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The NewClimate Institute report analyzes the scale and ambition of climate-related investment targets set by financial institutions and international cooperative initiatives (ICIs), examining how these targets correlate with greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions in the real economy.

An analysis of the European Investment Bank's (EIB) transport investment portfolio since 2015, proposing alignment criteria and strategic priorities to ensure all finance flows support the Paris Agreement's temperature goals.

This policy brief examines transboundary climate risks in Europe and discusses how this knowledge can support the development of climate-resilient trade and production for the EU, its Member States, and businesses.

This report by the NewClimate Institute examines how the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery efforts influence global greenhouse gas emission projections through 2030. It evaluates various 'what-if' scenarios based on IMF, IEA, and Global Carbon Project data, and introduces a classification framework ('green', 'grey', and 'colourless') to analyze the environmental impact of government stimulus packages, applying this framework to a case study of Germany.

This briefing outlines strategic priorities for a green transition and energy access partnership between Africa and Europe. It highlights Africa's severe energy deficits and the potential of its solar resources, while warning against the contradiction of simultaneous fossil fuel expansion in countries like Kenya and South Africa. The document recommends focusing on 'nexus issues' (agriculture, digital economy, trade), de-risking private investment, and ensuring a 'just transition' through reskilling and gender mainstreaming, all while navigating the socio-economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This briefing by Energy Innovation examines the role of offshore wind in achieving zero-emissions climate goals, focusing on cost reductions, technological advancements like floating turbines, and policy recommendations for the United States to scale its capacity.

The Climate Bonds Initiative's Green Bonds Global State of the Market 2019 report analyzes the growth and trends of the global green bond market in 2019. It highlights a record issuance of USD 258.9 billion, the expansion of the market into new countries, the dominance of non-financial corporates as the top issuer type, and the increasing role of Certified Climate Bonds and external reviews in ensuring alignment with climate goals.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet details a JPY 10bn private placement issued by Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation on June 30, 2020, to fund wind power generation projects in Japan.

This document is a feedback submission from the NGO Ember to the European Commission regarding the revision of guidelines for Trans-European energy infrastructure. Ember argues for a rapid shift away from fossil gas infrastructure, an increase in renewable energy sources (RES) and grid flexibility, and more transparent governance of infrastructure planning.

This fact sheet details a CAD 500 million green bond issued by Granite REIT Holdings on June 4, 2020, marking the first green bond issued by a Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

The Green Economy Coalition (GEC) issued a statement of solidarity with black communities globally following the death of George Floyd, committing to fight systemic racism and promote racial, social, and economic justice.

This report provides a road map for information and knowledge management (IKM) to support global climate change and sustainable development agendas, specifically focusing on climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in Europe.

This policy brief outlines insights from the PLACARD project regarding the integration of Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) within the framework of the European Green Deal, identifying systemic barriers to cooperation and proposing action areas to build societal resilience.

A statement urging the inclusion of ambitious methane performance standards within the European Green Deal to leverage Europe's market position as a net importer of natural gas to reduce global oil and gas methane emissions.

This fact sheet details a green bond issuance by Atlantica Yield (now Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure), a UK-headquartered sustainable infrastructure company. The bond, issued on April 3, 2020, raised EUR 290 million (USD 320 million) via private placement to finance renewable energy projects and transmission lines.

A report by RMI's REALIZE initiative, funded by the US Department of Energy, assessing prefabricated, high-performance retrofit technologies in the United States and the Netherlands to enable standardized zero-energy retrofits for multifamily housing.

This research paper examines the immediate and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Africa, arguing that the crisis accelerates the decline of the liberal international order and increases the vulnerability of smaller nations. The author outlines five key long-term risks—the unravelling of multilateralism, increased trade protectionism, the decline of development cooperation, a potential retreat from climate goals, and restricted human mobility—and proposes a coordinated African response focused on regional integration and proactive global governance reform.

A letter from Ting Li, managing director of RMI's Beijing office, reflecting on the office's experience during the initial coronavirus outbreak in China and offering a message of solidarity and optimism to global colleagues.

This report presents the results of an expert consultation with 51 financial service providers (FSPs) to identify the sustainability and business criteria agricultural producers in developing countries must meet to be 'investment-ready'. The findings highlight a strong preference among investors for economic and governance factors over social and environmental ones when assessing financial risk.

EEW Capital Finance issued a EUR25m green bond on August 15, 2019, certified under the Climate Bonds Standard v2.1. The funds are allocated to solar projects in Europe, supporting the activities of its parent company, EEW Eco Energy World Holdings, a UK-based developer with over 1.2GW of solar capacity.