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The document examines the 2013 flood in Siksika Nation as a case study of how colonial land dispossession and the Indian Act create disproportionate climate risks for Indigenous communities. It details a five-phase displacement process where evacuees faced substandard temporary housing and long-term trauma. The report highlights the Dancing Deer Disaster Recovery Centre as a model of self-determination, providing culturally safe, community-led health and social services to aid recovery.

The briefing evaluates the virtual UN Climate Change subsidiary bodies sessions, noting that while substantive discussions occurred, significant divides between developed and developing nations persisted. Key areas of limited progress include the Paris Agreement Rulebook, carbon markets under Article 6, and the delivery of climate finance. The document highlights logistical hurdles of virtual negotiations and a perceived imbalance in the agenda, which sidelined critical issues like loss and damage and the global goal on adaptation, leaving substantial political and technical work for COP26 in Glasgow.

The report analyzes 12 adaptation policy instruments from 11 countries to inform Canada's development of its first national adaptation strategy. It identifies global trends, such as increasing legislative backing and iterative planning, and proposes 13 considerations for Canada across four areas: the development process, federal action mobilization, implementation, and global leadership.

ClientEarth argues that Lloyd's of London's 2020 ESG Report fails to align the insurance market with the Paris Agreement goals. The letter highlights gaps in the 'Climate Targets', such as the lack of restrictions on oil and gas (outside tar sands and the Arctic) and the absence of scope 3 emissions targets. ClientEarth asserts that the Society of Lloyd's has a legal duty under PRA Solvency II rules and the 'prudent person principle' to manage climate risks, which include physical risks making assets uninsurable and transition risks leading to stranded assets. The document questions whether the Climate Targets are binding and calls for transparent public disclosure of managing agents' compliance.

The Canadian Climate Institute's review of carbon pricing in Canada finds that while progress is being made, the current 'patchwork' of systems suffers from uneven price signals, inconsistent emissions coverage, and a lack of transparency. The report recommends establishing a common standard for emissions coverage, replacing point-of-sale rebates with direct revenue recycling, and aligning benchmarks for large emitter programs to reduce competitiveness risks and emissions leakage.

The Canadian Climate Institute evaluates Canada's diverse carbon pricing instruments, noting inconsistencies in emission coverage and price signals. It recommends establishing a common emission coverage standard, improving transparency, and harmonizing benchmarks for large emitters to enhance efficiency and equity.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) criticizes Canada's low climate finance contributions relative to its wealth and emissions, urging the government to double its annual funding to $5.2 billion and prioritize adaptation for the most vulnerable communities.

CAPE opposes the granting of a licence for the DNNP site, citing the lack of a chosen reactor design, the absence of historical data for small modular reactors (SMRs), and the high risks associated with locating nuclear facilities in densely populated areas near Lake Ontario. The submission highlights the failure to release the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan (PNERP) Technical Study and argues that the 2009 site licence application is obsolete due to population growth and climate change. CAPE advocates for a transition to renewable energy over untested SMR technology.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and other organizations urge the passage of Bill C-28 with specific amendments to better protect human health and the environment. Key recommendations include establishing a non-qualified right to a healthy environment, prioritizing the prohibition of carcinogenic and mutagenic substances, and requiring assessments of aggregate and cumulative exposures. The authors also call for legally binding air quality standards, GMO food labelling, and alignment with the Basel Convention on plastic waste.

The guide argues that public understanding of net-zero is currently limited and that governments must adopt evidence-based, tangible, and inclusive communication strategies to mobilize society. It recommends avoiding technical jargon, using positive imagery, and focusing on local realities and immediate actions to build public confidence and support for climate targets.

Between January 2020 and March 3, 2021, G7 nations invested more in fossil fuels (US$189 billion) than in clean energy (US$147 billion), despite pledges to achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century. The report finds that over 80% of fossil fuel funding lacked 'green strings' or climate targets, while only 10% of COVID-19 response funds supported the cleanest energy measures. To align with the Paris Climate Agreement, the report recommends that the G7 end support for fossil fuel production, increase green recovery spending to at least 40% of total COVID-19 recovery funds, and double climate finance pledges to assist low- and middle-income countries.

