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This report uses network analysis to examine 75 policy and finance instruments and 22 barriers to achieving net zero carbon buildings in cities. It identifies financial barriers as the most critical, particularly for residential buildings, and emphasizes that mandates (such as building codes) are central to the transition. The authors argue that capacity development and fiscal instruments must act as systemic enablers to make mandates and financial mechanisms effective.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes climate-aligned investments within Indonesia's financial sector from 2015 to 2021, highlighting a significant financing gap and the differing roles of public and private financial institutions in supporting the country's net zero goals.

The Buildings Criteria, published by the Climate Bonds Initiative on December 7, 2023, establishes the eligibility requirements for buildings and built environment projects to achieve Climate Bonds Certification. The criteria focus on climate change mitigation, providing pathways for Use-of-Proceeds instruments, Assets, Sustainability-Linked Debt (SLD), and Entities to demonstrate climate integrity through absolute or relative emissions performance improvements.

A briefing by the NewClimate Institute reporting that global warming projections have not improved since 2021, with current government 2030 targets projected to lead to 2.5°C of warming by the end of the century.

This report evaluates how China, India, and Vietnam translate their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) into national transport strategies and policies, emphasizing the need for better coordination across governance levels and policy areas to achieve decarbonization.

This report examines carbon neutrality practices within the steel, cement, petrochemicals/chemicals, and aluminum industries globally and in China, introducing the Performance-Target-Action-Management (PTAM) framework to assess decarbonization efforts and providing six strategic recommendations for Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the climate finance landscape in South Africa, detailing the gap between current financial flows and the estimated needs required to meet national and international climate targets. It breaks down the sources, instruments, and sectoral allocations of climate finance, highlighting the dominance of private domestic investment and the clean energy sector.

This report by Ember analyzes the investment and capacity requirements for India to align its renewable energy targets with the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Net-Zero Emissions (NZE) pathway by 2030, comparing these needs against the targets set in India's 14th National Electricity Plan (NEP14).

This report by Ember argues that Australia significantly under-reports methane emissions from its coal mines due to outdated estimation methods and a lack of direct measurement. Using a new Coal Mine Methane Reporting Data Tracker, Ember finds that independent estimates suggest actual emissions could be up to double the figures reported to the government, undermining Australia's net zero 2050 commitment and its obligations under the Global Methane Pledge.

The Energy Transition Dialogues Communique outlines India's climate commitments, including its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and the significant financial investment required to reach its 2030 and 2070 net-zero targets.

The report analyzes the growth of solar and wind energy in the ASEAN region, highlighting that while there has been significant expansion—largely driven by Viet Nam—stronger policy support and grid modernization are required to meet the IEA's 2050 net zero scenario. To align with this scenario, the region must reach a 23% share of solar and wind in total electricity generation by 2030, necessitating the addition of 164 GW of solar and 65 GW of wind capacity.

Ember provides formal feedback on Indonesia's Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), arguing that the current plan underestimates emissions by excluding captive power and lacks sufficient ambition in solar and wind deployment. The organization calls for a re-evaluation of bioenergy risks, more transparent financing details regarding GFANZ, and a stronger commitment to coal retirement that aligns with the IEA's 1.5 degree scenario.

This guide, prepared by the Climate Bonds Initiative, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the Green Climate Fund, provides a step-by-step framework for corporate issuers to finance their climate transition using thematic bonds. It details the process of creating a credible transition plan, selecting appropriate debt labels—such as green, sustainability, or sustainability-linked bonds—and establishing a sustainable financing framework to ensure alignment with the Paris Agreement goals.

The Net Zero Finance Tracker (NZFT) Methodology document describes the framework used by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) to assess how public and private financial institutions align their strategies and capital allocations with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

The 'Guidance to assess transition plans' by the Climate Bonds Initiative provides a framework for evaluating corporate strategies to reach net zero emissions. It introduces the 'Triple A' framework—Ambition, Action, and Accountability—and five specific 'Hallmarks' to help stakeholders identify credible, science-based transition plans that align with the 1.5-degree Paris Agreement goal.

This report by Ember analyzes the methane emissions profile of Whitehaven Coal Limited, Australia's largest pure-play coal company. It argues that Whitehaven's current and proposed mining expansions could release over 1 million tonnes of methane by 2050, while highlighting significant discrepancies between company-reported emissions and independent estimates.

This case study examines how Lodha (Macrotech Developers Ltd), a major Indian real estate developer, employs an "emergence strategy" to drive sustainable building practices. By utilizing its Palava project as a smart city learning lab and establishing the Lodha Net Zero Urban Accelerator, the company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and set new industry standards for India's rapidly growing urban environment.

A statement by the Green Economy Coalition regarding the International Energy Agency's (IEA) updated Net Zero Roadmap and the outcomes of the International Climate and Energy Summit in Madrid.

The report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) analyzes global coal mining employment and the necessity of a 'just transition' for workers. Using a new dataset from the Global Coal Mine Tracker, GEM estimates that nearly 2.7 million people are directly employed at operating coal mines. The report warns that hundreds of thousands of jobs are at risk due to planned mine closures by 2035 and 2050, regardless of climate policies, and that significantly more layoffs would occur if the world adheres to 1.5°C and 2°C warming scenarios.

A report by the NewClimate Institute evaluating the integrity of net-zero portfolio commitments among the world's largest financial institutions, concluding that most current commitments are unlikely to achieve real-world global emissions reductions by mid-century.