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The report finds that a rapid transition to renewable energy is 2-16 times better for nature and society than a business-as-usual scenario across 27 of 30 metrics, significantly reducing air pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate-related land degradation. While the transition increases demands on critical minerals, water for bioenergy, and river fragmentation from hydropower, the report argues these risks can be mitigated through strategic planning, low-conflict siting, and circular economy practices.

The report examines the 'blue corridors' of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, from the Bering Strait to the Antarctic Peninsula, highlighting how these migratory routes are essential for whale survival and ocean health. It details cumulative threats including ship strikes, fisheries bycatch, ghost gear, underwater noise, and climate change. The document advocates for the implementation of connected networks of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) to meet the global 30x30 target, while proposing specific regional initiatives like the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR) and the Global Oceans Treaty (BBNJ) to protect whales in international waters.

WWF's 2023 Plowprint analysis reveals that 1.6 million acres of grasslands in the US and Canadian Great Plains were plowed in 2021, contributing to a total loss of 32 million acres since 2012. The report identifies crop insurance subsidies and biofuels policies as primary drivers of this conversion. To combat this, WWF recommends that the US Congress use the Farm Bill to strengthen the Sodsaver provision, expand the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), and protect Inflation Reduction Act funding. Additionally, the report supports the North American Grasslands Conservation Act and amendments to the Renewable Fuel Standard to ensure biofuels do not incentivize the conversion of native sod.

The document identifies the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and crop insurance subsidies as primary drivers of grassland conversion in North America. It proposes specific reforms to these policies, alongside the expansion of Farm Bill conservation programs and the passage of the North American Grasslands Conservation Act, to mitigate biodiversity loss and enhance carbon sequestration.

The document argues that current global food production is pushing the planet beyond its natural limits, contributing significantly to deforestation, biodiversity loss, and greenhouse gas emissions. WWF proposes a 'nature-positive approach' centered on four strategic pillars: conservation of critical landscapes, regenerative and resilient systems, thriving people and communities, and innovation and influence. Key targets for 2030 include achieving zero deforestation from agricultural expansion and halving the environmental footprint of food systems by scaling circular and regenerative practices.

The Canadian Climate Institute highlights that while Canada's first Emissions Reduction Plan can meet 2030 obligations, success depends on the 2023 finalization of three key policies: an oil and gas emissions cap, the Clean Electricity Regulation, and carbon pricing improvements. The report emphasizes the need for a net-zero electricity grid by 2035, the implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, and increased leadership from provincial, territorial, and Indigenous governments to mobilize green capital and reduce emissions.

The Canadian Climate Institute outlines a path for Canada to meet its 2030 emission targets, emphasizing the need for a strict oil and gas emissions cap, a clean electricity framework by 2035, and improved carbon pricing certainty via carbon contracts for difference. It notes that these domestic efforts are supported by global trends, such as the EU's Green Deal and the US Inflation Reduction Act, and calls for increased leadership from provinces, territories, and Indigenous governments to ensure a successful energy transition and climate adaptation.

WWF urges the NRCS to use IRA funding to establish a National Agricultural Soil Carbon Plus Monitoring Network, prioritize the conservation of the Central Grasslands, and transition toward a 'regenerative agriculture' tier of technical assistance. The document emphasizes the need for better data infrastructure, the integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) for Native Nations, and the reduction of on-farm food loss and waste to maximize climate and biodiversity outcomes.

The 2022 Climate, Environmental, and Energy Congressional Hearings Tracker catalogs hearings held by various U.S. House and Senate committees. The tracker covers a wide array of topics including the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, electric vehicle infrastructure, methane pollution, and agricultural resiliency. It details the specific dates and titles of hearings across committees such as the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

The report finds that water retention projects in Manitoba's Seine, Rat, and Roseau watersheds provide significant economic returns, with an average benefit-to-cost ratio of 2.45 over 20 years. For livestock-specific operations, this ratio increases to 3.16, delivering benefits such as flood protection, extended grazing, and improved water quality.

