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Pakistan's NDC 3.0 sets a voluntary target to reduce projected 2035 greenhouse gas emissions by 50%, with 17% achieved unconditionally and 33% conditional on receiving USD 565.7 billion in international climate finance. The plan integrates mitigation across energy, transport, and agriculture with a comprehensive adaptation strategy based on the 2023 National Adaptation Plan. Key priorities include transitioning to a renewable-dominant power mix, expanding electric vehicle adoption, and implementing large-scale nature-based solutions like the Recharge Pakistan programme. The document emphasizes a 'just transition' for the workforce and the integration of gender, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) into climate action.

The document details a bottom-up modeling exercise using the Energy Scope tool to project Colombia's energy transition. It outlines a path toward net-zero emissions by 2050, characterized by a massive scale-up of solar and wind capacity, the gradual phase-out of fossil fuels, and the integration of energy storage and green hydrogen. The modeling identifies specific capacity targets for renewable energy across three time horizons and highlights the role of natural gas as a transitional fuel for transport and industry before full electrification.

The document analyzes four scenarios for the decommissioning of coal and gas plants in Colombia, finding that while average energy balances remain positive, significant deficits in 'firm energy' (guaranteed supply during critical periods like droughts) would emerge. The most severe deficit of 37.9% by 2038 is projected under both synchronous and sequential phase-out scenarios. To mitigate these risks, the report argues for additional renewable capacity beyond current plans, improved transmission infrastructure, and the implementation of battery energy storage systems (BESS).

The document is a social media toolkit designed to help advocates communicate the risks associated with the "Big Ugly Bill." It provides platform-specific posting tips and detailed talking points regarding the repeal of electric vehicle tax credits, cuts to clean energy and nutrition programs, increased spending on a proposed anti-missile system, and attacks on scientific integrity.

The document analyzes the factors contributing to the 'criticality' of minerals in India, emphasizing that supply vulnerabilities arise from domestic scarcity and extreme import dependence. It highlights that India's net zero goals will drive significant demand for mineral-intensive technologies, specifically electric vehicle (EV) batteries and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The paper argues that mineral criticality is shaped by economic, social, and technical factors, and that India's specific vulnerabilities fall under the pillars of security, resilience, and sustainable supplies.

The analysis finds that most energy supply investments by the World Bank, IFC, and ADB are either aligned with or could be aligned with 2°C pathways under specific conditions. Electricity transmission and distribution (T&D) represent the largest share of financing for the World Bank and ADB, accounting for approximately half of the volume of financing and 40 percent of projects. While renewables projects outnumbered natural gas power generation projects in both number and finance volume, the report warns that natural gas must act as a true 'bridge' by displacing coal rather than adding to it. The study identified 21 oil and gas production projects as 'controversial' due to high emissions and lock-in risk. Misaligned projects often cited strong development rationales, but the authors argue that the urgency of climate change requires transformational rather than incremental improvements. The report recommends that MDBs improve disclosure of indirect financing, shift toward newer technologies like battery storage, and ensure fossil fuel production support is reviewed against G7 commitments to phase out inefficient subsidies by 2025.

The paper evaluates two policy packages for India: the NDC-SDG scenario, aligning with 2030 goals, and the LTD scenario, targeting 2050. The LTD scenario offers higher emission reductions and health co-benefits but relies more on nascent technologies. Both scenarios demonstrate that deep decarbonization can coexist with GDP growth and employment increases, with a carbon tax identified as a critical policy lever.

The paper evaluates various renewable and clean energy technologies for Tamil Nadu, analyzing their Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), current installation capacities, and barriers to adoption. It identifies significant potential for wind repowering, offshore wind development, solar PV expansion, and the deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS). Additionally, it examines the role of green hydrogen and bioenergy in the state's energy mix, emphasizing the need for supportive policies and infrastructure to facilitate the transition.

The document addresses the challenge of unreliable or absent electricity for approximately one billion people in low- and middle-income countries accessing healthcare. It advocates for decentralized renewable energy (DRE), specifically solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with batteries, as a clean and climate-resilient alternative to costly and polluting diesel generators. The text highlights the need for streamlined tools and processes to achieve sustainable, large-scale implementation of these systems and introduces a project lifecycle approach developed by WRI based on work in India and Africa.