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This policy brief examines China's evolving role in global climate change mitigation and adaptation, highlighting the intersection of energy security, economic development, and international diplomacy. It details China's domestic targets for reducing energy intensity and increasing renewable energy, while analyzing the geopolitical tensions and trust deficits between China and developed nations like the U.S. and EU.

This guide from the Stockholm Environment Institute provides a framework for implementing energy-efficient lighting in cities, focusing on the transition from incandescent bulbs to Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs), LEDs, and efficient fluorescent tubes. It details the technical and financial benefits of these technologies, identifies implementation barriers, and provides case studies from South Africa and international examples to illustrate potential energy and carbon savings.

This guide provides an overview of the necessity and implementation of a transport modal shift in South African cities, moving commuters from private vehicles to public or non-motorized transport to reduce carbon emissions and congestion.

This fact sheet from the Stockholm Environment Institute outlines three energy scenarios from 2009 to 2050: a Baseline scenario (BAS) reflecting business-as-usual trends, a Basic Energy Access scenario (BEA) focusing on universal basic energy access and climate constraints, and a Shared Development Agenda scenario (SDA) which aims for more balanced global income distribution and extensive development in poor regions.

This policy brief by civil society groups argues against the Indonesian government's plan to open 20 million hectares of forest for food and energy self-sufficiency, claiming it will lead to massive deforestation, human rights violations, and ecological disasters.

This report by Trend Asia examines the implementation of biomass co-firing in East Java, focusing on Energy Plantation Forests (HTE), wood pellet exporters, and the Paiton Power Plant (PLTU Paiton). The findings suggest that the transition to biomass has caused economic losses for local farmers, ecological damage, and relies on illegal supply chains of wood sawdust, while failing to provide a viable business model for the state-owned forestry company Perhutani.

A report by Trend Asia and Walhi Jambi arguing against the construction of two mouth-of-mine coal-fired power plants (PLTU MT Jambi 1 and 2) in Jambi Province, citing electricity oversupply, severe socio-ecological risks, and a shift in international investment away from coal.

A briefing by Trend Asia arguing that Indonesia's B50 and Bioethanol (E20) initiatives are unsustainable policies that prioritize oligarchic interests over ecological stability and human rights.

This technical note describes the data sources and calculation methods for the Land Emissions and Removals Navigator (LEARN) tool, a free web-based resource designed to help U.S. communities analyze the greenhouse gas (GHG) impacts of forests and trees at a local scale.

This research paper uses spatial modeling to identify drivers of forest loss and predict future deforestation within six CARPE landscapes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2015 and 2025.

This case study examines the water-energy nexus in Qingdao, analyzing how different water source selections—ranging from local surface water to seawater desalination—impact the energy consumption and carbon emissions of the municipal water supply system.

This report analyzes the impact of dockless bike-share systems across 12 Chinese cities, concluding that these systems serve as effective last-mile mobility solutions that improve public transit connectivity, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance public health.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute outlines strategies for Illinois to meet emission standards under the Clean Power Plan (CPP) by leveraging energy efficiency, renewable energy, and operational improvements to power plants.

This research paper, part of the "World Resources Report 2013-14: Creating a Sustainable Food Future," examines the impact of population growth on food security, specifically in Sub-Saharan Africa. It argues that accelerating the decline of fertility rates to reach replacement level (approximately 2.1 children per woman) by 2050 would significantly reduce food demand, spur economic growth via a demographic dividend, and mitigate environmental damage by reducing the need for cropland expansion.

This document outlines 'Outcome 5' of the WWF South Africa Strategy 2025, focusing on leveraging the finance and corporate sectors to drive environmental, social, and economic improvements through policy frameworks and green financial solutions.