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Plan 1.5 issued a statement criticizing the Climate Change Center for continuing a cookstove project in Myanmar despite the 2021 military coup, alleging that the project provides administrative legitimacy to the military junta and involves inflated carbon emission reductions.

This executive summary from the NewClimate Institute outlines a research project analyzing the state of carbon market activities and the vulnerability of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in the pre-2020 period. The research focused on the risk of projects ceasing greenhouse gas (GHG) abatement without Certified Emission Reduction (CER) revenues and evaluated the total CER supply potential and the impact of eligibility restrictions on market demand.

This discussion paper estimates the marginal cost of supplying certified emissions reduction (CER) units from projects registered under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) up to 2020, specifically analyzing the potential impact of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).

This policy brief examines how international greenhouse gas (GHG) emission offsets can be designed to provide a 'net decrease' in emissions, moving beyond the standard one-to-one credit ratio. It analyzes the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) to identify project types and accounting methods—such as stringent baselines and discounting—that could generate surplus reductions and a net atmospheric benefit.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) submitted comments on July 16, 2011, arguing that the Project Design Document (PDD) for a high-efficiency power generation project by Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd. in India should not be validated. CIEL contends that the project's stakeholder consultation process was inadequate and that the project causes significant environmental harm, potentially violating Indian environmental law.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) proposes a normative framework for the governance of climate finance in developing countries. Based on a 2010 civil society meeting in Cape Town and research across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the document outlines priorities and principles to ensure that climate funding is just, effective, and driven by local developmental needs rather than donor priorities.

This research paper evaluates the environmental integrity of nitric acid projects under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), specifically examining risks of carbon leakage and baseline emission manipulation. The authors conclude that while the CDM successfully fostered abatement in a sector that previously lacked such practices, the current methodologies are complex and lead to significant credit issuance delays. The paper recommends transitioning to a common benchmarking approach for baseline emissions to simplify the process and safeguard against leakage.

This 2009 report by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) analyzes financial mechanisms and opportunities for collaboration between the European Union and India to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It evaluates the limitations of existing UNFCCC mechanisms, identifies sectoral barriers to low-carbon transitions, and proposes specific initiatives in solar energy, energy efficiency, and black carbon reduction to align EU climate goals with India's development priorities.

This report by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network examines the historical lack of gender consideration in climate change mitigation financing and proposes solutions for integrating gender equality to improve project effectiveness. Through case studies in Nepal, Mali, and Colombia, it demonstrates how gender mainstreaming—including the use of disaggregated data and gender-sensitive action plans—can enhance the sustainability and social impact of emission reduction initiatives.

This report examines the gender gaps in climate change mitigation financing and proposes solutions to integrate gender equality into such projects. It argues that mitigation efforts have historically been 'gender-neutral,' often ignoring the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and their potential as leaders in solutions. Through case studies in Nepal, Mali, and Colombia, the document demonstrates how gender-sensitive planning improves project efficiency, sustainability, and social equity.

This executive summary of a Stockholm Environment Institute working paper evaluates nitrous oxide (N2O) abatement projects at nitric acid plants under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). The study concludes that while the CDM has successfully driven innovation and emission reductions in a sector that previously lacked abatement practices, the current methodologies are overly complex and may inadvertently reward high-emitting plants. The authors recommend transitioning to a benchmark factor for baseline emissions to simplify processes and enhance environmental integrity.