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The Kenya Energy Transition & Investment Plan (ETIP) 2023-2050 outlines a strategic roadmap for Kenya to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. The plan identifies an 'Orderly Transition' pathway that balances environmental sustainability with economic growth, requiring approximately USD 600 billion in capital investment. This transition focuses on the rapid deployment of renewables, electrification of transport, and the adoption of clean cooking technologies, while leveraging green growth opportunities in hydrogen and low-carbon manufacturing to create an estimated 500,000 net new jobs.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics argues that the global energy crisis is driven by fossil fuel volatility rather than clean energy policies. It asserts that natural gas is incompatible with Paris Agreement climate goals and that renewable energy is now a more cost-effective and secure alternative for power generation globally, including in Africa.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the current state and prospects of carbon capture and storage (CCS), describing it as an "integrated infrastructure" rather than a single technology. While the history of CCS is marked by high failure rates and limited impact on global emissions, the document notes a recent surge in investment and project announcements, particularly in North America and Europe. The author argues that CCS is most critical for the cement industry, where few alternatives exist, but is largely uncompetitive in the power sector compared to renewables.

The document details how the production and use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, which have grown ninefold since 1961, contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions (roughly 2% from nitrogen fertilizer alone) and biodiversity loss. It highlights a deep convergence between the fossil fuel and agrochemical industries, noting that these sectors are collaborating to use carbon capture and storage (CCS) to produce 'blue' ammonia and hydrogen. The report argues that these are 'false solutions' designed to secure government subsidies and extend reliance on fossil gas, while warning that the current industrial agricultural model undermines food sovereignty and global food security.

A joint analysis by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and the Heinrich Boell Foundation examining the discrepancies between the IPCC Working Group III report's consensus and the mitigation pathways presented in its Summary for Policymakers.

The report 'Boom and Bust Coal 2022' tracks the global coal plant pipeline, highlighting a stark divergence between China's continued expansion and a broader global trend toward phasing out coal. While COP26 commitments significantly increased the number of plants with phase-out dates, China's surge in new construction and the persistence of 'clean coal' narratives in some OECD countries challenge the 1.5 degree Celsius warming target.

The report 'BOOM AND BUST 2022' by Global Energy Monitor and partners analyzes the global state of coal-fired power plants as of April 2022. It highlights a stark divergence: while many OECD and non-OECD countries are committing to end new coal construction and accelerate closures to meet Paris Agreement goals, China continues to expand its coal capacity significantly, offsetting global reductions.

The report 'YÜKSELIŞ VE ÇÖKÜŞ 2022' provides a comprehensive tracking of global coal-fired power plants as of April 2022. It highlights a contradictory trend: while many countries and G20 nations have committed to ending international public financing for coal and phasing out existing plants following COP 26, China continues to expand its coal capacity. The document details the decline of coal projects in OECD and non-OECD countries (excluding China), the failure of 'clean coal' technologies like Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), and specific national trajectories for the US, EU, and Turkey.

The April 2022 report by Global Energy Monitor and partners analyzes the global state of coal-fired power plants, highlighting a stark contrast between the rapid decline of new coal proposals in most countries and the continued expansion of coal capacity in China.

This briefing provides financial institutions with an overview of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Net Zero Emissions by 2050 (NZE) scenario, specifically regarding the implications for oil and gas capital allocation. It explains why limiting global warming to 1.5°C precludes the development of new oil and gas fields and discusses the role of the finance sector in aligning investments with Paris goals.

This policy brief reviews fifty years of international efforts to regulate ocean dumping, focusing on the evolution from the 1972 London Convention to the more restrictive 1996 London Protocol. It examines the challenges of managing radioactive waste, the regulation of climate mitigation technologies like carbon capture and storage (CCS), and the role of regional treaties in protecting marine ecosystems.

A statement from the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) issued during COP26, reaffirming commitments to sustainably manage 100% of national waters and outlining key ocean-based climate actions to meet Paris Agreement goals.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law and GAIA argues that the concept of "net-zero plastic" is a greenwashing tactic used by the petrochemical industry to justify expanded production, asserting that plastic is inherently carbon-based and incompatible with climate solutions.

This briefing by Ember compares three expert modeling scenarios—from the Climate Change Committee (CCC), National Grid, and Energy Systems Catapult (ESC)—to demonstrate that the UK can phase out unabated gas-fired electricity generation by 2035 or sooner. The report argues that such a transition is essential for meeting the UK's legislated carbon targets, would reduce dependence on expensive imported gas, and would support a green industrial revolution through the expansion of renewables and energy storage.

A coalition of international organizations argues that carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an ineffective and dangerous 'distraction' that prolongs fossil fuel dependence, poses significant safety risks to marginalized communities, and lacks economic viability. The authors urge the Canadian and U.S. governments to end subsidies for CCS and enhanced oil recovery (EOR), instead investing in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.

A statement from the Center for International Environmental Law and numerous supporting organizations urging the United States and Canadian governments to reject carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, arguing they are a 'dangerous distraction' that prolongs fossil fuel reliance and poses significant risks to marginalized communities.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute analyzes the gaps between the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework and the original American Jobs Plan, arguing that the bipartisan deal omits critical climate, energy, and environmental spending necessary for the U.S. to meet its 2030 emissions targets.

This policy brief by the Center for International Environmental Law argues that carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an unviable climate solution that poses significant economic, environmental, and safety risks, particularly for communities in Louisiana.

This document is a response from Ember to a call for evidence regarding Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) technologies, specifically focusing on the risks, constraints, and costs associated with Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS).

This document is Ember's response to a UK government call for evidence on greenhouse gas removals (GGRs). It specifically critiques the reliance on Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), arguing that the assumption of biomass carbon neutrality is flawed and that the land, environmental, and financial costs of scaling BECCS are prohibitive compared to other GGR methods or direct decarbonisation.