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The UN High-level Dialogue on Energy (HLDE), held on 24 September 2021, convened over 130 global leaders to accelerate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) and the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. The event resulted in the first-ever global roadmap for SDG7 and the announcement of over 160 Energy Compacts, which committed more than USD 400 billion in new finance and investment to combat energy poverty and decarbonize energy systems.

This fact sheet provides guidance on Adaptation Communications (ADCOMs) under the UNFCCC, explaining their purpose, voluntary nature, and flexible submission options. It specifically details how countries can align ADCOMs with National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes to reduce reporting burdens and provide input for the first global stocktake.

This reference guide by GreenCape provides a strategic framework for water and wastewater businesses and investors seeking to enter or expand within the South African public water sector. It details the sector's governance structure, the legal requirements for public procurement, various contracting models, and strategies for forming partnerships and trialling new technologies.

A practical handbook published by WWF South Africa in 2021 designed to empower land users in the Cape Floral Region to identify, plan for, and manage invasive alien plants (IAPs). The guide covers legal obligations, technical clearing methods, health and safety protocols, and long-term rehabilitation strategies.

This 2021 practical guide published by WWF South Africa provides comprehensive instructions for landowners, managers, and contractors on controlling invasive alien plants (IAPs) within the Cape Floral Region. It covers the ecological importance of the region, legal obligations under South African law, strategic planning for removal, various control methods (manual, mechanical, chemical, and biological), health and safety protocols, and long-term rehabilitation strategies.

This executive summary by the Climate Bonds Initiative outlines a framework for 'transition finance' to support the shift toward an environmentally friendly economy. It establishes five core principles to ensure that transition-related financial instruments are credible and aligned with the Paris Agreement, specifically targeting a 1.5°C warming limit and net-zero emissions by 2050.

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines bipartisan legislative efforts in the 116th Congress to preserve biodiversity in the United States. It details proposed laws and testimony focusing on wildlife corridors, land preservation, the Endangered Species Act, and the management of invasive species to mitigate threats from climate change and habitat loss.

This briefing summarizes testimony and discussions from the 116th Congress regarding the necessity of up-to-date geophysical, hydrologic, and planetary-scale data, as well as the role of artificial intelligence, in understanding Earth processes and informing climate adaptation and disaster response.

This briefing describes the draft Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation’s (CLEAN) Future Act, a legislative proposal by Democratic leaders on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to achieve a net-zero greenhouse gas pollution economy by 2050 through cross-sectoral policies.

The Earth Negotiations Bulletin provides a comprehensive report on the 2019 Chile/Madrid Climate Change Conference (COP 25, CMP 15, CMA 2), which took place from 2 December to 15 December 2019. The conference was marked by significant delays, becoming the longest in UNFCCC history, and failed to reach consensus on several key issues, most notably the operationalization of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. While some progress was made on loss and damage and gender, the overall outcome was viewed with disappointment by many delegates and civil society due to a perceived gap between scientific urgency and political delivery.

This outcome document summarizes the findings of the Marrakech Partnership Global Climate Action-MPGCA Agrifood Roundtable held on 5 December 2019 during UNFCCC COP 25. The document argues that radical transformation of the agri-food system is a priority climate solution, noting that the sector has the potential to sequester at least 30% of greenhouse gases (GHG).

This report details the outcomes of an event titled "Stepping Up Action on Building Climate Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems in Africa," held during Africa Climate Week 2019 in Ghana. Facilitated by the African Union Commission, the Global Resilience Partnership, and the FAO, the event aimed to identify priorities for the 2019 UN Secretary-General's Climate Action Summit and COP25. It focuses on scaling up nature-based solutions, improving climate finance for smallholder farmers, and integrating early warning systems to protect African food security.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative outlines key public sector green bond policy developments from the first half of 2018, focusing on sovereign issuance, national guidelines, financial incentives, and the role of central banks in supporting the energy transition.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the outcomes of the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) held on June 20-21, 2018. The meeting resulted in 45 Decisions covering operational budgets, long-term financial and communication strategies, and the adoption of open data principles.

This report from the IAI Directorate Science-Policy, prepared for the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Antigua, Guatemala, details activities undertaken to improve the provision of scientific information to governments for public policy development. It outlines the Directorate's efforts to establish relationships with multilateral environmental agreements, enhance the capacity of IAI Parties, and increase the visibility of the IAI among non-Parties and under-engaged members.

This fact sheet by the Climate Bonds Initiative outlines key public sector green bond policy developments in 2017 and projections for 2018. It highlights the rise of sovereign green bonds, the establishment of regional and national guidelines in Asia and Africa, the growth of the green sukuk market in Malaysia, and various financial incentives provided by governments to lower issuance costs and accelerate the transition to low-carbon infrastructure.

This fact sheet describes the role of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in implementing and enforcing minimum energy efficiency standards for appliances and equipment under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975. It details the economic and environmental benefits of these standards, the distinction between mandatory federal standards and voluntary programs like ENERGY STAR, and the impact of regional standards on heating and cooling equipment.

This briefing notes Canada's ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury and highlights research from the IISD-Experimental Lake Area regarding the impact of reducing mercury pollution on fish.

This fact sheet describes the role of the U.S. Farm Bill in promoting voluntary on-farm conservation practices to address agricultural pollution, improve soil health, and sequester carbon. It details specific conservation techniques—such as cover cropping, no-till operations, and intercropping—and outlines the primary funding programs managed by the USDA under the 2014 Farm Bill.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) details the role of the U.S. Farm Bill in promoting on-farm conservation practices. It examines specific conservation tools—such as cover crops, no-till operations, and intercropping—and outlines the funding and objectives of the 2014 Farm Bill's Conservation Title (Title II), including its primary programs: EQIP, ACEP, CRP, and CSP.