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The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) submitted proposals to the National Treasury on 19 August 2022 regarding the 2023 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), advocating for a shift from debt stabilisation toward a human-rights based and feminist approach to budgeting.

This research paper analyzes the political landscape of Angola surrounding the August 24, 2022, general elections. It examines the competition between the ruling MPLA and the opposition UNITA, the systemic challenges facing the electoral process, and the broader geopolitical implications of the outcome.

This RMI fact sheet analyzes the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the United States, concluding that federal funding is insufficient to cover the energy costs of all eligible low-income families and that significant numbers of eligible households remain unserved due to barriers like lack of awareness and complex application procedures.

This government notice and accompanying Terms of Reference establish the National Environmental Consultative and Advisory Forum to advise the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on applications for the suspension and postponement of compliance with Minimum Emission Standards (MES) and the issuance of Provisional Atmospheric Emission Licences (PAEL).

A case study on the installation of two 13.5 kWp solar mini-grids in Kyamugarura and Kanyegaramire, Uganda, by the University of Southampton's Energy for Development (e4D) Programme. The project provided electricity to over 144 businesses, two health centres, and two schools starting in 2015, though rapid demand growth eventually exceeded design capacity, leading to planned upgrades.

This case study describes the installation of an off-grid solar micro-system in the T’boli-Manobo indigenous community of Datal Bonglangon, located in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines. Supported by the Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center (LRC) and Friends of the Earth International, the project aims to achieve energy sovereignty for a community that previously lacked electricity and faced conflicts with industrial plantations and military violence.

The report details the proceedings of the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-30) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on 14-15 June 2022 in Montevideo, Uruguay, and via videoconference. The meeting focused on financial sustainability, the recruitment of a new Executive Director, the adoption of a Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy, and the revision of the IAI Scientific Agenda.

This briefing by RMI describes a recurring historical pattern of 'peak, plateau, and decline' in energy transitions, where incumbent energy sources peak early and then fall rapidly once price parity is reached by new alternatives.

This RMI briefing analyzes the potential impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on the United States economy and climate goals. The legislation commits $369 billion to energy and climate, targeting the decarbonization of buildings, transportation, and heavy industry while aiming to reduce inflation by securing domestic clean energy supply chains.

This report analyzes the drivers and barriers to investment within India's electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, based on consultations with experts, policymakers, and investors, as well as an online survey.

This discussion paper by the African Climate Foundation examines the tension between utilizing Africa's significant natural gas resources for economic development and the risks posed by the global transition to low-carbon energy. It argues that while gas provides short-term revenue and energy security, long-term investments in gas infrastructure are increasingly risky due to falling renewable energy costs and international climate targets. The paper advocates for a shift toward renewable energy (RE) to support industrialization and electrification, provided that climate finance is scaled up.

This report provides an overview of the global sustainable bond market for the first half of 2022, focusing on Green, Social, Sustainability, Sustainability-Linked, and Transition (GSS+) bonds. It details issuance volumes, regional trends, the emergence of new sovereign issuers, and the evolving policy landscape regarding sustainable finance taxonomies.

This briefing by the Global Climate and Health Alliance outlines principles to ensure COP27 prioritizes African health and climate needs. It advocates for a transition where 'net zero' equates to 'zero poverty,' emphasizing the integration of health professionals into climate decision-making, the promotion of indigenous food systems over Western-style diets, and the urgent need for targeted finance and renewable energy access to build community resilience.

Energy Innovation used the U.S. Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) to model the climate and energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. The analysis finds that the IRA would significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create over a million jobs, and provide substantial public health benefits, despite emissions increases from required oil and gas leasing.

This report provides a baseline gendered analysis of employment and skills within Canada's large-scale mining sector. It examines the underrepresentation of women, gender pay gaps, and systemic barriers such as discrimination and harassment, while offering policy recommendations to increase the representation and retention of women in the industry.

This report provides a gender-perspective analysis of employment and competencies in Peru's large-scale mining sector. It identifies significant barriers to female participation, including deeply rooted gender biases, a lack of women in STEM careers, and structural challenges such as rotating shifts. The study finds that female labor participation in the Peruvian mining sector remained relatively constant at around 6% between 2010 and 2019, with women primarily concentrated in administrative roles and underrepresented in operational and managerial positions.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the evolving relationship between the Republic of Korea and Africa, focusing on opportunities for collaboration in climate change and energy transition. It analyzes Korea's carbon-neutrality goals and the African Union's Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy (2022–2032) to identify synergies in renewable energy, green minerals, smart cities, and sustainable agriculture.

This research paper analyzes the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and identifies strategic opportunities for Korean investors and the Korean government to reverse a decline in trade with Africa. It highlights the potential for Korea to leverage its expertise in capital goods, automotive manufacturing, and clean energy to integrate into emerging African regional value chains.

This policy brief examines the challenges and opportunities for securing sustainable finance to support Africa's regional infrastructure agenda, specifically within the framework of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). It highlights the gap between Africa's high climate vulnerability and its low access to sustainable finance, proposing lessons from the ASEAN region to improve project bankability and regulatory harmonisation.

This report by Trend Asia challenges claims made by PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) regarding the effectiveness of biomass co-firing in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis suggests that the transition to biomass, particularly wood pellets, may actually increase total emissions due to deforestation and the carbon debt created by replacing natural forests with energy plantations.