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Reclaim Finance argues that Société Générale's pledge to cease financing new LNG export projects and shale gas extraction in North America is inadequate. The organization highlights that the bank remains involved in the Rio Grande LNG and Driftwood LNG projects and lacks a clear revenue threshold for excluding shale gas companies. The statement asserts that the bank's current strategy contradicts the IEA's net zero scenario and its own goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

Reclaim Finance assesses JPMorgan Chase's (JPMC) 2030 portfolio targets, concluding that while the inclusion of underwriting and the setting of interim targets are positive, the oil and gas targets are unacceptably weak. The document highlights that JPMC provided $317 billion in fossil fuel finance between the Paris Agreement's adoption and the end of 2020. It argues that JPMC's reliance on emissions intensity metrics rather than absolute emissions reductions allows for continued support of fossil fuel expansion, citing JPMC's financing of Total and ExxonMobil as examples.

Reclaim Finance criticizes Société Générale for maintaining high levels of fossil fuel financing despite public pledges to exit coal and reduce oil and gas exposure. The document highlights the bank's continued support for Arctic extraction, shale gas, and liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as its use of semantic loopholes to fund coal-heavy entities like EPH.

Reclaim Finance calls on the Paris financial center to lead a global transition by ending support for fossil fuel expansion. The letter argues that to limit warming to 1.5°C, oil and gas production must decrease annually, and financial actors should exit non-conventional sectors by 2030 and all oil and gas by 2040 in the OECD and 2050 globally.

The report finds that while post-issuance UoP reporting is widespread, impact reporting is less common and highly unstandardised. It highlights a positive correlation between reporting availability and the presence of external reviews, particularly post-issuance reviews. The analysis reveals that larger issuers and more mature markets generally report more frequently, though average quality scores remain relatively constant across deal sizes. The document argues for a shift toward a common global reporting framework and the use of absolute rather than relative metrics to provide a holistic view of environmental performance.

This briefing, prepared by the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), presents a proposed Gender Policy for IAI scientific projects and activities. The policy aims to ensure gender equality in research and capacity building, recognizing that gender is a social construct and not binary. It establishes five primary objectives to promote regional leadership in gender equality, integrate gender dimensions into science, eliminate selection biases, create inclusive research environments, and develop gender-focused training.

Ontario phased out coal-fired electricity by 2014, initially lacking a just transition plan for the 770 affected workers across four plants. Following local advocacy, the Atikokan and Thunder Bay stations were converted to 100% biomass to preserve jobs and support the forest products sector. While the Atikokan Generating Station became the largest biomass plant in North America, the Thunder Bay station closed in 2018 due to low energy demand and equipment corrosion. The document highlights that while conversion provided short-term economic stability and research opportunities, the lack of preemptive planning and failure to account for long-term energy demand posed significant challenges.

The document examines the relationship between fishing capacity, overcapacity, and overfishing within the context of WTO negotiations to prohibit harmful fisheries subsidies. It defines key technical terms based on FAO guidelines, distinguishes between input and output measures of capacity, and outlines a four-level data framework for monitoring. The brief highlights that global fisheries are largely overcapitalized, with a significant increase in vessel numbers and engine power from 1950 to 2015, contributing to a decline in stock abundance and productivity.

Reclaim Finance asserts that BlackRock's goal to align its portfolio with a net zero economy is contradicted by its $75 billion in holdings in 30 major tar sands production companies and $3.7 billion in key pipeline companies. The organization highlights that tar sands emissions are 3.2 to 4.5 times higher than conventional North American oil and calls for BlackRock to stop investing in companies deriving more than 5% of revenue or reserves from tar sands, and to exit those expanding the sector.

The report argues that preventing future pandemics requires a systems-based approach to stop zoonotic spillover at its source. It identifies the 'wildlife value chain'—from tropical deforestation frontiers to urban markets—as the primary driver of risk, where human, livestock, and wildlife interactions facilitate pathogen mutation and transmission. The framework proposes a 'Planetary Health Agenda' that integrates conservation, public health, and sustainable food systems, with specific action plans for Southeast Asia, Central Africa, and South America to mitigate both current and emerging risks.

The report advocates for the establishment of a UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Climate Change to address the holistic impact of the climate crisis on human rights. Based on consultations with 157 participants across 55 countries, it argues that a dedicated mandate would ensure consistency in how the Human Rights Council addresses climate change, increase accountability for state and non-state actors, and protect vulnerable groups, including Indigenous Peoples and environmental defenders. The document outlines regional priorities—such as addressing climate debt in Africa and climate displacement in Asia and the Pacific—and emphasizes the need for the role to be supported by sufficient financial resources and political will from Member States.

