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The report finds that while many countries are committing to end coal power, global capacity increased by 18.2 GW in 2021, driven primarily by China. While OECD countries and several non-OECD nations are cancelling projects, China's continued expansion and the use of unproven 'clean coal' technologies in some developed nations hinder alignment with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target.

The report finds that while many countries are committing to 'No New Coal' and accelerating closures, China continues to expand its coal capacity, largely offsetting global reductions. As of 2021, 750 coal plants (550 GW) have determined closure dates, but a significant gap remains to meet IPCC 1.5°C targets, which would require an additional 1,100 GW of capacity to be cancelled or closed by 2030.

The report analyzes the global state of coal power, noting that while many OECD and non-OECD countries are canceling new projects and setting closure dates, China continues to expand its capacity. It highlights that 750 coal plants (550GW) now have effective closure dates following COP26, but global capacity increased by 18.2GW in 2021 due to Chinese additions. The document argues that 'clean coal' technologies like CCS are expensive and unreliable distractions from a full transition to renewables. Specifically for South Korea, it criticizes the 2050 phase-out goal as lagging behind international standards and notes the continued construction of new plants despite public commitments.

The report provides a comprehensive tracking of global coal-fired power plant capacity, highlighting a divergence between the decline of coal in most OECD and non-OECD countries and the continued expansion of coal capacity in China. It evaluates the effectiveness of COP 26 commitments, the role of public financing, and the perceived inefficiency of 'clean coal' technologies like Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS).

Global Witness argues that the EU's proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive risks becoming a 'box-ticking exercise' unless it is strengthened. The briefing recommends establishing a clear 'duty to prevent' harm, mandating ongoing and outcome-oriented due diligence, and ensuring meaningful stakeholder engagement, particularly for human rights and environmental defenders. It calls for the inclusion of mandatory climate due diligence aligned with the Paris Agreement, the removal of exemptions for financial institutions, and the reduction of legal barriers to justice for victims of corporate abuse.

The document explains the Global Stocktake (GST) as a collective assessment of progress toward the Paris Agreement's goals, detailing its iterative cycle of information gathering, technical evaluation, and outcome review. It emphasizes the role of adaptation, highlighting the need for a global Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system and the importance of inputs from developing nations through National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and voluntary communications to drive global adaptation ambition.

The document explains the Global Stocktake (GST) as an iterative process to assess collective progress toward the Paris Agreement's goals. It details the three-stage cycle—information collection, technical assessment, and outcome review—and emphasizes how adaptation efforts, including National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and Adaptation Communications (AdComs), inform the process. The briefing highlights the importance of national monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems in providing high-quality data to the GST and encourages developing countries to use voluntary communications to ensure their priorities and subnational actions are represented.

The report by Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) examines the Royal Academy of Engineering's (RAEng) continued financial ties to the fossil fuel industry. It highlights that RAEng lacks a blanket exclusionary investment policy, maintains corporate partnerships with BP and Shell, and accepts funding from the Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund. SGR argues these links contradict RAEng's 2025 goal of building a sustainable society and notes that several peer academic and professional bodies have already divested from fossil fuels.

The document examines the World Bank Group's (WBG) role in expanding fossil gas infrastructure in Indonesia, asserting that this strategy locks the country into long-term greenhouse gas emissions and dependency on fossil fuels. It highlights contradictions between WBG strategies, such as the Country Partnership Framework 2021-24 and the Indonesia Economic Prospects Report, and global climate goals like the IEA's Net Zero Emissions by 2050 roadmap. The report specifically cites the WBG's support for the BP Tangguh project and warns against 'false solutions' like Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and coal gasification.

The document criticizes the World Bank Group (WBG) for promoting fossil gas as a transition fuel in Indonesia, asserting that such investments lock in greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. It highlights contradictions between WBG strategies, such as the Country Partnership Framework 2021-24 and the Indonesia Economic Prospects report, and global climate goals. The authors call for an immediate shift in public funding away from gas and unproven technologies like CCUS and coal gasification toward sustainable renewable energy.

