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This briefing examines the 'cascading' principle—the idea that wood should be used for its most valuable purpose for as long as possible before being used for energy. While adopted in several EU policy documents, implementation is complicated by conflicting stakeholder interests and the difficulty of defining 'value' outside of market dynamics. The author warns that rigid legislative eligibility criteria can distort markets and suggests that a combination of cross-sectoral policy measures is more effective than strict adherence to the cascading model.

This annex from a Stockholm Environment Institute research paper provides a detailed analysis of climate finance flows to the Cook Islands, covering grant allocations from 2010 to 2014 and multilateral fund activities between January 2015 and September 2016.

This document provides a detailed breakdown of climate finance flows to the Solomon Islands, primarily focusing on the period between 2010 and 2014, as well as specific allocations for solar power between 2015 and 2016.

This research paper appendix provides a detailed overview of climate finance flows to Tonga, focusing on allocations between 2010 and 2014, as well as specific multilateral fund activities through September 2016.

This research paper section provides a detailed breakdown of climate finance flows to Tuvalu, focusing on allocations between 2010 and 2014, as well as specific multilateral fund allocations between 2015 and 2016.

This research paper appendix provides a detailed breakdown of climate finance flows to Vanuatu, focusing on allocations between 2010 and 2014, as well as specific multilateral fund activities between 2015 and 2016.

This report by WWF South Africa examines the potential and progress of renewable energy (RE) in South Africa, focusing on the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REI4P) and the challenges posed by the state utility Eskom's dominance and the country's historical dependence on coal.

This case study describes how the Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) in northern New Mexico established a voluntary goal to meet 100 percent of its summer peak electricity demand with solar power by 2023.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) issued a statement regarding the appointment of Rex Tillerson, CEO of ExxonMobil, as U.S. Secretary of State, emphasizing the need for him to commit to the Paris Agreement and U.S. leadership on climate action.

A statement by Paula Caballero of the World Resources Institute marking the first anniversary of the Paris Agreement, highlighting the global momentum for climate action and urging the United States to remain committed to the pact.

RMI's briefing outlines a market-driven pathway to limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C by the end of the century. The analysis suggests that a nearly 100 percent renewable energy system is feasible by the mid-2050s if the adoption of clean energy follows the disruptive S-curve patterns seen in previous industrial revolutions, such as the rise of the automobile.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) analyzes the financing requirements for India to reach its target of 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022. It identifies a significant gap between expected and required investment, particularly in equity, and evaluates how domestic and foreign institutional investors can bridge this gap through specific financial instruments and policy reforms.

This preliminary report-out documents the outcomes of the Transformation to Zero Summit held on October 15, 2016. Convened by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), New Buildings Institute (NBI), and Architecture 2030, the summit aimed to establish a roadmap for achieving a zero carbon built environment by 2050 through industry collaboration, policy levers, and investment in building efficiency and renewable energy.

This briefing by RMI, authored by WattTime co-founder Gavin McCormick, argues that managing climate change requires shifting from average to marginal carbon emissions measurements for electricity. The author explains that because the grid's marginal resource changes every 5 to 15 minutes, timing and locating energy use and generation based on real-time marginal data can significantly reduce CO2 emissions without requiring new infrastructure investments.

A statement by the Center for International Environmental Law regarding the outcomes of COP22, noting that while momentum for the Paris Agreement remains, progress was slow and current ambitions are insufficient to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.

A collective statement issued by global climate justice organisations and movements at COP22 in Marrakech, expressing opposition to the election of Donald Trump and calling for continued global action to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C despite U.S. leadership.

This report examines fossil fuel subsidy reform and the adoption of policy instruments to promote renewable energy, focusing on specific case studies from Ethiopia, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, and Nordic countries.

This briefing by Friends of the Earth International argues that the pursuit of 'dirty energy'—including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and megadams—is causing severe environmental and social harm across Africa while failing to resolve energy poverty. The document highlights specific case studies of destructive energy projects in South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda, and Mozambique, and calls for a transition toward community-controlled renewable energy and 'energy sovereignty'.

This report by Friends of the Earth International examines the impacts of 'dirty energy'—including coal, oil, gas, nuclear, and mega-dams—across the African continent. It argues that these energy systems exacerbate climate change, cause severe health and environmental damage, and fail to provide universal energy access, while often benefiting corporate elites over local communities.

The report critiques the prevalence of polluting energy sources in Africa, highlighting the environmental and social costs of coal in South Africa, oil in Nigeria and Uganda, and large dams in Mozambique. It emphasizes the paradox of high energy production alongside extreme energy poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa and advocates for a systemic shift toward decentralized, renewable energy.