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The document outlines five common minimum standards for COFFIS members to ensure transparency and consistency in reporting fossil fuel subsidies. These standards cover the coexistence of various subsidy definitions, a comprehensive definition of fossil fuels (including primary and secondary commodities), the identification of beneficiaries across consumption and production sectors, the requirement for preliminary climate and socio-economic impact assessments, and a commitment to annual inventory updates.

The document examines the complex relationship between international trade and the environment, detailing how trade liberalization can either harm or benefit ecosystems depending on accompanying policies. It analyzes the legal frameworks of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), exploring conflicts and synergies between them. Key areas of focus include the impact of processes and production methods (PPMs), intellectual property rights (TRIPS), agricultural subsidies, and the role of regional trade agreements. The handbook emphasizes the need for integrated assessments, capacity building in developing countries, and greater openness in trade policy-making to achieve sustainable development goals.

The document examines the disconnect between financial policy-making and environmental goals, arguing that the global financial system is structurally biased toward fossil fuels and against renewables and energy efficiency. It asserts that greening the financial system fits within the mandates of central banks and regulators—including objectives like financial stability, investor protection, and growth. The author proposes a framework for financial policy-makers, especially in China, involving mandatory carbon exposure disclosure, carbon stress tests, and the assessment of carbon risk as a systemic threat. Additionally, the paper advocates for 'interventionist' policies, such as preferential risk weights and lending quotas for green investments, noting that such measures are already used by major central banks in both OECD and emerging economies to support other sectors.

The document details Spain's energy taxation framework, highlighting specific tax reductions and exemptions for fossil fuels in agriculture, transport, and industry. It outlines the transition toward climate neutrality by 2050 through the prohibition of new hydrocarbon exploration and the promotion of renewable gases and energy efficiency programs funded via the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.

Argentina reduced direct budgetary transfers to oil producers, saving an estimated US$ 780 million in 2017. However, the government maintained and prioritized subsidies for unconventional gas production, specifically targeting the Vaca Muerta reservoir through the 'Plan Gas'. These reforms were driven by fiscal pressures, including a US$ 50 billion IMF standby agreement requiring deficit reduction. While oil subsidies fell, the government continued to owe US$ 1.5 billion to oil companies as of January 2019. Environmental concerns persist as gas is treated as a transition fuel, despite the high greenhouse gas emissions and water contamination associated with fracking in Vaca Muerta.

The report 'Fuelling Failure' argues that fossil fuel dependence makes it impossible to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by driving climate change and causing widespread pollution. It details specific negative impacts across all 17 SDGs, including pushing 122 million more people into extreme poverty by 2030 and causing 8.7 million premature deaths annually from air pollution between 2012 and 2018. The authors propose a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to end new exploration, equitably phase down existing production, and accelerate a fair transition through financial and technological assistance, particularly from wealthy nations.

The submission argues that indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) are the most effective guardians of biodiversity, yet they face systemic threats including non-recognition of land rights, 'fortress conservation' models, and violence against land defenders. It provides global case studies of successful community-led conservation and calls for a shift toward rights-based conservation, secure tenure, and the protection of environmental defenders.

The report examines how Benin, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, and South Africa responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. It finds that wealthier, more open economies like South Africa and Senegal were most vulnerable to shocks, while countries like Tanzania and Benin experienced marginal growth deceleration due to minimal or delayed government reactions. Fiscal capacity varied significantly: South Africa and Senegal implemented the most substantive stimulus packages, whereas Nigeria was constrained by a volatile tax base. Most countries focused on industry support and tax relief, though South Africa uniquely allocated 60% of its package to social security. The document highlights a looming 'debt repayment wall' peaking in 2024 and argues for a transition toward green infrastructure, diversified revenue bases, and a common African negotiating position to secure concessional finance and Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) from higher-income nations.

The document outlines a workshop discussion on the barriers to trade in energy services in SACU, highlighting the absence of services in the SACU agreement and the tension between achieving universal electricity access and maintaining tariffs attractive to Independent Power Producers (IPPs). It emphasizes the need for an integrated regional resource plan, technical transfer, and a shift away from coal and oil toward renewable energy, noting that a lack of political will and a preference for external bilateral cooperation currently hinder regional integration.

