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The document outlines a review of sustainable consumption drivers, emphasizing that behaviour is shaped by a complex matrix of pricing, technology, social norms, and infrastructure. It argues for a shift from targeting individuals to addressing the 'organization of practices' and whole systems to avoid rebound effects. The report also notes a lack of nuanced research on the intersection of gender and consumption patterns.

The document details the economic and environmental impact of transitioning to clean transportation in Rhode Island. It estimates that a total investment of nearly $14 billion by 2050 will yield nearly $19 billion in returns, resulting in a cumulative net benefit of over $5 billion. Key drivers of this transition include vehicle electrification, improved fuel efficiency, and low-carbon fuels, which together are projected to avoid 38.7 million metric tons of CO2 and reduce fossil-based liquid fuel use by 4 billion gallons by 2050.

The H1 2019 green bond market report by the Climate Bonds Initiative tracks global issuance trends, noting that Euronext Amsterdam was the top listing venue and HSBC was the leading global underwriter. The data highlights the performance of sovereign green bonds, which often showed higher book cover and larger spread compression than vanilla equivalents, and identifies energy as a primary area for use of proceeds.

The document provides a toolkit for using social media to engage political candidates during the 2019 UK General Election, specifically urging them to support the #cleanairforchildren campaign. It offers strategic advice for Twitter and Facebook, including the use of specific hashtags and personal storytelling, alongside template posts that call for the implementation of Clean Air Zones and the adoption of World Health Organization guideline levels for particulate matter pollution by 2030.

The report argues that Brazil can align economic growth with its Paris Agreement commitments by investing in more productive land use, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and improved transportation logistics. It concludes that the returns from climate-friendly investments will outweigh the costs of inaction.

The document describes Colombia's National Adaptation Plan (NAP) as a dynamic process rather than a static document, designed to integrate climate risk management into sectoral and regional planning. It identifies priority sectors for adaptation, including health, housing, industry, finance, agriculture, mines and energy, and transportation, while tracking milestones from 2011 to 2018, such as the approval of the Climate Change Law and the submission of the NAP document to the UNFCCC.

The document examines the role of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) in supporting the Paris Agreement's temperature goals. It reviews scientific scenarios and existing MDB tools to propose approaches for aligning portfolios, specifically targeting direct project investments, financial intermediaries, and policy-based lending within the energy supply and transport sectors.

As of June 30, 2018, Australia and New Zealand have established themselves as leaders in the use of the Climate Bonds Standard, despite differing national climate policy environments. Australia's market is driven by major banks and sub-sovereign entities, with significant issuance in energy, transport, and buildings. New Zealand's market is more nascent, featuring a world-first green borrowing programme for geothermal energy. Both nations are noted for high levels of certification and best-practice reporting, though further policy support and project pipelines are needed to meet Paris Agreement targets.

The study argues that current national climate plans are insufficient and would necessitate disruptive changes after 2030. By implementing a global roll-out of regional regulatory policies across energy, transport, buildings, industry, and land use, global CO2 emissions could be reduced by an additional 10 GtCO2eq by 2030. While these policies are less disruptive than immediate global carbon pricing, they result in higher economic impacts, suggesting they should complement rather than replace carbon pricing to achieve the Paris goals.

The Indian green bond market reached a cumulative issuance of USD 6.5 billion by July 2018, with 2017 seeing a significant surge to USD 3.8 billion. Renewable energy is the dominant sector for use of proceeds, and the market is driven by both government-backed entities and private sector corporates. A high proportion of deals utilize external reviews, with 47% of total issuance comprising Certified Climate Bonds.

The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency serves as the energy efficiency hub for Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), focusing on creating and disseminating knowledge to scale energy efficiency actions globally. The Centre operates as a collaborating centre of the UN Environment Programme and part of the UNEP-DTU Partnership. Its primary activities include providing technical assistance to cities and countries, supporting the SEforALL Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform across sectors such as buildings, industry, and transport, and co-hosting the EE Global Forum to increase momentum for energy efficiency as a primary driver of the clean energy transition and Sustainable Development Goal 7.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is implementing a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to mainstream climate adaptation into development planning and financing. The process, led by the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, Sustainable Development and Information Technology, identifies key climate hazards such as tropical storms, rising sea levels, and rainfall variability. Priority sectors for adaptation include agriculture, water, energy, tourism, and infrastructure. Between 2010 and 2014, extreme weather events caused losses exceeding 35 percent of the country's GDP.

