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This synthesis report summarizes a series of expert dialogues conducted between May 2009 and March 2010 by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Pembina Institute. The dialogues aimed to identify opportunities for trilateral cooperation on clean energy and climate action among Canada, the United States, and Mexico, highlighting the complexities of differing national roles and the impact of U.S. policy uncertainty on continental coordination.

This fact sheet describes the activities of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Energy Program, which provides guidance to authorities on transitioning to sustainable energy systems, reforming fossil fuel subsidies, and implementing international climate commitments.

This document provides an inventory of fossil fuel subsidies in Switzerland, based on the legal definitions established by the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS).

This November 2016 briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the role of Quebec in helping Canada meet its G7 commitment to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies by 2025. The document focuses specifically on consumption subsidies in Quebec, which it argues act as a 'negative price on carbon' and undermine the province's ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets.

This fact sheet describes a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment of the Taïba N’Diaye wind farm in Senegal, commissioned by the Bureau Opérationnel du Suivi (BOS) of Plan Émergent Sénégal. The analysis compares the wind farm's financial and societal performance against coal and heavy fuel oil (HFO) power generation, incorporating climate risks and external effects that are typically omitted from traditional financial analyses.

This executive summary, based on a 2009 report prepared for the Swedish Government Offices, outlines an integrated approach for the European Union to combine climate change mitigation and energy security with economic competitiveness. It advocates for an 'eco-efficient economy' through resource efficiency, the development of new technology markets, and the establishment of stable global carbon prices.

This briefing paper argues that current global and national financial systems act as a critical barrier to sustainability, primarily because financial flows are driven by perceived profitability rather than sustainability goals. It advocates for the 'normalization' of sustainability criteria in finance through fiscal measures, international regulatory harmonization, and the active inclusion of developing countries in shaping the global sustainable finance architecture.

This white paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute critiques the U.S. government's use of the 'social cost of carbon' (SCC) to guide climate regulations. The authors argue that the administration's 'central' estimate of $21 per ton of CO2 is dangerously low due to a reliance on flawed economic models, inappropriately high discount rates, and the omission of catastrophic climate risks. They advocate for a shift toward science-based targets and cost-effectiveness analysis rather than narrow cost-benefit calculations.

This research paper assesses China's climate policy implementation during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015), noting a shift toward specific policy instruments and the likelihood of exceeding several energy and climate targets.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute outlines how Missouri can achieve its emission standards under the Clean Power Plan (CPP) by leveraging existing infrastructure, meeting voluntary efficiency goals, and expanding renewable energy targets.

The World Resources Institute's 'Putting a Price on Carbon: A Handbook for U.S. Policy Makers' serves as a reference guide on the design, revenue options, and economic impacts of carbon pricing mechanisms, specifically carbon taxes and cap-and-trade programs, to assist in the potential implementation of a national carbon price in the United States.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines Concentrating Solar Thermal power (CST) as a large-scale, zero-carbon alternative to coal-fired power generation. It highlights the role of thermal storage in providing baseload power and discusses the policy and economic barriers—such as high upfront capital costs and the need for carbon pricing—that must be addressed to accelerate global deployment, particularly in rapidly developing economies.

This working paper outlines a strategy for the United States to meet its 2025 emissions targets and achieve deeper long-term reductions through a combination of existing administrative authorities, state actions, and future Congressional legislation.

This research paper introduces the 'data loop' concept, describing a collaborative relationship between governments and the private sector to enhance greenhouse gas emissions data sharing to support national climate policies and Paris Agreement reporting requirements, with a focus on the Asia region.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute outlines how Pennsylvania can meet its Clean Power Plan (CPP) emission standards by expanding existing energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, optimizing the operation of natural gas and coal plants, and potentially adopting a market-based carbon pricing program.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute argues that while a carbon price is necessary to incorporate climate costs into economic decision-making and reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, it is not sufficient on its own to achieve full decarbonization by 2050. The author asserts that complementary policies are required to address market barriers, handle externalities beyond climate costs, and incentivize long-lead-time mitigation options to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

This fact sheet outlines strategies for Virginia to meet and potentially exceed its emission standards under the Clean Power Plan (CPP) by leveraging existing infrastructure, clean energy goals, and market-based mechanisms.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute explains cost containment mechanisms used in cap-and-trade programs to increase economic efficiency, provide price certainty, and manage compliance costs without compromising environmental goals.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute outlines strategies for Wisconsin to meet emission standards under the Clean Power Plan (CPP), focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and the optimization of existing power plant infrastructure.

This report by the World Resources Institute evaluates Australia's policy framework for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, focusing on the Clean Energy Future package and its ability to meet international commitments by 2020.