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As of July 2020, 19 countries and the European Union have adopted net-zero targets. The document compares these targets across several dimensions: the coverage of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and domestic sectors, the target year for achievement, whether separate emissions reduction targets exist, the use of international GHG mitigation, and the legal status of the targets.

Prof. Michael Taylor of the University of the West Indies conducts 'climate SMART workshops' for technocrats from various small island nations to bridge the gap between global climate science and local decision-making. These workshops employ interactive methods, such as games and role play, and utilize local science and simplified messaging to make IPCC findings relevant and actionable for sector workers.

Dr Samuel Morin explains the importance of 'unpacking' the IPCC SROCC's Summary for Policy Makers (SPM) by using concrete, local examples—such as ski tourism, sea level rise, and mountain gravitational hazards—to make global findings relevant to French national policy-makers. He emphasizes that spending significant time clarifying basic climate principles and scenarios is a prerequisite for effectively discussing specific risks and impacts.

This policy report from the Stockholm Environment Institute outlines seven essential principles for achieving a just transition to a low-carbon economy, emphasizing the need for parallel implementation of these principles to ensure equity for people and regions dependent on carbon-intensive industries.

A survey of 1,029 U.S. adults conducted in April 2020 reveals that while 75% of registered voters believe global warming is happening, views on its causes and the urgency of action vary significantly by political affiliation. Despite these divisions, there is broad cross-party support for renewable energy research, public land use for clean energy, and the Paris Climate Agreement. The report also finds that a candidate's position on global warming is a 'very important' voting factor for 43% of registered voters.

The report analyzes climate accountability frameworks—systems that break long-term greenhouse gas targets into interim milestones—using case studies from jurisdictions like the UK, Aotearoa/New Zealand, British Columbia, and Manitoba. It identifies six common elements and associated best practices, such as legislating targets, ensuring independent expert advice, and using cumulative carbon budgets. For Canada, the authors recommend a national framework with legally binding milestones set only at the national level to avoid regional burden-sharing conflicts, while encouraging subnational governments to implement their own complementary frameworks. The report emphasizes a collaborative approach where the federal government provides policy backstops and financial incentives to ensure a resilient, multi-jurisdictional response to climate change.

The fact sheet details key components of effective climate accountability frameworks, emphasizing the need for legislated governance structures, independent oversight, and the use of cumulative carbon budgets to track progress toward long-term goals.

The document evaluates three key dimensions of climate target implementation: the scale of binding targets (national, provincial/territorial, or sectoral), the method for defining the trajectory (provincial-led, collective, federal-led, or expert-led), and the level of government responsible for policy development (federal, shared with a federal backstop, or provincial/territorial).

The report outlines the design and operationalization of a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system for Grenada's National Adaptation Plan (NAP). It identifies gaps in current data management—such as reliance on anecdotal knowledge and fragmented storage—and proposes a system to track goal achievement, implementation of Programmes of Action, and vulnerability reduction. The document recommends appointing a NAP M&E Coordinator and consolidating NAP indicators with the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) outcomes to ensure a coherent approach to climate resilience.

The author contends that green stimulus is a useful tool for economic recovery but cannot replace the regulatory and pricing mechanisms necessary for deep emissions reductions. While infrastructure projects can create jobs and increase resilience, the specific nature of the COVID-19 recession—which hit service and education sectors harder than construction—means traditional 'shovel-ready' green projects may not address the root of the current economic crisis. The document emphasizes that climate action often provides economic and health benefits regardless of the economic cycle and warns against the notion that climate policy is only justifiable when linked to a crisis.

Based on two 2019 surveys, the report finds that Hispanics/Latinos and African Americans in the U.S. are more likely to be 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' about global warming and more willing to engage in climate activism than Whites. While a majority of Hispanic/Latino registered voters view global warming as 'very important' to their 2020 vote, the issue ranks lower in priority for African Americans and Whites. The authors suggest these differences may be driven by higher exposure to environmental hazards among people of color and differences in political party identification.

