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This case study examines Russia's economic and fiscal dependence on fossil fuels, detailing the sector's contribution to government revenue, the role of state-owned enterprises, and the fiscal implications of energy transition and climate policies.

A coalition of businesses and organizations wrote to U.S. Appropriations Committees in October 2019 to request $42 million in line-item funding for the ENERGY STAR program for FY2020 and to oppose a shift to a fee-based funding model. The letter highlights the program's success since 1992, citing $450 billion in utility savings, a 3.1 billion metric ton reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, and the support of over 2.3 million jobs in the energy efficiency sector.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), representing groundWork and Earthlife Africa, submitted a formal statement to the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries opposing the proposed Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (SEZ), also known as the South African Energy and Metallurgical Special Economic Zone (EMSEZ). The CER argues that the project's environmental impact assessment (EIA) process is fatally flawed and that the project poses severe risks to water resources, air quality, and climate commitments.

This report examines the environmental impact of global steelmaking and evaluates hydrogen-based direct reduction as a low-carbon alternative for primary steel production.

This briefing discusses the mandate given to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to investigate the transition to a performance-based regulation (PBR) model to align utility operations with state clean energy and decarbonization goals.

A statement from the World Resources Institute (WRI) regarding the Trump Administration's decision to revoke California's tailpipe waiver under the Clean Air Act.

This executive summary describes a study conducted by the Stockholm Environment Institute and Brown University to evaluate the feasibility of ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions in Rhode Island. The study updates a 2016 baseline using more recent science on methane leakage and global warming potential, finding that current emissions are higher than previously estimated. It models pathways to reach near-zero net emissions by 2030, 2040, and 2050, concluding that a 70-80% reduction is feasible through electrification, efficiency, and grid decarbonization.

This technical annex assesses progress toward Goal 1 of the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF), which aims to halve natural forest loss globally by 2020 and end it by 2030. The report finds that the world is not on track to meet these targets, as average annual global gross tree cover loss and carbon emissions from tropical forests increased between 2014 and 2018 compared to historical baselines, despite a decline in loss observed in 2018.

This case study by the Stockholm Environment Institute evaluates how integrated land use and energy technology policies in eastern Africa can simultaneously advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to climate action, health, and energy access.

This Final Scoping Report details the environmental assessment for the southern site of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Limpopo, South Africa. The proposed development aims to establish a heavy industrial hub focused on energy and metallurgy, including plants for steel, ferrochrome, and thermal power generation. The report identifies significant environmental risks, particularly regarding water scarcity in a semi-arid region, potential biodiversity loss within the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, and the need for extensive bulk infrastructure. It outlines the regulatory framework, preliminary impact assessments, and a Plan of Study for the subsequent Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) phase.

This research note by Energy Innovation analyzes the economic and environmental consequences of the Trump administration's proposal to freeze federal fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicles at 2020 levels for model years 2021 through 2026. The analysis focuses on the impact on the U.S. economy, California, 'Section 177' states, and Canada, utilizing the Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) to project costs, emissions, and fuel consumption through 2050.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) submitted a response to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) regarding the draft assessment framework for non-tax fossil fuel subsidies. IISD argues that the current framework is too restrictive and risks excluding many subsidies, thereby undermining Canada's G7 commitment to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies by 2025 and its Paris Agreement emissions targets for 2030.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute examines the scale and impact of fossil fuel subsidies in the United States and globally. It details specific tax provisions and federal funding mechanisms that support the coal, oil, and natural gas industries, arguing that these subsidies are outdated and undermine climate goals. The document also analyzes the 'externalities' of fossil fuel use—societal, health, and environmental costs—that are not reflected in market prices.

This working paper models the impact of removing fossil fuel subsidies across 26 countries and reviews 60 research papers to estimate global greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions. It finds that subsidy removal alone leads to a national average emission reduction of 6 per cent, which increases to 13.2 per cent when combined with a modest energy tax and investments in renewables and energy efficiency.

The Bioenergy Criteria document, published by the Climate Bonds Initiative, establishes a certification scheme for bioenergy-related debt instruments, assets, and entities. It defines eligibility based on three core pillars: greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation thresholds, sustainable biomass feedstock requirements, and climate adaptation and resilience standards. The criteria aim to align bioenergy investments with the Paris Agreement by implementing a declining trajectory of allowable emissions intensity, targeting 'close to zero' by 2050.

This report by Sandbag analyzes the significant decline in coal-fired electricity generation across the European Union during the first half of 2019, attributing the collapse to the rise of renewables, carbon pricing driving a switch to natural gas, and plant closures.

This report, produced by the South African Civil Society Working Group on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, provides a 'Citizens’ Report' to offer an alternative perspective to the government's Voluntary National Review (VNR). It evaluates South Africa's progress on six specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Quality Education (Goal 4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (Goal 8), Reduced Inequalities (Goal 10), Climate Action (Goal 13), Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (Goal 16), and Partnerships for the Goals (Goal 17). The report generally finds that while South Africa possesses strong policy and legal frameworks aligned with the 2030 Agenda, there is a significant gap in implementation, public awareness, and the inclusion of civil society in the monitoring and review processes.

This guidance document by the NewClimate Institute provides Energy Community Contracting Parties with a framework to consolidate overlapping climate and energy planning processes into a single, efficient system to reduce resource burdens and ensure alignment with international obligations.

This fact sheet explains the purpose and function of the Paris Agreement Rulebook, which was agreed upon in December 2018 in Katowice, Poland. The Rulebook provides the operational guidelines and rules necessary to implement the long-term goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement, focusing on how countries develop climate action plans, report progress, and manage climate finance.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the potential for biogas to help Indonesia meet its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, analyzing two development pathways and the policy barriers hindering their implementation.