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The report examines Indonesia's GPP landscape, noting that public procurement accounts for over 45% of government spending (approximately 6.6% of nominal GDP). While a legal framework exists, GPP remains effectively voluntary due to a lack of enforcement. Key tools include Type 1 and 2 eco-labels, the Timber Legality Verification System (SVLK), and the Energy Efficiency Saving Label (LTHE). Major barriers include limited stakeholder knowledge, high costs of green products, and procurer risk aversion. The report recommends introducing easy-to-use tools like the CO2 Performance Ladder, enhancing capacity building, providing financial and non-financial incentives, and establishing a formal monitoring and evaluation system.

The analysis reveals a significant gap in climate action between large private and public companies, with private firms trailing in both the adoption of net zero targets and the publication of delivery plans. While 70% of the largest public companies have net zero targets, only 40% of the largest private companies have done so. Furthermore, only 20% of private companies with targets have published plans to deliver them, compared to 80% of public companies. Geographically, private companies in the EU and UK show higher adoption rates (75%) than those in the US (22%), while China has seen a slight increase from one to four companies with targets since 2022.

A joint call from organisations to the European Commission to implement a legislative framework for sustainable food systems, advocating for a multi-DG governance approach and a shift toward agroecological practices and plant-rich diets to address climate and biodiversity crises.

The report finds that while 2023 ZEV sales reached the top end of post-IRA projections, utility-scale clean electricity additions are lagging behind the pathways required to meet the IRA's 40% emissions reduction goal by 2030. Despite a record 32.3 GW of clean capacity added in 2023, the pace remains below the 46-79 GW average annual additions projected for 2023-2024. The authors identify non-cost barriers, such as permitting delays and grid interconnect queues, as the primary obstacles to electricity deployment.

An open letter from a coalition of academics, NGOs, and businesses calling for a 'firewall' in EU climate policy to prevent carbon removals and land sequestration from being used as substitutes for gross emissions reductions. The signatories argue that 'net' targets risk mitigation deterrence and advocate for three independent targets to be integrated into the 2040 climate target and the EU's updated nationally determined contributions.

WeLight Madagascar, founded in 2018, operates a portfolio of 118 solar mini-grids financed by Team Europe (EIB, ElectriFI, and Triodos) with a budget of EUR 23,000,000. These sites provide distributed renewable energy to 540,000 people, including 36,000 households and 1,050 public buildings, while avoiding 1,930 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The project has generated over 8,100 new jobs, electrified more than 250 schools and 100 health centres, and installed over 3,000 streetlights across 15 regions of Madagascar.

The 2024 State of the Global Mini-Grids Market report highlights a significant expansion of the sector, with installations increasing six-fold since 2018. It documents a transition from diesel-heavy systems to solar photovoltaic (PV) and lithium-ion battery storage, driven by a 90% drop in solar panel costs over the last decade. The report emphasizes the shift toward Productive Use of Energy (PUE) to ensure financial viability and the emergence of innovative models like mesh grids for low-density areas. While total committed funding has exceeded 3.1 billion USD, the report identifies a persistent financing gap and slow disbursement rates, averaging 57% as of March 2024. It recommends the adoption of integrated energy planning, standardized regulatory tools, and a greater focus on local developers to achieve universal electricity access by 2030.

The document outlines the low-impact lifecycle of seaweed farming—from spore release in nurseries to ocean growth and spring harvest—and highlights its role in carbon absorption and coastal protection. It details how seaweed serves as a sustainable raw material for diverse industries, including biopackaging, biofuels, textiles, and livestock feed, while providing alternative income for fishers.

The document provides a detailed overview of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, distinguishing between the bilateral/multilateral trading of Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) under Article 6.2 and the UN-supervised global carbon market under Article 6.4. It highlights critical concerns regarding double counting, the lack of oversight in Article 6.2, the risks associated with transitioning legacy Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects, and the potential for 'emissions avoidance' to undermine environmental integrity. The guide outlines key priorities for COP28, including the need for stricter reporting rules, a code of conduct for confidentiality, and the establishment of independent grievance processes.

The report outlines the strategic positions of African nations and multilateral structures at COP28, emphasizing the Nairobi Declaration and the AU's Climate Change and Resilient Strategy and Action Plan. It details the leadership of specific countries in areas such as green hydrogen (Morocco, Kenya), critical minerals (Namibia), and forest restoration (Ethiopia, Rwanda, Republic of Congo), while analyzing the influence of negotiating blocs like the G77 and China, BASIC, and the LDC group in securing climate finance and adaptation support.

NDCs are bottom-up climate strategies submitted every five years to the UNFCCC, focusing on short-term emission reductions and adaptation. While they allow countries to tailor plans to their specific capacities, they lack legal binding and sufficient ambition; current pledges would result in 2.7°C of warming. The document emphasizes the 2020-2030 period as the 'decisive decade' and highlights the 2023 Global Stocktake at COP28 as a critical moment for increasing accountability and ambition before the 2025 NDC updates.

