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This guide from the International Institute for Sustainable Development provides a framework for policy-makers to design effective global and national roadmaps for transitioning away from fossil fuels (TAFF). Based on a review of case studies, it outlines core principles, essential planning elements, and the necessity of international coordination to align fossil fuel production and consumption with climate science.

This guide provides a framework for monitoring and accountability regarding federal sustainable jobs efforts in Canada, offering practical guidance on indicators and monitoring frameworks to support a transparent, evidence-based just transition policy.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that the commitment made at COP 28 to transition away from fossil fuels is currently failing, with production plans exceeding 1.5°C limits. It identifies COP 30 in Belém as a critical juncture for governments to align financial flows, increase the ambition of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and operationalize the Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP).

The 2023 Report on the WHO-Civil Society Working Group to Advance Action on Climate and Health outlines the collaboration between the World Health Organization (WHO) and health civil society to integrate health into climate decision-making. The report highlights the achievements of 2023, centered largely around COP28, while noting significant gaps in funding and action for health-based adaptation in low- and middle-income countries.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) responds to the IPCC 6th Assessment Report, emphasizing the urgent need to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and end reliance on fossil fuels to protect public health.

A statement from the Center for International Environmental Law and numerous supporting organizations urging the United States and Canadian governments to reject carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, arguing they are a 'dangerous distraction' that prolongs fossil fuel reliance and poses significant risks to marginalized communities.