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The document discusses the decline of Tesla's market share in the U.S. and Europe and the environmental impact of EV supply chains, specifically critiquing Hyundai's manufacturing plans while advocating for a transition to green steel and human rights protections.

The European Ocean Pact is presented as a critical opportunity to address the over-exploitation of Europe's marine areas, where over 90% is impacted by human activity. ClientEarth argues that the Pact must prioritize the achievement of healthy, clean, and resilient marine ecosystems over economic activities. The document outlines three strategic priorities: enhancing compliance with existing regulations like the Common Fisheries Policy, establishing legally binding targets to ensure policy coherence, and facilitating a just transition for coastal communities via an EU Ocean Fund.

The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) warns that the US administration's purge of DEI-related terminology is extending globally, as international organizations and charities modify their language to secure funding or avoid political pressure. While noting the erasure of terms like 'accessible' and 'vulnerable populations' from government materials, the document suggests this is an opportunity for communicators to move beyond tokenistic jargon toward more descriptive, empowering language that demonstrates the real impact of solidarity.

The author uses participant observation in France, Italy, and Spain to show that 'back to nature' movements often value physical endurance and 'hard life' virility over domestic labour. This creates a hierarchy where women are marginalised, particularly during motherhood or when seeking external employment, effectively turning a 'back to the land' movement into a 'back to the house' experience for many women.

The report finds that human-caused climate change significantly increased extreme heat and health risks globally from December 2024 to February 2025. At least 1.8 billion people experienced temperatures at least twice as likely due to climate change every day of the period, with exposure peaking at 3 billion people on February 28, 2025. Africa was particularly affected, with 293 million people experiencing 30 or more 'risky heat days' added by climate change. The analysis also highlights that 110 out of 220 analyzed countries and 287 out of 940 cities saw the average person experience strong climate influence for at least one-third of the season.

Reclaim Finance criticizes ENGIE for planning a 500 MW fossil gas power plant in Nijmegen, Netherlands, arguing the project is unnecessary given the Netherlands' goal of decarbonized electricity by 2035. The organization claims that ENGIE's promise of 'hydrogen compatibility' is an illusion and warns that the project risks becoming a stranded asset, potentially requiring taxpayer-funded compensation for early closure, similar to previous coal plant exits in the region. Reclaim Finance calls on shareholders, including the French government and private investors like Amundi, BNP Paribas AM, and AXA Investment Managers, to vote against ENGIE's climate plan and management resolutions.

The document outlines the economic, health, and social benefits of transitioning Canada's passenger transport sector to net-zero. It highlights that while ZEV sales are increasing, Canada remains heavily dependent on personal vehicles due to zoning laws and a preference for light-duty trucks. The brief proposes a shift toward active transport, public transit, and ZEVs to reduce emissions, lower household costs, and create jobs in battery manufacturing and transit infrastructure.

Reclaim Finance asserts that new gas power plants are incompatible with climate goals due to methane emissions and declining demand. It argues that future conversions to hydrogen or CCUS are unrealistic and that existing fossil plant capacity is sufficient for seasonal flexibility. The document criticizes the top 60 global banks for lacking specific electricity sector policies and calls for a 6:1 financing ratio in favor of sustainable power by 2030.

The document argues that financing new gas-fired power plants is incompatible with climate goals because gas is not a viable transition fuel, demand is peaking, and future conversions to hydrogen or CCUS are unrealistic. It calls on global banks to adopt specific power sector policies that exclude new gas financing and establish a 6:1 energy supply financing ratio in favor of sustainable alternatives by 2030.

ClientEarth supports the Hague's ban on fossil fuel advertising, asserting that EU internal market law allows such restrictions to achieve public interest goals, specifically climate change mitigation and the reduction of high-carbon consumption.

Reclaim Finance criticizes ArcelorMittal for contradictions between its public decarbonization claims and its actual financial and operational actions. The organization highlights delayed hydrogen-based steel projects in Europe, insufficient capital expenditure for decarbonization, and misleading emissions reporting. It calls on investors to pressure the company to publish an updated Climate Action Report (CAR3) with a clear timeline to phase out coal globally.

