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The Energy Transition Dialogues Communique outlines India's climate commitments, including its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and the significant financial investment required to reach its 2030 and 2070 net-zero targets.

This document describes the data collection methodology and definitions used by Ember to track national ambitions for renewable energy deployment in the power sector across 57 countries and the European Union, focusing on targets for 2030.

This Request for Proposal (RFP), issued by the GreenCape Sector Development Agency on 21 November 2023, seeks partners to provide renewable energy services to the Nomzamo Agricultural Village in Mpumalanga. The project aims to deliver sustainable energy to at least 300 households, establish an independent operations and maintenance (O&M) business, and create local jobs and skills.

This briefing from the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes global public financial flows to fossil fuels and clean energy in 2022, highlighting a record high in support for fossil fuels and a gap between climate commitments and implementation ahead of COP 28.

The report analyzes the growth of solar and wind energy in the ASEAN region, highlighting that while there has been significant expansion—largely driven by Viet Nam—stronger policy support and grid modernization are required to meet the IEA's 2050 net zero scenario. To align with this scenario, the region must reach a 23% share of solar and wind in total electricity generation by 2030, necessitating the addition of 164 GW of solar and 65 GW of wind capacity.

This community pamphlet from June 2023 describes the oil and gas exploration plans of TotalEnergies EP South Africa B.V. (TEEPSA) and its partners in the Deep Water Orange Basin off the West Coast of South Africa.

The 2023 update report by the NewClimate Institute analyzes projected greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions up to 2030 for 25 countries, comparing current policy outcomes against Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). While aggregated emissions projections remain stable, the report identifies significant shifts in individual countries and a persistent gap between current policies and the 43% reduction required for Paris Agreement alignment.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) proposes an innovative operational model for International Financial Institutions (IFIs), specifically Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), to increase the scale and quality of climate finance for Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). It advocates for a shift from project-by-project funding to national sectoral platforms, the large-scale use of risk-sharing instruments to catalyze private capital, and a comprehensive business model overhaul including an 'originate-to-distribute' approach to optimize balance sheets.

Ember provides formal feedback on Indonesia's Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), arguing that the current plan underestimates emissions by excluding captive power and lacks sufficient ambition in solar and wind deployment. The organization calls for a re-evaluation of bioenergy risks, more transparent financing details regarding GFANZ, and a stronger commitment to coal retirement that aligns with the IEA's 1.5 degree scenario.

This policy briefing outlines a strategic framework for South Africa to navigate the geopolitical energy transition by 2050. It advocates for a shift toward complex adaptive systems thinking and the adoption of four strategic priorities: fostering sustainable energy democracies, practicing active non-alignment in diplomacy, challenging 'used energy futures,' and implementing anticipatory energy governance to move beyond growth-centric economic models.

The Stockholm Environment Institute argues that the proposed EU Critical Raw Materials Act risks exacerbating human rights breaches and 'green colonialism' against the Indigenous Sámi people in Northern Europe. While welcoming the inclusion of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) for 'strategic' projects, the authors identify critical weaknesses in the act's reliance on Member State bureaucracies, certification schemes, and the lack of resources for Indigenous participation. They propose three amendments: an EU-level oversight mechanism for grievances, mandatory FPIC standards for certification schemes, and a funding mechanism to support affected rights-holders during fast-tracked licensing processes.

This background note provides energy production and demand forecasts for Africa and the global community up to 2043, based on the International Futures (IFs) forecasting platform. It details the transition of energy sources, the growth of African energy demand driven by population increases, and the status of fossil fuel reserves and renewable energy projects across the continent.

This briefing note by the Institute for Security Studies examines the outlook for natural gas in Africa up to 2043, highlighting the tension between significant proven reserves and a global market facing slowing demand and potential supply gluts.

This background note from the Institute for Security Studies analyzes Africa's energy export and import trends under a 'Current Path' forecast up to 2043, highlighting the contrast between a few major energy exporters and a majority of countries dependent on imports.

This background note from the Institute for Security Studies provides projections for energy demand in Africa through 2043, highlighting a significant increase in total demand driven by population growth and development needs.

This briefing note outlines the current state and future prospects of nuclear energy in Africa, detailing existing infrastructure in South Africa, ongoing construction in Egypt, and the exploratory interests of other nations.

This briefing note examines the current state and projected future of hydropower in Africa up to 2043. It highlights the gap between the continent's vast untapped potential and its current installed capacity, while detailing specific large-scale projects in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and the DR Congo.

This background note from the Institute for Security Studies projects that Africa, following its current development trajectory, will eventually become the primary global source of carbon emissions from fossil fuels, surpassing the emissions of the EU, USA, India, and China by 2061.

This background note provides historical data and forecasts for global and African energy demand and production up to 2043, highlighting the role of population growth in driving energy needs and the slow transition away from fossil fuels.

This briefing note provides data on proven oil reserves in Africa, citing BP as the source. It identifies the total reserves for the continent and specifies the five countries holding the vast majority of these reserves.