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The paper argues that current wholesale electricity markets, designed for large fuel-burning plants with high production costs, are ill-equipped for a future dominated by wind, solar, and storage, which have near-zero production costs and different operational characteristics. It identifies a disconnect between federal wholesale rates and state retail rates as a barrier to demand-side flexibility. The authors propose ten principles for modern markets—including technology neutrality, grid reliability, and long-run efficiency—and outline two emerging pathways for reform: a "Robust Spot Market" approach focusing on decentralized bilateral contracting, and a "Long-Term Plus Short-Term Markets" approach utilizing a centralized forward market.

The document assesses the market potential and specific needs of refugees and IDPs in the DRC, highlighting significant spending power and a high demand for micro-loans and energy solutions. It identifies key opportunities for businesses to provide digital credit, improved money transfer services, and affordable electricity, particularly through PAYG schemes, while noting that most displaced populations possess the formal identification necessary to access bank accounts.

The document analyzes Mexico's fiscal dependence on fossil fuels amidst declining reserves and production. It highlights a shift where revenues from fuel consumption (IEPS and IVA) are becoming more significant than extraction revenues. The report warns against 'stranded assets' resulting from continued investment in fossil fuel infrastructure and recommends redirecting regressive subsidies toward clean energy and vulnerable populations to support a just energy transition.

A joint statement by civil society organizations challenging the claims of the International Hydropower Association that large dams are 'clean and green' solutions for the Paris Climate Agreement and UN SDGs. The authors demand a redirection of funding from large-scale hydro to decentralized renewables and the legal protection of free-flowing rivers.

Vigeo Eiris conducted a limited assurance procedure on the Republic of Chile's 2019 first Green Bond, concluding that it conforms in all material respects to the Climate Bonds Standard (CBS) version 2.1. The bond's proceeds are intended for 14 eligible green expenditures across solar energy, low carbon land transport, green buildings, and water management. The verification confirmed the existence of a documented decision-making process led by a Green Bond Committee and verified that the nominated projects meet specific sector criteria, such as a 30% carbon reduction target for buildings and a limit of 15% non-renewable electricity for solar projects. The report also validates the internal processes for tracking proceeds and the commitment to post-issuance compliance reviews.

The programme aims to reach approximately 210,000 people, representing 75% of Vanuatu's population, with a total indicative cost of USD 13,590,000. It consists of a Technical Assistance Programme (TAP) to help 1,000 communities develop DWSSPs and a Capital Assistance Programme (CAP) to provide infrastructure upgrades for 200 communities. These interventions address vulnerabilities to tropical cyclones, floods, and sea-level rise, which cause bacterial contamination and physical damage to water systems. The project is aligned with Vanuatu's National Sustainable Development Plan 2016 and the National Water Policy 2017–2030.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) supports the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2019, which aims for the decarbonization of the U.S. electric power sector by mid-century. The legislation is described as technology-inclusive, supporting carbon capture and storage, nuclear energy, hydroelectric generation, and renewables. It proposes incentives for always-available zero-carbon electricity via a credit multiplier and a new Department of Energy RDD&D program. CATF notes that this federal effort aligns with existing state-level legislation in California, New Mexico, Nevada, and Washington, as well as targets set by major utilities covering 37.9% of US electricity sales.

The report finds that hundreds of American houses of worship face chronic flooding by 2050, with thousands more at risk by 2100 if emissions remain unchecked. It highlights the particular vulnerability of Gulf and Southeast coast states, specifically Louisiana, Florida, and North Carolina, while suggesting that deep emissions cuts and local adaptive measures could significantly reduce these risks. Additionally, it discusses the energy footprint of religious buildings and provides recommendations for improving energy efficiency and adopting renewable energy to mitigate climate change.

The document argues that Indonesia's coal price cap, designed to protect the finances of the state-owned utility PLN, acts as a subsidy that locks out renewable energy. By capping coal prices at USD 70 per tonne, the government reduces operational costs for coal plants, making it difficult for renewables to compete under a pricing system based on average generation costs (BPP). The brief suggests alternative policies, such as windfall taxes on coal or 'polluter pays' principles, to support PLN without disadvantaging clean energy.