The report examines non-CO2 aviation effects, specifically contrails, which contribute to surface warming at a rate potentially similar to CO2 emissions. It evaluates three primary mitigation strategies: reducing aromatics in conventional fuel, increasing SAF adoption, and implementing flight path deviations to avoid ice-supersaturated regions (ISSR). While fuel hydrotreatment can reduce soot, the report warns that the energy-intensive process may increase CO2 emissions, potentially offsetting climate gains. SAF is presented as a more effective long-term solution, with targeted use on high-impact flights offering 9-15 times the benefit of low-level global blending. Operational mitigation via AI and satellite-based re-routing shows promise, though it faces challenges from air traffic congestion and weather forecasting inaccuracies. The document concludes that a combination of these technologies and specific non-CO2 policies is necessary to reduce the sector's total climate impact.

The report finds a systemic lack of methane accountability among top US and European supermarkets, with none of the 20 largest retailers setting specific methane reduction targets despite the significant impact of animal agriculture on global heating.

The report identifies systemic failures in the global financial architecture that drive deforestation and proposes five priority actions: reforming multilateral public finance, overhauling sovereign debt, scaling high-impact funding mechanisms like the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, repurposing harmful agricultural subsidies, and embedding nature-related risks into financial regulatory frameworks.

The report assesses the nascent green bond market in Africa, which has raised approximately USD 9.6 billion through 76 issuances since 2013. While the market is growing, it remains a niche segment constrained by high issuance costs—up to 5% of total deal value compared to 0.9% in Europe—and macroeconomic instability. The analysis finds that green bonds provide financial additionality for issuers through faster capital raising and access to diverse investors, but primarily fund mitigation projects, with only 7% of proceeds going to pure adaptation. Social inclusion and gender considerations are generally absent from design but occur as indirect co-benefits, such as job creation. The report recommends the development of an African Sustainable Finance Taxonomy, the mandatory inclusion of 'Do no harm' and gender provisions, and the use of project preparation facilities to make adaptation projects more bankable.

Global Witness reports that 92% of surveyed land and environmental defenders have suffered online attacks, with Meta-owned platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram) being the most frequent sites of abuse. These digital attacks often precede or contribute to real-world violence, including physical assaults and criminalization. The report argues that profit-driven algorithms and inadequate moderation resources facilitate this harassment, particularly targeting women through sexualized threats and defenders in the Global South through political criminalization.

Global Witness conducted a global survey of 204 land and environmental defenders, finding that 92% have experienced online abuse or harassment. The report highlights a strong link between online attacks—such as doxxing and cyberattacks—and offline harms, including physical violence and criminalisation. Meta's platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram) are identified as the most common sites of abuse. The report argues that profit-driven business models, polarising algorithms, and inadequate content moderation resourcing exacerbate these threats, creating a chilling effect on climate activism.

The document outlines a strategy for Canada to achieve net-zero passenger transport by prioritizing walking, cycling, public transit, and zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). It highlights that 82% of Canadians live in urban areas, making the country well-suited for these transitions. The brief argues that this shift would reduce household costs, improve public health by reducing air and noise pollution, and create approximately 1.6 million jobs by 2050. Key policy recommendations include a federal ZEV sales standard requiring all new light-duty vehicle sales to be ZEVs by 2035, increased funding for high-speed rail in the Quebec-Windsor corridor, and provincial zoning reforms to increase urban density.

The report assesses the AU-EU climate partnership, noting it is under strain due to unmet commitments and limited finance. It calls for the EU to double adaptation finance by COP30, contribute its 'fair share' to the New Quantified Collective Goal, and establish a new adaptation finance target to replace the COP26 pledge.

The document identifies access to finance as a primary barrier to zero-emission truck (ZET) adoption in India due to investor hesitancy and higher interest rates compared to diesel trucks. It proposes three financial mechanisms—risk-sharing facilities, tailored insurance, and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS)—drawing on examples from California, China, and Europe to accelerate India's ZET market growth.