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The Climate Change Performance Index 2017: G20 Edition assesses the 20 largest economies, which collectively account for 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Using a revised methodology that incorporates Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) from the Paris Agreement, the index measures performance against benchmarks for 2030 and 2050, including nearly zero GHG emissions and 100% renewable energy. The report concludes that current efforts, even from top-performing countries, remain insufficient to prevent dangerous climate change.

The briefing outlines the role of the 2018 Facilitative Dialogue (FD 2018) as the first progress assessment under the Paris Agreement. It emphasizes the need for a process that combines technical and political components, incorporates inputs from non-state actors and multilateral institutions, and utilizes the IPCC special report on 1.5 degrees C to signal a collective commitment to enhanced climate ambition by 2020.

The document is an open letter from environmental scientists warning that proposed EU forest accounting rules could allow member states to hide the impact of policies that increase net emissions. The authors argue that including policy-driven harvest increases in the 'Forest Reference Level' baseline would effectively mask up to 400 MtCO2/yr of emissions, undermining the EU's 2030 climate targets, the credibility of bioenergy accounting, and the spirit of the Paris Agreement.

The authors describe the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement as a historical, economic, and geopolitical error that could slow global progress but may also act as a catalyst for other nations and US subnational entities to maintain climate commitments.

A coalition of environmental organizations calls on Finland to advocate for stricter EU climate targets, specifically requesting a 95% emission reduction by 2050 and a 47% reduction in the effort-sharing sector by 2030. The letter argues against 'loopholes' in forestry and emissions trading and demands a LULUCF regulation that uses historical baselines for forest carbon accounting and includes mandatory wetland protections.

The document outlines six strategic tips for research funders to increase the real-world impact of their projects: defining specific impact goals, scoping the policy context, funding diverse consortia, including context experts in review panels, managing expectations regarding the timing and attribution of impact, and maintaining flexibility to learn from failure.

Andrew Steer, President and CEO of the World Resources Institute, states that a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement would be a "deeply misguided decision" that ignores the preferences of 70 percent of Americans and over 1,000 major companies and investors. He argues that such a move would cause the U.S. to relinquish global leadership and abandon 21st-century economic opportunities in favor of outdated thinking.

The document outlines stakeholder feedback on the California Air Resources Board's (ARB) CCS Concept Paper, arguing that CCS is critical for California's GHG goals but requires flexible, risk-based regulatory frameworks to attract investment. The authors advocate for the integration of CCS into both the Low Carbon Fuel Standard and Cap & Trade programs, express skepticism toward a 'checkbox' approach for permanence protocols, and propose a tiered, performance-based system for post-injection monitoring instead of arbitrary 50- or 100-year default periods.

A joint letter from environmental organizations to Italian MEPs arguing that the European Commission's Effort Sharing Regulation proposal is inadequate and proposing specific amendments to reduce the carbon budget, limit the use of credits, and introduce periodic target reviews.

A survey by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication finds that a majority of Americans in every U.S. state support U.S. participation in the Paris Agreement, with 69% of registered voters nationwide in favor.

The report finds that while a majority of registered US voters believe global warming is happening and support various clean energy policies, there is a significant gap between their stated willingness to advocate for climate action and their actual behavior. Political affiliation strongly influences beliefs about the cause of global warming and the priority it should hold for government leaders, though broad support exists for renewable energy research and tax rebates for energy-efficient products.

The report finds that Latinos in the U.S. are significantly more engaged with global warming than non-Latinos, showing higher levels of belief in human-caused warming, greater worry, and stronger support for climate policies. Spanish-language Latinos exhibit the highest levels of engagement. While many Latinos are willing to take political action, they face specific barriers, including a lack of outreach from organizations and fears regarding immigration authorities.

The report finds that while a majority of US registered voters believe global warming is happening and support various clean energy policies, there is a significant gap between their stated willingness to advocate for climate action and their actual behavior. Political polarization remains evident, with conservative Republicans showing the lowest levels of concern and support for regulatory measures, although they still support renewable energy research and tax rebates for energy-efficient products.

The report finds that Latinos in the U.S. are generally more concerned about and committed to addressing global warming than non-Latinos, with Spanish-speaking Latinos showing the highest levels of engagement. A significant majority of Latinos believe global warming is real and human-caused, and they strongly support climate-friendly policies such as carbon taxes and renewable energy investment. However, they face substantial barriers to political action, including a lack of outreach from environmental organizations and fears regarding immigration authorities.

The document serves as a manual for experts and officials to implement Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in Estonia. It details the legal requirements based on EU directives and Estonian laws (KeHJS and PlanS), outlining the process from screening and scoping to the final report and follow-up. It emphasizes the importance of integrating environmental considerations early in the planning of sectoral development plans and spatial plans, the use of various quantitative and qualitative assessment methods, and the necessity of public and institutional participation to achieve sustainable development goals.

The document outlines the dual motivations of despair and hope behind the People's Climate March. Despair is driven by climate damage and government inaction, while hope is based on the potential for sustainable cities, reduced food waste, landscape restoration, and sustainable infrastructure investment.

The authors develop a comprehensive checklist to guide the creation of climate change adaptation plans, addressing the lack of consistent metrics in adaptation tracking. The framework is organized into three major areas: Policy and Economy, Science and Learning, and Legitimacy. Within these, it evaluates components such as funding, institutional reliability, usable knowledge, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (MER), adaptive management, and equity. The goal is to move beyond simply documenting the existence of policies toward assessing their credibility and potential for successful implementation.

The We Mean Business coalition criticizes a US Executive Order that undermines the Clean Power Plan (CPP) and the broader clean energy agenda. The coalition argues that the CPP provides significant economic benefits, including estimated net economic gains of US$26-45 billion and support for over 3 million jobs in 2016. Despite the policy shift, the coalition asserts that the transition to low-carbon energy is inevitable, citing support from over 1,000 companies and investors via the 'Business Backs Low Carbon USA' statement and the continued global commitment to the Paris Agreement.

The document examines Kenya's potential to lead the East African Community in climate objectives, noting that while the 2016 Climate Change Act and international support provide a strong framework, progress is hindered by limited government capacity and the discovery of fossil fuel reserves. It recommends prioritising energy infrastructure, integrating micro-grids and solar home systems for universal energy access, and leveraging devolution to increase public accountability.

The report finds that a significant portion of Trump voters acknowledge global warming and support various clean energy and climate policies, including renewable energy development on public lands and carbon taxation, despite the skepticism expressed by President Trump.