The proposal seeks EUR 447,755 over 18 months to help Morocco bridge a significant financing gap for its NDC. The project, implemented by GIZ, focuses on creating a gender-sensitive financing strategy, developing investment plans for two priority sectors, establishing a financial sector coordination mechanism, and building the capacity of regional and municipal actors, including the Fond d’Equipement Communal (FEC), to develop bankable climate projects.

The document argues that fully decarbonizing global industry is essential for limiting global warming to 2°C, noting that 33% of global anthropogenic emissions in 2014 came from industry. It identifies a small number of industries as the primary sources of these emissions and proposes a blueprint involving energy efficiency, carbon capture, electrification, and zero-carbon hydrogen, supported by policies that ensure a just transition and economic development for low- and middle-income countries.

The briefing argues that archaeology and cultural heritage provide critical data on long-term sustainability and the history of climate-changing systems, yet remain 'effectively invisible' in major climate response frameworks. It highlights a significant funding and staffing disparity between natural and cultural resource management within the U.S. National Park Service and the U.S. Global Change Research Program. The speaker proposes establishing a federal Climate Heritage Coordination Office, linking heritage to climate research and investment, and expanding NGO engagement to better integrate human history and community values into climate adaptation planning.

The analysis assesses the impact of commitments from 79 regions, approximately 6,000 cities, and nearly 1,600 companies within ten major emitting economies. If fully implemented, these individual commitments could reduce 2030 emissions by 3.8%–5.5% compared to current national policy projections. The study finds that such action could lead the European Union, Japan, and India to overachieve their nationally determined contributions (NDCs), and could serve as a primary driver for climate action in the United States following national policy rollbacks.

The author traces the trajectory of Polish green politics, noting an initial wave of activism in the 1980s that faded during the 1990s transition due to rapid deindustrialisation and a political culture that prioritised modernisation over ecology. The text details the failure of 'neoliberal environmentalism' under the Buzek government and the subsequent struggle of the Zieloni 2004 party to overcome a restrictive electoral system. Despite these hurdles, the Greens acted as 'pioneer species' by introducing gender parity, supporting LGBT rights, and exploring 'just transition' concepts. The analysis concludes with the 2019 entry of Greens into Parliament via a coalition with Civic Platform (PO), while noting the ongoing tension between achieving political relevance and risking ideological assimilation.

The document establishes the framework for a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) of Estonia's Transport and Mobility Development Plan for 2021-2030. It defines the SEA's purpose as identifying significant environmental effects, exploring alternatives, and finding mitigation measures to ensure the transport plan aligns with EU and Estonian environmental policies. The assessment covers a 10-to-15-year horizon and focuses on key environmental elements including greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity, water quality, and human health. The methodology involves a compliance analysis, an external effects analysis, and the proposal of mitigation measures. The document also lists the stakeholders involved and provides a timeline for the SEA process, which includes public consultation and inter-agency coordination.

The document outlines the flexible nature of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), stating that there is no single template and that countries should determine the structure and content based on their specific contexts. It references the Least Developed Country Expert Group (LEG) Technical Guidelines, which divide the process into four elements: laying groundwork, preparatory elements, implementation strategies, and reporting, monitoring, and review. The guidance stresses that the process of development is as important as the final document, which should serve as a strategic guide for adaptation investments and priorities.

The document argues that climate change is driving a decline in global fisheries and disrupting ocean ecosystems, which threatens biodiversity and the livelihoods of billions of people. It calls on U.S. leaders and presidential candidates to prioritize the protection of fisheries and oceans within their climate strategies to prevent further loss of food sources and economic stability.

WWF argues that the United States must implement a legally mandatory pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050, including a carbon price and a 50% emissions reduction below 2005 levels by 2030. While supporting the Climate Leadership Council (CLC) roadmap as a starting point for bipartisan negotiations, WWF emphasizes the need to strengthen the EPA's authority to regulate stationary sources and ensure a just transition for indigenous people and frontline communities.