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The Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP), funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, is moving into the review phase for applications. The program will invest $6.3 billion to decarbonize high-emitting sectors such as iron, steel, cement, and chemicals. The Clean Air Task Force recommends that the Department of Energy define 'transformational' projects broadly, reserve funds for ongoing project support, and ensure a balance between deep decarbonization and community benefits. Additionally, the document calls for increased collaboration between private industry competitors and stronger policy support from state governments to meet federal funding deadlines by September 30, 2026.

The Climate Bonds Initiative evaluates Japan's GX Plan, noting that while it provides a solid foundation for transition finance, certain elements—specifically the reliance on ammonia co-firing and fossil gas—risk undermining its credibility. The report recommends prioritising mature renewable technologies, setting a clear phase-out date for unabated coal by 2035, and implementing a mandatory emissions trading system with a strong carbon price to ensure alignment with global 1.5°C goals.

The document critiques the implementation of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) in Indonesia, highlighting a lack of transparency in the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) and the persistence of 'false solutions' like coal co-firing and carbon capture. It argues that for a transition to be truly 'just,' it must incorporate four pillars of justice—recognition, distributive, procedural, and restorative—and specifically address the vulnerability of workers in the coal sector. The report recommends legally binding emission targets, the removal of 'take-or-pay' electricity contracts, and the decentralization of renewable energy development to empower local governments and communities.

The briefing outlines five recommendations to enhance the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) to meet Europe's climate goals, focusing on increasing CO2 storage capacity, creating an EU-level aggregation platform for CO2 markets, improving Member State mapping of storage potential, leveraging oil and gas sector resources, and accelerating infrastructure permitting.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, on behalf of the Life after Coal Campaign, submits that the draft South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) fails to sufficiently integrate gender justice. The submission highlights significant underrepresentation of women in South Africa's energy sectors—including only 14% in renewable energy and 21% in coal—and argues that without deliberate design and measurable targets, the transition will maintain existing inequalities. It recommends that SAREM explicitly elevate gender equality as a key outcome, implement conditional state support for women's employment, and provide dedicated financial and developmental support for women-owned businesses through mechanisms like the proposed Transformation Fund.

Reclaim Finance argues that GFANZ's guidance on coal managed phase-outs (MPOs) in Asia Pacific must be significantly strengthened to ensure alignment with a 1.5°C scenario, protect civil society, and avoid 'junk' carbon offsets. The organization recommends that financial institutions end all support for new coal infrastructure and that MPOs prioritize the closure of the oldest plants by 2040, without diverting funds toward retrofits or carbon-intensive alternatives like biomass and ammonia.

A joint response from eleven NGOs arguing that the EU has failed to meet binding obligations to end overfishing and wasteful discarding. The document calls for Total Allowable Catches (TACs) to be set at or below scientific advice, the implementation of Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) to enforce the landing obligation, and the integration of climate adaptation and ecosystem-based approaches into fisheries management.

The document argues that the Loss and Damage Fund must be established through transparent, fair, and inclusive processes to effectively support vulnerable countries. It emphasizes the need for flexible funding windows, participatory governance that empowers local communities, and a diverse range of financial instruments—primarily grants—to avoid increasing debt in affected nations. The brief highlights four critical trade-offs: scope versus coordination, participatory versus delegated governance, inclusive versus rapid decision-making, and accessibility versus oversight.

The policy brief identifies a 'policy coherence gap' in the global green transition, where structural, long-term policies are being crowded out by unilateral industrial measures and short-term stimuli. It proposes that the G20 adopt a shared agenda to define and prioritize structural green reforms—such as natural capital investment and fossil fuel subsidy reform—to unlock concessionary financing and private investment for low-income and indebted countries. The authors present four options for G20 action, ranging from the status quo to a high-ambition multilateral framework that integrates debt-swap approaches and special drawing rights to facilitate a just transition.

The Clean Air Task Force asserts that while the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) strengthens the EU's manufacturing capabilities for net-zero technologies, the slow pace of infrastructure deployment—such as power lines and pipelines—could become a "fatal bottleneck." The authors propose three primary adaptations of NZIA policies for infrastructure: integrating clean energy infrastructure into spatial planning and mapping, implementing upper limits on permitting timelines for non-renewable net-zero technologies like advanced nuclear, and establishing "one-stop shop" administrative agencies to streamline permitting processes, citing Denmark as a potential model.

