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A briefing by Trend Asia arguing that Indonesia's B50 and Bioethanol (E20) initiatives are unsustainable policies that prioritize oligarchic interests over ecological stability and human rights.

This guide by Trend Asia encourages public action and advocacy to address the climate crisis in Indonesia. It criticizes the government's continued reliance on coal, the use of biomass co-firing as 'greenwashing', and the environmental damage caused by nickel mining for the energy transition. The document advocates for community-based renewable energy and provides practical steps for individuals to reduce their carbon footprint and engage in collective political pressure.

This guide, published by Trend Asia and associated with the Jakarta International Literary Festival (JILF) 2024, addresses the climate emergency in Indonesia. It critiques the government's continued reliance on coal, the use of biomass 'co-firing' as greenwashing, and the environmental damage caused by nickel mining for the energy transition. The document advocates for a just, democratic energy transition based on community-led renewable energy and provides actionable steps for individuals to reduce emissions and engage in collective political advocacy.

This zine by Trend Asia critiques the current state of public transportation in Jakarta, arguing that mobility is a basic human right currently undermined by political will and budget cuts. It contrasts the daily struggle of commuters with a vision of an integrated, accessible, and human-centric city, while proposing electric buses as a cost-effective alternative to diesel.

This briefing outlines how large energy buyers can accelerate the transition to a 100% carbon-free electric grid by 2050 through transformative procurement practices, such as matching clean energy purchases with usage timing, incorporating demand flexibility, and adopting energy storage.

This research paper assesses China's climate policy implementation during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015), noting a shift toward specific policy instruments and the likelihood of exceeding several energy and climate targets.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) assesses global progress toward six milestones established by Mission 2020 across energy, transport, land use, industry, infrastructure, and finance to determine if the world is on a path to stabilize global warming below 1.5°C.

This World Resources Institute analysis assesses the potential net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions relative to 2005 U.S. levels that could be achieved by three pollution reduction proposals in the 111th Congress: the American Power Act (APA), the Carbon Limits and Energy for America’s Renewal Act (CLEARA), and the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACESA). The analysis evaluates these proposals across three scenarios: emissions caps only, caps plus complementary requirements, and a range of potential additional reductions.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute examines the United States' role in global climate protection, arguing that leadership from countries with historical responsibility is necessary to engage developing nations in emission reductions.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute analyzes how Pennsylvania can utilize existing policies and infrastructure to reduce power plant carbon dioxide emissions to meet potential EPA standards.

This executive summary outlines recommendations from stakeholders and experts regarding the financing and scaling of electric bus adoption in India. It synthesizes takeaways from the INSIGHT 2022 international conference and a workshop on carbon markets, focusing on regulatory needs, battery lifecycle management, and the role of carbon markets in reducing emissions.

The World Resources Institute's Transport Emissions & Social Cost Assessment (TESCA) guide and Excel tool provide a framework for developing countries to quantify transport emissions (covering 9 pollutants and 18 transport modes) and their associated social costs. The process involves data quality analysis, inventory estimation, and the calculation of eco-efficiency indicators to support cost-efficient policy-making, while explicitly addressing the high uncertainties inherent in social cost and health data.

This case study explores how the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) can assist Tamil Nadu in planning its power sector through 2030. It highlights the state's significant renewable energy potential (100 GW wind, 17 GW solar) and its current renewable capacity share of 46% as of May 2022. The analysis warns that without intervening to phase out inefficient thermal power plants, emissions will rise sharply, and recommends an integrated planning approach that considers both supply and demand-side efficiency to meet India's national climate commitments.

This research paper examines the vulnerabilities affecting the availability of critical minerals in India, analyzing the political economy of global resource flows and the domestic challenges associated with India's clean energy transition (CET).

This research paper by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the World Resources Institute evaluates eight technological and energy use scenarios for the United States in 2035, all aimed at limiting atmospheric carbon dioxide to 450 parts per million (ppm). The authors use an "Energy Security Lens" to assess these scenarios across eleven factors, including diversity of sources, reliability, and affordability.

This working paper analyzes the policy and investment frameworks required for the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50–52% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050, evaluating the roles of tax incentives, performance standards, and infrastructure investments.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute examines the initial impact of the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission's (KERC) August 2014 order (S/03/01), which exempted solar power generators achieving Commercial Operation Date before 31 March 2018 from wheeling, banking, and cross subsidy charges for ten years. While the order is welcomed by market participants, the paper finds that tangible on-ground impacts in terms of commissioned megawatts or wheeled energy units will likely only be visible from the fourth quarter of Financial Year 2016 onwards due to the time required for project planning, land acquisition, and power evacuation.

The 'Midwest Manufacturing Snapshot' by the World Resources Institute provides estimated manufacturing subsector-specific energy use and economic activity data for the 10 member states of the Midwestern Governors Association (MGA), alongside summaries of state policies aimed at reducing energy intensity and costs.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute assesses the alignment of energy supply investments from the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Asian Development Bank (ADB) with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature rise to well below 2°C.

This executive summary describes a report developed by the World Resources Institute in collaboration with P4G, the Global Green Growth Institute, and the World Economic Forum. The report provides a roadmap for governments, businesses, and civil society organizations to utilize multistakeholder partnerships to accelerate the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through systemic, long-term, and disruptive transformation.