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The China Sustainable Debt State of the Market Report 2022, published by the Climate Bonds Initiative, CCDC Research, and CIB Research, analyzes the growth and composition of China's green, social, sustainability, sustainability-linked (SLB), and transition bond markets (GSS+) through the end of 2022.

This policy brief examines illicit financial flows (IFFs) resulting from migrant smuggling in Senegal and Sierra Leone. It highlights a systemic failure to employ 'follow the money' investigative techniques, noting that smuggling revenues are frequently laundered through cash-based informal systems and invested in formal sectors like real estate and hospitality. The document identifies significant institutional gaps, including underfunded Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) and corruption within law enforcement and the judiciary, and provides recommendations for strengthening regulatory frameworks and regional cooperation.

This research paper examines the integration of marine and coastal ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) within the climate policies and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of 10 SADC member states. It identifies a systemic gap where terrestrial concerns often overshadow marine issues, leading to a disconnect between high-level global pledges and local implementation. The author analyzes national case studies, identifies significant hurdles—including capacity gaps, siloed governance, and financing shortages—and provides recommendations for strengthening the 'seascape' approach to climate resilience in Southern Africa.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute analyses the evolution of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by comparing 63 first and updated submissions across 89 countries. Using the NDC-SDG Connections tool, the authors examine how climate action plans align with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, noting an increase in the volume of activities and a growing focus on social dimensions, alongside a concerning decrease in activities related to food, water, and land use.

This report examines past climate adaptation projects funded by the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) in Bolivia's water sector to identify lessons for supporting just transitions in water resource management.

This report by Ember analyzes Türkiye's electricity generation from clean sources at a province level from 2018 to 2022. It highlights the vulnerability of Türkiye's energy transition to droughts due to a heavy reliance on hydropower and argues that accelerating wind and solar deployment, particularly in underutilized southern provinces, is essential to reduce dependence on imported gas and meet clean energy targets.

This document is a Korean translation of excerpts from the 'Boom Bust Coal 2023' report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) and its partners. It analyzes global coal power trends in 2022, highlighting a divergence between a general global decline in coal expansion and a significant surge in China's coal capacity. The report also provides a detailed critique of South Korea's coal phase-out plans, financial risks associated with coal dependency, and the need for a 'just transition' for affected regions.

This report by Global Energy Monitor and partners analyzes the global state of coal power in 2022, highlighting a stark divergence between China's expanding coal capacity and a general decline in the rest of the world. While many nations are moving toward retirement to meet Paris Agreement goals, China's domestic coal pipeline has grown significantly, now accounting for the majority of global under-construction capacity.

This report by Global Energy Monitor and partners analyzes the global coal power pipeline as of April 2023, highlighting a stark divergence between China's increasing coal capacity and a general decline in coal projects elsewhere. While many OECD countries are phasing out coal, China's domestic expansion and continued involvement in some international projects contrast with global climate goals. The document specifically details Pakistan's rapid increase in coal capacity and the associated economic and environmental impacts.

This executive summary evaluates the legal and policy framework for Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) in Madagascar's mining sector. While the framework is described as generally coherent and up-to-date, the document identifies critical gaps—including broad stabilization clauses and the potential for operating permits to precede environmental permits—and provides recommendations to align the system with international best practices from the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF).

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines how Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) can mitigate financial risks for financial service providers (FSPs) investing in agriculture in developing countries. By analyzing 12 VSS across economic, environmental, and social dimensions, the document identifies gaps in current standards—particularly regarding economic viability and climate adaptation—and provides recommendations for FSPs, VSS developers, and governments to catalyze investment in sustainable agriculture.

This report by Trend Asia examines Indonesia's energy transition policies, specifically focusing on the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and the role of the state electricity company, PLN, in managing energy capacity and emissions.

A review of Indonesia's energy transition policy focusing on the challenges of meeting Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) targets amidst a legacy of coal-fired power expansion and state utility debt.

This research paper evaluates the climate neutrality trajectories of nine Swedish cities, analyzing the alignment between their political intent and the actual policy instruments deployed to address both territorial and consumption-based emissions.

The report examines the regulatory and economic landscape for renewable energy in Nigeria, arguing that while immediate economic and security crises may limit large-scale public climate investment, the government can achieve 'easy wins' by reinstating fiscal incentives for solar products and leveraging existing agricultural and infrastructure programs to advance the energy transition.

This report evaluates the progress of four Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs)—the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the World Bank—in mainstreaming climate adaptation finance. Based on case studies from Kenya, Nepal, and Peru, the document examines how these institutions scale up funding, incorporate climate risk screening, and align their portfolios with national priorities such as National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and nationally determined contributions (NDCs).

This report by the NewClimate Institute reviews the current state of planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) import capacities in Germany, comparing assessments from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the Energy Economics Institute at the University of Cologne (EWI). The author argues that planned expansions are oversized, pose climate risks, and create economic dangers through potential stranded assets.

The Türkiye Electricity Review 2023 by Ember analyzes Türkiye's power sector in 2022, highlighting a return to peak coal generation driven by expensive imports from Russia, the critical role of hydropower in mitigating gas supply crises from Iran, and the gap between ambitious solar capacity targets and current installation barriers.

A report by the International Science Council, co-authored by SEI's Albert Salamanca, evaluates the progress and implementation gaps of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, emphasizing that escalating disaster impacts and complex risk patterns are outpacing current management capacities.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative provides an overview of the sustainable asset-backed securities (ABS) market in Brazil as of Q3 2022. It examines the regulatory framework, the role of various securitisation instruments like CRAs and CRIs, and the potential for these tools to scale investment in small-scale sustainable projects, particularly in agriculture and renewable energy.