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The document calls for Parties to the Paris Agreement to submit ambitious NDCs 3.0 by February 2025 and to operationalize these targets through domestic Framework Climate Laws (FCLs). It emphasizes that while NDCs are not legally binding, FCLs can provide the necessary statutory framework, parliamentary oversight, and financial allocation to achieve 1.5°C pathways. The authors outline specific benchmarks for robust NDCs, including economy-wide targets and carbon budgeting, and propose five guiding principles for the next generation of FCLs, focusing on human rights, alignment with the Paris Agreement, and progressive strengthening over time.

The Healthy NDC Scorecard evaluates national climate commitments (NDCs) based on climate ambition, health impacts, and governance. It categorizes outcomes ranging from 'Paris Agreement compliant' and 'Science aligned' to those that are 'Catastrophic for human health', specifically tracking temperature trajectories from 1.5°C to over 4°C.

The report identifies a significant gap in Canada's climate adaptation efforts, characterized by fragmented governance and insufficient funding. It proposes that a new National Adaptation Strategy must move beyond previous frameworks by establishing risk-based national priorities, concrete short-term implementation plans, coordinated multi-level governance, and a transparent monitoring and evaluation system to ensure accountability and measurable results.

The document identifies key components of effective climate accountability frameworks, emphasizing the importance of legislating targets, establishing independent oversight, and using cumulative carbon budgets. It advocates for a whole-of-government approach and the integration of adaptation and clean growth into climate policy to enhance resilience and economic development.

The document evaluates three frameworks for climate milestone implementation: where milestones are bound (national, provincial/territorial, or sectoral levels), how the pathway is determined (by provinces/territories, collectively, by the federal government, or by an expert body), and which government order drives policy development (federal, collaborative with a federal backstop, or provincial/territorial). It weighs the trade-offs between national consistency, regional flexibility, and the likelihood of achieving long-term targets.

This report details the institutional frameworks used by the United States, United Kingdom, British Columbia, France, Germany, Australia, Denmark, and Singapore to implement a whole-of-government approach to climate change. It catalogs specific committees, task forces, and legislative mechanisms designed to integrate climate priorities across different government departments and agencies.

The report details the proceedings of the 4th GCPC, highlighting the critical need for a science-policy interface amidst rising political populism. It identifies governance and finance as primary cross-cutting challenges, while also examining specific policy contexts including urban adaptation, land-use coordination, trade regulations, and the social dimensions of energy transitions.

The report details the proceedings of the 4th GCPC, highlighting the critical need for a science-policy interface amidst rising populism and funding cuts. It identifies governance and finance as overarching challenges, while specifically examining urban adaptation, land use coordination, trade regulations under WTO norms, and the necessity of a just energy transition in the Global South.

The report details the proceedings of the 4th GCPC, highlighting the critical need for a science-policy interface amidst rising populism and funding cuts. It identifies governance and finance as overarching challenges, while specifically examining urban adaptation, land use coordination, trade regulations under WTO rules, and the necessity of a 'just transition' in the energy sector. The document emphasizes the role of regional networks and institutional experimentation in overcoming climate inertia.

Climate Strategies' 2026-2029 strategy focuses on bridging the gap between research and policy to drive systemic climate change mitigation and adaptation. The organization identifies five strategic impact areas: transitioning oil- and gas-dependent economies, enhancing nature-based food systems, empowering the global majority, governing carbon and climate innovation technologies, and countering climate obstruction. To achieve these, the organization plans to transform its business model by enhancing horizon scanning, diversifying its membership, engaging the private sector through blended models, and strengthening its Secretariat's operational capacity.

A coalition of environmental organizations calls on the chair of the Environment Council to increase the ambition of the Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) and ensure robust accounting for land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF). The authors argue that the current ESR proposal is inconsistent with the Paris Agreement and propose specific reforms, including higher emission reduction targets, the removal of forestry and ETS loopholes, and the implementation of stricter governance and compliance mechanisms.

The briefing contends that the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement are insufficient for phasing out fossil fuels due to a lack of mention of specific fuels, a consensus-based decision model, and a focus on emissions rather than production. It proposes a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to address these gaps, noting that a bloc of eight nations, including Vanuatu and Tuvalu, is already calling for such a coalition.

This report by Friends of the Earth International analyzes the influence of major polluters on 'net zero' initiatives, arguing that these links create conflicts of interest that undermine the credibility and effectiveness of climate action goals.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), the Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering (DSG), and the Degrees Initiative are organizing a three-part workshop series for policymakers in the Americas. The program focuses on solar radiation modification (SRM), specifically stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) and marine cloud brightening (MCB), to address the knowledge gap between the Global North and South. The series includes two virtual workshops and one in-person simulation to help participants develop national and regional positions for international forums like UNEA and the UNFCCC.

This conceptual note outlines a three-day workshop scheduled for August 6-8, 2025, in Brasilia, Brazil, focused on introducing scientific diplomacy to promote sustainable development and regional priorities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ahead of COP30.

The briefing argues that the IAI must expand its capacity for scientific synthesis and integration to bridge the gap between research and policy. It emphasizes that a flexible, non-hierarchical organizational structure is essential for the IAI to effectively translate complex global change data into actionable information for regional decision-makers, while cautioning against the introduction of rigid hierarchical roles.

The Standing Rules of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research define the governance framework for the EC as the executive organ of the Conference of the Parties. The rules detail the composition of the Council, which consists of up to nine members elected for two-year terms, and the structure of its annual meetings—one held immediately before and one after the Conference of the Parties. It outlines the roles of the Executive Council Bureau, the process for setting agendas, the establishment of ad hoc and standing committees (such as the Financial and Administrative Committee), and the protocols for debate and voting, emphasizing consensus as the primary decision-making method. Additionally, the document specifies the requirements for extraordinary meetings and the process for amending these rules.

The Standing Rules of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) define the governance and operational framework for the committee. The SPAC consists of five members and up to two alternates elected by the Conference of the Parties (CoP). Its primary role is to advise the CoP and the IAI Directorate on the design and use of science for policy and decision-making. The rules detail election processes, meeting frequencies—including monthly joint meetings with the Scientific Advisory Committee—and the requirements for quorum and consensus-based recommendations.

The document outlines the increasing likelihood of exceeding the 1.5°C warming threshold and the resulting interest in 'emergency' options like solar radiation modification (SRM) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR). It highlights a critical lack of formal international and national governance for SRM, noting a specific instance in Mexico where a private US company conducted unauthorized aerosol experiments. The text details efforts by IAI, CEPAL, and C2G to raise awareness and build regional governance frameworks in Latin America and the Caribbean to manage these climate interventions.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), in partnership with The Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering (DSG) and The Degrees Initiative, is launching a workshop series for policymakers in the Americas. The program focuses on solar radiation modification (SRM), specifically stratospheric aerosol injection and marine cloud brightening, to address the knowledge gap between the Global North and South. The workshops aim to equip regional actors with the tools to develop national positions and engage in international forums like the UNEA and UNFCCC CoP, emphasizing climate justice, ethical governance, and the potential regional impacts of climate interventions.