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This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute argues that meeting the Paris Agreement's temperature goals requires an explicit phase-down of fossil fuel production, not just consumption. It outlines six mechanisms within the UNFCCC framework—including NDCs, long-term strategies, and the global stocktake—that Parties can use to integrate supply-side restrictions and transition support into their climate commitments.

This policy brief summarizes the findings and recommendations from a regional meeting held in Colombia in September 2017, focused on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Latin America. The document identifies key challenges such as institutional vulnerability to government changes, sectoral silos, and limited local ownership, while highlighting best practices in harmonization, multi-stakeholder cooperation, and budgetary monitoring across several Latin American countries.

This synthesis brief details the Stockholm Environment Institute's (SEI) efforts to support the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. Key areas of focus include the need to phase down fossil fuel production, the creation of a transparent reporting framework, and the importance of equitable mitigation shares, noting that wealthy nations like the US and EU are currently falling short. The brief highlights specific case studies in Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa, and introduces tools such as LEAP and the NDC Explorer to help countries plan and track their climate goals.

This report provides a 2016 progress update on the first ten goals of the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF). It evaluates global trends in natural forest loss, private sector commitments to deforestation-free supply chains, restoration pledges under the Bonn Challenge and UNFCCC, and the evolution of international climate finance and forest governance.

The document is a participant list for the 42nd Executive Council Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held in Santiago, Chile, on June 17, 2016. It lists representatives from various national governments (including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Panama, Paraguay, and the USA), observers from Ecuador and Colombia, and members of the IAI Directorate and advisory committees.

The twenty-fourth meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Conference of the Parties, held in June 2016, resulted in the approval of the budget, country contributions, and annual program for FY 2016-2017, as well as the election of the Executive Council.

The 24th Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held in Santiago, Chile, on June 15-16, 2016, adopted four resolutions regarding its budget, contributions, annual plan, and executive leadership.

This document is a list of participants for the 24th Conference of the Parties, held in Santiago, Chile, on June 15-16, 2016.

The minutes of the Twenty-fourth IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), held in Santiago, Chile, on June 15-16, 2016, detail the governance, financial, and scientific progress of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. The CoP approved the core budget and annual program for fiscal year 2016-2017, elected new members to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and the Executive Council, and addressed the restructuring of the Executive Director selection process. Key discussions focused on enhancing science-policy linkages, diversifying funding through the proposed Inter-American Forum of Funding Agencies, and improving member country engagement.

The document records the decisions and actions taken during the twenty-fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Santiago, Chile, on June 14-15, 2016.

Minutes from the 41st Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 14, 2016, in Santiago, Chile. The meeting focused on governance implementation, open science strategies, financial reports, and the selection process for the Executive Director.

Minutes from the 24th Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held June 15-16, 2016, in Santiago, Chile. The document details administrative decisions, scientific progress reports, budgetary approvals for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, and strategic recommendations for improving science-policy links and member country participation.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) financial status report for the period ending March 31, 2016, details a core budget strained by significant unpaid country contributions, particularly from Brazil. While total revenues for the year reached US$ 1,374,328, the institute faces a total of US$ 1.33 million in uncollected contributions, forcing a reduction in discretionary spending and limiting new hiring.

This financial report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides a detailed account of the operating budget and contributions from member countries as of March 31, 2016, and contributions as of April 30, 2016. It details the funds received, the status of unpaid contributions from member countries, and the overall financial health of the organization's operating budget.

The document contains the minutes of the 41st Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on 14 June 2016 in Santiago, Chile. The meeting focused on the implementation of a tripartite governance structure, financial status and budget requests for FY 2016-2017, the establishment of an Open Science Committee, and the search process for a new Executive Director.

Minutes from the 41st Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 14, 2016, in Santiago, Chile. The meeting focused on the implementation of a tripartite governance structure, financial status and member contributions, the establishment of an Open Science commission, and the selection process for a new Executive Director.

The minutes of the 42nd Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC), held on 17 June 2016 in Santiago, Chile, detail administrative decisions regarding the organization's leadership, communication strategies for its 25th anniversary, and member country engagement.

The minutes of the 42nd Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 17, 2016, in Santiago, Chile, detail administrative decisions, the selection process for a new Executive Director, and communication strategies for the IAI's 25th anniversary.

This policy brief from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides recommendations for G20 countries to reform fossil fuel subsidies. It advocates for the use of voluntary peer review processes to increase transparency, the establishment of an ambitious and defined timetable for phasing out inefficient subsidies, and the implementation of targeted support to protect the poorest populations during the transition.

The 2016 Annual U.S. & Global Geothermal Power Production Report details a global operating capacity of 13.3 GW across 24 countries, with a forecast to reach 18.4 GW by 2021. While the U.S. maintains a significant presence with 3.7 GW of nameplate capacity, the report highlights vast untapped global potential (only 6-7% utilized) and growth in regions like East Africa and Central/South America. It emphasizes the role of geothermal energy in meeting COP21 climate commitments and outlines the GEA's project tracking methodology.