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This case study describes the installation of a 1.3 MW rooftop solar PV system for Goyal Ispat, a metal factory in Ramgram, Parasi, Nepal, to reduce reliance on the grid and diesel generators.

This report analyzes the nexus between Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) technology and youth employment in Ghana. While Ghana has a large youth population and various green policy frameworks, the report finds a severe disconnect between policy intent and the practical realities of start-ups. Key barriers include low awareness of the National Green Jobs Strategy, burdensome business registration, high employee attrition, and significant funding gaps. Despite these challenges, the report highlights the strong integration of Indigenous Knowledge in local innovations and recommends urgent policy updates, simplified tax incentives, and targeted support for women in the sector.

This report by Ember examines the risks associated with integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the power sector, specifically within the ASEAN region. It details technical, operational, and governance challenges—including data limitations, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and regulatory gaps—while providing policy recommendations to ensure a safe and efficient energy transition.

This report by Ember examines how artificial intelligence (AI) can accelerate the integration of variable renewable energy (VRE) in ASEAN power systems. It identifies five commercially proven AI applications—forecasting, predictive maintenance, dispatch optimisation, real-time control, and dynamic line rating—that address the technical challenges of wind and solar variability to improve grid stability, reduce operational costs, and defer expensive transmission investments.

This report by Ember examines how artificial intelligence (AI) can facilitate the integration of variable renewable energy (VRE) in ASEAN power systems. It identifies five key AI applications—forecasting, predictive maintenance, dispatch optimisation, real-time control, and dynamic line rating—that can reduce operational costs and emissions. While the region shows strong AI readiness, adoption is currently fragmented and limited to pilot projects. The report estimates that widespread AI adoption could save up to $67 billion and reduce CO2 emissions by nearly 400 million tonnes by 2035.

This briefing examines the limitations of Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) and proposes South-South cooperation as a complementary approach to advance sustainable and equitable transitions in low- and middle-income countries, specifically highlighting potential collaboration between South Africa and Colombia.

A case study by the World Resources Institute (WRI) detailing a project in Shanxi, China, that transitioned displaced coal workers into the tourism sector, creating over 1,000 jobs and integrating 'just transition' principles into provincial government planning.

This methodological appendix describes the quantitative models used to analyze access to the National Program for Strengthening Family Agriculture (Pronaf) in Brazilian municipalities, using data from the 2017 Agricultural Census.

This executive summary by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzes agricultural financing in the Cerrado biome and the Matopiba region. It finds that while financial flows are significant, the current architecture fails to align with sustainability and zero-deforestation goals due to high concentration among large producers and institutions, limited scale of sustainable credit, and insufficient territorial coverage.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes the implications of a July 2025 International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change for international investment law. It argues that the ICJ's recognition of climate action as a binding legal obligation undermines investor claims based on 'legitimate expectations' for fossil fuel activities and provides states with stronger legal defenses against Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) claims.

This report summarizes the results of a 2025 public consultation conducted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to identify pressing policy problems in international investment governance and determine the ideal tools—such as national laws or treaties—to address them.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute provides a comprehensive analysis of Colombia's electrical transmission sector as of 2025. It details the institutional framework, the structure of the National Interconnected System (SIN), and the critical structural challenges—including severe project delays and technical capacity exhaustion—that threaten the integration of new renewable energy generation projects.

This report analyzes the governance of critical minerals for the energy transition in Chile, specifically copper and lithium. Using case studies from the Tarapacá and Antofagasta regions, it evaluates the application of UN principles on equity and justice, identifying significant gaps in indigenous participation, water management, and the distribution of mining royalties. The document proposes a series of safeguards driven by civil society to ensure a more just and sustainable energy transition.

This report by Transforma and the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) analyzes the governance of energy transition minerals in Colombia, focusing on copper and nickel. Using the Quebradona copper project and the Cerro Matoso nickel mine as case studies, the document identifies systemic failures in environmental and social safeguards, including the criminalization of protest, violations of prior consultation rights, and inadequate benefit distribution. It proposes a set of safeguards aligned with UN principles to ensure that the extraction of strategic minerals does not reproduce historical patterns of inequality and socio-environmental conflict.

The global pipeline for wind and utility-scale solar projects grew by 11% in 2025, reaching 4.9 TW. While China and India lead in construction and prospective capacity, G7 nations show stagnant growth in their pipelines, creating a gap in meeting the COP28 goal to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Ember's submission to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero argues that the proposed common biomass sustainability framework fails to address the high emissions, import reliance, and costs associated with biomass power. Ember recommends limiting large-scale biomass generation, shifting to domestic sourcing, and scaling up low-carbon alternatives like wind, solar, and batteries to align with UK carbon budgets and energy independence goals.

This guide by RMI explains the climate and health impacts of methane, its primary sources, and strategies for reduction. It highlights the role of data and international agreements in curbing emissions and details RMI's specific tools and initiatives for monitoring and certifying low-methane gas production.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the vulnerability of Asian nations to energy supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, particularly in the context of geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. It identifies Japan as the country at the highest direct risk due to its extreme reliance on imported fossil fuels and the high volume of its trade passing through the chokepoint. The document argues that transitioning to renewable energy and electrification is the primary strategic path to enhancing energy security and reducing exposure to global price shocks.

This report by RMI examines the role of zero-carbon industrial parks in accelerating China's green transition and high-quality economic growth, analyzing technical, business, and institutional innovations required to meet national climate goals.

This research paper examines the evolving landscape of critical minerals diplomacy, arguing that current multilateral trade rules are insufficient to balance the economic security needs of consuming nations with the industrialization goals of resource-rich developing countries. The author analyzes the rise of non-binding sectoral partnerships and plurilateral initiatives led by developed nations, warning that these may reinforce power asymmetries. The paper proposes utilizing the World Trade Organization (WTO) or regional groupings as more neutral platforms to establish a rules-based system that supports sustainable sourcing and domestic value addition in producer economies.