The author argues that Poland and Ukraine's dependence on Russian gas and oil creates significant security vulnerabilities, which Russia exploits for political pressure. While Poland is investing in infrastructure like the Świnoujście LNG terminal and Baltic Pipe to end gas imports by 2022, Ukraine remains more vulnerable due to limited financial and regulatory capacity. The document posits that long-term resilience against 'hybrid war' requires a shift from centralized energy systems to distributed networks based on renewables and improved energy efficiency, particularly in the housing sector.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) and groundWork have written to Absa Group Ltd to discourage the financing of proposed coal-fired independent power producers (IPPs), Thabametsi and Khanyisa. The letter argues that continuing to fund coal presents significant financial, reputational, and environmental risks, noting that other South African banks like Nedbank have already declined to finance these projects. Drawing on reports from the Institute for Energy, Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), the CER highlights a global trend of financial institutions divesting from thermal coal and warns that South Africa faces transition risks exceeding $120 billion by 2035. The document further dismisses the concept of "clean coal" as a myth and urges Absa to align its lending practices with a just transition to sustainable energy.

The report explores the use of impact tokens—blockchain-based digital representations of social and environmental impacts—to overcome five primary barriers in the impact investing industry: lack of appropriate capital, market segmentation, limited exit options, unsophisticated measurement practices, and a shortage of high-quality opportunities. Through ten case studies across sectors like agriculture, energy, and forestry, the document demonstrates how these tokens can increase trust, promote financial inclusion, accelerate monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) processes, and incentivize sustainable behaviors.

The Centre for Environmental Rights asserts that "clean coal" technology is a misnomer used by vested interests to sustain the coal industry despite its severe environmental and health impacts. The letter argues that coal-fired power is unsustainable and that South Africa must transition to wind and solar power to meet global climate targets and avoid stranding its workforce.

The paper analyzes nearly 5,700 energy-related transactions to 37 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) from 2002 to 2016. It finds that while funding increased after 2009 and shifted toward renewables—specifically solar—non-renewable energy sources continue to receive support. The study highlights a lack of correlation between aid allocation and recipient income or electricity access gaps, noting that improvements in access remain slow where gaps are largest. Additionally, low disbursement rates indicate significant implementation challenges, leading the authors to call for improvements in both the quantity and quality of aid.

Carbon Trust Assurance Limited verified that Nedbank Limited's framework for its first green bond conforms to the Climate Bonds Standard V2.1. The bond intends to finance a portfolio of wind and solar energy projects in South Africa awarded preferred bidder status through the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPP). The verifier found that Nedbank has established appropriate internal processes for project selection, tracking of proceeds, and management of unallocated funds, with a commitment to annual reporting and post-issuance verification.

RMI research indicates that clean energy portfolios are now cost-competitive with new natural gas power plants. Consequently, over $70 billion in planned gas-fired power plant construction and $30 billion in new interstate pipelines face significant stranded cost risks, as these assets may become uneconomic by 2035 and lead to increased gas delivery costs.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), writing on behalf of the Life After Coal Campaign, challenges statements made by Minister Jeff Radebe regarding the viability of "clean coal" technologies. The CER asserts that "clean coal" is a misnomer and a myth, arguing that no technology can neutralize the environmental, health, and climate impacts of the entire coal cycle. The document advocates for a coal phase-out and a just transition to sustainable energy systems, citing declining coal employment and consumption in South Africa as evidence of an inevitable shift. It emphasizes that achieving the IPCC's 1.5 degree Celsius target requires drastic CO2 reductions, which necessitates moving away from coal toward socially-owned renewable energy projects.

In 2018, global coal power growth indicators declined for the third consecutive year, with new construction capacity falling 39% compared to 2017. While China and India saw record lows in new permits, China remained an outlier by resuming construction on previously frozen projects. The United States led the world in plant closures, recording 17.6 GW of decommissioned capacity. The report highlights that meeting IPCC climate goals of 1.5°C to 2°C requires a rapid phase-out of coal, yet China's China Electricity Council has proposed increasing its coal capacity limit to 1,300 GW by 2030. In India, coal is facing stiff competition from cheaper solar and wind energy, while Vietnam has seen the fastest growth in coal capacity among countries with over 4 GW, though it is facing increasing public opposition and financial tightening from Japanese banks.

In 2018, global coal-fired power capacity growth continued a three-year decline, with new construction and commissioning falling significantly. While the US led a high rate of retirements, China saw a paradoxical trend: a sharp drop in new approvals but a rise in under-construction capacity as previously halted projects resumed. India also saw a historic low in new approvals as solar and wind power became more cost-competitive. The report emphasizes that current operating coal plants are incompatible with IPCC goals to limit warming to 1.5 or 2 degrees Celsius.

The report finds that most indicators of global coal power growth declined in 2018, with significant drops in new construction starts and permits in China and India. While global retirements reached near-record levels, led by the US, China remains a major exception by resuming construction on previously shelved plants and proposing a high coal power cap for 2030. The document argues that current operating coal plants already exceed the limits necessary to meet IPCC global warming targets of 1.5°C or 2°C.