The report advocates for a UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and climate change, detailing regional priorities and global consensus on the need for a rights-based approach to climate action.

The report advocates for the establishment of a UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and climate change to address the existential threat of the climate crisis and its disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations. Based on consultations with 157 participants from 55 countries, the document outlines the need for a dedicated mechanism within the Human Rights Council to ensure a coordinated approach to climate-related human rights violations. Key priorities identified include holding state and non-state actors accountable, protecting environmental defenders, and ensuring that climate actions—such as carbon trading and nature conservation—do not further violate human rights. The report emphasizes that such a mandate requires strong political support and sufficient resources to be effective, while working in synergy with existing UN mandates and institutions like the UNFCCC.

The global GSS+ debt market reached a cumulative volume of USD 2.8 trillion by the end of 2021, with new issuance in 2021 alone surpassing USD 1 trillion. Green bonds remain the largest segment, while sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) showed the fastest year-on-year growth. The report highlights the dominance of developed markets, particularly Europe, and the emerging role of sovereign issuers and taxonomies in standardising the market.

Global climate finance reached USD 632 billion in 2019/2020, but growth has plateaued, with an increase of only 10% between 2017/2018 and 2019/2020. To meet 1.5 °C objectives by 2030, annual finance must increase by at least 590% to USD 4.35 trillion. Mitigation remains the primary recipient of funds, dominated by renewable energy, while adaptation finance is growing but remains almost exclusively public. Investment is heavily concentrated in East Asia and Pacific, Western Europe, and North America.

The report identifies a rapidly growing, cross-platform Salafi ecosystem targeting Gen-Z, characterized by a shift from traditional long-form sermons to gamified and memetic content. It highlights the emergence of 'Islamogram' and the 'akh-right' subculture, which adopts alt-right aesthetics and tactics to wage a digital insurgency against liberal Muslims and democratic values. While much content remains focused on general religious guidance, the research identifies significant 'toxicity'—including sectarianism and misogyny—and notes a concerning convergence between Salafi and far-right online behaviors. The authors argue that traditional classifications of Salafism (quietist, politico, jihadist) are insufficient for this hybrid environment and recommend a move away from purely securitised responses toward a more nuanced, data-driven approach that addresses both the supply of charismatic influencers and the demand driven by legitimate socio-political grievances.

In 2021, 1.09 billion people in 54 high-impact countries were at high risk due to a lack of access to cooling, an increase of 50 million compared to 2020. This growth is attributed to the combined effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which pushed millions into extreme poverty, and increasing global temperatures. Additionally, 2.34 billion lower-middle income people are identified as a risk to energy systems and GHG emissions because they are likely to purchase inefficient cooling devices due to price sensitivity.

The report finds that 15.3% of global agricultural production, approximately 1.2 billion tonnes, is lost at the farm stage, with an estimated economic value of $370 billion. It challenges the assumption that losses are primarily a low-income country issue, noting that higher- and middle-income countries are responsible for 58% of global harvest losses. Environmental impacts are significant, including 2.2 gigatonnes of CO2 eq. emissions, 760 km3 of freshwater withdrawals, and 4.4 million km2 of land use, with meat and animal products having a disproportionately high impact. The report identifies a complex web of direct drivers (biological, agronomic, and technological) and indirect drivers (market structure, governance, and human factors) and argues for synchronized, holistic interventions rather than isolated technical fixes.

The report uses a case study of 62 South African pasture-based dairy farms to argue that sustainable management practices lead to higher gross margins and lower environmental impacts. Key findings indicate that optimizing milk production relative to cow size and land area, rather than maximizing production per cow, reduces carbon footprints and increases profitability. The study highlights a strong negative correlation between soil carbon and nitrogen fertiliser application, suggesting that healthy soils reduce the need for chemical inputs. Projections suggest that widespread adoption of these practices in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal could reduce total carbon emissions by 10% and excess nitrogen by 27% over five years.

The analysis finds that 2018 U.S. light vehicle investments are critically misaligned with Paris Agreement goals, particularly in the private sector. While government spending shows better alignment, overall progress is hindered by the 'lock-in' effect of the existing fleet and the dominance of internal combustion engine vehicles. The report emphasizes that achieving climate targets requires higher fuel efficiency standards, mass EV adoption, and a transition to a low-carbon power sector.