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The authors contend that youth are disproportionately affected by climate change and its associated security risks but remain excluded from formal policymaking. They propose three specific actions for U.S. leadership: including youth in the Paris Agreement negotiating team, utilizing youth engagement in public diplomacy and peacebuilding, and leveraging influence in international financial institutions like the World Bank to prioritize youth-led climate projects.

In 2023, solar and wind power continued to grow, with solar producing a record 5.5% of global electricity and wind reaching 7.8%. China was the primary driver for both, accounting for 51% of solar growth and 60% of wind additions. Conversely, coal generation reached a record high of 10,434 TWh (35% of the global mix), largely due to droughts in China reducing hydropower output, which fell by a record 88 TWh. Fossil gas remained the second-largest source at 23%, with growth driven by the US. Nuclear generation saw a slight rebound to 9.1% of the mix, while bioenergy reached a record 697 TWh (2.4%). The report notes that while solar and wind are on a positive trajectory, coal and gas must decline sharply, and nuclear and hydro must accelerate growth to meet IEA Net Zero Emissions targets by 2030.

In 2023, the world's top six electricity sector emitters—China, the US, India, the EU, Russia, and Japan—accounted for approximately 72% of global emissions from this sector. China remains the largest emitter, though it leads the world in wind and solar growth. The US and EU have seen long-term emissions declines driven by the replacement of coal with gas and renewables. India's emissions continue to rise as demand growth outpaces clean energy additions. Russia's electricity mix remains largely unchanged over two decades, while Japan is seeing a recovery in nuclear generation and a significant increase in solar share, despite very low wind deployment.

The author contends that the European Commission's response to farmer protests—scaling back environmental regulations—misidentifies the problem. The core issue is a neoliberal system that favors large agro-corporations and free-trade agreements, leaving small farmers with low incomes and high debts. The text proposes a 'just' Green Deal that includes ecological tariffs, a reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to reward sustainable land stewardship rather than land size, and a shift toward agroecology to align the interests of farmers with nature conservation.

Reclaim Finance claims that ArcelorMittal uses the low-carbon recycled steel of the Paris 2024 Olympic flame to mask a global strategy that continues to build coal-fired blast furnaces. The organization highlights that four major French banks—BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Société Générale, and BPCE—provided nearly 13 billion US$ to the company between 2016 and June 2023, urging them to adopt stricter sectoral policies to end financing for new coal-based steel projects and the companies that develop them.

Reclaim Finance criticizes ArcelorMittal for using the Paris 2024 Olympic flame, made from recycled steel, to mask a broader business strategy that relies on coal for 71% of its production and the use of carbon capture technologies. The report highlights that between 2016 and June 2023, four French banks—Crédit Agricole, BNP Paribas, Société Générale, and BPCE—provided nearly $12 billion in financing to the steelmaker. The author calls for these banks to adopt robust sectoral policies to restrict financing for new blast furnaces and companies developing metallurgical coal projects.

A fact-checking cell composed of experts from QuotaClimat, INRAE, the Institut Rousseau, Egis, and Blunomy analyzed ecological statements made during the May 2, 2024, European election debate. The cell found that ecology was not a priority for the moderators, leading to a lack of discussion on key transition themes such as agriculture, energy, and transport. Specific claims by candidates were flagged as false or misleading: Léo Deffontaines' claim about energy production for carbon neutrality was deemed partially false for omitting energy sobriety; Manon Aubry's figures for taxing super-profits and super-fortunes (125 and 250 billion euros) were identified as global rather than European estimates; and François-Xavier Bellamy's claims regarding French taxation and public spending levels were labeled as fallacious or false based on GDP percentages and investment needs.

This report analyzes how G20 nations are advancing the bioeconomy, categorizing approaches into biotechnology, bioresources, and bioecology. It highlights the potential for the global bioeconomy to reach US$ 30 trillion by 2050 and emphasizes the need for equitable, biodiversity-regenerative models. The document details technological advancements in biorefineries and bio-based materials, the role of indigenous knowledge, and the importance of sustainable finance and international cooperation to align economic growth with planetary boundaries.

The document assesses the current state of bioeconomy strategies across G20 nations, identifying three primary thematic axes: biotechnology (R&D&I), bioresources (sustainable use of biodiversity), and bio-ecology (sustainable development). It highlights the significant economic potential of the sector, citing estimates that its value could reach US$30 trillion by 2050. The report emphasizes the necessity of integrating indigenous and local knowledge, ensuring social equity, and aligning bioeconomy growth with biodiversity conservation and climate action. It further examines policy enablers such as Green Public Procurement and carbon pricing, and discusses financing mechanisms including nature markets and sustainability-linked bonds. The report concludes by proposing five key themes for the G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy's program of work: integration into growth plans, livelihoods and equity, enabling finance, facilitating biotrade, and measurement methodologies.

