of transparency and potential financial ties to the fossil fuel and arms industries. SGR requests that ASEE disclose investments over $5,000, phase out ties to companies not aligned with the 2°C Paris Agreement goal, and adopt a formal environmental policy. The letter highlights a broader trend of divestment among other professional bodies and universities in the US and UK, such as the American Geophysical Union and Harvard University, as evidence of shifting expectations for climate governance.

The memorandum expresses serious concern over South Africa's stability, citing the July 2021 unrest, failing municipal services, and high youth unemployment. It calls for the implementation of the Zondo Commission's recommendations to fight corruption, the protection of whistleblowers, and the introduction of a basic income grant to support the poor.

Heavy-duty vehicles, defined as those weighing over 10,000 pounds, contribute disproportionately to global warming and local air pollution. Despite making up only 10% of vehicles on the road, they generate over 25% of transportation sector emissions. Diesel engines emit nitrogen oxides (NOx), ground-level ozone, and particulate matter (PM), which cause respiratory and heart diseases and increase cancer risks. These pollutants disproportionately affect low-income BIPOC communities located near highways. The document argues that switching to electric heavy-duty vehicles can eliminate tailpipe emissions and reduce operating costs, while emphasizing the need for stricter emissions limits on remaining diesel trucks due to their long operational lifespans.

The testimony asserts that while electrification is critical, approximately 60% of U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions come from sectors like heavy industry and long-haul transport that are difficult to electrify. Hydrogen is presented as a versatile, carbon-free energy carrier capable of addressing these gaps. The author highlights specific opportunities in long-haul trucking, aviation, marine shipping, and ironmaking, while noting that the U.S. may require between 8 and 18 quads of hydrogen per year by 2050 for full decarbonization. To achieve this, the document advocates for federal R&D, the development of Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the implementation of production tax incentives to reduce costs through scaling.

The document advocates for the integration of 'clean firm power' like nuclear energy to complement variable renewables, citing land-use constraints and system costs. It identifies project management and lack of standardization as primary drivers of high nuclear costs and proposes a shift toward manufactured, standardized designs. Key policy recommendations include reforming NRC licensing fees, adopting consent-based siting for spent fuel, and repurposing retired fossil fuel sites.

Carbon Market Watch calls for a ban on corporate "net zero" and "carbon neutrality" claims, arguing that these terms are ambiguous and often mask inaction. The brief recommends that governments, particularly in the EU, require companies to report absolute emission reductions separately from external financing and to cover all value chain emissions (Scopes 1-3). It further warns against the use of low-quality carbon credits and the risk of double counting under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

The document asserts that relying on fossil gas as a transition fuel is an unreliable energy strategy, especially given the risks highlighted by the current gas crisis. It argues that market forces and carbon pricing are insufficient to ensure a timely coal phase-out. To maintain the 1.5C target, the author urges policymakers to legislate the closure of coal power stations by 2030 and implement a policy framework to achieve a clean electricity grid across Europe by 2035.

The Global Climate and Health Alliance and the Health and Climate Network submit that health is a prerequisite for the Paris Agreement's success and should be an explicit outcome of the Global Stocktake. They highlight that while 94% of countries include health in National Adaptation Plans, financing remains a critical barrier, with only 0.5% of some multilateral adaptation funding allocated to health projects. The submission emphasizes the significant health co-benefits of mitigation in energy, food, and transport sectors and calls for the quantification of health as a non-economic impact under loss and damage.

The report identifies a significant climate finance gap in the SADC region, estimating cumulative adaptation and mitigation needs at USD 200 billion for 2020-2030. While South Africa dominates the current market, the study finds that corporate issuers remain inactive compared to banks and sovereigns. Key barriers include a lack of bankable projects, limited institutional capacity, and shallow domestic capital markets in most member states. The report recommends strengthening the expertise of regulators and stock exchanges, establishing national champions, and incentivizing banks to develop eligible project portfolios.

The Institute for Policy Integrity supports the EPA's November 2021 proposed standards for methane emissions in the oil and natural gas sector but urges the agency to expand the scope of regulated sources to include abandoned wells and flares. The organization further recommends enhancing the EPA's regulatory analysis through distributional analysis, extended time frames, and the quantification of co-benefits. Additionally, it advocates for a more robust justification of discount rates and the inclusion of global damages within the social cost of greenhouse gases (SC-GHG), asserting that the SC-GHG represents a lower bound of climate impacts.

A civil society collective met with South African leadership on 18 January 2022 to advocate for the permanent extension of the R350 Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant and the transition to a Basic Income Guarantee (BIG). The group highlighted that the SRD grant supports approximately 10.3 million people and has reduced poverty and malnutrition, particularly among women. Key recommendations include increasing the grant to at least the Food Poverty Line of R624, integrating the grant into the Social Assistance legal framework to avoid its termination alongside the State of Disaster, and establishing a Multi-Stakeholder Task Team and a Presidential Expert Panel to manage the transition to a BIG.

A collective of South African organisations expresses grave concern over the targeting of migrants in homes and workplaces, warning that political calls for forced removals could trigger widespread xenophobic violence similar to the 2008 events. The statement argues that migrants are used as scapegoats for systemic issues like corruption, state failure, and pandemic-exacerbated unemployment. It calls for the South African Police Services to act against vigilantism, the government to initiate a national dialogue, and the implementation of the National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance. The authors note that anti-migrant sentiment is a global phenomenon and highlight that climate change and political instability will necessitate a human-rights-based approach to migration.

The document highlights a potential investment need of INR 19.7 lakh crore ($US266 billion) for India's EV transition between 2020 and 2030, noting that retail lending remains slow due to perceived risks. It proposes that the Reserve Bank of India include EVs in its Priority Sector Lending (PSL) guidelines—which require banks to allocate 40 percent of credit to priority sectors—to institutionalize EV financing and provide buyers with interest rates and tenures comparable to internal combustion engine vehicles.

The authors propose a two-pronged approach to reach net-zero electricity in Canada by 2035: removing the output-based pricing system (OBPS) for electricity to increase emission incentives while rebating revenues to consumers, and implementing a performance-standard regulation to limit emission intensity of new and existing facilities.

The report identifies systemic barriers for NEETs in remote island regions, including limited vocational training in green skills, high costs of mobility, and a lack of specialized financial support. It recommends that the EU establish mandatory funding shares for green employment and innovation within the 2021-2027 budget and NextGenerationEU, implement a centralized EU student loan system, and create a 'Sustainability for islands secretariat' to expand support beyond energy to include education.

The document examines regenerative livestock farming in Spain, a model based on directed grazing and frequent rotations to mimic wild herbivores. Through 52 interviews with farmers, the study finds that the model is adaptable to various pastoral systems and does not depend on high external inputs for economic profitability. While farmers report high satisfaction (over 90%) regarding soil health and biodiversity, the current administrative and bureaucratic framework is identified as a barrier to adoption. The authors call for increased communication between farmers, scientists, and institutions to align policy and subsidies with regenerative practices.