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This policy brief, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute in partnership with the business leaders' initiative 3C, examines the role of biomass in transitioning to a low-carbon economy by 2035. It argues that while biomass is a promising renewable energy source, it is constrained by physical limits and competing needs for food and materials. The document evaluates four future scenarios, concluding that a 'Sustainability Transition'—which balances climate mitigation with sustainable agricultural productivity—offers the most viable path for economic growth and environmental stability.

This policy brief describes the development and strategic goals of the Implementation Plan (IP) for 2011-2021, created by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) to achieve development resilient to climate change across the 15 CARICOM member states.

A budget vote speech delivered by Minister Molewa on June 23, 2011, to the National Council of Provinces, outlining progress and strategic plans for the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) and the Department of Water Affairs (DWA) in South Africa. The speech focuses on increasing water access, enhancing water security through infrastructure and desalination, combating environmental crime such as rhino poaching, and addressing the impacts of climate change.

This report examines the role of Brazil in enhancing energy security and integration across South America. It argues that while the region possesses vast energy resources, domestic-focused security strategies and a lack of regional regulation have led to high economic costs and underutilized infrastructure. The author proposes the creation of a Multilateral Energy Security Reserve (RMSE) treaty to provide a legal framework for energy imports and dispute settlement, positioning Brazil as the ideal coordinator due to its market size, geography, and leadership in both fossil fuels and renewable energy.

This 2010 report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the challenges and opportunities for energy security and integration in South America, focusing on the pivotal role of Brazil. The author argues that while the region possesses vast energy resources, national regulations and a lack of multilateral frameworks create insecurity and underutilization of low-cost resources. The report proposes a Multilateral Energy Security Reserve (RMSE) treaty to stabilize supply and suggests that Brazil's market size and leadership in renewables make it the ideal coordinator for a secure, competitive regional energy market.

In a special editorial released before the G20 Summit in Australia, Tony de Brum (Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Marshall Islands) and Pa Ousman Jarju (Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Water Resources, Parks & Wildlife of the Gambia) urge G20 nations to provide climate leadership. They argue that the G20's economic influence is essential to transition to a low-carbon economy and prevent global economic and security risks.

This statement is a call to action developed at a side event of the Women Deliver 2023 conference, convened by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). It urges governments, private sector actors, and international organisations to integrate gender equality with low-carbon development and climate resilience strategies, specifically targeting the negotiations on 'just transitions' at COP28 in Dubai.

This document is a statement from the Minister of the National Department (South Africa) responding to an application regarding air quality in the Highveld Priority Area. The Minister defends the government's environmental management tools, denies a lack of cooperation between national departments, and argues that non-compliance with air quality standards does not automatically constitute a constitutional breach.

The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) is an NGO focused on mobilizing the USD100 trillion bond market to fund climate change solutions. It offers a Partners Program to support the development of a global market for green and climate bonds through research, standards, and market development.

This fact sheet from the Climate Policy Initiative outlines the financial risks and opportunities for China, the European Union, India, and the United States in transitioning to a low-carbon economy based on an IEA two-degree scenario.

This report by Friends of the Earth International advocates for a 'just transition' to a low-carbon economy, arguing that current climate policies often prioritize corporate interests over the rights of marginalized communities and the environment. It calls for a shift away from fossil fuels and toward a model of development that ensures social equity and ecological sustainability.

This report, produced by the China Association of Aquatic Products Processing and Trade (CAPPMA) in collaboration with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), analyzes the sustainability of China's fisheries and aquaculture supply chains. It focuses on three specific case studies—tilapia, cod, and live reef food fish—to identify environmental and social challenges and provide strategic policy guidance for integrating sustainability into China's national trade and economic policies.

This fact sheet describes the 3C-SEI Partnership Programme, a collaboration between the business leaders' initiative '3C – Combat Climate Change' and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) running from March 2010 to February 2012. The partnership focuses on research at the intersection of climate policy and business, specifically targeting technology development, resource constraints, and the financing of climate change mitigation.

This working paper serves as a primer for Indian businesses on the use of internal carbon pricing to manage climate-related risks and transition to a low-carbon economy, offering a seven-step implementation approach.

This report by the World Resources Institute evaluates how companies are addressing "cutting-edge issues" related to climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy. It provides a framework of six key actions for corporate leadership and assesses progress and barriers across areas such as GHG reporting, target setting, and market adaptation.

The World Resources Institute report 'Jobs and Skills for the New Economy' advocates for a people-centered transition to a low-carbon economy. It argues that by prioritizing investments in jobs, skills, and social equity, leaders can achieve a 'triple dividend' of economic resilience, social cohesion, and environmental progress, while potentially generating a net increase of 375 million jobs over the next ten years.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute discusses the necessity of clear short-term and long-term policy signals within the Paris Agreement to guide the private sector toward a low-carbon economy and avoid abrupt, costly disruptions.

This document presents the perspectives of the ACT 2015 consortium on how the 2015 Paris international climate agreement can facilitate a transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.

The 'Guide for Responsible Corporate Engagement in Climate Policy' provides a framework for companies to constructively influence climate policy to support a low-carbon economy. Developed through a consultation involving the UN Global Compact and other international organizations, the guide identifies a gap between corporate sustainability commitments and actual government affairs activities, offering a three-step action plan to align corporate influence with climate goals.

This research paper examines the trends and drivers of China's overseas investments in the wind and solar industries, analyzing at least 124 investments across 33 countries over a ten-year period.