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The letter argues that the Just Transition Fund must be fossil fuel-free to align with the EU Green Deal and the 1.5°C global temperature goal. It criticizes the REGI Committee for a position that could allow new fossil gas investments, noting that methane is the "second most damaging greenhouse gas" and that renewable energy investments create "up to three times more jobs per euro invested" than fossil fuels.

ClientEarth submits that the German Coal Exit Law (KAG) provides incompatible State aid through the Steinkohlezuschlag (hard coal closure compensations) and CHP conversion bonuses. The document argues that older hard coal plants (over 25 years) lack residual value, meaning compensations would result in overcompensation and lack an incentive effect. Furthermore, it claims that CHP funding—specifically the Coal Substitute and South Bonuses—may discourage rapid coal phase-out by offering more attractive financial terms than closure auctions and by promoting unsustainable fuels like natural gas and biomass. ClientEarth calls for a formal Commission investigation into these measures, citing potential violations of Articles 7, 9, and 11 TFEU regarding environmental protection and sustainable development.

The report finds that 11 of 18 EU coal-using countries lack Paris-compatible phase-out plans, with seven not planning to exit coal by 2030 and four replacing coal with increased fossil gas. It argues that the Just Transition Fund's current allocation methodology risks funding 'climate laggards,' as nearly two-thirds of the fund would go to countries without 2030 phase-out plans. The authors recommend making fund access conditional on ambitious coal phase-out dates and strictly excluding all fossil fuels, including gas, from the fund's scope.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is accused of fueling a 'fossil gas frenzy' through its asset purchase programs. Reclaim Finance identifies 24 companies benefiting from ECB quantitative easing that are actively operating or planning gas infrastructure globally and in Europe. The document highlights that 11 of these companies plan 62 new fossil gas projects, with Total, Shell, Engie, and Enel being major developers. It argues that natural gas is not a low-carbon alternative due to high life-cycle emissions and methane leaks, and is more expensive than wind or solar energy. The briefing calls for the ECB to immediately exclude corporations developing new fossil fuel projects from its asset purchases.

The briefing asserts that the European Central Bank (ECB) is fueling a 'gas frenzy' by purchasing assets from companies heavily invested in fossil fuel infrastructure. It highlights that 24 companies benefiting from ECB asset purchases are active in gas expansion, with 11 companies developing 6,215 new gas projects. The document challenges the narrative of natural gas as a 'transition energy,' citing its carbon emissions, methane leaks, and higher costs compared to renewables. It specifically names Total, Shell, Engie, and Enel as major developers of gas projects, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), and urges the ECB to integrate ethical and environmental criteria into its asset purchases to align with the Paris Agreement.

The document argues that public funds alone cannot meet Africa's growing energy demands, which require an estimated $120 billion annual investment until 2040. It advocates for 'green financing'—blending public and private capital—to overcome high infrastructure costs and investment risks. Using Kenya's experience, the brief details how instruments like Partial Risk Guarantees, concessional loans, and Feed-in Tariffs have attracted private investment for wind, solar, and geothermal projects. It specifically recommends that the EU and development partners provide technical assistance and risk-mitigation products to create enabling environments for private sector energy investments across the continent.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) submits that the draft Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill, 2019 is deficient in its approach to the climate crisis and community welfare. The CER argues that gas exploration and production pose severe risks to climate, air, water, and marine environments, and that the Bill's consultation processes are 'woefully inadequate'. Furthermore, the CER criticizes the lack of a robust Social and Labour Plan (SLP) framework to ensure benefits reach affected communities, noting that a proposed 20% state carried interest is an insufficient substitute for local development. The submission also calls for stronger administrative penalties to ensure corporate compliance with environmental laws.

ClientEarth urges the European Commission to implement strict, mandatory regulations on methane emissions across the fossil fuel and agriculture sectors. The organization argues that the EU, as the world's largest importer of fossil gas, has the commercial power to mandate low-emission supply chains. Key recommendations include expanding the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to cover methane, introducing a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for methane-emitting imports, and reforming the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to end subsidies for intensive livestock production. ClientEarth also highlights the health risks of indoor gas appliances and the need to counter industry misinformation by replacing the term 'natural gas' with 'fossil gas'.

The briefing by Reclaim Finance details how the fossil gas and nuclear lobbies have exerted significant pressure on the European Commission to include their activities in the EU sustainable taxonomy. Despite the Technical Expert Group's initial recommendation to exclude them based on environmental harm and carbon thresholds, the document highlights a high volume of meetings between EU officials and lobbyists, as well as substantial financial spending by these sectors to reshape the regulation.