The EU aims to mainstream climate into all foreign policy channels via the European Green Deal, but faces challenges in translating announcements into action. The report recommends that the EU solidify its credibility by avoiding misaligned gas infrastructure investments, institutionalising climate mainstreaming across all foreign policy decision-making, shifting from a technical to a geopolitical approach to climate diplomacy, and strengthening the 'Team Europe' approach to improve coordination between EU institutions and Member States.

A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) has condemned the proposed Approach to Remedial Action by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). The CSOs argue that the proposal fails to implement recommendations from a 2020 External Review, ignores existing harms by applying only to new projects, and lacks concrete mechanisms to guarantee financial remedy for affected communities.

The briefing outlines critical design considerations for the Transitional Committee tasked with operationalizing the loss and damage fund agreed upon at COP27. It identifies three primary challenges: determining whether the fund should be a gap fund, a catalytic fund, or a mixed model; defining the boundaries between loss and damage, adaptation, and humanitarian finance; and identifying reliable funding sources. The author suggests that the committee avoid the pitfalls of existing UNFCCC mechanisms—such as voluntary contribution cycles that lead to rushed proposals and slow disbursements—by studying diverse financial models, including pooled funds and the EU's Structural Funds, to ensure predictability and fast disbursement for vulnerable countries.

The report evaluates grievance mechanisms across various carbon market standards and funds, using UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights as a benchmark. It finds that most voluntary carbon market (VCM) standards have opaque or insufficient mechanisms, while the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Gold Standard provide more robust models. The authors recommend that the Article 6.4 mechanism prioritize accessibility, transparency through public repositories, independence, and the ability to provide binding remedies, including the power to overturn Supervisory Body decisions.

A review of voluntary carbon market standards found that most have inadequate or non-existent grievance mechanisms, leaving local and indigenous communities vulnerable. Only Gold Standard and the Green Climate Fund's Independent Redress Mechanism were rated as having good mechanisms. The report details failures in accessibility, transparency, and independence for standards like Verra, CAR, and ACR, and notes that the Global Carbon Council lacks a mechanism entirely. It provides a framework of good practices and specific recommendations for these standards and the Paris Agreement's Article 6.4 Supervisory Body.

The policy brief examines the potential of the US Inflation Reduction Act's hydrogen production tax credit to scale clean hydrogen and decarbonize heavy industry. It argues that for grid-connected electrolyzers to qualify, the US Treasury must implement three pillars: additionality, emissions-accurate temporal accounting, and deliverability. Without these, the credit risks inducing higher emissions. If implemented correctly, the credit could provide up to $3 per kilogram of clean hydrogen, drive investment in geothermal and long-duration storage, and establish US leadership in international clean commodity standards.

The report argues that sanctions by the US, EU, and UK have been 'scattershot' and lack strategic coordination, failing to target the junta's primary revenue sources and arms networks. While legal authorizations are broad, the authors find that 67% of sanctions are unilateral, and critical entities like the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE) remain largely unsanctioned by the US and UK. The brief recommends a harmonized strategy to cut off foreign currency, disrupt aviation fuel supplies, and comprehensively sanction all junta leadership members.

Reclaim Finance proposes a framework for credible corporate climate transition plans, arguing that access to green financing should be contingent on plans that cover all emission scopes, set absolute targets aligned with 1.5°C scenarios, and include sector-specific 'red lines'. The framework emphasizes the exclusion of carbon offsets from targets, the integration of climate performance into executive remuneration, and the requirement for lobbying activities to be transparent and consistent with climate goals.

The document outlines the environmental crisis caused by fast fashion, specifically the over-reliance on fossil-fuel derived synthetics and the failure of current recycling systems. It proposes that the EU implement Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes to shift waste management costs from municipalities to producers. Key recommendations include harmonising performance targets at the EU level, using eco-modulated fees to incentivise better product design, and prioritising waste prevention and reuse over recycling. The briefing also suggests complementary policies such as a virgin plastic tax and bans on hazardous chemicals to further reduce overproduction and environmental impact.

The document outlines a comprehensive framework for the gaming industry to move beyond 'net zero' toward 'drawdown.' It identifies key leverage points for software companies, including the reduction of Scope 3 emissions from players' devices, the use of the industry's massive reach to normalize climate solutions, and the decarbonization of corporate cash and investments. The guide provides specific actionable recommendations and real-world examples from companies like Xbox, Ubisoft, and Unity to demonstrate how these strategies can be implemented in practice.