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The document argues that current NDCs insufficiently address the transport sector, which accounts for approximately one-quarter of energy-related CO2 emissions. It advocates for a comprehensive approach based on the "Avoid-Shift-Improve" framework: avoiding unnecessary travel through land-use planning, shifting to low-carbon modes like public transit and cycling, and improving vehicle technology via electrification and fuel efficiency. The authors identify three primary opportunities for NDC enhancement: accelerating electrification and fuel economy, amplifying avoid-and-shift measures, and addressing freight emissions through clean fuels and information technology.

National Grid has exceeded its 2020 greenhouse gas reduction target, achieving a 68% reduction against a 1990 baseline. The company is investing in renewable energy through a $100m joint venture with Sunrun in the US and is expanding EV infrastructure, including a request for up to $166.5 million for its Electric Vehicle Market Development Program in Massachusetts. National Grid also employs an internal carbon price of £45 per tonne in certain UK operations and advocates for the US to remain in the Paris Agreement.

The author reflects on the impact of Extinction Rebellion's April 2019 protests in London, noting that while they successfully brought climate change to the mainstream, the movement now faces the challenge of maintaining this momentum. The text advocates for the implementation of a Citizens' Assembly to facilitate public policy discussions, while warning that decarbonisation goals—such as reducing meat consumption and flying—may face public resistance. It further emphasizes the need to increase ethnic and socio-economic diversity within climate activism to move beyond 'middle-class white folks' and ensure a 'just transition' that is socially sustainable.

The document supports the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London to combat illegal air pollution, which is primarily caused by road transport and diesel vehicles. It highlights the severe health impacts on children, including reduced lung capacity and increased risk of asthma, and notes that ULEZ could bring London's air within legal limits by 2025. The author criticizes the UK government for failing to hold car manufacturers accountable or provide sufficient financial support for low-income drivers to switch to cleaner vehicles, contrasting this with actions taken in Germany.

The report argues that wealth and wellbeing depend on natural capital—the stock of renewable and non-renewable resources that provide essential ecosystem services. It highlights that natural capital can account for 30% to 50% of national wealth in various countries, yet traditional GDP measures fail to capture this value. The document outlines how governments can generate societal returns (e.g., poverty reduction and public health), economic returns (e.g., business resilience and green infrastructure), and environmental returns (e.g., ecological resilience). To scale these benefits, the report proposes twelve specific levers for government action, ranging from implementing UN-SEEA accounting frameworks and creating public-private partnerships to mainstreaming natural capital into macro indicators and implementing mandatory non-financial disclosures.

The document explains that consumption-based emissions inventories (CBEIs) capture the full carbon footprint of a city by including emissions from goods and services produced outside city borders. It identifies that for wealthy, industrialized cities, CBEIs are often significantly higher than territorial inventories. The guide details three main estimation approaches: spending data with input-output models, physical data with life-cycle analysis, and hybrid methods. It advises city planners to align their choice of methodology with their specific goals, such as resident education, peer comparison, or local policy design, while emphasizing the importance of detailed categorization to identify high-leverage areas for emissions reduction.

The Clean Air Parents’ Network, supported by ClientEarth and the British Lung Foundation, issued this toolkit for the 2019 UK General Election. It urges voters to pressure candidates to adopt a pledge focusing on protecting children's health, implementing Clean Air Zones, and meeting World Health Organization particulate matter guidelines by 2030. The document provides factual talking points on the public health crisis caused by road transport emissions and offers practical tools for campaigning, including email templates, social media strategies, and questions for hustings.

The document provides a toolkit for using social media to engage political candidates during the 2019 UK General Election, specifically urging them to support the #cleanairforchildren campaign. It offers strategic advice for Twitter and Facebook, including the use of specific hashtags and personal storytelling, alongside template posts that call for the implementation of Clean Air Zones and the adoption of World Health Organization guideline levels for particulate matter pollution by 2030.

