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The analysis argues that while Justin Trudeau has positioned Canada as a reliable, progressive partner for the EU and a defender of the rules-based international order, his actual record is marked by contradictions. Key discrepancies include a gap between international climate leadership and domestic support for extractive industries, a failure to meet UN peacekeeping pledges, and continued arms exports to Middle Eastern states despite human rights rhetoric. The document also contrasts Trudeau's approach with the more hawkish, US-aligned foreign policy proposed by Conservative leader Andrew Scheer.

The World Resources Institute supports the introduction of the SWAP Act and the Raise Wages, Cut Carbon Act, both of which propose an increasing price on carbon and the use of revenue to reduce payroll taxes and fund clean energy R&D.

The document analyzes pathways for refinancing clean energy debt in India to meet a $315 billion debt requirement by 2030. It identifies Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) as the most viable near-term solution to bridge the gap between bank loans and capital markets, recommending a demonstration AIF—potentially sponsored by IREDA—to build investor confidence and create a replicable model for scaling renewable energy investment.

This executive summary discusses the need for wholesale electricity market reform to accommodate the transition from large, fossil-fuel-burning power plants to cheaper, smaller, carbon-free resources. It introduces two proposed pathways for market evolution: a decentralized approach emphasizing bilateral contracting and a hybrid approach combining long-term markets with short-term spot markets.

This research paper explores the intersection of equality and sustainability, arguing that while policies for economic growth or clean energy can inadvertently exacerbate inequality, it is possible to implement integrated policies that deliver both social and environmental benefits.

The document discusses the economic challenges of deploying clean energy mini-grids in Africa, noting high upfront costs and low revenues from poor customers. It aims to provide policymakers and donors with a toolkit of retail tariff and subsidy options to make mini-grids more profitable and sustainable for private investors.

Dan Lashof, Director of WRI US, responds to the introduction of the Green New Deal resolution by Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Ed Markey, stating that the proposal has revitalized the urgent conversation on climate action in the U.S. and highlights the necessity of linking ambitious climate goals with job creation and the reduction of economic inequality.

The report finds broad bipartisan support for transitioning to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2050, with 85% of registered voters supporting such a requirement for utilities. While most Americans view clean energy positively and believe it will boost economic growth, there is a significant gap in awareness and access to purchasing 100% clean electricity. Support for renewable energy research and tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles has increased between 2013 and 2018, particularly among conservative Republicans.

The document outlines various mechanisms through which G20 nations can redirect public money—including subsidies, tax revenues, state-owned enterprise investments, and credit support—away from fossil fuels. It highlights specific national and regional successes, such as Indonesia's subsidy reforms and the EU's phase-out of coal mining subsidies, while emphasizing the need for a faster transition that protects vulnerable groups and ensures a just transition for workers.

The report analyzes Indonesia's public finance levers for clean energy, finding that while IDR 12.4 trillion was provided between 2012 and 2016, this is insufficient to meet the 2025 target of 23% renewable energy in the primary energy mix. It identifies key barriers to private investment, including high financing costs and a lack of long-term debt, and argues that capital injections into local development financial institutions (DFIs) like SMI and the use of guarantees are more effective at leveraging private capital than direct budget appropriations. The report recommends adjusting tariff structures to ensure project viability and expanding the role of DFIs to bridge financing gaps.

The Union of Concerned Scientists argues that accelerating the transition from coal to clean energy in Illinois would improve public health, lower electric bills, and spur local investment without significantly increasing costs for ratepayers.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) emphasizes that the IPCC Special Report on 1.5C confirms the necessity of limiting global warming to 1.5C to avoid irreversible impacts on ecosystems and human communities. CIEL argues that the difference between 1.5C and 2C of warming will be measured in human lives and rights, particularly for marginalized populations. To achieve the 1.5C goal, CIEL highlights the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly half by 2030 and reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 through a complete economic transformation away from fossil fuels. Furthermore, CIEL rejects 'overshoot and return' scenarios that rely on hypothetical carbon dioxide removal, labeling such strategies as dangerous and immoral.

The World Resources Institute argues that the Trump administration's proposal to replace the Clean Power Plan will undermine U.S. climate strategy by providing loopholes for power plants, leading to higher greenhouse gas emissions and up to 1,400 premature deaths annually.

This briefing report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research outlines the committee's activities, membership updates, and planned meetings leading up to the 26th Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) in June 2018.

The report identifies Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and East Asia as high-impact regions for clean energy investment, with a subset of eight countries offering over USD 360bn in potential by 2030. It argues that while clean energy costs are falling, private investment is hindered by off-taker, currency, and policy risks. The authors recommend shifting blended finance from covering viability gaps to providing risk-mitigation instruments like guarantees and local currency hedging, and creating liquid, tradable assets through securitization to attract institutional investors.

Earthjustice, a nonprofit environmental law organization, reported total revenue of $102,807,555 and total expenses of $78,445,477 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. The organization focuses on protecting wild places, safeguarding community health, advancing clean energy, and combating climate change through legal representation and advocacy. Its net assets increased to $170,001,650 by the end of the period. Key expenditures included $37,278,618 for salaries and wages and $61,591,037 in total program service expenses. The organization also reported activities in East Asia, Europe, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa, primarily focused on energy development and human rights advocacy.

The report documents a two-day workshop in September 2018 designed to train 21 journalists and communicators from across Peru on climate change and the Climate Change Framework Law (Law N° 30754). The event, supported by the US Government and implemented by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Ministry of the Environment (MINAM), aimed to improve the dissemination of climate information and integrate regional perspectives into the law's regulatory framework. Key activities included technical presentations, group work on personalizing climate news, and a visit to the 'Voces por el Clima' ecological park. Findings highlight a tendency for regional media to use alarmist or sensationalist tones because climate change is not perceived as a 'hot news' item, and participants expressed a strong need for a permanent National Network of Communicators on Climate Change to maintain direct access to technical experts.

The document analyzes the potential impact of the Trump administration's reversal of climate policies, such as the repeal of the Clean Power Plan, on U.S. emissions. It synthesizes data from seven organizations, estimating that 2025 emissions under Trump's policies would range from 5.6 to 6.8 GtCO2e, exceeding the U.S. Paris Agreement target. It also examines the potential for states, cities, and companies—represented by the 'We Are Still In' campaign—to offset these increases through clean energy transitions and local policy defense.

The guide encourages people to overcome the 'spiral' of silence regarding climate change by engaging in interpersonal conversations. It suggests using a combination of scientific data on extreme weather, personal narratives of climate impacts, and economic arguments regarding the competitiveness and job-creation potential of clean energy to persuade others.

The We Mean Business coalition is calling for private sector companies to sign the Powering Past Coal Alliance declaration, joining over 25 countries, states, and regions in accelerating the phase-out of traditional coal power. The coalition emphasizes that coal plants produce nearly 40% of global electricity and are a primary driver of climate change and negative health effects. The document advocates for a 'just transition' to clean energy to help limit global temperature increases to well below 2°C, and preferably 1.5°C, urging companies to sign the declaration before the One Planet Summit on December 12, 2017.