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This briefing by the World Resources Institute examines China's transition away from financing overseas coal projects following its 2021 pledge. It argues that China possesses a significant comparative advantage in renewable energy due to its dominance in global manufacturing and supply chains, making renewables a more viable and sustainable investment path than natural gas, where China lacks domestic market maturity and technical export capacity.

This report examines the role of international finance institutions (IFIs) in supporting the transition to low-carbon steel production, particularly in emerging and developing economies. It finds that IFIs have historically had limited exposure to the steel sector and are only in the early stages of developing green industrial strategies. However, the report argues that IFIs can accelerate the transition by de-risking first movers, supporting the development of green hydrogen and circular economy strategies, and creating demand for green steel through sustainable procurement in infrastructure projects.

A statement by Indonesian civil society organizations responding to the World Bank's public consultation for the Indonesia Country Partnership Framework (CPF) 2021-2025, specifically opposing funding for coal and fossil fuels.

This document is a testimony provided by Donald Goldberg of the Center for International Environmental Law on April 14, 1994, to the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on International Development, Finance, Trade and Monetary Policy. Writing on behalf of a coalition of environmental NGOs, Goldberg outlines six recommendations to ensure the Global Environment Facility (GEF) achieves its mission of helping developing countries address global environmental problems as it moves beyond its pilot phase.

This research paper examines how the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its member countries can systematically integrate climate change into the Article IV surveillance process, focusing on implementation following the IMF's 2021 Comprehensive Surveillance Review.