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The Canadian Climate Institute argues that for Canada to meet its net-zero goals, the oil and gas sector requires transformational investment. It proposes a two-tier requirement system for the federal government's Sustainable Finance Action Council (SFAC) climate investment taxonomy: company-level net-zero targets and project-level emissions-intensity benchmarks. Specifically, it argues that "transition" labels should only apply to projects that reduce emissions from existing production, as 1.5°C pathways necessitate "no investments in new production."

The author argues that Canada's goal to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies may conflict with its plans to cap oil and gas emissions and maintain sustainable jobs. To resolve this, the document suggests a rigorous framework to ensure public funds are not wasted on assets that may become stranded due to declining global demand. The proposed framework evaluates project alignment with net-zero scenarios, comparative economic value against clean energy alternatives, impacts on worker and community vulnerability, and the matching of policy instruments to project risk levels.

Twenty-five organisations have urged the IMF to revise its macroeconomic strategy for Uganda, claiming that the current Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement contradicts net-zero science by relying on oil extraction for debt sustainability. The signatories argue that the IMF has failed to assess social, environmental, and balance of payment risks, while specifically supporting public investment in oil infrastructure over renewable energy.

The survey finds that a majority of Pennsylvania likely voters attribute climate change to human activity and support holding oil and gas companies financially responsible for climate adaptation costs.

The document critiques the European Commission's proposal on ESG ratings, stating it fails to remedy fundamental problems like the lack of harmonized methodologies. Reclaim Finance proposes that the regulation be amended to include mandatory baseline standards—specifically aligning the 'E' factor with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target—and minimum weighting thresholds (33% for E, 25% for S and G) to ensure ratings are not used as greenwashing tools.

A coalition of environmental organizations urges the EPA to prioritize MERP funding for enhanced monitoring, compliance assurance, and the permanent plugging of marginal conventional wells, while limiting financial assistance to private operators.

NGOs have condemned the treatment of community representatives and activists at French bank annual general meetings, reporting that speakers—including those testifying on the impacts of oil and gas projects—faced booing, racist comments, and poor treatment by security, particularly at the BNP Paribas meeting on 16 May 2023.

A group of NGOs, including Urgewald and Oxfam France, denounced the hostile environment at French banks' annual general meetings, where community representatives testifying on the impacts of oil and gas projects faced booing, racist comments, and security misconduct. The statement specifically highlights the BNP Paribas meeting on May 16, 2023, and calls for the bank's management to ensure respectful debate and issue apologies to the affected representatives.

The report finds that while more countries mention fossil fuel production in their climate plans over time, most references relate to continued or increased production rather than a managed phase-out. Only a small number of countries have set specific targets or policies to wind down production, and many lack detailed plans for economic diversification or just transitions for workers.

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) conducted a multi-country survey of over 430 oil and gas sites across 15 European countries between February 2021 and March 2023 using optical gas imaging (OGI). The survey found evidence of methane emissions at 289 sites, identifying 881 sources of emissions. The report highlights that emissions occur at every stage of the supply chain, with storage tanks, vent stacks, unlit flares, and piping leaks being the most common sources. It specifically notes significant maintenance failures in Romania and continuous venting at various compressor stations across the bloc. CATF argues that voluntary industry commitments and self-reporting are insufficient, as observed emissions often contradict corporate claims. The report recommends that the EU adopt a comprehensive LDAR program, ban routine venting and flaring, establish a mandatory monitor, report, and verify (MRV) system, implement tough import standards for fossil fuels, and create a program to remediate abandoned wells.

The report analyzes the increasing engagement of UN human rights treaty bodies (HRTBs) with climate change, noting that in 2022, 52 percent of outputs to States included climate-related recommendations. It highlights a shift toward more specific demands regarding mitigation, the phasing out of fossil fuels, and the protection of vulnerable groups, including children, women, and Indigenous Peoples. A landmark decision by the Human Rights Committee in Billy et al. v. Australia established a State's duty to protect individuals from climate impacts and provide effective remedy. The document argues for further HRTB guidance on extraterritorial obligations and the regulation of private business actors to prevent climate-induced human rights violations.

The briefing advocates for a global Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty based on three pillars: ending new exploration and production, phasing out existing production equitably, and enabling a just global transition. It outlines the necessity of international coordination to address the supply side of climate change, noting that current global production plans exceed 1.5°C limits. The document provides a roadmap for governments to support the treaty through public endorsements, diplomatic engagement, and domestic policy measures such as removing subsidies and restricting new infrastructure.

The briefing advocates for an international treaty to end the proliferation of coal, oil, and gas, phase out existing production equitably, and enable a global just transition. It outlines the necessary 'ingredients' for such a treaty, proposes specific diplomatic and domestic actions for governments, and provides suggested language for multilateral statements.

The briefing proposes a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty based on three pillars: preventing new exploration licenses, phasing out existing production equitably, and ensuring a just transition for workers and dependent communities. It outlines a strategy for 'precursor countries' to drive international cooperation, suggests specific diplomatic actions for national governments, and provides a menu of domestic policy options to reduce fossil fuel dependency.

The briefing asserts that current climate frameworks, including the Paris Agreement, are insufficient because they focus on emissions (demand) rather than production (supply). It proposes a new legal instrument—a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty—to prevent the proliferation of fossil fuels, manage a fair phase-out where wealthy nations transition fastest, and ensure a global just transition for workers and communities. The document outlines building blocks for this cooperation, such as the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) and a Global Registry of Fossil Fuels, and calls for governments to support the initiative and an ICJ Advisory opinion on climate change.

Reclaim Finance advises investors to integrate climate criteria into their 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) votes. The briefing argues that 'Say on Climate' resolutions are often used for greenwashing and should be opposed if strategies are incomplete or misaligned with a 1.5°C scenario. It specifically calls for opposition to TotalEnergies' Say on Climate and support for shareholder resolutions at ENGIE and energy majors (TotalEnergies, BP, Shell, Chevron, and ExxonMobil) regarding Paris Agreement alignment. Additionally, it recommends using routine votes on director reappointment, executive remuneration, and financial statements to sanction a lack of climate ambition or risk disclosure.

A coalition of environmental organisations calls for a 2025 ban on oil and gas venting and flaring in the UK to reduce methane emissions and improve energy security.

The document is a formal appeal to JPMorgan Chase shareholders to vote in favor of a resolution that would stop the bank from financing fossil fuel expansion. The signatories argue that continuing to fund new oil, gas, and coal infrastructure is inconsistent with the global scientific consensus required to limit warming to 1.5°C and contributes to environmental injustice and economic risk.

The document defines key metrics and terminology across finance and energy sectors, specifically focusing on capital expenditure (CAPEX) types, oil and gas operational stages, and renewable energy capacity measures used in the context of 1.5°C climate pathways.

The document is a letter from various NGOs to the U.S. House of Representatives arguing against the repeal of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP). The authors contend that MERP is essential for cutting oil and gas methane emissions, protecting public health, and stimulating economic growth through a waste emissions charge and $1.55 billion in funding for emission controls.