In the first half of 2020, renewable electricity generation in the EU-27 reached 40%, surpassing fossil fuel generation at 34%. This shift was driven by record wind and solar penetration and a 7% drop in electricity demand caused by COVID-19. Coal generation fell by 32%, contributing to a 23% reduction in power sector CO2 emissions. While grids remained stable, the increase in renewables led to more frequent negative wholesale electricity prices, indicating a need for greater system flexibility. Poland emerged as the most coal-dependent EU country, generating as much coal-fired electricity as the other 25 EU members combined.

The document criticizes the European Commission for considering the inclusion of nuclear energy and natural gas in the EU green taxonomy despite technical recommendations to the contrary. It highlights that while the Technical Expert Group (TEG) set a CO2 emission threshold of 100g CO2/Kwh and excluded nuclear power, the Commission may use a separate technical review for nuclear and raise emission thresholds for gas. The author calls for the creation of a 'brown' taxonomy to identify activities incompatible with climate goals.

The document is a formal demand from a coalition of 204 organisations and 206 individuals calling for an end to gas extraction in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. It alleges that transnational corporations and the Mozambican government have caused land grabbing, poverty, and human rights violations, while the industry's presence has exacerbated local extremism and the spread of COVID-19. The signatories demand that companies cease activities, the government transition to renewable energy, and international bodies investigate the situation.

The document is a formal demand signed by over 400 organizations and individuals addressed to fossil fuel companies, financial institutions, and the Government of Mozambique. It alleges that the gas industry in Cabo Delgado has caused massive land grabbing, displaced over 100,000 people, and fueled extremist violence through the marginalization of local youth. The authors claim that the Mozambican army is deployed primarily to protect gas infrastructure rather than civilians and that the industry was responsible for introducing COVID-19 to the region. The statement calls for a transition to locally-owned renewable energy and the release of disappeared journalists and community members.

The document is an open letter signed by 410 organizational and individual entities calling for an end to the gas industry in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. It alleges that multinational corporations and the Mozambican government are complicit in land grabbing, the displacement of thousands of people, and the fueling of extremist violence. The statement highlights the environmental impact on the Quirimbas Archipelago and the role of the gas industry in spreading COVID-19. It demands the release of disappeared journalists and activists, the transition to renewable energy, and the establishment of a legally binding international instrument for corporate accountability regarding human rights.

Ember argues that the 4th Projects of Common Interest (PCI) list should be the last to include fossil gas projects, as current infrastructure is sufficient and demand is projected to decrease by 2030. The organization advocates for prioritizing renewable energy sources (RES), energy storage, and smart grid technologies to meet EU emission targets, while suggesting that the responsibility for writing the Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) be expanded beyond the two ENTSOs to reduce conflicts of interest.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International and JA! denouncing the impact of the gas industry in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. It highlights the forced displacement of families, the militarization of the region to protect corporate interests, the destruction of the Quirimbas Archipelago biosphere, and the role of the industry in spreading COVID-19. The authors demand that multinationals cease operations and that the Mozambican government transition to renewable energy and protect human rights.

Friends of the Earth International and JA! denounce the impact of the gas industry in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, citing the displacement of 550 families, the destruction of biodiversity in the Quirimbas Archipelago, and the exacerbation of the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement highlights a climate of violence where the Mozambican army is accused of protecting transnational companies like Total and ExxonMobil rather than civilians, while journalists and community members disappear. It demands that the government shift toward people-owned renewable energy and that international bodies hold corporations accountable for their actions.

The document features presentations by Ruth Santiago and Dr. Greg Guannel on enhancing coastal resilience in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Santiago argues against rebuilding the existing fossil-fuel-based power grid in Puerto Rico, proposing instead a transition to 'energy democracy' via rooftop solar and community-led energy systems. Dr. Guannel describes the update of the U.S. Virgin Islands' Hazard Mitigation Plan, emphasizing that resilience requires a holistic approach that combines physical infrastructure with social networks and natural systems, such as mangroves and aquifers, to protect the tourism-based economy and public health.

The brief outlines a pathway for the U.S. to reach 90 percent zero carbon electricity by 2035, leveraging falling costs of solar, wind, and batteries. It projects that this transition could support 530,000 net new energy jobs annually and reduce economy-wide emissions by 27 percent without increasing customer bills. The document provides a set of policy recommendations for state-level officials, including the adoption of Clean Energy Standards, prohibitions on new natural gas investment, and the creation of ratepayer-backed bonds to securitize uneconomic fossil fuel assets.

The policy brief argues that the U.S. can achieve 90 percent zero-carbon electricity by 2035 through a federal clean energy standard and complementary reforms in tax credits, manufacturing, transmission planning, and wholesale market design. This transition would require significant scaling of solar, wind, and battery storage, while retiring the coal fleet and utilizing existing gas plants only for flexibility. The authors emphasize the need for a 'just transition' for coal-dependent communities and the modernization of utility regulation through performance-based models and all-source procurement to ensure the transition is affordable and equitable.