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The testimony asserts that while electrification is critical, approximately 60% of U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions come from sectors like heavy industry and long-haul transport that are difficult to electrify. Hydrogen is presented as a versatile, carbon-free energy carrier capable of addressing these gaps. The author highlights specific opportunities in long-haul trucking, aviation, marine shipping, and ironmaking, while noting that the U.S. may require between 8 and 18 quads of hydrogen per year by 2050 for full decarbonization. To achieve this, the document advocates for federal R&D, the development of Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the implementation of production tax incentives to reduce costs through scaling.

The KE4CAP project convened a global network of 30 climate adaptation platforms (CAPs) and over 200 specialists to share lessons, build capacity, and address challenges. The project emphasizes that CAPs are vital for providing high-quality information to policymakers and practitioners to support national and transnational adaptation strategies and informed decision-making.

The KE4CAP project created a global forum for practitioners of climate adaptation platforms (CAPs) to engage in mutual learning and improve the effectiveness of their platforms. Over approximately two years, the initiative built a community of more than 200 specialists representing 30 platforms across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America.

Research by Núria Almiron and Jose A. Moreno suggests that focusing on 'denialism' oversimplifies the reasons for political inaction on climate change. While climate change denialism is influential in the United States, the authors argue that it cannot explain inaction in the US or Europe, and they call for a framework that identifies a broader spectrum of responsibilities beyond simple denial.

The document asserts that relying on fossil gas as a transition fuel is an unreliable energy strategy, especially given the risks highlighted by the current gas crisis. It argues that market forces and carbon pricing are insufficient to ensure a timely coal phase-out. To maintain the 1.5C target, the author urges policymakers to legislate the closure of coal power stations by 2030 and implement a policy framework to achieve a clean electricity grid across Europe by 2035.

The 2021 gas crisis caused a paradigm shift in the EU's electricity transition, with skyrocketing prices making fossil gas more expensive than coal and enhancing the competitiveness of renewables. For the first time in Europe, combined wind and solar generation (547 TWh) exceeded gas (524 TWh). While solar growth is surging in countries like Spain and the Netherlands, it remains stagnant in others such as Italy, Czechia, and Romania. Additionally, the structural decline of nuclear power in the EU has slowed decarbonisation, as a significant portion of renewable growth has replaced lost nuclear output rather than fossil fuels.

Amundi, Europe's largest asset manager, faces significant contradictions between its sustainable finance ambitions and its actual investment practices. The report highlights three primary challenges: the growth of passive management which bypasses coal exclusions, a weak shareholder engagement policy that fails to sanction coal developers, and continued investment in oil and gas expansion, including high-risk projects in the Arctic. Despite joining the Net Zero Asset Manager Initiative, Amundi's policies are described as vague and insufficient to align with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement.

The research analyzes 130 case studies from the past decade to examine social mobilization against energy infrastructure, including low-carbon options. It identifies how national institutions and responses to global pressures influence the varying politics of energy transitions across different countries and energy types.

The author examines why most African countries have failed to ratify the 2018 Free Movement of Persons protocol despite its potential to boost trade, investment, and living standards. While small or poorer nations like Benin and Seychelles have adopted liberal visa policies, larger and wealthier states remain hesitant due to fears of economic competition and xenophobic political mobilization. To break this logjam, the author suggests clarifying the implementation roadmap, linking free movement to free trade processes, improving civil registration and identity systems, and encouraging progress through smaller regional or ad hoc groupings.

The document highlights a significant gap between the intended CO2 capture initiatives in Europe and the actual storage capacity available to accommodate them. While Europe possesses a theoretical storage capacity of over 500 Gt, the development of sites is slow. Analysis indicates that by 2030, available storage capacity will only cover approximately half of the captured CO2 from announced projects, with the gap narrowing slightly to 40% of demand by 2032. The author argues that meeting net zero targets by 2050 requires coordinated planning, investment in geological characterisation, and streamlined permitting to expand storage infrastructure, particularly for regions lacking access to the North Sea.

