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The International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) submits recommendations to the OECD to strengthen information integrity. Key proposals include requiring online platforms to grant independent researchers access to data and systems, promoting innovative funding for independent media to ensure diversity of ownership, and implementing more stringent industry standards for the provenance of generative AI content. The IPIE also suggests that governments take enforcement actions and impose sanctions when disinformation poses significant risks to human rights and democratic processes, while advising the removal of language focusing on 'malicious intent' due to the difficulty of proof.

The 2024 IPIE expert survey reveals a growing pessimism about the global information environment, with 63% of experts expecting it to deteriorate. The availability of accurate information and diversity of voices are identified as the most critical characteristics of a healthy information environment. Social media platform owners, governments, and politicians are cited as the primary threats. While generative AI is viewed as a tool that could improve content detection and journalism, experts are more concerned about its potential to amplify disinformation, harassment, and bias.

The 2024 IPIE expert survey reveals a growing pessimism about the global information environment, with 63% of experts expecting it to worsen. The availability of accurate information and diversity of voices are identified as the most critical characteristics of a healthy environment. Social media platform owners, governments, and politicians are cited as the primary threats. While generative AI is viewed as a tool that could improve content detection and journalism, experts are predominantly concerned that it will amplify disinformation, harassment, and bias. Experts advocate for supporting free and independent media and digital media literacy to build resilience.

The 2024 IPIE expert survey reveals a growing pessimism about the global information environment, with 63% of respondents expecting conditions to worsen. Experts identify the availability of accurate information and diversity of opinion as the most critical characteristics of a healthy environment, while naming social media owners, governments, and politicians as the primary threats. Generative AI is viewed with mixed sentiment: 63% of experts believe it has negatively impacted the environment by scaling disinformation and bias, though 67% hope it will improve content detection and journalistic efficiency. To improve the environment, experts advocate for free and independent media and increased digital media literacy.

The 2024 IPIE expert survey indicates a growing pessimism about the global information landscape, with 63% of respondents expecting it to deteriorate. Experts identify the availability of reliable information and diversity of voices as essential for a healthy landscape, while naming social media platform owners and governments as the primary threats. Generative AI is viewed with mixed sentiment: while 67% hope it can improve content detection and journalism, 63% fear it will amplify biases, harassment, and misinformation. The report calls for support of independent media and improved data access for cross-platform, multidisciplinary research.

The 2024 IPIE expert survey reveals a growing pessimism about the global information environment, with 63% of respondents expecting it to worsen. Experts identify the availability of accurate information and diversity of voices as the most critical features of a healthy environment, while naming social media platform owners and governments as the primary threats. Generative AI is viewed as a double-edged sword: 63% of experts fear it will amplify bias and misinformation, although 67% see potential for improving content discovery and journalism. The report emphasizes the need for supporting independent media and overcoming data access barriers for researchers.

The 2024 IPIE expert consultation reveals a growing pessimism about the global information environment, with 63% of researchers expecting it to worsen. Experts identify the availability of accurate information and diversity of voices as the most critical characteristics of a healthy information environment. The owners of social media platforms, governments, and politicians are cited as the most significant threats. Generative AI is viewed with mixed sentiment: while 63% of experts fear it will amplify disinformation, harassment, and bias, 67% hope it will improve content detection and journalism. Experts advocate for free and independent media, digital literacy, and improved data access for multi-disciplinary research.

The 2024 IPIE expert survey reveals a growing pessimism about the global information environment, with 63% of respondents expecting it to worsen. Experts identify access to accurate information and diverse voices as critical for a healthy environment, while viewing social media owners, governments, and politicians as the primary threats. Generative AI is viewed with mixed sentiment: 63% fear it will increase bias and misinformation, while 67% hope it will improve content discovery and journalism. The report advocates for supporting independent media and improving data access for researchers.

The Green Climate Fund's overall pipeline as of October 2023 consists of 427 projects with a total value of $74,261M, including GCF funding and co-financing. The pipeline is divided into public sector (DMA) and private sector (PSF) projects, with the private sector accounting for a higher total value ($46,265M) compared to the public sector ($27,996M). Geographically, Asia-Pacific has the highest total project value at $36,551M, followed by Africa at $24,696M. Thematically, cross-cutting projects represent the largest financial volume at $49,056M. The pipeline includes 73 funding proposals and 354 concept notes, with significant allocations directed toward Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and Africa.