The report lists the funding pipeline for the Green Climate Fund as of January 12, 2018, divided into public and private sectors. It details various projects across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), and Eastern Europe, covering sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, and water management. The total pipeline value is reported as 15,088.5M, comprising 4,009.0M in GCF funding and 11,079.5M in co-financing.

The Battery Subscription Facility is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) designed to lower the high upfront costs of electric buses in India by purchasing and owning the batteries and providing them to operators on a subscription basis. By separating the battery cost from the vehicle purchase, the Facility aims to reduce upfront costs for bus owners by 40-50% and ensure that total operating costs remain lower than those of diesel or CNG alternatives. For a pilot of 30 buses in New Delhi, the total cost of ownership is projected to be 13% cheaper than CNG buses. At an intermediate scale of 1,000 buses, the Facility expects to avoid 250,000 tons of carbon emissions over 10 years and reduce the total cost of ownership to 16% cheaper than diesel buses. The model relies on a tripartite agreement between the bus operator, the Facility, and a local finance institution to secure long-term debt capital.

The document analyzes Tanzania's struggle to develop a National System of Innovation (NSI) and horizontal linkages due to low industrial capacity and skill shortages. It focuses on the Central Development Corridor (CDC), a logistics system connecting Dar es Salaam to the Great Lakes hinterland, highlighting how coordination failures, private sector concession collapses, and fluctuating mineral prices have delayed infrastructure progress. While recent improvements in port efficiency and border services have occurred, the study concludes that government-led investment, rather than reliance on mining firms, is essential for multipurpose infrastructure.

Ethiopia utilizes the Climate-Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategy to aim for middle-income status by 2025 while reducing emissions and building resilience. The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) serves as a roadmap to mainstream adaptation across sectors and government levels, from federal to woreda. Key priority sectors for adaptation include agriculture, forestry, water, energy, transport, industry, health, and urban areas, addressing threats such as droughts, floods, rainfall variability, and increasing temperatures. The process has evolved from the 2007 National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) through the Ethiopian Programme of Adaptation to Climate Change (EPACC) to the current NAP framework, with recent milestones including Green Climate Fund support for gender-responsive drought resilience.

Jamaica is implementing a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) approach that involves developing 12 sector-specific strategies and action plans, including investment plans and M&E frameworks. This process is guided by the National Development Plan, Vision 2030, and coordinated by the Climate Change Division and the Climate Change Focal Point Network to avoid 'silo' effects and ensure mainstreaming across government ministries. Key milestones since 2009 include the establishment of the Climate Change Division and the completion of the Forestry Sector Strategy and Action Plan.

The document asserts that vehicle efficiency standards save money for all drivers, with the greatest impact on low- and middle-income households who spend a larger share of their income on transportation. It highlights that improvements from 1980 to 2014 saved average middle-income households up to $17,000, and forecasts that 2017–2025 standards could save the average new car buyer $6,000 over the life of a 2025 vehicle. The text warns that weakening these standards, as pursued by the Trump administration, risks the goal of doubling average fuel efficiency by 2025 and could lead to the U.S. spending nearly $2 billion daily on 'dirtier, harder-to-reach oil'.

The project developed a 2012 base year emissions inventory and projections to 2030 for Pakistan, identifying that emissions are expected to grow significantly without additional intervention. It analyzed mitigation options across agriculture, forestry, energy, industry, transport, and waste, concluding that implementing these measures could reduce emissions by over 100 megatonnes. A sensitivity analysis highlighted that GDP growth is a primary driver of future emissions, with higher growth rates leading to substantially higher GHG levels.

Proterra addresses the high upfront cost and perceived technology risks of electric buses by selling the vehicles at the price of conventional diesel buses and utilizing a 12-year battery service agreement. This model shifts battery ownership and performance risk to Proterra, converting a capital expenditure into an operating cost funded by the lower operating expenses of electric buses.