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The report finds that while a majority of Ohioans believe global warming is happening and support clean energy transitions, there is significant uncertainty regarding scientific consensus and the likelihood of successful collective action. A large portion of the population perceives increased flooding and heat waves in the state and believes that corporations, citizens, and government officials should all do more to address the issue.

The report finds that while 70% of Columbus residents believe global warming is happening and many are worried about it, there is significant uncertainty regarding scientific consensus and personal experience with its effects. A majority support clean energy transitions and believe the U.S. should reduce emissions regardless of other countries' actions, though they remain skeptical about humanity's collective will to successfully reduce global warming.

Friends of the Earth International argues that the proposed EU corporate sustainability due diligence legislation must move beyond procedural requirements to establish substantive obligations and strict liability for companies. The document asserts that EU law should complement a legally binding UN instrument to end corporate impunity, ensuring that parent companies are held administratively, civilly, and criminally liable for damages caused by their subsidiaries and value chains globally. Key demands include the inversion of the burden of proof, the recognition of the right to free, prior and informed consent for affected communities, and the provision of effective legal remedies in EU courts for victims, including those in the Global South.

Friends of the Earth International argues that EU legislation on mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) must move beyond procedural 'box-ticking' to establish substantive obligations and strict liability for parent companies. The document demands that the law include criminal, civil, and administrative liability for companies and their decision-makers, reverse the burden of proof in legal claims, and ensure that EU national courts are accessible to affected people worldwide. It further asserts that EU law must complement a legally binding instrument at the UN (UN LBI) to eliminate corporate impunity and prioritize human rights over trade and investment agreements.

The IAI's financial statements for 2007 and 2008 show a total asset value of $3,222,661 as of June 30, 2008. The institute is funded through voluntary contributions from member nations and grants from agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), IDRC, and MacArthur. Key activities include the Collaborative Research Network (CRN) and various Training Institutes. The independent audit by BDO Trevisan concluded that the financial statements present the institute's position fairly in accordance with US accounting principles.

The IAI financial statements for 2009 and 2010 report a total asset value of 3,179,158 USD as of June 30, 2010. The organization's activities are funded by member nations and international agencies, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), to support global change research in the Americas. The independent audit by BDO Trevisan Auditores Independentes concluded that the financial statements present the Institute's position fairly in accordance with US accounting principles.

The report details the 'Impacts of Climate Change and Global in Latin America' MOOC, a free educational tool launched at COP-22 to provide knowledge on climate science and its effects on biodiversity and services in Latin America. Developed with 21 scientists from eight countries, the course covers six thematic axes, including terrestrial and marine ecosystems and the agricultural sector. As of February 28, 2018, the course had 8,684 registered users and 94,371 visits. The document proposes implementing a digital certification system involving module-specific exams with a minimum passing score of 80 to increase user retention and provide professional accreditation.

The briefing examines the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) potential to address the lack of gender-responsiveness and the bias toward large-scale mitigation in international climate finance. It highlights the specific vulnerabilities of poor rural women in Sub-Saharan Africa and calls for the GCF to implement operational modalities that ensure equitable access to funding and gender-disaggregated data for policy making.

The National Environment Tribunal (NET) revoked the EIA licence for Amu Power Company Limited's proposed 1050MW coal plant in Kwasasi, Lamu County. The tribunal found that public participation was "non-existent" during the ESIA study phase and that the process was "procedurally unfair." Key failures included the lack of a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the LAPSSET corridor, the omission of critical infrastructure designs (such as a 2,000-acre limestone quarry and conveyor belt), and a failure to account for Kenya's Climate Change Act, 2016. While some air quality and ecological mitigation measures were deemed adequate, the tribunal found the ash-handling plans risky due to tidal flooding and climate change. Consequently, the licence was revoked, requiring the proponent to either restart the ESIA process in accordance with the law or appeal the decision.

The document outlines the requirements for using the Integrated Benefit Calculator (IBC) with LEAP, specifying that it supports 161 countries and requires national or multi-national scale areas. It details the necessary pollutant accounting—including CO2, methane, and various short-lived climate pollutants—and the specific data structure (Tree branches) required for the tool to function. Once configured, IBC allows users to analyze premature mortality, crop losses, and temperature changes based on geographic sources and pollutant contributions.

The document argues that the Sentinel ICBM program is prohibitively expensive, increases the risk of nuclear war due to high-alert postures, and is unnecessary given the existing submarine-launched ballistic missile capability.

The paper examines the treatment of uncertainty in UNFCCC long-term climate strategies, identifying common sources of uncertainty and evaluating current handling methods. It advocates for a model-assisted quantitative approach to scenario analysis to better identify policy-relevant pathways and reduce the vulnerability of long-term strategies.

The document details the 'who, what, when, and where' of the Paris Agreement's enhanced transparency framework, focusing on Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), technical expert reviews, and the facilitative, multilateral consideration of progress. It outlines specific reporting obligations for different Party types, the timeline for BTR submissions starting December 31, 2024, and the self-determined flexibility available to developing countries regarding GHG inventory data and review formats. Additionally, it maps the framework's linkages to NDCs, the Global Stocktake, and compliance mechanisms.

The analysis evaluates the economic rate of return (ERR) for solar photovoltaic, small hydropower, and wind energy across three Indian states, incorporating health, water, land, and climate impacts against a coal baseline. It finds that most assessed technologies justify public investment based on an 8 percent social discount rate, with the highest returns occurring in Maharashtra.

The document outlines four possible global emissions pathways, known as Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs), ranging from low-carbon to fossil fuel-intensive futures. It uses IPCC data to show how these pathways lead to varying climate impacts, including changes in temperature, precipitation, and ecosystem degradation.

The document identifies Hurricane Sandy as a demonstration of the United States' vulnerability to extreme weather and notes that human-induced warming is increasing the frequency and intensity of events such as heat waves, torrential downpours, and coastal flooding.

The document is an educational resource developed by WWF South Africa to teach learners about climate impacts and environmental hazards. It uses a tapestry created by 43 artists from Hamburg, Eastern Cape, to illustrate the vulnerabilities of coastal communities. The four lessons cover topics including litter and pollution, biodiversity loss and poaching, food systems and fossil fuels, and the role of art in spreading climate awareness. The guide includes teacher tips, learner worksheets, and a series of short stories from local residents detailing their experiences with unseasonal weather, declining fish stocks, and climate anxiety.