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The document examines the synergistic crisis of wildfires and anthropogenic climate change in Latin America, highlighting severe physical and mental health impacts. It identifies vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, and indigenous communities, and calls for a paradigm shift toward preventive, integrated policies. Key recommendations include sustainable land management, strengthening environmental health surveillance, and integrating indigenous knowledge into fire management strategies.

The report details the proceedings of the 4th GCPC, highlighting the critical need for a science-policy interface amidst rising political populism. It identifies governance and finance as primary cross-cutting challenges, while also examining specific policy contexts including urban adaptation, land-use coordination, trade regulations, and the social dimensions of energy transitions.

The report details the proceedings of the 4th GCPC, highlighting the critical need for a science-policy interface amidst rising populism and funding cuts. It identifies governance and finance as overarching challenges, while specifically examining urban adaptation, land use coordination, trade regulations under WTO norms, and the necessity of a just energy transition in the Global South.

The report details the proceedings of the 4th GCPC, highlighting the critical need for a science-policy interface amidst rising populism and funding cuts. It identifies governance and finance as overarching challenges, while specifically examining urban adaptation, land use coordination, trade regulations under WTO rules, and the necessity of a 'just transition' in the energy sector. The document emphasizes the role of regional networks and institutional experimentation in overcoming climate inertia.

The Climate Smart Shrimp Fund (CSSF) is a financial mechanism designed to help shrimp farmers increase production efficiency and climate resilience while restoring mangrove ecosystems. The fund consists of a technical assistance facility for training and certification and a revolving debt facility for infrastructure upgrades. Following pilot programs in Indonesia, Ecuador, and the Philippines, the fund seeks various forms of capital, including grants and equity, to scale its operations.

The document defines first-loss facilities as tools that absorb the earliest layer of losses to reduce risk for senior investors, while second-loss facilities provide an additional protective layer after the first is depleted. These instruments are particularly relevant for adaptation, resilience, and nature-based solutions where projects often have variable returns and limited track records. The text details the roles of commercial and public providers, the impact on debt sustainability, and the internal and regulatory capacities required for governments to integrate these structures. It also outlines challenges to uptake, such as limited technical expertise in Ministries of Finance and high transaction costs for adaptation projects.

The World Bank Group (WBG) has dedicated a small portion of its risk mitigation flows to climate change, with commitments rising from an average of 10% since 1990 to 14% between 2010 and 2012. While the WBG's annual risk mitigation commitments grew from 2 USD billion to 4 USD billion in the last three years, the document argues that few instruments have reached a significant scale for climate projects. The IFC is the only WBG institution with products specifically dedicated to climate change, though only one such product has achieved significant scale. MIGA is identified as the largest provider of risk mitigation by volume but has relatively low involvement in the climate sector. Most climate-related commitments have targeted established technologies, primarily in Latin America, East Asia & Pacific, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

The document highlights the environmental and safety risks associated with the global trade of used vehicles, noting that between 2015 and 2018, 14 million light used vehicles were exported, with 80% going to low- and middle-income countries and over half to Africa. It asserts that vehicles with weak import regulations correlate with higher traffic mortality rates and contribute significantly to urban air pollution through PM2.5 and NOx emissions. The text calls for developed nations to stop exporting vehicles that fail environmental and safety inspections and for importing nations to adopt stricter quality standards to facilitate the acquisition of cleaner, safer fleets, including hybrid and electric options.

The document reports that there are 144 NAMAs, with the majority (137) still under development. Latin America has the highest concentration of these activities (41%), and the energy supply sector is the most represented (39%). Financing remains a significant gap, as 94 NAMAs are seeking funds, while only 10 have received financing and 5 are fully funded.

The document reports that there are 144 NAMAs globally, with 41% located in Latin America and 39% focused on energy supply. It highlights that 60% of NAMA activities are integrated into national policies and strategies. Regarding finance, 94 NAMAs are awaiting funding, while only a small number have received partial or full funding from entities such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the NAMA Facility.

The document reports that there are 144 NAMAs in various stages, with 41% located in Latin America and 39% focused on energy supply. It notes that 60% of NAMA activities are part of national policies and strategies, while financing data remains incomplete, with 94 NAMAs seeking funds.