The report finds that synthetic fibers make up 69% of all materials in the textile industry, with production requiring more oil than Spain's annual consumption. An analysis of 46 brands reveals a systemic lack of transparency and a reliance on 'downcycling' PET bottles into clothing rather than implementing fiber-to-fiber recycling. A study of 4,028 products from 12 online stores showed that 67% contained synthetics, and 59% of products with sustainability claims violated UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) guidelines. The document concludes that voluntary commitments are insufficient and calls for EU legislation on extended producer responsibility and green claims to break the industry's addiction to fossil fuels.

The report finds that the fashion industry, particularly the fast-fashion model, is heavily reliant on synthetic fibers derived from oil and gas, with such materials making up 69% of all textiles. Analysis of 46 brands and 12 online retailers reveals a widespread lack of transparency and the prevalence of 'greenwashing,' where brands use misleading claims about sustainability or rely on 'downcycling' PET bottles into clothing rather than implementing true fiber-to-fiber circularity. The study highlights that many 'sustainable' collections actually contain higher percentages of synthetic fibers than standard lines, and that the industry largely ignores the issue of microplastic pollution. The authors call for urgent EU legislation on extended producer responsibility and stricter regulations on environmental claims to break the industry's dependence on fossil fuels.

The report finds that the fashion industry is heavily reliant on synthetic fibres, which account for 69% of all textile materials and are projected to reach nearly 75% by 2030. Analysis of 46 brands reveals a significant lack of transparency and widespread greenwashing, with many companies using recycled PET bottles as a 'false solution' rather than pursuing true fibre-to-fibre circularity. A study of 4,028 products from 12 major retailers showed that 67% contained synthetic fibres, and 59% of products with eco-claims violated UK Competition Markets Authority guidelines. The report argues that voluntary commitments are insufficient and calls for EU legislation on extended producer responsibility and mandatory rules against misleading environmental claims.

The report finds that the fashion industry remains heavily dependent on fossil-fuel-based synthetic fibres, with 67% of analysed products containing synthetics. It highlights a systemic lack of transparency and the use of 'downcycling' PET bottles as a false solution to circularity. The research exposes rampant greenwashing, with 59% of sustainability claims flouting UK CMA guidelines, and notes a critical industry blind spot regarding microplastic pollution, particularly in children's clothing.

The North American GSS debt market reached USD 311bn by Q1 2021, dominated by the US and primarily driven by green-labelled instruments. While the US is the largest single-country source of GSS debt, the market is heavily concentrated in agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and municipal bonds, with limited participation from the real economy's heavy-emitting sectors. Canada's market is smaller but characterized by larger average deal sizes and a strong focus on hydropower. Both nations are seeing a shift toward more ambitious climate targets and enhanced disclosure requirements, though the US lags in post-issuance reporting quality compared to Canada.

The report finds that 2,277 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of new coal mining capacity is under development globally, with 614 mtpa already under construction. This expansion is heavily concentrated in China, Australia, India, and Russia, which together represent 77% of global development. The authors argue that this trajectory is incompatible with the Paris Agreement, as coal production would need to decline 11% annually through 2030 to limit warming to 1.5°C. If all proposed capacity is realized, 2030 production would be over four times the 1.5°C-compliant pathway. The report also highlights a potential $91 billion USD in stranded assets and significant greenhouse gas emissions, estimated between 5,000 and 5,800 Mt of CO2-equivalent annually from these projects.

The report highlights a significant downturn in the LNG sector, characterized by widespread final investment decision (FID) delays, cost overruns, and a shift in perception of LNG from a climate solution to a climate problem. While import capacity continues to expand rapidly, particularly in Asia and Brazil, export projects—especially in North America—are struggling with financing and competition from lower-cost producers in Qatar and Russia.

The STeP Fellowship Program, managed by the IAI, focuses on bridging the gap between science and policy in Latin America and the Caribbean. Between July 2020 and June 2021, the program conducted 20 virtual training sessions and established a joint inter-American group of 20 fellows with Mitacs Canada and AAAS. Current cohorts focus on sustainable agriculture in Argentina and sustainable cities in Mexico, with plans to expand into biodiversity and disaster risk mitigation. The program also seeks strategic partnerships, including negotiations with Chile's National Congress and the US Embassy in Peru.

The document is a pedagogical resource designed to teach the Ojibwe language using a video about climate change and its effects on boreal lakes. It includes a full English-Ojibwe transcript, a detailed sentence-by-sentence grammatical breakdown, a glossary of terms, and a lesson planning form for educators. The content focuses on scientific concepts such as the impact of decreased precipitation on lake color and the resulting habitat loss for lake trout, while providing the linguistic tools to express these concepts in Anishinaabemowin.