The signatories argue that the Council's draft of the Methane Regulation introduces loopholes and exceptions that would significantly reduce its mitigation potential, specifically regarding leak detection frequencies, venting and flaring rules, and coal sector thresholds.

Ten NGOs have issued an open letter expressing concern that EU member states are "watering down" the European Commission's first EU-wide proposal for methane regulation. The signatories argue that while over 150 countries now support the Global Methane Pledge and nations like Canada, Nigeria, and the United States have announced ambitious regulatory pathways—including fees on emissions and monthly leak detection—the EU's current draft risks being "10 years out of date."

The signatories argue that the Council of the European Union's version of the Methane Regulation significantly reduces the effectiveness of the original European Commission proposal. Key concerns include the extension of monitoring and reporting timelines, a reduction in the frequency of Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) inspections, and the potential for unchecked venting of methane. The authors highlight that the EU risks lagging behind the United States and Canada, where more stringent LDAR requirements are already in place or proposed. They also emphasize that the regulation must address methane emissions from imported energy, as up to 90% of emissions related to EU consumption occur outside the EU, and warn against the weakening of provisions regarding methane venting in the coal sector.

The Changing Markets Foundation and partner organisations inform Saputo Inc. that its estimated methane emissions are 0.4 million tonnes, representing 59% to 81% of its overall greenhouse gas emissions depending on the GWP factor used. The letter highlights a systemic lack of transparency among 15 major meat and dairy companies, which collectively emit 12.8 million tonnes of methane—over 80% of the European Union's methane footprint. The authors recommend that Saputo set absolute emissions reduction targets aligned with a 1.5°C limit, establish separate methane targets, reduce animal numbers in supply chains, and support policies for sustainable diets.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) issued a statement mourning the death of James "Jim" Carr, who served as an IISD board member and vice-chair from 2000 to 2008. Carr was a Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre and held several Canadian ministerial roles, including Minister of Natural Resources. He was recognized for his advocacy for sustainability, international cooperation, and the IISD’s Experimental Lakes Area, as well as his contributions to the business and arts communities in Manitoba.

The document argues that Canadian oil producers face an existential threat as global oil demand is projected to peak around 2030. While Canada's heavy reliance on U.S. refineries provides a temporary buffer, this will not shield the sector from falling global prices and declining demand. The brief concludes that ESG credentials and production costs are insufficient to maintain competitiveness against Middle Eastern producers, necessitating urgent economic diversification.

The report advocates for the creation of the Seal River Watershed Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) in northern Manitoba, highlighting its role in biodiversity, carbon storage, and the preservation of Indigenous cultures. It asserts that Canada and Manitoba cannot meet conservation targets without Indigenous involvement and recommends that the Manitoba government implement interim protections and a feasibility study for the IPA.

The author contends that Canada's attempt to claim emission credits for low-carbon exports is incompatible with the territorial GHG accounting system used by the UNFCCC. While Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement allow for credit transfers, the author argues these are unlikely to apply to commercial transactions like LNG sales, as importing countries are unlikely to voluntarily surrender credits for products they already pay for at market price. Furthermore, the document asserts that changing global accounting rules to include export effects would be resisted by other nations and could potentially penalize Canada due to its high-emission exports, such as oil sands products.

The report finds that while most thematic bonds meet standards, approximately 25% of green bonds and 6% of social and sustainability bonds priced in 2022 were excluded from Climate Bonds databases due to insufficient information or non-aligned Use of Proceeds (UoP). Key issues include the allocation of funds to general working capital in China, the inclusion of roads in social and sustainability frameworks in Japan, and inadequate building standards in the USA and Germany.

The report argues that corporate interests have systematically captured CBD processes to avoid stringent regulation and protect profits. It details how business lobby groups, such as Business for Nature and the WBCSD, use tactics like 'multistakeholderism', the promotion of vague terms like 'Nature Positive', and the advocacy for voluntary reporting over mandatory impact reductions to shape the Global Biodiversity Framework. The document highlights the role of the CBD Secretariat in facilitating this access and warns that the resulting framework fails to address the underlying economic drivers of biodiversity loss.