The document finds that most African countries failed to maximize the opportunity for a green recovery following COVID-19, primarily due to a massive financing gap and a lack of mainstreaming climate action into national economic planning. While South Africa and Nigeria adopted recovery plans with green components, others like Senegal, Uganda, and Benin showed little overlap between their pandemic responses and NDCs. The author argues for reforming global development finance, implementing carbon taxes, and creating green sovereign wealth funds to bridge the gap between climate ambitions and available resources.

The report evaluates the fiscal responses of six African nations to the COVID-19 pandemic through a climate lens, categorising policies as green, red (unfriendly), or grey (neutral). It finds that most stimulus packages were climate neutral, with Nigeria being the only country to implement an overall green package. In contrast, Uganda's response was deemed 'red' due to investments in carbon-intensive industrial parks, and South Africa's package was neutral despite its high emissions profile. The author argues that green spending is more effective for job creation than fossil fuel investments and recommends that African governments utilise Pigouvian taxes and green financing to achieve a sustainable economic recovery.

The document evaluates Nigeria's macroeconomic recovery strategies following the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing their compatibility with the nation's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. While the National Development Plan (NDP) and Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) include green initiatives—such as solar electrification and climate-smart agriculture—the author notes a lack of clear implementation tracking and a persistent reliance on oil-led growth. The brief recommends removing fossil fuel subsidies, expanding blended finance, and prioritizing gender-responsive climate-smart agriculture to ensure a sustainable green recovery.

The Global Tracking Framework establishes a baseline and monitoring system for the SE4ALL 2030 goals. While the world saw significant gains between 1990 and 2010, population and economic growth have diluted these impacts, making 'business as usual' insufficient. Achieving the goals will require an additional $600–800 billion in annual investment, bold policy shifts such as phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, and critical progress in 'high-impact' countries, particularly China and India.

The report highlights the critical energy gap in Africa, where 565 million people lack electricity and 900 million lack clean cooking solutions. It proposes that governments allocate up to 25% of recovery budgets to renewables and localize 30% of the value chain to stimulate GDP and job creation. The document details the socio-economic benefits of sustainable energy in health, agriculture, and gender equality, while providing a framework of eight catalysts—including the removal of fossil fuel subsidies and the implementation of cost-reflective tariffs—to accelerate the transition, using India as a successful comparative example.

The document outlines a strategic framework for Caribbean nations to 'recover better' from the COVID-19 pandemic by investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency. It highlights the economic benefits, such as GDP growth and job creation, and identifies eight key enablers—including the removal of fossil fuel subsidies and the adoption of cost-reflective tariffs—necessary to transition from centralized, fossil-fuel-dependent power systems to resilient, decentralized green energy infrastructures.

The document presents a series of expert suggestions for UK government climate policy, focusing on the need for deep emission reductions, a shift toward renewable energy, and the removal of fossil fuel subsidies. Key proposals include the creation of a major infrastructure fund for energy saving and storage, the implementation of strict emission limits for new electricity generation (50gCO2/kWh), and the adoption of stringent, annually tightening emission standards for CO2 sources such as cars.

The document details a bottom-up modeling exercise using the Energy Scope tool to project Colombia's energy transition. It outlines a path toward net-zero emissions by 2050, characterized by a massive scale-up of solar and wind capacity, the gradual phase-out of fossil fuels, and the integration of energy storage and green hydrogen. The modeling identifies specific capacity targets for renewable energy across three time horizons and highlights the role of natural gas as a transitional fuel for transport and industry before full electrification.

The report argues that Colombia's NDC 3.0 must move from implicit to explicit fossil fuel phase-out (FFPO) goals, aligning national targets with the COP28 Global Stocktake. It provides quantitative modeling for renewable energy capacity, energy storage, and the retirement of coal and gas plants, while emphasizing the need for social protection and economic diversification for affected communities.

The document is a social media toolkit designed to help advocates communicate the risks associated with the "Big Ugly Bill." It provides platform-specific posting tips and detailed talking points regarding the repeal of electric vehicle tax credits, cuts to clean energy and nutrition programs, increased spending on a proposed anti-missile system, and attacks on scientific integrity.

The Cooler Smarter Trivia Night Kit is a guide designed to help individuals host educational trivia events to encourage a 20% reduction in personal carbon footprints. It includes a sample agenda, planning tips, and five rounds of trivia questions covering energy efficiency, transportation, diet, and climate policy. The kit emphasizes science-based advice to help participants navigate conflicting messages about emissions and identifies specific high-impact changes, such as improving home insulation and reducing meat consumption.