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The Centre for Environmental Rights, representing the Life After Coal Campaign, submitted representations to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs supporting the removal of 'rolling postponements' for minimum emission standards. The CER argues for stricter health-based emission limits for facilities seeking suspensions, mandatory public disclosure of decommissioning schedules, and a more robust public participation process, while highlighting that current national air quality standards are inadequate compared to WHO guidelines.

This report documents the proceedings of the 2nd IAI Science-Policy Workshop held on June 19, 2018, in Antigua, Guatemala. The workshop focused on bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making, discussing regional biodiversity assessments, open data initiatives, the IAI's future strategic plan, and the role of science diplomacy in the Americas.

This briefing outlines recommendations from the 2nd Joint meeting of the IAI Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the IAI Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), held on 19 June 2018 in Antigua, Guatemala. The document proposes administrative changes to committee operations and the development of a new strategic plan for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research.

This briefing outlines recommendations from the 2nd joint meeting of the IAI's Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), held on June 18, 2018, in Antigua, Guatemala. The recommendations are primarily directed at the Conference of the Parties regarding the governance of the SPAC and the development of a new Strategic Plan for the IAI.

A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to the South African Minister of Finance, presenting findings from a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) study. The document argues that the Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations are financially, socially, and environmentally harmful and should not be pursued.

This document contains the applicants' heads of argument in a legal application to review and set aside decisions made by the Minister of Environmental Affairs and the Minister of Mineral Resources to grant Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd permission to conduct commercial coal mining in the Mabola Protected Environment (MPE) in Mpumalanga, South Africa.

A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to the South African Minister of Public Enterprises, presenting findings from a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) study that argues against the commissioning of two coal-fired independent power producer (IPP) stations, Thabametsi and Khanyisa, due to high costs, increased emissions, and financial risks to Eskom.

A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to the Portfolio Committee on Energy regarding a study by the University of Cape Town’s Energy Research Centre (ERC) on the Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations. The campaign argues that these independent power producer (IPP) projects are not 'value for money', would increase system costs and greenhouse gas emissions, and would further destabilize Eskom's financial position.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), acting for groundwork, Earthlife Africa, and Concerned Citizens of Lephalale, submitted comments on 15 June 2018 objecting to the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and Waste Management Licence (WML) Variation Application for the Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) Retrofit Project at Medupi Power Station. The CER argues that the FEIR is deficient due to missing data, a 'piecemeal' approach to environmental authorisations, and a failure to adequately assess water and waste impacts.

This research paper evaluates the potential global greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions by 2030 if successful sectoral climate policies from specific countries were replicated globally using the IMAGE and GLOBIOM/G4M models.

A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to Eskom's leadership, urging the utility to reject power purchase agreements for two coal-fired independent power producer (IPP) projects—Thabametsi and Khanyisa—based on a study by the University of Cape Town's Energy Research Centre (ERC).

A letter from the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign to the IPP Office of the Department of Energy, presenting findings from a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) report. The letter argues that the proposed Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations are not 'value for money', would increase system costs and greenhouse gas emissions, and would further destabilize Eskom's financial position.

The Life After Coal Campaign, comprising the Centre for Environmental Rights, groundWork, and Earthlife Africa, submitted a letter to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) on 7 June 2018. The letter urges NERSA to deny generation licenses for the Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired independent power producer (IPP) projects, citing a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) report that describes the projects as economically inefficient and environmentally harmful.

A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to the Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs presenting findings from a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) report. The letter argues that the proposed Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations are unnecessary, financially risky, and would undermine South Africa's climate commitments.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the process for establishing an ad hoc commission to recommend candidates for vacancies on the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).

A report based on Ekos polling data indicates that Canadians strongly oppose the use of federal and provincial public funds to subsidize oil and gas companies and desire transparency regarding the value of these financial supports.

A letter from 350.org and the Life After Coal Campaign to the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) urging the bank to reconsider financing for the Thabametsi coal-fired power station based on a study by the University of Cape Town’s Energy Research Centre (ERC).

A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to South Africa's Minister of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, presenting findings from a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) report. The letter argues that the Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations are financially and environmentally harmful, unnecessary for meeting electricity demand, and would undermine South Africa's climate commitments.

A letter from the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign to South Africa's Minister of Energy, urging the reconsideration of two coal Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects, Thabametsi and Khanyisa, based on a study by the University of Cape Town’s Energy Research Centre (ERC).

The G7 Fossil Fuel Subsidy Scorecard analyzes the continued provision of fiscal support and public finance for fossil fuels by G7 governments, highlighting a gap between their phase-out commitments and actual actions.