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The document presents an Evidence Gap Map (EGM) developed by SEforALL and 3ie to guide policymakers and researchers toward rigorous evidence on sustainable energy in low- and middle-income countries (L&MICs). Based on a search of 22 academic databases and 29 grey literature sources, the EGM includes 703 studies (668 impact evaluations and 35 systematic reviews). The evidence base is geographically skewed, with nearly half of the impact evaluations focused on China or India, and significant gaps exist for countries with the most pressing electrification needs, such as Burundi and South Sudan. While improved cookstoves are the most evaluated technology, there is a total lack of rigorous evidence for interventions involving insurance, risk guarantee instruments, push and pull finance, and advocacy and diplomacy.

The document analyzes the first Global Stocktake's signals on mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage, highlighting the systemic challenges for the Global South. It argues that while the GST provides historic targets for transitioning away from fossil fuels and tripling renewables, it lacks concrete financial commitments. The brief emphasizes the need for the NCQG to address the 'trilemma' of climate goals, fiscal sustainability, and political feasibility by expanding fiscal space through non-debt instruments and reforming the international financial architecture.

The January 2024 pause on non-FTA LNG export authorizations affects 88.9 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of proposed capacity, representing one-quarter of all U.S. export capacity in development. The briefing argues that this pause curbs an overbuild of LNG infrastructure without harming Europe's energy security, as U.S. export capacity is still expected to increase by over 50% through 2026 from unaffected projects, while European gas demand is forecast to decline.

The document analyzes the emergence of 'equity PIMs'—regulatory tools that provide financial rewards or penalties to utilities based on their performance regarding equity metrics. It identifies seven US jurisdictions using these tools to address energy poverty and the inequitable distribution of clean energy benefits. The report distinguishes between program-based and outcome-based PIMs, discusses the role of reporting metrics and scorecards as precursors to financial incentives, and argues that PIMs must be part of a broader regulatory strategy including cost-control reforms and low-income assistance to be effective.

The We Mean Business Coalition calls on G7 nations to lead the global energy transition by embedding specific phase-out timelines for unabated fossil fuels into their new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The statement advocates for the decarbonization of power systems by 2035, the tripling of renewable energy capacity by 2030, and the reform of fossil fuel subsidies by 2025. It emphasizes that early transition will enhance long-term competitiveness, energy security, and public health, while urging G7 countries to provide finance and capacity-building to the Global South for 1.5°C-aligned economic pathways.

The Power Decarbonization Funding Tracker lists various US federal incentives for power sector decarbonization. It categorizes funding into three sectors: Transmission and Electric Grid, which includes the $10.5 billion Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program and the $2.5 billion Transmission Facilitation Program; Clean Firm, featuring the $6 billion Civil Nuclear Credit Program and $2.5 billion for the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program; and Rural Electrification, highlighted by the $9.7 billion Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program and the $2.025 billion Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Additionally, it identifies key tax credits for clean electricity production, investment, and carbon sequestration.

The briefing examines how high returns on equity (ROE) for regulated utilities hinder climate progress by incentivizing capital-intensive projects over energy efficiency, increasing the overall cost of the energy transition, and making utilities less competitive than third-party developers in procurement processes. It suggests that aligning ROEs with market conditions would lower costs for consumers and reduce utility resistance to renewable energy adoption.

The Cambodian Climate Financing Facility (CCFF) is a US$ 109 million initiative designed to accelerate Cambodia's transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. It consists of a US$ 100 million Lending Facility and a US$ 9 million Technical Assistance (TA) Facility. The program targets high-priority sectors including energy, transport, agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU), and water. The Lending Facility, hosted by the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB), provides wholesale and direct green loans to local financial institutions and private sector actors. The TA Facility, managed by Mekong Strategic Capital (MSC), focuses on institutional capacity building, project preparation, and the development of climate finance policy frameworks. The program expects to reduce 11.1 million tCO2e of greenhouse gas emissions and benefit 1.3 million people.

The Kuali Fund-GCF is a blended finance programme designed to catalyze private investment for climate mitigation and adaptation in Latin America and the Caribbean. It targets small financial service providers (FSPs) and innovative climate companies to bridge the financing gap for SMEs and smallholder farmers. The fund employs a 'Green Index 3.0' to transform FSPs into 'Super Green' institutions that offer sustainable financial products. With a total financing of 128.2 million Euros, including 32.8 million Euros from the Green Climate Fund, the programme aims to avoid 2,707,455 tons of CO2 equivalent and reach over 242,000 direct beneficiaries over a 10-12 year lifespan.

The report identifies a critical need to accelerate building renovations in Europe, noting that approximately 97% of the region's building stock requires upgrades to meet 2050 net-zero targets. It argues that while the EU's 'Fit for 55' package and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) provide a foundation, additional policy interventions are needed to unlock private capital and overcome financial and non-financial barriers. The document details 20 specific policy levers, including the implementation of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), the phasing out of fossil-fuel subsidies by 2040, and the adoption of 'Building Renovation Passports'. It emphasizes the role of green bonds and mortgages, suggesting a voluntary EU-wide definition for green mortgages to improve data collection and risk management. The report also advocates for the electrification of heating via heat pumps over hydrogen blending and highlights the importance of addressing 'Whole Life Carbon' (WLC) in construction.

The paper analyzes the financing gap in India's iron and steel sector, which is the country's largest industrial GHG emitter. It highlights a risk of carbon lock-in as 196 MTPA of fossil-based capacity is planned for 2021-2038. The authors propose a five-pillar framework—sectoral policies, enabling ecosystems, bankable business models, financing/derisking mechanisms, and financial sector regulations—to transition from fossil-intensive production to low-carbon technologies like green hydrogen-DRI. It details specific instruments such as Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfD), blended debt funds, and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement to bridge the investment gap.

The study finds that while induction stoves are more energy-efficient and generally welcomed by users, they are viewed as supplementary rather than full replacements for LPG due to constraints in kitchen space, power capacity, and the inability to replicate certain cooking styles effectively.

RMI's analysis of US building emissions reveals that building operations account for 23% of annual carbon emissions, with single-family homes (58%) and commercial buildings (37%) being the primary contributors. The report argues that current green capital flows are insufficient and should be redirected from large commercial buildings toward the retrofit of existing buildings, specifically targeting single-family homes and small-to-medium commercial properties to achieve meaningful climate goals.

France has integrated climate considerations into its annual budgetary process through a 'Green Budget' published in 2021, which rates all State expenditures on their environmental impact. This system uses a five-category scale and six environmental goals to ensure government agencies consider net-zero progress in their spending. A notable application was the 2021 COVID-19 recovery plan, which mandated that 30% of its funds be allocated to favorably rated green investments.

The text examines the disconnect between the general public's concern for climate change and the perceived alienating nature of high-profile environmental protests in the UK. It advocates for a shift in narrative, moving away from a focus on disruption toward highlighting everyday progress, such as the adoption of solar panels, wind turbines, and heat pumps, to foster a sense of hope and collective agency.

The manifesto calls for the European Commission to adopt a comprehensive EU sufficiency strategy in its next mandate. It argues that sufficiency differs from efficiency by focusing on the absolute amount and nature of resource use to ensure human well-being within planetary boundaries. The authors claim that sufficiency can reduce Europe's final energy demand by 20-30% by 2050 and save approximately €200 billion annually by reducing critical imports. Key recommendations include establishing binding 2040 energy consumption and material footprint reduction targets, reforming transport to reduce individual car use and unnecessary air travel, and implementing a new EU Directive on Sustainable Resource Management.

The report identifies financial barriers as the most severe challenge to green building implementation in Indonesia, citing a lack of dedicated financing instruments and high interest rates. While national regulations like GR 16/2021 have introduced green building standards, they are limited to very large buildings and exclude the residential sector, which accounts for 83% of building energy demand. A case study in Semarang demonstrates that combining building material retrofits with high-efficiency air conditioning can reduce cooling energy use by 32% to 44%, potentially saving USD 3.19 million annually. However, meeting green building mandates in Semarang over the next decade is estimated to require USD 223.7 million in investment.

The report outlines a methodological framework for evaluating infrastructure in the Shymkent–Tashkent–Khujand economic corridor, comparing 'business-as-usual' scenarios with sustainable alternatives for transport and buildings. It proposes shifting from road-based freight to electrified rail and adopting green building standards to reduce CO2 emissions, lower operational costs, and improve health and employment outcomes. The assessment utilizes the SAVi methodology to integrate externalities, such as the social cost of carbon and health impacts, into a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis.

The report inventories major energy subsidies in South Africa, detailing fiscal support for oil, gas, electricity, coal, and nuclear energy. It highlights a significant increase in total quantified subsidies, reaching ZAR 118,317 million in FY 2022/2023, driven largely by carbon tax exemptions. The document describes specific mechanisms such as VAT exemptions for fuels, Free Basic Electricity for disadvantaged households, and various grants for state-owned enterprises like PetroSA and Eskom.

The report argues that South Africa must move beyond linear thinking and 'energy blindness' to embrace systems and futures thinking for its energy transition. It identifies critical leverage points—ranging from infrastructure and regulatory reform to paradigm shifts in economic growth—to avoid energy poverty and social unrest. The framework outlines four strategic priorities: championing cross-border collaboration for energy democracies, practicing active non-alignment in renewable energy diplomacy, challenging 'used' (borrowed) energy futures, and transitioning from growth-centric economic models to anticipatory energy governance.