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The document argues that the Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF) must prioritize deep emission reductions over removals and exclude the use of removal offsets to avoid carbon pricing or emission cuts. It calls for a strict definition of permanence in storage, the exclusion of short-term bio-based materials from permanent storage targets, and the removal of Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCM) from the CRCF's scope. The authors emphasize that certification should be limited to low-reversal risk approaches—such as geological storage and rewetted peatlands—while requiring robust social and environmental safeguards to prevent land grabbing and biodiversity loss.

The document provides an overview of COP27, the 27th United Nations conference on climate change, which brings together approximately 200 countries to discuss plans for reducing carbon emissions to limit global temperature rise to 1.5C. It identifies three overarching themes for the conference: emissions reductions, climate finance, and prioritising people through the lens of 'loss and damage'.

The document is a formal reporting form detailing the environmental and social safeguards (ESS) compliance for a project in Lao PDR. It identifies the project as Category B and lists the disclosure dates and links for essential safeguard documents, including the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), Gender Assessment, Gender Action Plan, and Ethnic Groups Development Plan. It also specifies the physical locations in various provinces where these documents were made available to stakeholders.

The document argues that carbon offsets are scientifically flawed and act as a barrier to necessary emissions reductions, exposing companies to significant legal risks including consumer protection lawsuits, regulatory enforcement, and shareholder actions.

The report argues that traditional US public utilities commission (PUC) processes are too slow and restrictive to meet urgent decarbonization and equity mandates. It recommends four primary reforms: setting clear proceeding objectives, expanding stakeholder roles in solution development, reducing information asymmetry by unlocking utility data, and initiating new inclusive processes such as regulatory sandboxes and updated benefit-cost analysis frameworks.

The article examines the use of the social cost of carbon (SCC) and marginal abatement cost (MAC) in climate policy, specifically addressing proposals to use MAC as an alternative to SCC in the United States. It argues that while MAC-based approaches are used in some jurisdictions like the U.K., MAC is not a substitute for the SCC. The text frames this discussion within the broader debate of prices versus quantities in policy formulation and the distinction between cost-benefit analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis.

The evaluation assesses the performance of the Sumber Solar Power Plant (SPP) in Govisumber aimag, Mongolia. The project, funded by a USD 8.65 million GCF loan and USD 8.9 million in equity, was completed in 2018 and became operational in March 2019. The evaluation concludes that the programme's results were "Satisfactory," noting that the SPP reduced 29,722 tCO2eq of greenhouse gas emissions between 2019 and 2020 and produced 35,076 MWh of electricity. Despite the project's technical success and alignment with Mongolia's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets, the evaluation highlights shortcomings in gender mainstreaming and the lack of a formal Theory of Change. The programme closed prematurely in December 2020 due to the project developer refinancing the loan with a lower-interest arrangement from their co-investor.

The document argues that establishing a low-carbon electricity grid capable of handling increased demand from greening transportation, buildings, and industry is the essential foundation for the United States and Canada to meet their greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.

The Pakistan Distributed Solar Project (PDSP), submitted by JS Bank, aims to increase the adoption of distributed solar PV systems in Pakistan. The project requests USD 10 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), consisting of a USD 9 million Pro-Rata Risk Sharing Guarantee and a USD 1 million grant for awareness and capacity building. The project targets the installation of approximately 43.15 MW of solar capacity for 4,000 customers across residential, agricultural, and SME sectors over 10 years. It specifically focuses on reducing collateral requirements and improving financial access for women entrepreneurs and women-led households. The project expects to reduce GHG emissions by 848,700 tCO2eq over a 34-year lifespan.

PGE is identified as the most coal-intensive utility in Europe, with 15 GW of capacity and 71% of its revenue derived from coal. The company plans to exit coal by 2049 and is currently expanding the Turów coal mine and developing new gas power plants. The document highlights a contradiction in BlackRock's investment in PGE given BlackRock's 1.5°C alignment pledges.

