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The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) was launched in November 2022 with a USD20 billion commitment to support Indonesia's energy transition. However, the JETP Secretariat has faced criticism for a lack of transparency after postponing the public release of the Comprehensive Investment Policy and Plan (CIPP), which limits public participation and feedback on the transition's investment and policy framework.

A letter from several Canadian environmental organizations to federal ministers expressing concern over the influence of CropLife, an industry association for plant biotechnology and pesticide companies, on the development of federal regulatory guidance for gene editing technologies.

A joint submission by Environmental Defence, the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), Breast Cancer Action Quebec, and the Women’s Healthy Environments Network regarding proposed new requirements for consumer chemical products under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). The organizations advocate for mandatory hazard labelling, the phaseout of carcinogens and reproductive toxicants, and the inclusion of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in regulatory criteria to protect public health and address socioeconomic inequities.

The Asia Pacific Regional Biomass Working Group and associated organizations issued a letter to the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on October 19, 2023, arguing that the ADB's support for wood bioenergy and the 'repurposing' of coal plants constitutes a 'false solution' that undermines the phase-out of fossil fuels and threatens biodiversity and indigenous rights.

This issue brief from the World Resources Institute examines the current state of energy transition analysis in Africa, highlighting the need for country-specific, science-based policymaking to replace generalized myths and polarized debates.

This compendium, developed by India's Bureau of Energy Efficiency in partnership with Sustainable Energy for All and Mission Efficiency, examines how emotion-based narratives and impactful messaging can encourage energy-efficient lifestyles and decision-making across G20 countries.

A joint submission by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) and Natural Justice (NJ) providing critical feedback on the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill [B23 – 2023]. The organizations argue that the Bill fails to sufficiently promote a just transition from fossil fuels, lacks necessary protections against the privatization of the electricity grid, and contains provisions that could undermine transparency and public participation in energy planning and procurement.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) informs the Executive Council about operational budget decisions made during the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-31).

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides a financial update for the first three months of the 2023-2024 fiscal year (July to September 2023), detailing party contributions and operational expenditures.

This statement introduces a commentary by the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) that proposes a coordinated approach to the energy transition within the Euro-Mediterranean area, emphasizing the need for long-term partnerships and structural change to support the European Union's 2050 climate neutrality goal.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) challenges the National Treasury's claim that South Africa is in an unprecedented fiscal crisis. The IEJ argues that current revenue shortfalls and expenditure overruns are consistent with historical norms and are partly the result of poor planning and political choices. While debt service costs are high, the IEJ asserts that debt-to-GDP ratios remain in line with peer emerging markets and that indiscriminate budget cuts would hinder economic growth and worsen long-term fiscal stability.

RMI has developed a calculator to determine the emissions parity between natural gas and coal, highlighting that methane leakage can make gas as damaging to the climate as coal. The briefing argues that the perception of natural gas as a 'cleaner' fuel is often incorrect because even low leakage rates can negate the greenhouse gas benefits of substituting coal with gas.

This RMI fact sheet explains the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed April 2023 emission regulations for passenger cars, light- and medium-duty vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. The rules establish performance-based limits on greenhouse gases and criteria pollutants for vehicles manufactured in model 2027 and beyond, aiming to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce overall emissions.

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by GreenCape seeks a service provider to develop the system requirements and solution architecture for an online platform designed to address skills priorities in the renewable energy sector. Funded by UK Pact, the platform aims to connect industry, Post School and Education Training (PSET) institutions, and Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) to align graduate skills with industry competency needs.

This report by Ember analyzes global power sector emissions and electricity generation for the first half of 2023, noting that emissions plateaued due to a historic decline in hydropower output that offset gains from wind and solar growth.

This report by Ember analyzes India's transition toward solar energy, focusing on the targets set by the 14th National Electricity Plan (NEP14). It details the shift from coal-dominated growth to a phase of "accelerating growth" for solar and wind, while emphasizing the critical need for grid flexibility and storage to manage peak demand during non-solar hours.

This policy brief by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzes the impact of the European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) on Brazilian agribusiness. It examines how Brazil's existing environmental policies, such as the Forest Code and various monitoring systems, align with the EUDR's requirements and identifies the opportunities and challenges for Brazil to maintain and expand its market share in the European Union.

This document provides a collection of case studies and resources intended to help State Energy Offices (SEOs) design and implement home energy rebate programs under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). It highlights specific tools, frameworks, and programs that address equity, workforce development, consumer education, and supply chain coordination to optimize residential energy retrofits and electrification.

The report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) analyzes global coal mining employment and the necessity of a 'just transition' for workers. Using a new dataset from the Global Coal Mine Tracker, GEM estimates that nearly 2.7 million people are directly employed at operating coal mines. The report warns that hundreds of thousands of jobs are at risk due to planned mine closures by 2035 and 2050, regardless of climate policies, and that significantly more layoffs would occur if the world adheres to 1.5°C and 2°C warming scenarios.

This guide, published by Natural Justice in October 2023, provides information about an application by TotalEnergies EP South Africa B.V. (TEEPSA) and its partners to produce oil and gas in Block 11B/12B off the south coast of South Africa. It outlines the proposed activities, potential environmental and social impacts, and the process for public commentary on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report.