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The report outlines opportunities for industrial symbiosis in two Cape Town industrial zones. In Montague Gardens, it highlights the reuse of boiler ash in brick making, the need for treated wood waste solutions, and the potential to shift freight from road to rail. In Atlantis, it identifies opportunities for reusing foundry sand and ash, recovering precious metals from e-waste, and investing in waste-to-energy infrastructure such as pyrolysis and gasification plants. The document argues that establishing a central management body and fostering collaboration on shared services and material exchanges are essential for building business resilience and creating low-carbon zones.

The proposal seeks USD 998,258 over 18 months to address gaps in Indonesia's climate finance mobilization. Key objectives include establishing a formal coordination mechanism between climate finance focal points, supporting the accreditation of 2-3 new Direct Access Entities (DAEs), and developing a national climate finance strategy to support the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH). The project, implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), also focuses on improving the quality of project concept notes and increasing private sector engagement.

A coalition of organizations requests that the U.S. Congress fund DOE energy efficiency programs at the highest approved levels for FY2020, citing their role in climate mitigation and economic growth. The letter specifies funding requests for offices including Advanced Manufacturing, Building Technologies, and Vehicle Technologies, while calling for timely fund disbursement and the resolution of staffing shortages within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).

The document highlights the critical need for countries to reach an agreement on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement before COP25. It identifies four primary areas of contention: the transition of old Kyoto Protocol credits, the prevention of double counting through corresponding adjustments, the move away from offsetting logic toward true emission reductions, and the necessity of integrating social and environmental safeguards to protect human rights and support sustainable development.

The report highlights that China, India, and Indonesia all face increased air pollution due to fossil fuel combustion driven by economic growth. It notes that India has decreased fossil fuel subsidies while increasing renewable support, and China has implemented policies to help renewables achieve grid price parity. The document suggests that Indonesia should phase out fossil fuel subsidies and redirect those savings toward energy efficiency and renewables to achieve greenhouse gas reductions and meet NDC targets.

DNV GL has verified that Meidensha's proposed Green Bonds, intended to fund mass-production facilities for electric vehicle parts, align with the Climate Bonds Standard v2.1 and other international green bond frameworks. The portfolio includes three projects: Nagoya Works, Kofu Meidensha Electric Mfg. Co., Ltd., and Numazu Works, with a total bond amount of 6 billion JPY and a maturity of 5 years. The verification confirms that the projects are designed to reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to UN SDGs 7 and 13.

The briefing argues that Article 6 of the Paris Agreement must implement strong accounting rules to prevent double counting of emission reductions, particularly between national mitigation objectives (NDCs) and the CORSIA aviation scheme. It advocates for phasing out 'pure offsetting' in favor of overall emission reductions and warns against the use of old Kyoto Protocol credits after 2020. Additionally, the document emphasizes the need for local stakeholder involvement and independent grievance mechanisms to prevent the human rights violations seen under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).

The Espejo de Tarapacá project in Chile proposes the construction of a 300 MW pumped storage hydroelectric (PSH) plant and a 561 MW-AC photovoltaic (PV) solar plant. The project aims to provide a renewable baseload energy solution to the Chilean national grid, reducing CO2 emissions by an average of 1,001,187 tonnes per year. The proposal requests US$ 60 million in direct equity from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to act as an 'anchor' investor, helping to overcome market barriers and attract an additional US$ 1 billion in private sector debt and equity. Beyond energy generation, the project includes adaptation measures for local fishing communities in the Tarapacá Region, such as providing stable drinking water via a desalination plant and funding for economic diversification.

The document assesses the viability of biogas in Indonesia through two pathways: a low-cost household-scale option for cooking and lighting, and a high-investment large-scale option for electricity production. While biogas offers significant GHG mitigation potential—estimated at 6.4 million tons CO2/year for small digesters and 2.6 GW for large-scale production—its development is hindered by a lack of government priority, high initial investment costs, and competing fossil fuel subsidies. The report identifies critical risks including inadequate monitoring of household systems, bureaucratic distribution, and the unreliability of biogas-fuelled power plants. It recommends that the Indonesian government formulate clear renewable energy targets, strengthen monitoring standards, and introduce favorable feed-in tariffs to incentivize private investment.