The report finds that while Canadian community foundations (CCFs) have grown their endowments to nearly CAD 7 billion as of 2020, they have largely failed to use these assets to combat climate change. Most CCFs rely on vague 'ESG integration' for risk mitigation rather than pursuing climate-positive investments. The analysis reveals significant capacity gaps and a lack of diversity on investment committees, which often act as barriers to strategic change. The report recommends moving toward positive screening, increasing transparency of holdings, and joining the Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change to align financial assets with community climate goals.

The document outlines discussions within the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety on key EU climate policies. Key topics include the distinction between primary and secondary wood biomass, the implementation of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to prevent carbon leakages, the decarbonization of aviation through Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs), and the ambition levels for greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030. It also covers the EU Forest Strategy for 2030, the role of wind technology in maritime transport, and the need for higher targets in the aviation sector to align with FitFor55 goals.

The proposal argues that shifting fire patterns from the late to the early dry season through Traditional Fire Management (TFM) can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect biodiversity, and create employment for Indigenous and local communities in Belize. It identifies critical gaps in awareness, technology (specifically MRV systems), human capacity, and regulatory frameworks. The proposed 24-month project, budgeted at USD 399,313, aims to develop a Project Concept Note for the GCF and establish knowledge-sharing partnerships via the International Savanna Fire Management Initiative (ISFMI) network.

A group of German youth successfully challenged the Federal Climate Protection Act, leading the Federal Constitutional Court to rule that the law violated fundamental rights by failing to specify sufficient emission cuts beyond 2030.

The Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) allocates $555 billion toward climate change and clean energy to reduce climate pollution by 50-52% by 2030 from 2005 levels. The White House estimates these measures will reduce emissions by over one billion metric tons in 2030 compared to business as usual. The legislation includes incentives for domestic production of clean energy technologies, protections for workers, and mandates that 40 percent of investment benefits reach low-income and disadvantaged communities.

The document advocates for a 'whole-of-government' approach to climate change in Canada, defined as the use of governance structures (like cabinet committees) and processes (like mandate letters) to coordinate action across departmental silos. Through case studies of the UK, US, and British Columbia, it identifies that success depends on sustained executive leadership, adequate resources, and empowered personnel. It warns that such structures are fragile and can be easily dismantled by changes in government. For Canada, the brief recommends establishing a Prime Minister-chaired Cabinet Committee on Climate Change and Net Zero, supported by a high-level coordinating Secretariat in the Privy Council or Prime Minister's Office.

The World Resources Institute evaluates COP26, noting that while 151 new national commitments were submitted, they are insufficient to limit warming to 1.5°C. The statement highlights progress on phasing down coal, doubling adaptation funding, and addressing loss and damage, while criticizing the failure of developed nations to meet the $100 billion annual finance goal and the decision to allow old emission credits in carbon markets.

The author views COP26 as a success because it produced concrete roadmaps and integrated climate action into global trade, foreign aid, and finance. Key examples include a US-EU agreement on steel and aluminium decarbonization, a multi-billion dollar partnership to help South Africa phase out coal, and a private finance coalition mobilizing $130 trillion for 2050 net-zero targets. The author notes that if these commitments are realized, warming could be limited to 1.8 °C. For Canada, the author emphasizes the importance of the federal net-zero law requiring a national emissions reduction plan by the end of December 2021.

Carbon Market Watch argues that the European Commission's EU ETS revision proposal is inadequate, specifically citing an insufficient emission reduction target and a failure to implement the polluter pays principle through the continued use of free emission allowances. The organization proposes increasing the 2030 emission reduction target to 65% or 70%, reforming the Market Stability Reserve, phasing out free allocations, and expanding the scope of the ETS to include municipal solid waste incineration and full shipping emissions.

The FAST-Infra Sustainable Infrastructure Label (SI Label) is a voluntary framework designed to identify infrastructure assets that demonstrate significant positive sustainability performance. To qualify, an asset must meet baseline standards—primarily the IFC Performance Standards—and show a significant positive contribution to at least one of 14 sustainability criteria across four dimensions: environmental, social, governance, and adaptation & resilience. The framework mandates environmental and social safeguards, including the use of the Equator Principles 4 and the publication of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA). It requires a structured process of declaration, disclosure, and reporting, and strongly encourages an independent external review to ensure market integrity and investor confidence.