The GCF Risk Dashboard for Q2 2023 reports that portfolio-level risks remain within Board-approved tolerances, with no non-performing loans and liquid assets at approved levels. As of 30 June 2023, the portfolio consists of 216 approved funding proposals totaling USD 12.03 billion in equivalent terms. Funding is distributed across Africa (36%), Asia-Pacific (34%), and LATAM & Car. (26%), with a focus on mitigation (41%) and adaptation (23%), alongside cross-cutting projects. The fund's commitment authority increased significantly due to a USD 1 billion contribution from the United States. While concentration risks are within limits, the portfolio is skewed toward International Accredited Entities and the 'Energy access and power generation' sector. The report also tracks several projects facing implementation delays and identifies a projected 12-month forward liquid asset portfolio of USD 8.9 billion.

As of 30 April 2023, the GCF has approved 693 readiness grants totaling USD 513 million for 142 countries. Analysis of 239 completed grants shows significant progress in capacity-building, strategic framework development, and adaptation planning, with a strong focus on vulnerable regions. However, the portfolio has faced substantial delays, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to 336 grants receiving no-cost extensions. The GCF is implementing operational improvements, including the Readiness Results Management Framework (RRMF) and the Portfolio Performance Management System (PPMS), to enhance reporting and efficiency.

The report provides guidance and analysis on leveraging National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes to develop Adaptation Communications (AdComs). It details flexible submission options, analyzes trends among developing countries—particularly regarding gender integration and climate finance—and shares lessons from the NAP Global Network's support of 22 partner countries to streamline reporting and enhance the visibility of national adaptation priorities.

The report provides guidance for developing countries to align their National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) with Adaptation Communications (AdComs) under the Paris Agreement. It analyzes trends among the 56 countries that have submitted AdComs, noting that most developing nations use either standalone documents or their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as vehicles. The document outlines how countries at different stages of the NAP process—early stage, finalizing, or implementing—can use AdComs to consolidate information, advocate for support, or share lessons learned. It also highlights trends in gender integration, adaptation costing, and the use of case studies to demonstrate resilience.

As of 31 December 2022, the GCF has approved 209 funding proposals totaling USD 11.4 billion, with 182 projects under implementation. The portfolio maintains a near-equal balance between mitigation (51%) and adaptation (49%) in grant equivalent terms. The Readiness Programme has approved 649 grants totaling USD 468 million. While cumulative disbursements for funded activities reached USD 3 billion, the GCF reports implementation delays primarily attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and other operational challenges. The report also details the status of condition fulfillment for approved projects and identifies specific activities requiring restructuring or cancellation.

The report details the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) overall pipeline as of January 2023, which consists of 422 projects with a total value of $72,320M (including co-financing). The pipeline is divided into Funding Proposals (76 projects) and Concept Notes (346 projects). Geographically, Africa represents the highest total value in the overall pipeline at $25,021M. Thematically, cross-cutting projects hold the highest total value at $45,194M. The report also tracks impact potential for the Funding Proposal pipeline, estimating 534,471,213 total beneficiaries and a reduction of 1,957,383,173 tCO2eq.

The Healthy NDC Scorecard 2023 analyzes 58 NDCs to evaluate the integration of health into national climate policies. While 90% of analyzed NDCs mention health and climate linkages, the report finds a significant mismatch between health recognition and actual climate ambition, particularly in G20 nations. Low- and middle-income countries generally achieved the highest health scores, while several high-income nations scored zero. The report recommends enhanced intersectoral collaboration, the quantification of health co-benefits to secure financing, and the exclusion of the fossil fuel industry from climate policymaking.

The report finds that while global climate finance almost doubled between 2011 and 2020, reaching a cumulative USD 4.8 trillion, current growth rates are insufficient to meet climate goals. Preliminary 2021 estimates show an all-time high of USD 850–940 billion, driven largely by electric vehicle demand. However, a significant gap remains in adaptation finance, and continued fossil fuel subsidies in 51 major countries exceeded total global climate finance investment for the 2011-2020 period. The report argues that annual flows must reach USD 4.3 trillion by 2030 to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

The report presents a quantitative overview of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) pipeline, categorising 410 overall projects and their associated financial values. It breaks down data for funding proposals and concept notes by sector (public and private), geographic region, and thematic focus (adaptation, mitigation, and cross-cutting), while also detailing the financial instruments used and the impact potential of the funding proposal pipeline.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) provides grants of up to USD 3 million to support developing countries in creating National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and other adaptation planning processes. As of October 2022, GCF had approved 87 such proposals valued at USD 193 million. The fund aims for a 50:50 balance between adaptation and mitigation in its portfolio, prioritizing vulnerable regions including Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and African States.

The report examines the greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint of beef production, highlighting that emissions vary drastically by region and production system, ranging from 16 to 360 kg CO2e/kg edible meat. It identifies enteric fermentation, feed production, and land-use change as the primary emission drivers, while noting that well-managed grazing lands can act as carbon sinks. The document outlines mitigation strategies including improved feed digestibility, rotational grazing, and feed additives, estimating a total global mitigation potential between 0.67 and 2.55 GtCO2e/yr.