The document outlines a systemic approach to urban freight management, combining a set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with a library of global best practices. It argues that urban logistics efficiency is driven by a combination of land-use planning, infrastructure investment, and regulatory flexibility. Key strategies discussed include the use of ring roads to divert through-freight, the implementation of urban consolidation centers, and the transition to zero-emissions vehicles. The report emphasizes the necessity of data-driven decision-making through GPS logs and stakeholder engagement via Freight Quality Partnerships to reduce the high costs of the 'final mile' and improve city livability.

The paper examines the decline of urban accessibility in the global South due to rapid urbanization and motorization. It introduces an access-mobility framework to categorize under-served residents and proposes three priority action areas: building safe, democratic street networks; developing integrated, user-oriented transport services; and managing private vehicle demand. The authors emphasize that these actions require capable governance and sustainable funding models to move cities from a vicious cycle of car-dependency to a virtuous cycle of balanced, multimodal transport.

The report finds that while online remittance use is surging among certain African diaspora communities in the UK, 'stickiness' of cash remains high in countries with underdeveloped digital payment infrastructures, such as the DRC, Zimbabwe, and Sierra Leone. Key drivers for switching to digital include convenience, price incentives, and word-of-mouth recommendations, while barriers include complex registration processes, security concerns, and a lack of awareness. The report recommends simplifying onboarding, improving marketing through community influencers, and enhancing digital payment infrastructure in receive-countries to lower costs and meet UN Sustainable Development Goals.

ClientEarth defends the salary of CEO James Thornton, citing his professional achievements and the organization's growth. The statement clarifies that funding from the Department for International Development (DFID) for a deforestation project is not used to pay the CEO's salary.

The report finds that Canadian municipalities can maintain acceptable weed control without toxic pesticides by shifting to cultural practices and mechanical methods, with stable budgets and supportive public attitudes.

The document examines the transition from a linear to a circular economy, highlighting its potential to create jobs and increase GDP. It synthesizes projections from various international bodies, noting that while Europe has extensive data suggesting net job gains in recycling and services, Canada's 'environmental and clean technology' sector employs approximately 274,000 people as of 2016, though its growth lags behind the broader economy.

The document outlines five specific actions to decarbonize regional industry: methane containment, transitioning to clean industrial processes, implementing shared industrial flows (such as eco-industrial parks), decarbonizing ports and airports, and transitioning to clean industrial vehicles. It provides a framework for regional authorities to eliminate waste, electrify processes, and implement regulatory penalties for emissions, supported by references to policies from jurisdictions such as California, Brazil, and Hong Kong.

The guide outlines how urban gardens in the UK can mitigate the urban heat island effect, reduce energy consumption, and lower carbon footprints through strategic planting, water conservation, composting, and home-grown food production.

The author argues that terrorism in Europe is primarily 'home grown' and driven by individuals who feel 'uprooted'. The text criticizes the 'war on terror' approach, stating that disproportionate repression breeds further terrorism and threatens democratic freedoms. It suggests that while intelligence and security measures are necessary to foil immediate plots, the long-term solution lies in mending the 'social fabric' and addressing global instabilities and Western geopolitical abuses that fuel extremist narratives.

The document outlines the development of 'climate attribution' science, which allows researchers to quantify the role of human-caused climate change in extreme weather. It identifies that evidence is strongest for heat waves, coastal flooding, and extreme precipitation, while remaining less conclusive for tornadoes and thunderstorms. The text provides specific examples of US events, such as Hurricane Harvey and the February 2017 heat wave, where climate change significantly increased likelihood or intensity.

The GEC Steering Group approved the Organization of American States (OAS) as a member and discussed the 'Measure what matters' (MWM) brand, which focuses on alternative ways of measuring success for green and fair economies. The group also reviewed the structure of an upcoming global meeting centered on the question 'how does everyone get a stake?' and noted plans for a global SME plan and a Partner Growth strategy to be developed by September 2018.

The brief finds that while 66% of EU cities have climate plans, there is significant disparity based on city size and national legislation. National mandates in countries like Denmark and the UK significantly increase the likelihood of cities having plans, while many cities in Spain and Italy rely on international networks like the Covenant of Mayors due to a lack of national guidance.