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This report by Ember examines the global expansion of solar power in the decade following the 2015 Paris Agreement, focusing on the leadership of emerging economies, specifically Brazil, China, and India. It details how national targets, international finance, and industrial policies accelerated solar adoption, shifting the center of solar generation from OECD nations to emerging markets.

This report explores the use of ethnographic research to enhance the inclusivity and participatory nature of South Africa's just energy transition, specifically within the coal-dependent communities of Mpumalanga.

This guide from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) explains the nature of fossil fuel subsidies, the challenges of reforming them, and the benefits of transitioning to targeted social protection and clean energy. It highlights the role of the Coalition on Phasing Out Fossil Fuel Incentives Including Subsidies (COFFIS) in fostering international cooperation and transparency to make these reforms politically and socially viable.

A joint statement from civil society organizations across more than 14 countries in Asia and the Pacific calling for the integration of rights-based transition mineral governance into the COP30 outcomes in Belém, Brazil.

The Q3 Global Power Report by Ember analyzes global electricity generation for the first three quarters of 2025, highlighting a structural shift where clean power growth meets and exceeds electricity demand, leading to a forecast of no fossil fuel growth for the full year of 2025.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) critiques the 2025 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), arguing that the National Treasury's focus on debt stabilisation and fiscal stability comes at the expense of economic growth, public services, and poverty reduction. The IEJ contends that the budget maintains an austerity agenda, reduces investment in critical infrastructure and social services, and implements a restrictive new inflation target that may hinder domestic demand and investment.

An open letter released on November 12, 2025, during COP30 in Belém, urging national government delegations to adopt a mandatory decision to uphold information integrity on climate change to counter disinformation campaigns primarily funded by the fossil fuel industry.

A letter from a coalition of health and environmental organizations to the Canadian Minister of Health opposing a Budget 2025 proposal to eliminate mandatory cyclical re-evaluations of pesticides under the Pest Control Products Act.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics explores how decarbonisation can provide a competitive advantage for Polish businesses by reducing energy costs, improving productivity, and appealing to climate-conscious consumers. It highlights the financial risks associated with Poland's high-carbon energy mix, specifically the costs of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), and suggests that transitioning to renewables and energy efficiency can enhance national GDP and corporate profitability.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the concept of international equity in the context of the COP30 'Action Agenda', arguing that advanced economies must phase out oil and gas emissions at a significantly faster rate than emerging and developing economies to align with the 1.5C temperature goal of the Paris Agreement.

The Indonesia Power Sector Finance Dashboard (2019-2023) analyzes investment trends in renewable energy (RE) and fossil fuel (FF) power plants, highlighting a significant funding gap for 2030 climate targets and a continued reliance on fossil fuel investments, particularly for industrial captive power.

This report by RMI examines how utilities and regulators in the United States are using large load tariffs to prevent the costs of serving new, high-demand electricity users—particularly data centers—from being shifted to other ratepayers. The analysis of 65 state-level tariffs identifies five common safeguard provisions: minimum contract terms, minimum monthly billing demands, collateral requirements, exit fees, and capacity reassignment.

This research paper argues that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) must align its pursuit of economic structural transformation with economic sovereignty to regain credibility among its citizens. It highlights the region's potential to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in critical minerals and renewable energy while warning that overdependence on external funding and fragmented infrastructure hinder sustainable growth.

The document concludes that while renewable energy additions are expected to set records in 2025, current national targets and policy support are insufficient to guarantee the global tripling of renewables by 2030, particularly regarding wind energy and supporting infrastructure like grids and storage.

A report by Ember analyzing the current state and outlook of Indonesia's coal sector, noting a shift from record production levels toward a projected decline in 2025 driven by weakening export demand from major partners like China and India.

This report by Ember analyzes the progress toward the COP28 goal of tripling global renewable energy capacity to 11 TW by 2030. While rapid deployment between 2023 and 2025 has reduced the required annual growth rate for subsequent years, IEA forecasts suggest a potential shortfall by 2030, primarily driven by wind and hydro capacity gaps and policy changes in the US and China.

This report by Ember examines the surge in coal mine methane (CMM) emissions in Indonesia, arguing that official government figures significantly understate the actual emissions due to flawed reporting systems and the exclusion of underground mines.

This report by Ember analyzes the economic and environmental consequences of Indonesia's coal over-expansion. It finds that while production hit record highs in 2024, shrinking demand from major importers like China and India, coupled with rising production costs, is eroding company profits and state revenues. Additionally, the report highlights a significant underreporting of coal mine methane (CMM) emissions, which are projected to increase by 25% by 2030 due to the expansion of underground mining.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development maps energy support and revenues in Chhattisgarh, India, from fiscal years (FY) 2020 to 2024. It analyzes the distribution of subsidies and public sector investments across fossil fuels and clean energy, highlighting a significant imbalance where fossil fuel subsidies are four times higher than those for clean energy.

This policy brief by RMI argues that Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) can mitigate the grid constraints currently delaying the interconnection of data centers and other large loads in the United States. The document proposes three commercial models to accelerate VPP deployment and suggests policy reforms in interconnection, integrated planning, and customer protection to ensure the US remains competitive in the AI race.