The document outlines the legal requirements for public participation in the development of national long-term strategies (LTS) for greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2050. It asserts that the EU Governance Regulation (GR) is insufficiently clear and may not fully comply with the Aarhus Convention, which mandates early public involvement when all options are open. ClientEarth provides a consolidated procedure for compliant participation, including open access to all interested parties, active dissemination of relevant documents, and specific timeframes for consultation. The briefing notes that previous strategies submitted under the Paris Agreement are insufficient to meet current GR requirements and urges that public participation for the 2020 deadline should have commenced by September 2019.

The document details a transition in U.S. energy policy from renewable portfolio standards to Clean Electricity Standards (CES), which allow for a diverse range of zero-carbon technologies, including nuclear and carbon capture. It provides a comprehensive list of states and utility companies that have enacted or pledged 80-100% carbon-free electricity targets, noting that these commitments collectively cover approximately 38% of U.S. electricity sales and 31% of national utility CO2 emissions.

CIEL responds to critiques of its report 'Fuel to the Fire', asserting that the fossil fuel industry has actively promoted carbon capture and storage (CCS), carbon dioxide removal (CDR), and solar radiation management (SRM) to entrench a fossil-based economy. The organization provides specific examples of industry-funded researchers and think tanks shaping geoengineering discourse and argues that these technologies are more likely to exacerbate the climate crisis by delaying the necessary phase-out of fossil fuels.

The document estimates that failing to meet 2030 transport sector emission targets could cost Germany between 3 and 36 billion euros, primarily through the purchase of emission rights from other EU member states.

The Union of Concerned Scientists reports that the Trump administration systematically attacked scientific integrity through censorship, the dismissal of advisory panels, and the suppression of research. The document details specific harms in air pollution policy and climate change communication, while providing a roadmap for the 116th Congress to implement legislative and oversight checks to restore science-based policymaking.

The Union of Concerned Scientists reports that the Trump administration censored federal scientists by restricting communications, creating a chilling environment, and limiting conference attendance. It recommends that Congress investigate these actions, expand the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, and pass the Scientific Integrity Act to protect science-based policymaking.

Sustainalytics has provided a pre-issuance verification letter confirming that PKO Bank Hipoteczny SA's green covered bond framework aligns with the Climate Bonds Standard Version 2.1. The bond is intended to finance or refinance a portfolio of residential green buildings in Poland, targeting the top 15% of low carbon buildings or those achieving significant carbon emission reductions through upgrades.

The Enterprise Development Programme (EDP), initiated by GreenCape in 2017, aims to foster green economic growth in Atlantis, South Africa, by converting waste streams into business opportunities. Building on material flow analyses from the Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP), the EDP provides training and incubation to entrepreneurs to create viable business plans for waste diversion. While early phases focused on start-ups, later iterations shifted toward adding value to established businesses to reduce inherent start-up risks. Key lessons include the need for product development specialists and the challenge of high costs associated with imported recycling technologies.

The NDC Update Report November 2018 examines the 'Ambition' of governments in implementing the Paris Agreement. Based on a survey of 92 policymakers and experts, the report finds that while confidence in initial NDC implementation is high, there is a critical lack of long-term strategic planning. It argues that focusing solely on first-round NDCs is insufficient, as the Paris Agreement requires a transition to net zero emissions. The report advocates for a 'whole of government' approach and the development of long-term visions to guide sector transformation, financial shifts from 'brown to green' investments, and more ambitious second-round pledges in 2020.

The document argues for a fundamental shift from 'zero-sum offsetting' to a 'results based climate finance' (RBCF) model for the Article 6.4 mechanism. It recommends strict environmental integrity criteria, including a partial cancellation rate for credits and the exclusion of emission removals. To prevent the carry-over of failures from the Kyoto Protocol, it proposes a full re-assessment of existing Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects and prohibits the use of pre-2020 units for post-2020 targets. The brief also emphasizes the need for independent governance, a formal grievance mechanism to protect human rights, and mandatory local stakeholder consultations.

The report analyzes 10 specific climate solutions for Kenya and Ethiopia, focusing on their potential for emission reductions, associated costs, savings, and co-benefits to inform policy recommendations.