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The 'Germany Talks Climate' project provides a toolkit for communicators in Germany, arguing that climate engagement is most effective when linked to the core beliefs and values of different societal groups rather than relying solely on facts. Research indicates that while Germans are generally concerned about the climate crisis and support political action, they prioritise affordability and social justice. The project also includes visual research suggesting that local imagery, such as flooding in Germany, is highly effective, while images of activists often trigger negative reactions.

The document examines the social implications of the European Commission's 'Fit for 55' package, specifically the introduction of carbon pricing for road transport and buildings (ETS2). It highlights the proposed EUR 72 billion Social Climate Fund (2025-2032) designed to provide income support to vulnerable households and fund emission-reduction measures to ensure public acceptance and a fair transition away from fossil fuels.

The document defines 'rez-ilience' for the Gitxsan people as a strength-based, holistic ability to adapt to climate change by weaving ancestral knowledge with present challenges. It contrasts this with Eurocentric resilience, which focuses on recovering from shocks without accounting for deep spiritual and kinship relationships with the land. The author highlights how climate change is disrupting the Gitxsan seasonal round—affecting the timing of berry harvests, moose migration, and salmon abundance—and recommends that government climate policies adopt place-based, seasonal, and interconnected frameworks.

The document outlines a framework for political advisors to translate climate study findings into advocacy strategies. It emphasizes identifying valuable insights for legislators, improving communication between policymakers and voters, recognizing signals for policy decisions—specifically the demand for state action and social justice—and finding cross-party commonalities to build broad political alliances.

The document outlines a strategy for climate communication in Germany based on a segmentation of the population into six societal types defined by their values. It argues that effective communication must move beyond facts to address the values and identities of target groups, particularly those skeptical of climate protection. The guide identifies common ground across all segments—such as concern for the climate crisis and a demand for social justice—and provides preliminary findings on the effectiveness of different types of imagery in climate messaging.

The document suggests three primary applications for its findings: challenging existing assumptions about climate communication to better understand the role of values, reaching and motivating diverse groups for a solution-oriented societal climate discourse, and demanding climate policies that prioritize people's core concerns regarding the climate crisis. It also encourages users to conduct their own research on the six identified types.

The article examines the use of the social cost of carbon (SCC) and marginal abatement cost (MAC) in climate policy, specifically addressing proposals to use MAC as an alternative to SCC in the United States. It argues that while MAC-based approaches are used in some jurisdictions like the U.K., MAC is not a substitute for the SCC. The text frames this discussion within the broader debate of prices versus quantities in policy formulation and the distinction between cost-benefit analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis.

The document examines the climate resilience of the Gitxsan people in British Columbia, proposing a definition of 'rés-ilience' rooted in kinship and a holistic relationship with the land. It highlights how climate change is disrupting the traditional seasonal cycle (circuit saisonnier), affecting the availability of berries, moose (Xadaa), and salmon, which in turn threatens food security and cultural identity. The author argues that current government climate policies are insufficient because they rely on Eurocentric definitions of resilience that ignore Indigenous values of reciprocity and responsibility. The study recommends that policymakers adopt place-based approaches, incorporate seasonal considerations, and recognize the interconnectedness of all living things to create more effective adaptation strategies.

Analysis of OECD countries between 2007 and 2018 indicates that right-wing populist parties (RWPPs) in power have a significant negative effect on climate policy, though this effect is moderated by European Union membership and the proportionality of the electoral system. No overall significant relationship was found between RWPP representation and renewable energy policy.

The report identifies a critical lack of satisfactory federal legislation to resolve the overlap of Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) inscriptions on Indigenous Lands (TIs), noting that such overlaps are often used for land grabbing. It finds that most Brazilian states lack specific strategies for identifying and cancelling these irregular registrations, often relying on optional federal filters that only detect overlaps with fully homologated TIs, thereby leaving lands in the demarcation process vulnerable. The document analyzes state-level experiences—highlighting Pará as the only state with a specific cancellation strategy—and evaluates two pending bills (PL 4450/2021 and PL 486/2022) that aim to prohibit CAR inscriptions on public lands but still contain administrative gaps. It concludes with policy recommendations, including the need for the Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) to revise Portaria 121/2021 and for Funai to maintain updated georeferenced data for all TIs to support fair and effective cancellation processes.