Analysis by Carbon Limits for Clean Air Task Force estimates a cumulative €10 billion funding gap by 2030 for announced carbon capture and storage projects in Europe, representing non-recoverable costs after accounting for EU Emissions Trading System savings and existing funding. While the EU's Innovation Fund is the primary contributor, the document argues that further public support at the EU and national levels—similar to the Netherlands' SDE++ programme, which awarded up to €2.1 billion in 2021—is essential to cover first-mover costs and establish CO2 transport and storage infrastructure.

The report assesses Amundi, Europe's largest asset manager, claiming a gap between its sustainable finance marketing and its actual investments. It highlights three primary climate risks: the growth of passive management which bypasses fossil fuel exclusions, a failure to use shareholder voting to penalize coal developers, and continued financial support for oil and gas expansion, including in the Arctic.

The CESCR referenced climate change in 81% of its state reporting outputs in 2020 and 2021, focusing on mitigation policies, extractive activities, climate finance, and adaptation measures. The Committee specifically urged developed states to increase the ambition of their emissions targets and questioned the compatibility of continued fossil fuel use with human rights obligations. Additionally, the CESCR addressed the 'right to science' in General Comment No. 25 and developed a draft General Comment on Land, emphasizing the nexus between land rights and the climate emergency.

The report presents survey data from 108,946 Facebook users worldwide, revealing high global levels of worry and belief that climate change is happening, though perceptions of its causes and the responsibility for action vary significantly by region. While there is widespread support for renewable energy and the belief that climate action will not harm economic growth, willingness to engage in organized climate activism remains low in most regions, with a notable exception in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The European Electricity Review 2022 methodology outlines how Ember aggregates electricity data for 32 countries. It uses Eurostat for historical data up to 2019 and primarily the ENTSO-E transparency platform for more recent monthly generation data, with specific national sources used to correct known inaccuracies in countries like Italy, Finland, and the Netherlands. Generation capacity is sourced from IRENA for renewables and nuclear, and Global Energy Monitor for coal and gas. Carbon intensity for the EU power sector is calculated using European Environment Agency and Eurostat data for 2000-2019, with 2020 and 2021 estimates based on standard emissions factors for hard coal, lignite, fossil gas, and other fossil fuels.

The Ethiopia Industrial Parks Jobs Protection Facility provided US$ 4,645,607 in wage and innovation incentives to 24 factories in Ethiopia's industrial parks, benefiting 31,511 workers. The facility successfully enabled 92% of participating factories to retain at least 80% of their pre-Facility workforce and helped 76% avoid revenue declines during the pandemic. Beyond job retention, the facility spurred innovation in PPE production and human capital development, while creating unintended positive outcomes such as improved financial inclusion for workers through the formalization of payroll via bank accounts and streamlined internal cash reconciliation processes for factories.

The report synthesizes findings from a 2021 scoping workshop involving over 150 experts to identify barriers and opportunities for integrating climate, environment, and health (CEH) data and policy in Latin America and the Caribbean. Key obstacles include a lack of standardized, real-time data and a disconnect between academic research and policy application. The document advocates for a transdisciplinary 'community of practice' and identifies researchers, academics, and civil society as core partners for future collaborative research actions.

The document provides a comprehensive toolkit for civil society to combat online antisemitism. It analyzes how extremists use social media and 'alt-tech' platforms to normalize hate, examines legislative frameworks in the EU, Germany, France, and the UK, and offers strategies for engaging with platforms and governments. It emphasizes a shift from simple content removal to systemic regulation and the importance of digital citizenship education.

The report analyzes global conflict dynamics, noting that state-based conflicts reached historic highs in 2019 and 2020. It highlights the significant role of the Islamic State (IS) in driving conflict numbers and the rise of non-state conflicts, particularly in the Americas and Africa. The document also tracks the declining success rates of non-violent resistance campaigns and the prevalence of conflict-related sexual violence, which is most frequently recorded in Africa.

The paper examines stakeholder perceptions of the circular economy (CE) transition in Umeå, Sweden. It finds that current social impact considerations are narrow, focusing primarily on employment shifts and community cohesion, while neglecting health, well-being, and property rights. The authors argue for a broader assessment framework that includes job quality, accessibility for vulnerable groups, and the implications of digitalization.