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The document finds that while 74% of people in Britain consider climate change an important issue, their support for specific actions is heavily influenced by the language used. Framing climate action as 'protecting our environment' (59% support) is more effective than using technical terms like 'net zero' (43% support). There is a strong, unifying connection between climate change and nature, with 'harm to nature and wildlife' being the top concern for 41% of respondents. The report highlights that people across all socio-economic backgrounds are concerned, though many distance themselves from the topic due to immediate life pressures or the depressing nature of the subject. It recommends using tangible, local examples of progress and a holistic approach that links climate action with nature preservation to increase public engagement.

The author reflects on the participation of youth at the INC-5.2 global plastics negotiations, specifically citing the involvement of the Children and Youth Major Group and their comprehensive demands for a treaty based on a full lifecycle approach to plastics, binding production targets, and intergenerational equity.

The Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal Assembly (BABMA) has developed a Climate Adaptation Plan (2025–2030) to address increasing temperatures and erratic rainfall. The plan identifies high vulnerabilities in agriculture, water resources, forestry, biodiversity, fisheries, tourism, human health, and gender. It proposes 88 adaptation options, with a total estimated implementation cost of GHC 171,429,795.00. Key priorities include rainwater harvesting for irrigation, early warning systems for disasters, and gender-responsive healthcare and agricultural support.

The report examines food loss and waste (FLW) in Southeast Asia, arguing that current technocratic approaches to efficiency often ignore embedded power structures and gender inequalities. Through case studies on coffee in Bali, small-scale fisheries in the region, and urban agriculture in Bangkok, it finds that socio-institutional innovations—such as social forestry and rural-urban linkages—are generally more effective than standalone technologies like biogas digesters or solar dryers. The authors recommend a rights-based, participatory approach to FLW reduction that integrates agroecology and gender-transformative frameworks to ensure a just food systems transition.

The report highlights that Indigenous Peoples achieved expanded engagement and increased recognition of their contributions to sustainability in 2024 across the Rio Conventions. However, it identifies inconsistent acceptance of human rights language and a lack of direct funding for participation and customary practices as primary remaining barriers.

The Nature-Based Infrastructure Global Resource Centre conducted a cost-benefit analysis of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) in Cape Town's Diep/Sand River and Zeekoe catchments. The study finds that NBI interventions—such as creating retention ponds, establishing wetlands, and removing invasive species—offer significant economic returns, with benefit-to-cost ratios up to 2.07 and net benefits reaching ZAR 133 million over 25 years. These gains are primarily driven by avoided costs in dredging and canal refurbishment, reduced flood damages, and the creation of over 60 local jobs annually. The analysis indicates that NBI is particularly valuable under pessimistic climate scenarios with high flood risks, providing a cost-effective alternative to grey infrastructure upgrades.

The Amazon Soy Moratorium (ASM), established in 2006, prevents the purchase of soy grown on land deforested after 2008 in the Amazon biome. Between 2009 and 2022, deforestation dropped by 69% in monitored municipalities. Signatories argue that dismantling the ASM would unlock 1.1 million hectares for soy cultivation, potentially releasing 300 million tonnes of CO₂ within 1 to 2 years and opening approximately 10 million hectares of deforested land to soybean cultivation. The pledge calls for continued adherence to the 2008 cut-off and urges Brazilian authorities to maintain the ASM to align economic development with environmental stewardship.

The briefing highlights that while food systems contribute over 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions, there is no cohesive global pathway with clear targets and timelines to reach net zero. Current efforts, such as the FAO roadmap, are deemed insufficient because they omit the need to reduce animal-sourced product consumption and lack key biodiversity targets. The author notes that while over 55 relevant targets exist across frameworks like the Paris Agreement and SDGs, they are disconnected, often non-binding, and lack financial targets. The document calls for a coordinated framework similar to the IEA's energy roadmap to integrate climate, health, and nature goals and minimize trade-offs.

A coalition of NGOs, including Carbon Market Watch, warns that the European Commission's draft delegated act for permanent carbon removals—covering DACCS, BioCCS, and biochar—fails to meet the legal requirements of the CRCF regulation. The group argues the methodologies are of low quality, fail to address indirect land use change, assume automatic additionality, and lack sufficient MRV and liability rules for biochar. They call on the European Parliament and Council to object to the draft and urge the Commission to prevent the integration of these units into the EU ETS until quality is ensured.

