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This briefing discusses the intersection of circular economy solutions and international trade policy as a means to achieve decarbonization. It argues that transitioning from primary raw materials to secondary materials, extending product lifespans, and reforming trade barriers are essential for meeting net-zero goals, as the extraction and processing of material resources account for half of global greenhouse gas emissions.

This supplementary technical note describes the methodologies and unit cost models used to estimate the 'cost gap' for five key clean energy technologies in India: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), offshore wind, solar photovoltaic (PV), electric vehicles (EVs), and green hydrogen (GH2). It details how these cost gaps are calculated relative to conventional benchmarks and how they are integrated into the Green Economy Model (GEM) to analyze the macroeconomic impacts of various levels of government support on GDP, employment, and emissions.

This document is a technical annex providing the data, definitions, and analytical methodology used for the International Institute for Sustainable Development's digital story, "Mapping India’s Energy Transition: A Data Dive Into the Strategic Role of State-Owned Enterprises in the Energy Sector." It details the parameters collected for nine central public sector undertakings (PSUs) and India as a whole for the 2024–25 financial year.

This briefing analyzes the implications of the Paris Agreement's long-term global climate goals for greenhouse gas emissions reductions in Germany, specifically focusing on the transition to 1.5°C scenarios.

The report summarizes dialogues on enhancing South African state capacity, highlighting the need for a $250 billion energy transition, the professionalization of the public service to reduce political interference, and the urgent need to address municipal infrastructure backlogs and the legacies of state capture.

This guide provides the data sources, assumptions, and methodology used by RMI to create 'State Clean Energy Eco' graphics. These graphics illustrate the economic, social, and health opportunities associated with a transition to a net zero carbon US economy by 2050, focusing on state-level metrics across electricity, industry, transportation, buildings, and human impact.

This research paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on climate finance, specifically focusing on African perspectives and the implications for the COP26 negotiations in Glasgow. It analyzes the tension between pandemic-driven economic stimulus and climate goals, the persistent gap in adaptation finance, and the challenges of defining 'climate finance' to ensure accountability for the $100 billion annual pledge made by developed countries.

The Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC3.0) of Mongolia outlines the country's climate targets and actions for the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2035. It establishes ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets compared to a Business-as-Usual (BAU) scenario, while detailing comprehensive adaptation strategies for vulnerable environmental, economic, and social sectors. The document emphasizes a transition from a coal-dependent energy system to a green economy and seeks significant international financial and technical support to meet its conditional targets.

This report outlines a strategic pathway for Lao PDR to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. It emphasizes diversifying the energy mix beyond hydropower to include solar, wind, and biomass, while implementing energy efficiency and carbon removal technologies like Direct Air Capture. The roadmap highlights the need for grid modernization, financial innovation to manage high public debt, and regional cooperation within ASEAN to ensure a sustainable energy transition.

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) strategy for 2025–29 focuses on accelerating the implementation of climate and sustainability goals through five new strategic directions and three core impact areas: climate transitions, nature and resources, and health and wellbeing.

This fact sheet from Transforma provides a statistical overview of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted by June 2026, detailing emission reduction targets for developed countries, G20 members, and Latin American nations relative to global emissions.

This report by Transforma details the energy modeling used to define Colombia's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets for 2030, 2035, and 2050. Using the Energy Scope open-source tool, the analysis projects a transition from fossil fuels toward a diversified renewable energy matrix, emphasizing solar and wind power to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute proposes a framework and toolkit to help governments and non-state actors operationalise Article 2.1c of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement, which aims to make finance flows consistent with low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development.

This research paper examines the vulnerabilities affecting the availability of critical minerals in India, analyzing the political economy of global resource flows and the domestic challenges associated with India's clean energy transition (CET).

The World Resources Institute presents a set of suggestions for the legal text of the 2015 Paris Agreement, developed by the Agreement for Climate Transformation (ACT) Consortium. The proposal advocates for a holistic approach linking mitigation, adaptation, and support through five-year cycles of continuous improvement and a long-term goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

This briefing from the World Resources Institute examines the complexities of aligning Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) with national net-zero targets, long-term, low-emissions development strategies (LT-LEDS), and the global 1.5°C goal, providing recommendations for the design of next-generation NDCs due in 2025.

The Science-based Targets for Faith (SBTF) Technical Guidance Document provides a global standard for Faith-based Organizations (FBOs) to measure, manage, and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to align with the Paris Climate Agreement and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute analyzes a net zero emissions (NZE) pathway for Ethiopia by 2050, comparing it to a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario. The study finds that while the NZE pathway requires higher investment, it yields superior economic growth, poverty reduction, and environmental co-benefits.

The 'Roadmap to Net Zero' report, developed by the World Resources Institute and the Apparel Impact Institute, provides a strategy for the apparel sector to achieve a 45% absolute emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050. It estimates 2019 sector emissions at 1.025 gigatons CO2e and identifies six key technical interventions and a shift toward circular business models to align with a 1.5°C warming scenario.

This research paper analyzes how Indonesia can reconcile an 8% annual GDP growth target by 2029 with its net zero emission commitments. Using simulations based on the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) for the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), the paper argues that early investment in clean energy is essential for securing high economic growth while reducing fossil fuel dependence.