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This background paper, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in January 2015, outlines the framework for public and stakeholder consultations to develop a new provincial climate change and green economy action plan for Manitoba. It reviews the province's emissions profile, previous climate efforts, and potential strategic directions for integrating mitigation and adaptation.

The 2015 Green Bond Market Roundup by the Climate Bonds Initiative reports that $41.8 billion in labelled green bonds were issued in 2015. The document highlights growth in market supply driven by policy support, the entry of more corporate and municipal issuers, and expanding investor demand from institutional entities. It also notes an evolution in standards, such as the launch of Climate Bond Standard V2, and an increasing emphasis on reporting and third-party assurance to validate green credentials.

This executive summary by Friends of the Earth International argues that the financial resources to transition the Global South to 100% renewable energy by 2030 already exist, but are hindered by a lack of political will and extreme global wealth inequality.

This executive summary by Friends of the Earth International argues that the financial resources required to transition Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia to 100% renewable energy by 2030 already exist in the fortunes of the world's wealthiest individuals. The document emphasizes that the primary barrier to this energy revolution is a lack of political will rather than a lack of capital, and calls for a systemic transformation that prioritizes democratic ownership and social justice over mere technological substitution.

The Renewable Energy – GreenCape Market Intelligence Report 2015 provides an overview of the renewable energy (RE) landscape in South Africa, focusing on the utility-scale Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), as well as commercial, industrial, and residential small-scale embedded generation (SSEG). It highlights the role of the Western Cape as a hub for RE manufacturing and the critical need for an updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to provide investor certainty.

The 'Handbook for the Inter-American Network on Government Procurement', published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in 2015, provides a comprehensive guide for implementing Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) in Latin America and the Caribbean. It advocates for shifting the procurement mindset from the lowest purchase price to optimizing value-for-money across the entire lifecycle of an asset, integrating environmental and social criteria into every stage of the procurement cycle to drive inclusive green growth.

This 2015 report by Sustainable Energy for All, commissioned by the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), analyzes the intersection of energy access and gender inequality across the 15 ECOWAS Member States. It identifies systemic barriers that prevent women from participating equally in the energy sector and highlights how energy poverty disproportionately affects women and girls due to socially determined gender roles. The document serves as the foundational analysis for the development of the ECOWAS Policy for Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Access, aiming for universal energy access by 2030.

This report analyzes the drivers and barriers to developing Sweden's transmission grid to support the integration of renewable energy sources (RES) for a carbon-neutral Nordic power system by 2050. Key drivers include the strategic goals of Svenska Kraftnät to decarbonize Europe, EU directives (2009/28/EC), and price signals from bidding areas. Major barriers include a complex and ambiguous concession process, conflicts between local environmental/health concerns and global sustainability goals, and passive government oversight. The report also notes a gap between the grid operator's wind power projections and industry estimates, which may lead to capacity bottlenecks.

The report examines the role of the energy transition't a specific set of policies and financial mechanisms to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy in the energy sector. It emphasizes the need for integrated policy frameworks, international cooperation, and targeted investment to overcome barriers to decarbonization. Key focus areas include the scaling of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and the phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies. The document highlights the importance of a just transition to ensure that the shift to clean energy is equitable and inclusive, supporting workers and communities affected by the transition. It also discusses the role of technology innovation and the need for increased funding for developing countries to meet their climate goals.

This report examines the cost-effectiveness of biomass power deployment subsidies in Germany and the United Kingdom, aiming to develop a multi-criteria framework for evaluating renewable energy subsidies by considering all costs and potential benefits.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) presented a vision to the Arctic Council's Sustainable Development Working Group on March 1, 2015, advocating for the acceleration of renewable energy deployment in the Arctic through the removal of fossil fuel subsidies and the implementation of clear long-term policy targets.

This feasibility report, commissioned by the Department of Trade and Industry and produced by GreenCape, evaluates the establishment of a greentech Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Atlantis, a suburb of Cape Town. The report concludes that a small-scale SEZ is viable, particularly if it focuses on manufacturing rather than services, and recommends a 'high road refurbishment' model as the most financially and economically attractive option to attract both large anchor tenants and smaller greentech firms.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute (WRI) outlines how Missouri can meet and exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed power plant emission standards. WRI analysis indicates that Missouri could reduce its power generation carbon-intensity by 21 percent below 2012 levels by 2020 and 31 percent by 2030 through a combination of energy efficiency, renewable energy expansion, and operational improvements to gas and coal plants.

This statement by Friends of the Earth International criticizes the lack of coherent rules and oversight regarding climate finance, specifically highlighting instances where developed nations use climate funds to finance coal-fired power plants in developing countries.

This whitepaper, part of America’s Power Plan, examines how distributed energy resources (DERs), described as 'the internet of electricity,' shift the electricity sector away from a traditional centralized structure and proposes three policy options to accelerate a renewable electricity future.

This 2014 fact sheet by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides a comprehensive overview of employment figures in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors within the United States and globally. It synthesizes data from government agencies, international organizations, and industry groups to highlight job creation trends and the economic impact of clean energy investments.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines how fossil-fuel subsidies act as a barrier to the deployment of renewable electricity. It argues that these subsidies impair the cost competitiveness of renewables, reinforce the dominance of incumbent fossil-fuel systems, and distort investment decisions. The document advocates for fossil-fuel subsidy reform and the pricing of environmental externalities to create a more sustainable energy system.

This consultation background paper, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in December 2014, outlines the context for developing a new provincial climate change and green economy plan for Manitoba. It specifically focuses on the role of peatlands in emissions reduction, climate resilience, and economic development, while reviewing Manitoba's previous emissions performance and comparing climate policies across other jurisdictions.

The Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2014 executive summary analyzes global climate finance flows for 2013, noting a decrease in total investment and highlighting the role of falling technology costs and domestic policy frameworks in driving climate finance.

This report by IISD-GSI provides the Nordic Council of Ministers with options and recommendations for increasing Nordic cooperation to phase out fossil-fuel subsidies in developing countries, highlighting the economic and environmental costs of these subsidies.