The 11th GCF Board meeting resulted in the approval of the first eight funding proposals totaling USD 168 million for projects in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The Board adopted a monitoring and accountability framework for accredited entities, including a fee policy for public sector projects (7-10%) and a five-year re-accreditation cycle. While USD 10.2 billion has been pledged to the Fund, only USD 5.83 billion has been signed, with 14 countries yet to finalize contribution agreements. Additionally, the Board approved USD 14 million for readiness support and agreed to develop a strategic plan to be considered at the 12th meeting.

The 2026 Global Electricity Review reports that in 2025, clean energy growth—driven primarily by solar power—met 100% of new global electricity demand, resulting in the first year since 2020 where fossil fuel generation did not increase. For the first time in the modern era, renewables exceeded coal, accounting for over one-third of global electricity generation. This shift was significantly influenced by declines in fossil fuel generation in China and India, both of which saw decreases in 2025. Solar energy's growth was 18 times greater than that of gas, and the deployment of battery storage is increasingly supporting the transition to 24/7 clean power, with countries like Chile and Australia leading in grid-scale storage.

The Latin American Network of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative has issued a statement condemning threats against Olivia Bisa, a defender of the Chapra territory and recipient of the 2025 Global Environmental and Climate Justice Award. The network demands effective protection measures for Bisa and her family, a diligent investigation into the threats, and guaranteed safety for those defending the Amazon. The document emphasizes the role of Indigenous Peoples as the 'first line of defense' against fossil fuel expansion and advocates for a post-extractive world.

The document presents a framework of values for a proposed Fossil Fuel Treaty, emphasizing a just transition, non-proliferation of fossil fuels, and a fair phase-out. It advocates for centering the public good over private interests, redressing global imbalances through the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC), and protecting human rights and Indigenous self-determination. The text identifies risks such as 'false solutions' and 'dilution of ambition' and proposes operational strategies at national, regional, and global levels to ensure accountability and equity.

The document argues that agrofuels significantly increase food prices and volatility, contributing to global hunger and poverty. It highlights how biofuel mandates, such as the European Union's 10% renewable transport fuel target, divert land and crops from food production. The report also links large-scale agrofuel production to 'land grabbing' and human rights abuses in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, recommending the elimination of biofuel subsidies in favor of energy efficiency and food sovereignty.

Friends of the Earth International asserts that a 100% renewable energy transition for the Global South is financially feasible, noting that the wealth of the world's richest individuals could cover the required investments. The report calculates that 5,146 billion US dollars are needed by 2030 to power Africa, Latin America, and non-OECD Asian countries (excluding India and China) with renewables. It advocates for a 'revolution of the energy' that moves beyond simple fuel switching to include democratic control of resources, the elimination of fossil fuel subsidies, and the repayment of 'climate debt' by developed nations.

The document examines the link between agrofuels and rising food prices, asserting that biofuel production diverts crops from food use and increases market volatility. It highlights the resulting impact on the world's poorest populations, including increased chronic hunger and 'land grabbing' in Africa and Asia. The briefing refutes industry claims that agrofuels are benign, noting that they compete for land and water regardless of whether the crops are edible. It concludes by recommending the scrapping of agrofuel mandates, such as the EU's 10 per cent renewable transport fuel target, and the protection of community land rights to ensure food sovereignty.

The document argues that community forest management (CFM) is a more effective strategy for forest conservation and poverty reduction than industrial logging or strict state protection. It identifies seven key rights—state obligations, self-determination, consultation, territorial rights, livelihoods and economic development, women's rights, and cultural/traditional knowledge—and maps these against international legal frameworks to provide a tool for advocates to pressure governments for the legal recognition of community-led forestry.

The document describes climate change as a result of an industrial development model dependent on fossil fuels and environmental destruction. It highlights the disproportionate responsibility of wealthy nations and the severe vulnerability of poor regions, particularly Africa. The text argues that government inaction is driven by the influence of powerful corporations and calls for a systemic shift toward renewable energy, forest protection, and sustainable food systems, while demanding that rich nations pay their 'climate debt' to poorer countries.