The briefing highlights the vulnerability of sub-Saharan African food systems to climate change, noting that women bear a disproportionate burden despite their crucial roles. It critiques industrial agriculture for exacerbating inequalities and environmental degradation, proposing agroecology as a solution to enhance biodiversity, soil health, and food sovereignty.

A coalition of 63 European entities calls on the European Commission to retain horizontal spending targets for climate and environment in the post-2027 EU budget to ensure a clean industrial transition and economic competitiveness.

The report examines the three types of non-deterioration obligations in the Nature Restoration Regulation (NRL): continuous improvement, non-deterioration of good status, and pre-restoration non-deterioration. It argues that these obligations are not merely effort-based but require 'appropriate measures' and are essential for the long-term success of ecosystem restoration. The analysis highlights the interplay between the NRL and the Habitats Directive, particularly regarding Natura 2000 sites, and critiques the uniform National Restoration Plan (NRP) format for providing inadequate guidance on demonstrating compliance with these obligations. It also details the strict criteria for derogations, such as force majeure and overriding public interest, emphasizing that they must be interpreted narrowly to avoid undermining overall restoration targets.

The report identifies a massive funding gap for sustainable livestock in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), where the sector is responsible for approximately 28% of total regional emissions but receives minimal climate investment. It analyzes six key risk categories—governance, financing, physical climate, market, infrastructure, and nature—and finds that public investors are currently the most suitable for the sector due to higher risk tolerance. The roadmap proposes a transition from a 'business-as-usual' reliance on public funds to a diversified capital mix through blended finance, derisking tools (such as first-loss capital and credit guarantees), and policy reforms like natural capital accounting and improved land tenure. It specifically highlights the vulnerability of smallholder farms and the potential for large-scale farms in Brazil and Mexico to attract private investment. The report concludes with recommendations for COP 30 in Brazil to elevate sustainable livestock on the global climate agenda.

The document examines the intersection of climate change, gender, and food systems in southern Africa, arguing that climate shocks intensify the burden of unpaid care work disproportionately borne by rural and working-class women. It critiques technocratic, productivity-focused agricultural policies and proposes a framework based on Feminist Ecological Economics and Feminist Political Ecology to reorient food systems around human needs and ecological regeneration. Key recommendations include the redistribution of care work, support for agroecology, and the implementation of gender-responsive fiscal policies.

The report details the EECCLiRe project's efforts to build climate resilience among Indonesian coffee smallholders through ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA). Key interventions included the use of climate field schools (CFS) to integrate scientific climate data with traditional knowledge, the promotion of agroforestry to protect heat-sensitive Arabica coffee, and the installation of plastic biodigesters to provide clean energy and organic fertilizer. The document also examines the role of ecolabels and geographical indication (GI) labels in supporting EbA by providing financial incentives, while noting challenges such as power imbalances with intermediaries and the need for context-specific, gender-responsive programming.

Mighty Earth calls on EU politicians to uphold the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), warning that political pressure from the European Peoples Party (EPP) and industry actors threatens a law that could save 8 million hectares of forest and prevent 2.7 tonnes of net CO2 emissions over ten years.

The report evaluates Armenia's progress toward a green economy and alignment with European Union environmental policies. It analyzes sectors including climate change, energy, biodiversity, and transport, while addressing cross-cutting themes such as sustainable finance and just transition to identify strategic pathways for advancement.

The document reports that nature-based solutions (NbS) and ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) are increasingly integrated into national adaptation plans (NAPs), with all reviewed NAPs containing at least one such action.

The document highlights the ecological importance of the Hudson Bay and James Bay lowlands as a critical global carbon sink and the threats posed by the 'Ring of Fire' mining projects. It details the advocacy of the Friends of the Attawapiskat River, who argue that respecting treaty rights and obtaining free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) are essential for achieving climate and conservation goals. The study critiques Ontario's mining laws and the lack of provincial implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), recommending the establishment of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) and a moratorium on mining permits until Indigenous sovereignty and environmental protections are guaranteed.

The document details the ecological significance of the Hudson-James Bay Lowlands as a critical carbon sink and the threats posed by the 'Ring of Fire' mining projects. It highlights the mobilization of the Friends of the Attawapiskat River, who advocate for Indigenous-led conservation, the enforcement of free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC), and the recognition of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) to safeguard biodiversity and climate stability.