The document argues that the U.S. transition to electric vehicles risks leaving behind low-income, rural, and minority communities due to 'charging deserts' and financial barriers. It outlines five strategies for local governments to ensure equitable access: utilizing community input for siting, prioritizing multifamily housing and charging deserts, expanding urban curbside charging, increasing pricing transparency, and supporting diverse e-mobility modes. The guide emphasizes that overcoming disparities in homeownership and energy burdens is essential for a just energy transition.

Between 2015 and 2020, climate finance for land use in Brazil's financial market relied on thematic bonds, BNDES low-cost credit, and CBIOs. Thematic bonds averaged US$ 1.0 billion per year, primarily benefiting the forest sector, while BNDES provided US$ 242 million per year in low-cost credit, mostly for bioenergy. CBIOs, introduced via RenovaBio, saw US$ 126 million traded in 2020. Tracking these flows is hindered by a lack of standardized project-level disclosure in the private market.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has allocated $5 billion for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) to help US states and municipalities implement greenhouse gas reduction strategies. Forty-six states have accepted $3 million each in planning grants, with $4.6 billion remaining for competitive implementation grants in 2024. The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) advises states to use these planning funds to develop broad, economy-wide strategies, tailor messaging to local political contexts, and engage the public early to avoid project delays. Additionally, the briefing suggests using funds to increase agency capacity, optimize the layering of various federal resources (such as the CHIPS and Science Act), and identify workforce needs for a low-carbon economy. To ensure success, states are encouraged to secure contractors early to avoid surges in demand and to communicate implementation barriers quickly to the EPA and the White House.

The report highlights the critical role of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) trucks in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diesel-related health hazards, such as respiratory disease and premature death. While ZEV truck sales doubled in 2022 and model availability has increased, current trajectories are insufficient to meet climate targets. The authors advocate for a global ZEV truck sales target of at least 45% by 2030, citing California's Advanced Clean Fleet policy as a leading example of state-of-the-art regulation. The document emphasizes that sales standards must be paired with a comprehensive policy portfolio including charging infrastructure, consumer incentives, and equity considerations to ensure a successful transition.

The "Hardest-to-Reach" (H2R) programme aims to provide clean, climate-resilient off-grid solar (OGS) energy to 72.4 million people across 16 sub-Saharan African countries. The initiative utilizes a two-pronged financing approach: a $50 million grant-funded Market Support Facility (MSF) to support market entry and capacity building for new players, and a $200 million blended finance Market Expansion Facility (MEF) providing impact-linked loans to scale existing OGS companies. The programme targets a mitigation outcome of 5.1 million tCO2eq avoided and an adaptation outcome of 54.3 million first-time energy access beneficiaries. It emphasizes gender inclusivity, targeting 32% female customers and creating approximately 13,922 green jobs, including 4,641 for women.

The Renew America’s Nonprofits program, funded by $50 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides grants of up to $200,000 to nonprofit 'Prime Recipients' to implement energy efficiency upgrades for 'Subrecipients'. The program aims to reduce operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions for 501(c)(3) organizations, with a particular focus on those in rural areas and those led by people of color. Applications are evaluated based on project team plans, energy impacts, sustainability, and community benefits, including alignment with Justice40.

The Net Zero Stocktake 2023 reveals that while net zero targets now cover 92% of global GDP and 88% of global GHG emissions at the national level, the momentum for new national and subnational targets has slowed. In contrast, corporate target-setting continues to grow, with 929 Forbes Global 2000 companies now having targets. However, the report highlights a critical 'integrity gap': fewer than 5% of subnational and corporate targets meet the minimum 'starting line' criteria of the Race to Zero campaign. National targets have seen a significant shift toward formalization, with the share of targets enshrined in law or policy documents rising from less than 10% in December 2020 to 75% in 2023. The analysis also finds that no major fossil fuel producing countries or companies have committed to a full phase-out of fossil fuel extraction or production, and there is a growing but potentially problematic reliance on carbon dioxide removals (CDR) to meet targets.

The document argues that the EU Innovation Fund's current overhaul risks funding projects with marginal abatement potential due to outdated benchmarks. It recommends updating reference points to target the highest emission-reduction potential, making resource saving a mandatory criterion for support, and prioritizing economy-wide scalability over local or sectoral scalability to ensure true sustainability.

Reclaim Finance evaluates the revised Climate Action 100+ benchmark, noting that while it now incorporates IEA Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenarios and requires disclosure of capital expenditures on carbon-intensive assets, it remains flawed. Key limitations include an over-reliance on disclosure over alignment, a lack of prioritization among indicators, and insufficient requirements for absolute emission reductions and scope 3 emissions in certain sectors.