The document provides a comparative analysis of French banks' commitments to cease financing new hydrocarbon projects. It details specific exclusions for upstream exploration and production and midstream infrastructure, noting that many banks apply restrictive criteria—such as limiting exclusions to non-conventional LNG or specific production-linked infrastructure—rather than comprehensive bans.

The report highlights that EU power system flexibility needs are expected to double by 2030 as renewables are projected to reach 66% of electricity generation. It identifies battery storage and demand side flexibility (DSF) as critical but under-utilised tools to replace fossil fuel backup and reduce renewable curtailment. While battery capacity doubled to 16 GW in 2023, the report notes a significant lack of explicit 2030 targets for storage and DSF in national policy documents. It calls for improved data transparency, the removal of regulatory barriers for distributed energy resources, and the inclusion of flexibility targets in National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs).

The author advocates for a European Artist Status to combat the precarity of creative work, citing the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the emerging threats of AI. The proposal, supported by the European Green Party, aims to establish common standards for employment and social guarantees, ensuring freelancers have access to healthcare, sick leave, and maternity protections. The text highlights the role of artists as essential contributors to European identity and the green transition, while calling for EU-level protections against government censorship in member states like Hungary and Poland.

The Council on Strategic Risks warns against the use of terms like "non-strategic" or "low yield" to describe tactical nuclear weapons, arguing that such language creates a false sense of control. The author contends that any use of nuclear weapons, regardless of yield, would represent a drastic shift in risk and could lead to "Armageddon." The document calls for nuclear-armed nations to publicly recommit to policies acknowledging these dangers, avoid a new tactical arms race, and include the elimination of these weapons as a specific agenda item in international talks, such as the UN Summit of the Future.

The CSDDD requires large companies to ensure their operations do not have disproportionate impacts on the climate, environment, biodiversity, and human rights. However, the document highlights a critical gap: financial services are excluded from due diligence requirements, meaning financial actors are only responsible for their non-financial activities (e.g., office supplies) rather than their investments in harmful projects. While the directive mandates climate transition plans for all covered entities, including financial actors, the document warns that relying on CSRD reporting standards may result in low-quality, non-prescriptive plans that fail to stop fossil fuel expansion.

The report argues that climate change and the energy transition provide new vectors for mis- and disinformation that extend beyond simple climate denialism. It categorizes these threats into physical risks (e.g., misattributing disasters), cascading risks (e.g., xenophobic narratives around climate migration), and response risks (e.g., backlash to green policies). The document highlights the role of geopolitical competition, particularly involving Russia and China, and the amplifying effect of low institutional trust and AI technology. It recommends integrating misinformation risk assessments into climate policy design and strengthening monitoring capabilities.

The analysis reveals a significant gap in climate action between large private and public companies, with private firms trailing in both the adoption of net zero targets and the publication of delivery plans. While 70% of the largest public companies have net zero targets, only 40% of the largest private companies have done so. Furthermore, only 20% of private companies with targets have published plans to deliver them, compared to 80% of public companies. Geographically, private companies in the EU and UK show higher adoption rates (75%) than those in the US (22%), while China has seen a slight increase from one to four companies with targets since 2022.

The document highlights a recent increase in global coal capacity and a slowdown in the adoption of coal-restrictive policies by private financial institutions, calling for urgent regulatory action and the implementation of the Coal Transition Accelerator.

Reclaim Finance criticizes ENGIE's Climate Plan for failing to commit to a non-expansion of fossil fuels, specifically noting LNG contracts extending beyond 2040. The analysis argues that ENGIE's reliance on technologies like hydrogen and CCUS, combined with insufficient renewable energy growth, risks locking the company into fossil infrastructure and missing net-zero targets before 2045.

Reclaim Finance criticizes ENGIE's Climate Plan for failing to align with a 1.5°C trajectory, citing continued gas expansion, reliance on unproven technologies like CCUS and hydrogen, and a net-zero target date of 2045 that lags behind IEA recommendations.

Reclaim Finance assesses ENGIE's 2025 climate plan, finding it insufficient for a 1.5°C pathway. The analysis highlights that nearly half of ENGIE's capacity remains fossil gas-based, with no specific exit dates or asset-by-asset strategies. While renewable targets increased to 95 GW by 2030, the company continues gas expansion through new plants and LNG contracts. The briefing recommends that financial institutions demand a halt to gas infrastructure and that shareholders vote against the 'Say on Climate' proposal and the reappointment of CEO Catherine MacGregor.