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This factsheet from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment outlines the science of climate change, the primary economic sectors driving greenhouse gas emissions, the projected impacts of 1.5°C and 2°C warming, and the global commitments under the Paris Agreement.

This guide, authored by Dr Qamar Chaudhry of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), outlines key findings from the first section of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) regarding the physical science of climate change.

The 'Soberanía Energética Ya' manifesto by Friends of the Earth International calls for a just transformation of the energy system based on 10 demands, aiming to replace capitalist logic with sustainable societies founded on equality and reciprocity.

A position paper by Friends of the Earth International arguing that achieving food sovereignty requires dismantling patriarchy and strengthening women as political subjects, specifically through feminist policies and agroecology.

A position paper by Friends of the Earth International advocating for the integration of a feminist perspective into the pursuit of food sovereignty, emphasizing the need to dismantle patriarchy and implement agroecology based on equal power relations.

This fact sheet outlines nine 'Must-Knows' of resilience science intended for decision-makers and policy implementers to promote systemic resilience. It defines resilience as the ability to live and thrive amidst change and uncertainty through coping, adaptation, and transformation, emphasizing that human prosperity depends on the stability of the Earth system.

This technical note outlines the methodology used by Climate Watch to estimate future global and country-level GHG emissions by assuming the full achievement of targets set in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), supplemented by external data for uncovered sectors and gases.

This technical note describes a methodology for calculating urban indicators by combining global geospatial datasets with local jurisdictional boundaries to support urban decision-making and benchmarking.

A World Resources Institute fact sheet detailing global temperature records from 2014 and the scientific consensus on the drivers and future risks of climate change.

This issue brief by the World Resources Institute examines six interconnected ecosystem challenges—water scarcity, climate change, habitat change, biodiversity loss and invasive species, overexploitation of oceans, and nutrient overloading—and their implications for business operations and corporate responses.

This policy brief by the World Resources Institute outlines a framework for managing the intersection of energy security and climate change, focusing on the challenges of evolving definitions, future uncertainties, and policy trade-offs to ensure a politically viable transition.

A World Resources Institute fact sheet detailing the proportional contribution of the world's largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting countries to global totals in 2005.

This World Resources Institute expert note argues that COVID-19 economic recovery stimulus packages provide a critical opportunity for countries to align their recovery with ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in the power sector. Noting that power generation accounted for 41% of energy-related CO2 emissions in 2019 (with coal contributing over 70%), the note emphasizes the need for a 4% annual reduction in power sector emissions to meet 2030 targets and suggests investing in climate-resilient infrastructure to prevent an emissions rebound following pandemic lockdowns.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines five types of nature crime and their intersection with other criminal activities, proposing five broad strategies for policymakers and civil society to combat these threats to climate, biodiversity, and social justice.

This working paper, produced by the World Resources Institute in partnership with Ørsted, examines the barriers preventing private sector investment in renewable energy and proposes policy solutions for governments to accelerate the energy transition.

A data visualization of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the year 2000, detailing the percentage contributions of various sectors and specific activities based on a total global estimate of 41,755 MtCO2 equivalent.

A World Resources Institute fact sheet identifying over two billion hectares of global potential for forest and landscape restoration, primarily in tropical and temperate regions. It distinguishes between wide-scale, mosaic, and remote restoration opportunities and emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates local stakeholders and diverse land uses to improve biodiversity, food security, and climate mitigation.