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This report by Global Energy Monitor analyzes the growth of China's coal-fired power fleet between 2018 and 2019, contrasting it with a global trend of coal capacity reduction. It examines the impact of a provincial permitting boom (2014–2016), the subsequent failure of central government restrictions to stop construction, and the incompatibility of China's projected coal capacity with IPCC climate targets for limiting global warming to 1.5°C or 2°C.

This case study examines India's fiscal and economic dependence on fossil fuels, detailing government revenues, subsidies, and the risks of asset stranding. It outlines the role of state-owned enterprises in the energy sector and the tension between India's renewable energy targets and its projected continued reliance on coal through 2040.

This case study examines Russia's economic and fiscal dependence on fossil fuels, detailing the sector's contribution to government revenue, the role of state-owned enterprises, and the fiscal implications of energy transition and climate policies.

This executive summary by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that British Columbia's continued provision of fossil fuel subsidies undermines its climate change goals and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

This report analyses the development trajectories of the G5 Sahel countries (Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger) to 2040 using the International Futures (IFs) forecasting system. It identifies critical challenges in agriculture, demographics, infrastructure, and governance, while comparing a 'Current Path' forecast against a positive 'Desert Flower' scenario and a dystopian 'Sahelistan' scenario.

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Strategy 2020–24 outlines the organization's mission to bridge science, policy, and practice to support sustainable development. The strategy focuses on three primary impact areas: reducing climate risk, promoting sustainable resource use and resilient ecosystems, and improving health and well-being. To achieve these, SEI employs a theory of change centered on changing agendas, enhancing capacities, and improving decisions through the co-creation of knowledge and the development of specialized tools.

This report by Dr. Ranajit Sahu provides technical comments on the Provisional Atmospheric Emission License (PAEL) issued to Thabametsi Power Company (Pty) Ltd. The author argues that the PAEL permits the use of outdated, inefficient sub-critical Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) technology and relies on flawed Atmospheric Impact Reports (AIRs) that underestimate pollution impacts. Sahu contends that the plant will exacerbate existing air quality violations in the Waterberg Bojanala Priority Area and that the license lacks adequate emissions monitoring and control requirements.

This document is a cover letter from the Centre for Environmental Rights, sent on 30 October 2019 to the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, submitting an appeal on behalf of Earthlife Africa and groundWork. The appeal seeks to set aside a provisional atmospheric emission licence (PAEL) issued to Thabametsi Power Company (Pty) Ltd.

This document contains legal submissions by a coalition of eight environmental organisations, represented by the Centre for Environmental Rights, appealing a decision by the Gert Sibande District Joint Municipal Planning Tribunal. The appeal seeks to revoke the approval of a land-use change application by Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd to enable the construction of the Yzermyn Underground Coal Mine on Portion 1 of the farm Yzermyn 96 HT, arguing that the decision is unlawful, environmentally catastrophic, and contrary to national water security interests.

This policy brief argues that Indonesia must implement effective fuel pricing mechanisms—such as smoothing, ratcheting, or price caps and floors—to complete its fuel subsidy reforms and avoid returning to expensive subsidy policies. While 2015 reforms saved over USD 15 billion by capping diesel subsidies and removing support for 'Premium' gasoline, subsidies persist. IISD recommends phasing out polluting fuels and redirecting funds toward low-emission infrastructure, renewable energy, and stricter emission standards to reduce social costs like air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

The executive summary of the 'Energizing Finance: Understanding the Landscape 2019' report analyzes sustainable energy finance from 2013 to 2017, highlighting significant funding gaps for electricity and clean cooking access, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the continued investment in fossil fuels.

Friends of the Earth International calls for a systemic shift away from corporate-led exploitation toward environmental and social justice. The organization advocates for a legally binding UN treaty to hold multinational corporations accountable for human rights and environmental violations across their entire value chains, proposing the creation of an international tribunal and the prioritization of human rights over investment agreements.

This report outlines the potential for 'undergrid' minigrids in Nigeria, detailing the economic benefits for distribution companies, operators, and communities, and proposing four collaborative business models to implement these projects.

This report analyzes the feasibility and costs of Estonia achieving climate neutrality by 2050. It concludes that the goal is technically and strategically possible, requiring an estimated investment of 17.3 billion euros between 2021 and 2050, with the majority funded by the private sector. The analysis emphasizes that early action in energy efficiency and renewable energy is critical to avoid higher future costs and risks.

The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2019) is a strategic electricity infrastructure development plan for South Africa, designed to balance least-cost electricity supply and demand while considering security of supply and environmental impacts. The document updates the previous IRP 2010–2030 to reflect lower-than-expected GDP growth, declining electricity demand, and the deteriorating performance of Eskom's existing power plants.

The Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) and PUC-Rio are implementing a project (July 2019 – December 2020) to improve the socio-environmental and economic risk assessment of infrastructure projects in the Amazon. By combining economic and regulatory analysis, the project seeks to integrate these variables during the feasibility study phase to reduce environmental and social impacts and improve government planning processes.

This 2019 guidebook by WWF France provides a comprehensive overview of tools for measuring and managing natural capital. It categorizes tools into six types—biodiversity footprints, mapping, qualitative/quantitative, monetary, absolute ecological performance, and integrated accounting—and advocates for the adoption of 'strong sustainability' frameworks that respect scientific ecological boundaries rather than treating nature as a substitutable economic asset.

The 'Consumer Protection Principles for Clean Energy Mini-Grids', launched in October 2019 by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) and partners, establishes a global framework of minimum standards to safeguard consumer rights in the mini-grid sector, particularly in poor and remote villages.

This fact sheet by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) describes a study on enhancing the climate resilience of water and energy infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa. Using the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) system and the Open Source Energy Modeling System (OSeMOSYS), SEI evaluated seven major river basins to estimate the economic risks posed by climate change to hydropower and irrigation, providing recommendations for robust investment decision-making.

This guide by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Asia provides practical tips for organizing sustainable meetings in Asian cultural contexts, where reducing resource consumption can sometimes be perceived as a lack of respect or status.