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This research paper analyzes the tension in German foreign policy between corporate profit interests and value-based rhetoric, specifically regarding trade and investment in Africa. The author argues that Germany is shifting from a broad 'exportist' geoeconomic approach toward a more selective strategy focused on risk mitigation and the securing of critical resources, such as LNG and minerals, while urging a transition toward supporting African economic self-determination and regional industrialization.

A briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) requesting the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to nominate two new members for the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) by 19 April 2024.

A briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) requesting nominations from Parties to fill two vacancies on its Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) by April 19, 2024.

The document discusses the role of established and emergent gas producers in Africa, noting the potential for revenue growth due to global supply constraints caused by the war in Ukraine, while warning of the high risk of stranded assets as the world moves toward net-zero emissions.

A joint statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and Earthjustice submitted to the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council, supporting the Special Rapporteur's report on the right to participate in science and its application to climate action and geoengineering.

A joint statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and Earthjustice submitted to the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council, arguing that offshore oil and gas activities are incompatible with the human rights of small-scale fishers and the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C.

This report by the NewClimate Institute and the Institute for Climate Economics (I4CE) examines the role of public development banks in accelerating the early retirement of coal-fired power plants to align with the 1.5°C temperature goal. It outlines specific strategies and instruments for engaging national policymakers, utilities, and independent power producers (IPPs), while warning against risks such as moral hazard, emission leakage, and the indirect support of natural gas capacity.

This research paper analyzes the European Union's strategic partnerships with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia to diversify critical raw material (CRM) supply chains and reduce dependence on China. It examines the geopolitical tensions between Western security agendas and the industrialization goals of the producing nations, while highlighting significant governance risks and the lack of comprehensive national CRM policies in the DRC and Zambia.

A statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) regarding the Special Rapporteur's report on business, planetary boundaries, and the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, emphasizing the need for mandatory corporate due diligence and the phase-out of fossil fuels.

This case study by the World Resources Institute describes the transformation of Denmark's power sector from 1990 to 2020, detailing the policy mechanisms and institutional supports that enabled a shift from coal-dominated generation to a system primarily powered by renewables.

This policy brief by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) provides a detailed analysis and commentary on the Revised Zero Draft of the international plastics treaty. It evaluates various options for the treaty's structure and obligations, advocating for legally binding mandates ('shall' instead of 'should'), a full life-cycle approach to plastic pollution, and the inclusion of human rights and health dimensions. CIEL emphasizes the necessity of controlling primary plastic polymer production and eliminating hazardous chemicals to achieve the treaty's objective of ending plastic pollution.

The Electrical Utilities Criteria, published by the Climate Bonds Initiative in March 2024, provide a framework for certifying electrical utilities and related debt instruments. The criteria are aligned with a 1.5-degree science-based decarbonisation pathway to net zero by 2050, focusing on reducing emission intensity and phasing out fossil fuel generation.

The 'Electrical Utility Criteria' (March 2024) by the Climate Bonds Initiative provides a framework for certifying electrical utilities, sustainability-linked debt (SLD), and use-of-proceeds (UoP) bonds. It establishes a transition pathway for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity, aiming for net-zero by 2040 to align with a 1.5C goal. The criteria set specific thresholds for existing and new power generation capacities, including strict limits on non-combustion emissions for low-carbon sources and a phase-out schedule for unabated fossil fuel plants.

The Europe Gas Tracker Report 2024 by Global Energy Monitor analyzes the ongoing expansion of gas infrastructure in Europe. Despite a decrease in gas demand and a shift toward renewables, the region continues to plan and build LNG terminals and pipelines, which the report argues creates significant financial risk, environmental damage, and infrastructure overcapacity.

This policy brief examines the risk of a "green resource curse" in Africa, where the transition to renewable energy and the extraction of critical minerals could trigger conflict if poorly managed. Based on a study of 48 Sub-Saharan countries, the authors identify five categories of legal protections—land and resource rights, environmental and social protections, compensation and benefit sharing, access to information and participation, and access to justice—that are essential for mitigating these risks. While many countries have adopted basic protections, the brief emphasizes that legal frameworks alone are insufficient without institutional capacity, political will, and effective enforcement.

This executive summary outlines a market assessment and roadmap for the electrification of healthcare facilities (HFs) in Madagascar, specifically focusing on Basic Health Centres (CSBs) and District Referral Hospitals (CHRDs). The report identifies significant gaps in electricity access, particularly for CSBs, and proposes a multi-phase integrated programme from 2024 to 2032 to achieve universal and sustainable energy access for these facilities.

This report provides a market assessment and strategic roadmap for the electrification of healthcare facilities (HFs) in Madagascar, specifically focusing on Basic Health Centres (CSBs) and District Reference Hospitals (CHRDs). It identifies a significant energy gap, where 75% of CSBs lack electricity, and proposes an integrated, bottom-up approach to improve health services through sustainable energy solutions, estimated to require USD 83 million over ten years.

This report, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in March 2024, provides a comprehensive long-term energy planning framework for Colombia from 2022 to 2052. It outlines the evolution of National Energy Plans (PEN), analyzes the current public policy landscape, and models five distinct energy scenarios: Actualización, Modernización, Inflexión, Innovación, and Transición Energética. The document details the technical and economic assumptions for energy demand and supply across the residential, tertiary, industrial, and transport sectors, while evaluating the role of strategic minerals and the cost-benefit ratios of various energy efficiency and substitution measures.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), on behalf of the Life After Coal (LAC) coalition, submitted comments on the Gas Amendment Bill [B – 2023], arguing that accelerating gas infrastructure is irrational given the climate emergency and South Africa's extreme vulnerability to climate change. The submission criticizes the Bill for inadequate public consultation processes, lack of transparency regarding confidential information, and a failure to align with international climate targets such as the IPCC's 1.5°C benchmark.

Friends of the Earth International issues a statement criticizing the proposed EU-Mercosur trade agreement, arguing that it prioritizes corporate interests over human rights, environmental sustainability, and local economies. The organization highlights opposition from both Latin American social movements and European farmers, while calling for a shift in global trade policies during the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference.