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The document analyzes social resistance and negotiations surrounding a proposed lithium mine in the Barroso region of northern Portugal, framed within the European Commission's goal to expand domestic lithium sourcing for electric vehicle batteries. Using a political ecology approach based on 27 interviews and ethnographic research from August 2021, the study explores how local communities respond to the concept of "green mining" and the European Commission's pledge for a just transition.

The research identifies 'understanding', 'awareness', and 'economic/finance' as the primary capacity gaps for land-based mitigation technologies and practices (LMTs) across five global regions. The authors suggest that addressing knowledge and understanding gaps is a critical first step to increase stakeholder attraction to LMTs. To support scaling, the paper recommends that policymakers develop dedicated support policies and regulatory frameworks, build markets, utilize carbon markets, and collaborate with local and Indigenous Peoples using bottom-up implementation plans and traditional knowledge.

China's solar panel exports grew by 34% in the first half of 2023, reaching 114 GW. While manufacturing capacity is sufficient to meet 1.5C pathway goals, bottlenecks in installation and grid integration are leading to increased stockpiles, particularly in Europe.

The document criticizes the current practices of major European reinsurers during the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte-Carlo, noting that while natural disasters cost nearly US $50 billion in early 2023, reinsurance treaties—which comprise over 70% of turnover—remain largely exempt from fossil fuel exclusion policies. It argues that increasing treaty rates is an unsustainable response to climate risk and calls for the exclusion of new coal, oil, and gas projects to prevent global warming exceeding 1.5°C.

The document argues that the European Commission's communication regarding wolves in Europe is misleading and lacks scientific basis, particularly concerning threats to humans and livestock. The NGOs contend that the Commission violated its own 'Better Regulation' guidelines by conducting a non-transparent 18-day consultation via email instead of the standard 12-week portal process. They emphasize that existing tools, such as the Habitats Directive and State Aid guidelines, already provide sufficient flexibility for managing conflicts and funding livestock protection, and that changing the conservation status of wolves would jeopardize a major conservation success.

Analysis using the Climate Shift Index (CSI) shows that human-caused climate change significantly increased the likelihood of record-shattering heat during the June-August 2023 period. Approximately 48% of the global population experienced at least 30 days where heat was made at least three times more likely by climate change (CSI level 3 or higher). The report highlights a stark inequity in exposure, noting that countries with the lowest historical emissions experienced three to four times more days of very strong climate fingerprints than G20 countries.

A survey of 58 European climate experts reveals skepticism about Europe's ability to meet its 2030 and 2050 climate goals, citing lagging investments and bureaucratic hurdles. While experts show varying confidence in technologies like CCS and hydrogen, there is a notable call for a more prominent role for nuclear energy and a shift toward 'technology optionality' and simplified, incentive-based policymaking.

The report identifies a 'planning gap' in Europe's trajectory toward 2050 climate neutrality and proposes that the updated National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) be transformed into comprehensive roadmaps. It recommends that Member States move beyond a narrow focus on renewables to include a diverse portfolio of clean firm energy (advanced nuclear, superhot rock geothermal), carbon capture and storage (CCS), and zero-carbon fuels. The authors emphasize the need for robust energy system modelling, cross-border infrastructure coordination, and the implementation of financial mechanisms like Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfD) to attract investment. Additionally, the report calls for a focused strategy to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas supply chain and the creation of a net-zero implementation tracker to ensure accountability.

The report positions the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as a pivotal figure in the low-carbon transition, responsible for integrating climate risks and opportunities into a company's financial framework. Based on a survey of 50 respondents from 32 entities, it argues that early adoption of decarbonisation strategies provides a competitive advantage and recommends building robust business cases that quantify the cost of inaction. The document highlights the use of sustainable finance instruments, such as green and sustainability-linked bonds, to mobilise capital and signal commitment. Key challenges identified include the calibration of science-based targets and the difficulty of tackling scope 3 emissions, which often represent the majority of a company's carbon footprint.

The document is a joint call from 200 civil society organisations for the European Union to implement a robust Nature Restoration Law. The signatories argue that current efforts are inadequate to combat mass biodiversity extinction and climate breakdown, which are manifesting in Europe as frequent droughts, floods, and forest fires. They demand the safeguarding of specific legal elements, including enforceable targets for all terrestrial and marine habitats, the restoration of agricultural ecosystems and peatlands, and the provision of dedicated funding and access to justice.

The report argues that a carbon price of US$ 20 per ton of CO2 captured would incentivize a shift from cattle ranching to forest restoration in the Brazilian Amazon. This transition could capture 16 Gt of CO2 and avoid 32 Gt of emissions over 30 years, generating US$ 320 billion in revenue. The analysis contrasts this with a historical implicit valuation of US$ 5.76 per ton, which the authors suggest leads toward a critical tipping point of deforestation.

The document defines mass timber as a class of engineered wood materials, such as cross-laminated timber, capable of supporting large structures. It highlights benefits including carbon storage, a potential 13% to 26.5% reduction in building material emissions, and wildfire risk mitigation through the removal of small-diameter trees. The text also details U.S. federal support via the USDA Wood Innovations Program and the 2018 Farm Bill, while addressing concerns regarding fire safety and moisture management.

The MENA region increased its operational utility-scale solar and wind capacity by 57% since May 2022, adding 6.9 GW. While prospective capacity has grown by 400% to 361 GW, 60% of these projects are earmarked for green hydrogen production or export rather than domestic decarbonization. Oil and gas power plants still provide over 90% of the region's electricity, and replacing them would require approximately 500 GW of additional solar and wind capacity. The report highlights a disparity in progress, noting that South America operationalized at least four times more capacity in the same period. Additionally, sovereign wealth funds from the UAE and Saudi Arabia are investing more heavily in renewables abroad (46 GW) than domestically (14 GW).

The report finds that TotalEnergies' 2030 oil and gas production targets and carbon intensity are significantly higher than those required by the IEA's 1.5°C-aligned Net Zero Emissions (NZE) scenario. It highlights a substantial investment gap, noting that in 2022, the company invested more than three dollars in oil and gas for every dollar invested in its Integrated Gas, Renewables and Power division, while distributing over four dollars to shareholders for every dollar invested in that same division. The analysis concludes that the company's reliance on carbon capture and offsets, combined with continued expansion into unconventional resources like Arctic and ultra-deep water, poses a material risk to its ability to meet decarbonization targets.

The document details the real estate portfolios of MAVERIC consortium partners, who manage assets with a total market value of approximately SEK 590 billion (excluding Swedbank's mortgage exposure). It outlines the classification of real estate assets into residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, and explains the accounting standards (IAS, IFRS, and US GAAP) used for valuation. The portfolios are heavily concentrated in offices and retail space, with primary geographic focus in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö.

The Stockholm Environment Institute commemorates Dr. Lisa Segnestam, a Research Fellow from 2000 to 2023, noting her influence on the organization's approach to gender and social equity. Her work emphasized norm-critical and intersectional perspectives on power, vulnerability, and gendered constructions within the contexts of poverty alleviation, disaster risk reduction, and water governance.

The document uses the example of international firefighters collaborating to fight Canadian wildfires as a metaphor for the necessary global cooperation required to address climate change and biodiversity loss. It highlights recent multilateral successes, such as the Convention of Biological Diversity COP15 agreement, the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund, and the UN Treaty of the High Seas, as evidence of a positive trend in environmental diplomacy. The author emphasizes the ecological importance of the boreal forest, which contains 20 percent of the world's carbon, and calls for continued partnership between governments, Indigenous Peoples, and civil society at the Seventh GEF Assembly.

The report highlights the critical role of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) trucks in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diesel-related health hazards, such as respiratory disease and premature death. While ZEV truck sales doubled in 2022 and model availability has increased, current trajectories are insufficient to meet climate targets. The authors advocate for a global ZEV truck sales target of at least 45% by 2030, citing California's Advanced Clean Fleet policy as a leading example of state-of-the-art regulation. The document emphasizes that sales standards must be paired with a comprehensive policy portfolio including charging infrastructure, consumer incentives, and equity considerations to ensure a successful transition.

The document outlines a strategic framework to modernize Africa's TVET systems to align with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). It identifies a critical gap between the skills of graduates and the needs of the formal sector, particularly in STEM and digital fields. To address this, the author proposes seven priorities: establishing industry-led ecosystems, centering economic transformation in employment strategies, fostering digital leadership at the government level, increasing STEM uptake, improving trainer qualifications, upgrading digital infrastructure, and ensuring curricula are informed by industry needs. The goal is to prepare Africa's working-age population, expected to reach 600 million by 2030, for decent employment in a technology-driven economy.

The Coalition to Counter Online Antisemitism (CCOA), funded by Google.org and the TIDES Foundation through 2026, is a multi-stakeholder initiative designed to address the rise of online antisemitism in Europe. The project aims to bridge gaps between research, education, and policy by coordinating efforts across ten countries, including Germany, France, and the UK. The CCOA operates through three dedicated working groups focused on research, education, and policy to scale primary prevention and counter-speech efforts.