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This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides data on the growth and distribution of climate-related jobs in the United States as of 2022, highlighting sectors such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean vehicles, and adaptation and resilience.

This toolkit provides electric utility regulators with tools, benchmarks, and guidance to ensure that utility integrated resource plans (IRPs) fully incorporate the funding and opportunities provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

This analysis by Ember examines the status of hybrid solar power plants in Turkey as of the end of 2023, focusing on installed capacity, project pipelines, and the potential for floating solar installations to support national energy goals.

This report by the South African Institute of International Affairs provides a framework for South Africa's energy transition by 2050, advocating for a shift from growth-centric economic models toward 'Regenerative Prosperity' and sustainable resource management.

This report by Rhodium Group, MIT CEEPR, REPEAT Project, and Energy Innovation assesses 2023 progress in US clean energy and transportation following the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). It finds that zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales are meeting or exceeding post-IRA projections, while utility-scale clean electricity capacity additions, despite reaching record levels, are lagging behind the projections required to meet 2030 emissions targets.

This report by Ember analyzes the potential for offshore wind energy in Bulgaria's Black Sea maritime exclusive economic zone. It argues that while Bulgaria has seen a surge in solar power and a decline in coal generation, wind energy has stagnated. The document outlines the economic and security benefits of developing offshore wind, identifies current policy gaps and stakeholder concerns, and provides recommendations for the Bulgarian government to align with EU energy goals and regional trends.

A case study on the installation of Sustain Solar SUSTAIN BOXES™ in two Malawian health clinics by International Power Control Systems (IPCS), providing off-grid renewable power for critical medical equipment and testing a sustainable business model.

This report by RMI analyzes the US Department of Energy's Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment (EIR) program, specifically how utilities can use its low-cost financing to refinance legacy fossil fuel asset costs and invest in clean energy. Through modeling of two utilities—Alliant in Iowa and Ameren in Missouri—the report demonstrates that EIR financing can significantly reduce costs for ratepayers compared to traditional utility financing or securitization.

This report analyzes the potential for Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) to accelerate and reduce the cost of interconnecting new generation and storage projects within the PJM Interconnection, addressing bottlenecks caused by an aging grid and rising electricity demand.

Ember submits that coal mining emissions pose a critical risk to New South Wales' net zero targets. The report argues that current federal regulations like the Safeguard Mechanism are inadequate because they allow offsets over onsite mitigation and may underreport emissions from open cut mines. Using Tahmoor Colliery as a case study, Ember demonstrates that onsite VAM mitigation is technically feasible and commercially viable but requires state-led regulatory pressure. Key recommendations include pausing new coal mine approvals and commissioning a detailed risk report from the Net Zero Commission by June 2025.

This policy brief by RMI outlines the potential for 'clean repowering'—siting new renewable energy projects at existing fossil fuel interconnection points—to accelerate the energy transition and reduce costs for customers in the United States by leveraging Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentives.

A statement by Ambassador Matthew Wilson of Barbados arguing for a fair and balanced fisheries subsidies agreement at the WTO's Thirteenth Ministerial Conference (MC13), emphasizing the critical role of small island developing states (SIDS) and the need for special and differential treatment to protect livelihoods and food security.

This research paper by the Africa Policy Research Institute analyzes the outcomes of COP 28 in Dubai, assessing how the agreements and financial commitments align with the priorities of African nations and civil society organizations. It evaluates progress on the Loss and Damage fund, adaptation finance, the transition away from fossil fuels, and food system resilience, concluding that while historic agreements were reached, the scale of financial commitments remains insufficient to meet Africa's urgent climate needs.

This document contains the heads of argument submitted by the First and Second Respondents (Groundwork Trust and Vukani Environmental Justice Alliance Movement in Action) to the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa. The respondents argue that the Minister of Environmental Affairs has a legal duty under section 20 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act and section 7(2) of the Constitution to promulgate regulations to implement and enforce the Highveld Plan. They seek to uphold a High Court judgment that declared the air quality in the Highveld Priority Area a breach of constitutional rights and ordered the Minister to produce enforcement regulations within 12 months.

This policy brief by RMI outlines how U.S. states can utilize Low-Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS) to incentivize the adoption of clean hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels, particularly for hard-to-abate sectors like aviation, maritime shipping, and long-haul trucking. It analyzes existing programs in California, Oregon, and Washington to provide four key lessons for future state policies to ensure clean hydrogen is directed toward high-priority uses rather than sectors where electrification is more efficient.

This case study describes the 'Sharing the Power' project in Mokoloki, Nigeria, which implements a community-centric solar minigrid model. The project addresses challenges of rapid population growth and rising fuel costs by upgrading technical capacity and introducing a co-ownership structure where the community holds an 11 percent stake and shares in the revenues to fund local development.

The Green Economy Coalition (GEC) argues that a fair green economic transition requires strong government leadership, smart policy, and significant investment, criticizing the UK Labour Party for abandoning its £28 billion green investment pledge.

The Institute for Economic Justice and a coalition of partners issued a statement to the President of South Africa ahead of the 2024 State of the Nation Address (Sona), urging the government to align its budget and policy implementation with the needs of marginalised people and to end 'hyper-austerity' measures led by the National Treasury.

This submission by Ember to the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) argues for the extension and expansion of Australia's Coal Mine Waste Gas (CMWG) method beyond 2025. Ember recommends extending the methodology to include open-cut mines and improving measurement and verification frameworks to accelerate the decarbonisation of the coal sector.

The Lobito Corridor is a 1,300 km railway project in Angola designed to transport critical raw materials (CRMs) and electric vehicle (EV) battery value chain products from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia to the EU and US. While supported by various MoUs and a consortium including Trafigura, Mota-Engil, and Vecturis, the project faces significant competition from established Chinese supply chains and alternative transport routes to the Indian Ocean.