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This research paper examines how the implementation of clean cooking solutions affects household fuelwood consumption sources in two rural Indian districts, specifically comparing extraction from forests versus farms.

This policy brief examines the transformative potential of solar photovoltaics, battery technology, and big data in agriculture and food systems to address hunger, food security, natural resource management, and climate change.

This briefing by RMI argues that India's power sector is insufficiently prepared for the increasing frequency of climate-induced extreme weather events. It advocates for a shift toward resilience-based planning, including grid hardening, the adoption of flexible energy sources, and the creation of system redundancies to prevent cascading failures across critical services and transportation.

The Climate Bonds Initiative's Hydropower Criteria define the requirements for hydropower projects to achieve Climate Bonds Certification. Eligibility is based on meeting overarching Climate Bonds Standard disclosure rules, adhering to specific GHG emissions intensity and power density thresholds for mitigation, and passing an ESG Gap Analysis for adaptation and resilience. Projects with significant ESG gaps must implement an Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) with strict closure timelines to remain eligible.

This briefing analyzes the potential impacts of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework's global digital tax reforms on resource-rich countries, specifically within the mining sector. While framed as a digital tax, the two-pillar approach has broad implications for how mining multinationals are taxed and how revenue is allocated between producer countries and market jurisdictions.

This briefing note examines the potential impacts of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework's two-pillar digital tax reform on the mining sector and resource-rich countries. While labeled as digital tax reform, the initiative has broad implications for the taxation of non-renewable resources and the ability of developing nations to collect revenues from multinational mining enterprises.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a comprehensive set of 25 policy recommendations for governments to promote gender equality and protect women's rights within the mining sector. It emphasizes the need to move beyond voluntary corporate social responsibility toward legislative frameworks that integrate human rights standards, gender-disaggregated data collection, and targeted investments in women's safety and economic empowerment.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a comprehensive set of 25 policy recommendations for governments to integrate gender perspectives into mining governance. It argues that mining activities transform societies in ways that disproportionately affect men and women, often leaving women with minimal benefits and higher exposure to environmental and social risks. The document outlines strategies across legislation, institutional capacity, land acquisition, impact assessments, community development, safety, and crisis management to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in the mining sector.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development provides policy recommendations for governments to promote gender equality and women's empowerment within the mining sector. It outlines a comprehensive framework covering legislation, institutional strengthening, land acquisition, impact assessments, community development, and security to mitigate the disproportionate negative impacts of mining on women and ensure they share in the sector's benefits.

This policy brief examines the role of international development finance institutions (DFIs) and multilateral development banks (MDBs) in addressing South Africa's infrastructure deficit. It analyzes the shift from a historical reluctance to seek external aid toward a current necessity driven by rising public debt and the economic impact of COVID-19. The document details the government's Infrastructure Build Programme, the establishment of the Investment and Infrastructure Office (IIO), and the creation of a ZAR100 billion Infrastructure Fund, while highlighting critical gaps in project preparation skills and procurement coordination.

This executive summary, commissioned by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), provides guidance to the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) for the sustainable development of its mini-grid sector. It compares the regulatory frameworks, tariff structures, and subsidy schemes of Sierra Leone and Nigeria, while emphasizing the role of Productive Use of Electricity (PUE) in enhancing rural economic development and mini-grid viability.

This research paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the energy sector in emerging economies and developing countries, arguing that economic recovery should be aligned with climate and development goals to ensure a 'green recovery'.

This report examines Ghana's efforts to integrate nuclear energy into its power mix to support economic development and industrialisation. It details the country's history of energy crises, the transition from power shortages to excess supply, and the long-term strategic goal of achieving universal electricity access and a highly industrialised economy within four decades.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute argues that the United States should set a greenhouse gas emissions-reduction target of 50% below 2005 levels by 2030. The document outlines how such a target is achievable through a combination of federal and local action, would stimulate economic growth and job creation, and is necessary to maintain international leadership and meet global warming limits of 1.5 degrees C.

A research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute assessing the viability of rapid decarbonization pathways for Northeastern U.S. states, specifically focusing on Rhode Island, to align with updated climate science.

This research paper examines on-bill financing programs as a tool to increase energy equity and clean energy adoption in rural, low-income, and under-resourced communities. It highlights how these programs remove barriers to entry by eliminating upfront costs and replacing traditional credit checks with utility bill payment history. Through case studies of the Hawaii GEM$ and OPALCO Switch It Up! programs, the paper demonstrates how tying financing to the utility meter rather than the individual allows renters and low-income homeowners to access solar PV and beneficial electrification projects while achieving net monthly energy savings.

A statement by Donald Pols of Friends of the Earth regarding a landmark Dutch court ruling that held Shell responsible for oil spills in the Niger Delta, emphasizing the need for stronger European corporate due diligence legislation to prevent decade-long legal battles for victims.

A statement by Donald Pols of Milieudefensie/Friends of the Earth Netherlands regarding a Dutch court ruling on 29 January 2021 that held Shell and its Nigerian subsidiary accountable for oil spills in the Niger Delta.

A statement by Donald Pols of Friends of the Earth regarding a Dutch court ruling that holds Shell responsible for oil spills in the Niger Delta, emphasizing the need for stronger European corporate due diligence laws to prevent decade-long legal battles for victims.

The Green Economy Coalition (GEC) provides guidelines for its membership application process, emphasizing a commitment to collaboration and a transition toward a distributive delivery structure with regional and national hubs. The document outlines an interim review process managed by the UK global hub to screen applicants through due diligence and collaboration trials before final approval.