The document asserts that electric trucks can effectively replace up to half of the trucks currently on the road, as many medium- and heavy-duty routes are short enough for existing battery technology. While electric trucks are heavier, the text notes that most trucks reach cargo volume limits before weight limits, and federal and state exemptions help mitigate weight concerns. Driver preference is high due to reduced noise and vibration. Economically, the document highlights California's use of subsidies, fuel standards, and infrastructure rebates as a model. To scale adoption, the document emphasizes the need for broader policy frameworks—such as the Advanced Clean Truck regulation—and significant upgrades to the electric grid.

The Canadian Climate Institute identifies four critical components for Canada's forthcoming National Adaptation Strategy: risk-based national priorities with measurable goals, immediate short-term policy priorities, improved governance and coordination, and a transparent framework for tracking progress and accountability.

The research identifies a broad public concern for climate change in the UK, though this is often decoupled from an understanding of 'net zero' as a specific policy solution. Using a values-based segmentation model, the study finds that while most Britons are open to 'doing their bit,' there is deep cynicism regarding political trust and the fair distribution of costs. Key findings highlight that fairness is experienced emotionally and varies by income level, with a strong consensus that the wealthy and big businesses should bear more of the financial burden. The report suggests framing net zero as an opportunity for financial wellbeing and energy independence to bridge political and social divides.

Marcene Mitchell of WWF International asserts that the world is in a climate crisis and must transition away from fossil fuels within eight years to avoid catastrophic consequences. She advocates for immediate investments in renewable energy, electric grid modernization, and nature-based carbon sequestration, while calling for comprehensive federal legislation in the United States to accelerate economic transformation and ensure equity in the transition to net-zero by 2050.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is seeking nominations for three vacancies on its advisory committees: two for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and one for the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC). The nominations are to be finalized during the 30th Conference of the Parties (CoP) on June 14-15, 2022. The IAI emphasizes the need for international scientific recognition, interdisciplinary experience, and a balance of gender, ethnicity, and geography, specifically noting underrepresentation in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and the Southern Cone.

The guide outlines criteria for effective corporate climate statements, emphasizing the need for specific policy support, alignment between corporate and trade association positions, and strategic promotion by CEOs to influence U.S. policymakers.

The report finds that while a majority of U.S. registered voters support various clean energy policies and prefer candidates who take action on global warming, the issue ranks relatively low as a primary voting priority. There is significant political polarization, with strong support for climate action among Democrats and substantial opposition or indifference among conservative Republicans. Voters generally trust scientific and medical sources over political or industry ones and express widespread dissatisfaction with the U.S. government's response to global warming.

The WWF Australian Wildlife & Nature Recovery Fund raised $50 million to address the catastrophic 2019-2020 bushfires, which burned over 29 million acres of forest and killed or displaced nearly 3 billion animals. The fund's activities were divided into three phases: immediate emergency response (Phase I), landscape restoration and protection (Phase II), and long-term societal future-proofing (Phase III). Key investments included $10 million for Indigenous engagement to incorporate traditional fire management, $9 million for species recovery and adaptation, and $8 million to stabilize climate change. Specific projects included the deployment of seed drones to restore koala habitats, the establishment of a wildlife hospital in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, and the development of fire-resistant nest boxes for the greater glider. The fund's work has transitioned into a five-year comprehensive campaign called 'Regenerate Australia' to mitigate future climate events.

The document examines how the Ukraine crisis intersects with climate security, emphasizing the need to accelerate the clean energy transition to neutralize Russia's fossil fuel leverage. It details the ecological degradation in Ukraine, including risks to nuclear sites and ecosystems, and warns of global food insecurity due to disruptions in wheat, maize, and sunflower oil exports. Finally, it assesses Russia's own vulnerabilities to permafrost melt and Arctic ice loss, noting that the conflict hinders necessary international climate cooperation.

Research using the Oregon Energy Policy Simulator indicates that Oregon's current climate policies will reduce emissions by 25% below 1990 levels by 2035 and nearly 30% by 2050. However, implementing stronger policies across the economy, particularly in transportation and buildings, could achieve a 50% reduction by 2035 and 74% by 2050, while significantly increasing GDP and job creation.