The analysis examines the replacement of 3.4GW of coal capacity at Suralaya with solar PV, noting that while a four-year replacement is possible, a lack of concerted effort could cause delays of 7-10 years. The document emphasizes that the scale of benefits depends on the speed of implementation and requires coordinated action from the government, PLN, and banks, alongside international support aligned with domestic efforts.

In 2021, wind and solar power reached a record 10.3% of global electricity generation, but this growth was insufficient to offset a historic surge in electricity demand. Consequently, global coal generation and power sector CO2 emissions both hit all-time highs, with coal meeting 59% of new demand. While 50 countries now derive over 10% of their power from wind and solar, the report warns that the global energy transition is significantly off track from the IEA's net-zero pathway, which requires wind and solar to grow by 20% annually through 2030.

In 2021, global electricity demand grew by 5.4%, the fastest rate since 2010. While solar and wind generation continued to rise, coal generation reached an all-time high, leading to a 7% increase in power sector CO2 emissions. This resulted in the first increase in global electricity carbon intensity since 2011, moving the sector further away from the IEA's 1.5 degree pathway.

The report finds that the world's 60 largest banks provided USD $4.6 trillion in fossil fuel financing from 2016 to 2021, with $742 billion in 2021 alone. It highlights a significant gap between banks' net-zero commitments and their actual lending and underwriting practices, particularly regarding companies expanding oil, gas, and coal production. The analysis identifies JPMorgan Chase as the world's worst banker of fossil fuels over this period. The report also details financing in high-impact subsectors, such as tar sands, Arctic oil and gas, and coal power, while emphasizing the human rights impacts on Indigenous and frontline communities.

The research paper analyzes the intersection of climate change and migration, challenging the narrative of inevitable mass migration from the Global South to the Global North. It highlights the lack of consensus on terminology, such as the contested use of 'climate refugees,' and notes that most climate-induced movement is internal. The author argues that voluntary, planned migration can serve as a positive adaptation strategy, benefiting migrants, origin communities, and destination areas. The document calls for coherent, multi-scalar governance and the integration of climate considerations into EU migration and development policies.

Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) has called on the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to phase out financial ties to fossil fuel companies, specifically those not aligned with the Paris Agreement's 2°C goal. While acknowledging the IET's commitment to net-zero operations within ten years, SGR highlights ongoing concerns regarding the IET's investments in oil sands and thermal coal, a lack of transparency in corporate payments, and the absence of a formal environmental policy. SGR recommends that the IET adopt fossil fuel-free indexes, report the carbon footprint of its investment portfolio, and align its practices with other professional bodies that have already divested from fossil fuels and arms.

The research establishes differentiated timelines for ending fossil fuel production based on national wealth and economic reliance. Wealthy nations must end oil and gas production by 2034, including a 74% output cut by 2030, while the poorest nations are granted until 2050 to phase out production, requiring a 14% cut by 2030 and significant financial support for their economic transition.

The authors analyze transportation data from the Netherlands, Sweden, and the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically focusing on the shift toward working from home. By applying the Opportunity, Motivation Behaviour (COM-B) model and a concept map, the paper explores how these behavioral changes impact carbon emissions and suggests that policy-makers can leverage these shifts to support long-term climate mitigation goals aligned with the Paris Agreement.

The methodology evaluates carbon credits across seven quality objectives: robust GHG impact determination, avoidance of double counting, addressing non-permanence, facilitating the transition to net zero, institutional arrangements of the crediting program, environmental and social impacts, and host country ambition. It employs a standardized scoring system (1-5) using point systems and 'inverse weighing' to ensure that a low score in one critical criterion cannot be offset by high scores in others. The guide focuses on ex-post credits and provides detailed indicators for assessing additionality, vulnerability in collapsed markets, and the alignment of credits with the Paris Agreement's Article 6 and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

The policy brief advocates for a synergistic approach to the climate and biodiversity crises within the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). It argues that Africa must take a leadership role to ensure that climate finance and implementation are 'nature-positive' and based on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to prevent maladaptations, such as monoculture afforestation. The document emphasises that successful outcomes require the participatory inclusion of local and rural communities and the integration of urban ecological infrastructures.