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This research paper proposes that India can develop a cost-competitive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry using power-and-biomass-to-liquids (PBtL) technology, leveraging low-cost green hydrogen and agricultural residue to reduce crude oil imports and aviation emissions.

This policy brief argues that India is uniquely positioned to lead in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production by utilizing its low-cost solar power and abundant agricultural residue. The authors propose the power-and-biomass-to-liquids (PBtL) pathway as a cost-competitive alternative to fossil jet fuel and other SAF technologies, offering benefits for energy security, air quality, and climate targets.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies examines the energy access gap in Africa and the potential for 'leapfrogging' traditional fossil-fuel grids in favor of decentralized renewable energy systems, specifically solar-based mini-grids and off-grid solutions.

The report 'Pedal to the Metal 2026' by Global Energy Monitor analyzes the global iron and steel industry's struggle to decarbonize, highlighting a 'coal lock-in crisis' where continued investment in blast furnace (BF) capacity and relining of existing assets threaten net-zero targets despite incremental gains in electric arc furnace (EAF) and direct reduced iron (DRI) technologies.

The report argues that betting on long-term growth for metallurgical coal (met coal) is a losing strategy as demand plateaus due to China's economic shift and the rise of low-carbon steel production. It highlights the risk of stranded assets given the volume of planned mine expansions and recommends that governments accelerate the transition to green steel through subsidy reform and public procurement.

This briefing from RMI and the New Energy Industrial Strategy (NEIS) Center analyzes the global energy crisis triggered by the US-Iran war. It argues that while governments are currently relying on short-term fixes like strategic reserves and subsidies, the crisis provides an opportunity to accelerate the transition to clean energy, electrification, and efficiency to reduce long-term vulnerability to volatile global fuel markets.

The Industrial Transformation Technology and Investment Model (ITTIM) is a free, open-source Excel-based tool designed to map transition pathways for achieving non-emitting industrial sectors. It estimates energy use, CO2 emissions, expenditures, and capital investment needs across various regions and subindustries, utilizing a cumulative six-tier technology framework to mitigate 97% to 99% of industrial energy-related and cement calcination emissions.

This community information pamphlet, produced by Natural Justice in April 2026, outlines a proposed large-scale development in the Northern Cape Province involving the Boegoebaai Port, a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), and regional renewable energy infrastructure. It specifically invites public comment on Work Package 2 (WP2) of a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) conducted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

This report outlines the 'Combined scenario' for Africa's economic structural transformation toward 2043, focusing on the shift from low-productivity to high-productivity sectors. It details the projected roles of manufacturing, services, agriculture, and ICT, while emphasizing the necessity of urban resilience and regional trade integration via AfCFTA to achieve a diversified, knowledge-based economy.

This report by the Africa Policy Research Institute analyzes China's evolving role in Nigeria's clean energy transition. It details a shift from large-scale, debt-heavy infrastructure projects to smaller, commercially oriented 'BRI 2.0' initiatives focusing on distributed renewables, local manufacturing, and green hydrogen. The document outlines Nigeria's energy deficits, its policy targets for 2030 and 2060, and the strategic 'stacking' of Chinese, Western, and multilateral finance to achieve energy sovereignty and industrialization.

The 'Book and Claim Framework for the Iron and Steel Sector' by RMI establishes a system for decoupling environmental attributes from the physical flow of low-emissions iron and steel. It provides a structured approach for the verification, issuance, transfer, and retirement of Book-and-Claim Units (BCUs), enabling buyers to support decarbonization when physical procurement of green steel is impractical. The framework aligns with ResponsibleSteel (RS) standards and introduces a dual functional-unit system for both iron and crude steel to incentivize decarbonization across the value chain.

This policy brief by RMI evaluates the techno-economic potential of hydrogen trucking in India, comparing fuel cell electric trucks (FCETs) and hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks against diesel, battery electric (BET), and LNG alternatives. The analysis finds that while FCETs are projected to be more cost-competitive than diesel for long-haul, heavy-duty applications by 2040, they currently face high total cost of ownership (TCO) due to expensive hydrogen fuel, infrastructure, and taxation. The document recommends a coordinated roadmap involving policy incentives, strategic infrastructure planning, and tailored financial solutions to enable hydrogen to complement electrification in decarbonizing India's freight sector.

This policy brief by RMI argues that establishing green shipping corridors is essential for scaling India's green hydrogen ecosystem. It contrasts the limited economic feasibility of domestic coastal routes with the high potential of an international Rotterdam–India–Singapore corridor to aggregate demand and drive down costs for zero-emission fuels.

The Indian States’ Electricity Transition (SET) 2026 report evaluates 21 Indian states across three dimensions: decarbonisation, power ecosystem readiness and performance, and market enablers. It finds that progress is fragmented, with no single state demonstrating consistently strong performance across all three areas, highlighting the need for coordinated, dimension-specific interventions to achieve a system-wide transition.

The Western Cape Market Intelligence Report 2026 identifies a total investable renewable energy (RE) opportunity of R37.4 billion across approximately 2.35 GW of new capacity by 2030. While the region faces severe grid constraints, regulatory reforms in 2025—specifically the approval of congestion curtailment and transmission build-out timelines—have created new windows for large-scale wind and solar projects, as well as behind-the-meter (BTM) installations for businesses.

The RMI Sustainable Steel Buyers Platform (SSBP) conducted its first request for proposal (RFP) for the North American market to aggregate demand for near-zero emission (NZE) steel. The process resulted in 13 commercial-scale project proposals targeting delivery by the early 2030s, demonstrating that both buyers and producers are ready to commit to low-emissions steel through innovative procurement models and diverse technology pathways.

This technical brief outlines a strategic roadmap for Jharkhand's economic transition to align with India's net-zero goals, focusing on diversifying a mining-dependent economy through four high-potential green sectors to mitigate future revenue and employment losses.

This policy brief by RMI outlines five strategic areas for action to decarbonize the ammonia fertilizer supply chain in Brazil, aiming to transition the country from a fertilizer importer to a global leader in sustainable production.

This report provides an overview of China's green hydrogen value chain—comprising production, storage and transport, and utilization—to identify investment opportunities and challenges for climate tech investors.

This policy brief by the Africa Policy Research Institute examines how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) can be leveraged to combat youth unemployment by promoting greentech and Indigenous environmental practices. It argues that shifting from importing green goods to local manufacturing and trading within Africa can create millions of sustainable jobs, particularly in renewable energy, while integrating traditional knowledge to ensure inclusive development.