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This report presents the first research application of the AIIB – Amundi Climate Change Investment Framework (CCIF), a benchmark designed to assess investments against climate-related financial risks and opportunities based on the Paris Agreement. The research analyzes sectors, companies, and debt issuers, primarily focusing on corporates in EM Asia, to evaluate alignment with climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience, and low-carbon transition objectives.

This guide details the methodology used by the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) to screen and categorize self-labeled debt instruments for inclusion in the CBI Green Bond Database. The process ensures that included bonds align with the Climate Bonds Taxonomy and industry standards to support the goals of the Paris Agreement.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) analyzes the climate commitments of the 70 largest public financial institutions, representing USD 20.4 trillion in assets. It finds a significant gap in ambition, particularly among national and subnational development banks and institutions in non-OECD countries, where Paris-aligned and net-zero targets are rare. The report highlights a lack of specificity in climate finance goals, a deficiency in adaptation-focused commitments, and a general slow adoption of institutional climate strategies. CPI identifies insufficient accountability and a lack of government and global coalition guidance as primary barriers and provides recommendations to strengthen the integrity of public finance in the energy transition.

The 2022 Forest Declaration Assessment evaluates global progress toward the 2030 goals of halting deforestation and restoring 350 million hectares of degraded land. The report concludes that no global indicator is currently on track to meet these targets, noting that while some regional progress exists, radical transformations in finance, governance, and production are required to shift the global forest trajectory.

The 2022 Forest Declaration Assessment executive summary evaluates global progress toward the 2030 goals of ending deforestation and restoring 350 million hectares of degraded land. The report concludes that the world is not on track to meet these targets, noting that global deforestation rates decreased only modestly in 2021 and that financial investments for forest protection remain critically insufficient.

This executive summary from the 2022 Forest Declaration Assessment evaluates global progress toward the 2030 goals of ending deforestation and restoring 350 million hectares of degraded land. The report concludes that the world is not on track to meet these targets, noting that no single global indicator is currently aligned with the 2030 objectives. It analyzes four key themes: fundamental forest goals, sustainable production and development, forest finance, and forest governance.

The 2022 Forest Declaration Assessment executive summary evaluates global progress toward the 2030 goals of halting deforestation and restoring 350 million hectares of degraded land. It concludes that no single global indicator is currently on track to meet these targets, highlighting critical gaps in finance, corporate action, and governance.

The October 2022 Theme 1 report by the Forest Declaration Assessment evaluates global progress toward two primary 2030 goals: ending the loss and degradation of natural forests and restoring 350 million hectares of degraded landscapes and forestlands. The report concludes that no global indicator is currently on track to meet these targets, though it identifies regional variations and specific country successes.

The 2022 Forest Declaration Assessment Theme 4 report evaluates global forest governance systems and their capacity to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030. It finds that while some countries have implemented effective legal tools like moratoria and inclusive policies, overall progress is insufficient, with persistent issues including widespread corruption, tenure insecurity for Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and the rollback of environmental protections in several major tropical forest nations.

This October 2022 briefing by Global Energy Monitor warns that the global trend of replacing coal-fired power plants with gas-fired capacity threatens climate goals and creates significant stranded asset risks. The report argues that the 'bridge fuel' narrative is undermined by methane leakage, volatile gas prices, and the superior economics of renewables with storage.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the priorities and challenges for African nations leading up to COP27 in Egypt. It highlights the continent's push for climate justice, increased financial support for adaptation and loss and damage, and a 'just transition' that allows for the temporary use of natural gas to ensure energy security.

This document contains the independent auditors' reports and consolidated financial statements for the World Resources Institute (WRI) and its subsidiaries for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2022, and 2021. The reports, prepared by Grant Thornton LLP, provide an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and compliance with federal award requirements under the Uniform Guidance.

The cement industry accounts for 13% of China's total carbon emissions. While current efforts focus on energy efficiency, reaching net-zero by 2060 will require a multifaceted approach including low-carbon cement varieties, CCUS technology, carbon pricing, and value-chain integration across the fuel, concrete, and construction sectors.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the current state and prospects of carbon capture and storage (CCS), describing it as an "integrated infrastructure" rather than a single technology. While the history of CCS is marked by high failure rates and limited impact on global emissions, the document notes a recent surge in investment and project announcements, particularly in North America and Europe. The author argues that CCS is most critical for the cement industry, where few alternatives exist, but is largely uncompetitive in the power sector compared to renewables.

This research paper by Sisi Tang explores how China can transition its economic relationship with Latin America from expansion to sustainable development. The author proposes three specific mechanisms to enhance climate action: the implementation of clean energy crediting mechanisms, the use of debt-for-climate swaps, and the negotiation of 'greener' free trade agreements (FTAs).

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that global oil demand is poised for a steep decline by 2030, driven primarily by the electrification of road transport and intensifying climate policies. The document analyzes scenarios from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) to suggest that Canada, as a major oil exporter, must plan for a shrinking global market.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative proposes a framework called the 'Five Hallmarks of a Credibly Transitioning Company' to assess the credibility of corporate decarbonisation efforts and Sustainability Linked Bonds (SLBs). It aims to prevent greenwashing by moving from relative benchmarks to absolute, science-based transition pathways aligned with the Paris Agreement.

This report by FSD Africa analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine on debt sustainability and financial market development in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. It highlights a high risk of external debt distress for several of these nations and examines the trade-offs between short-term counter-cyclical fiscal measures and long-term financial market stability.

This briefing by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) analyzes the global expansion of crude oil pipeline infrastructure, detailing over 24,000 km of pipelines in development. The report highlights the financial costs, environmental impacts, and the risk of stranded assets as countries transition to renewable energy, noting that this buildout contradicts global climate goals to limit warming to 1.5°C or 2.0°C.

This research paper analyzes the political landscape of Angola surrounding the August 24, 2022, general elections. It examines the competition between the ruling MPLA and the opposition UNITA, the systemic challenges facing the electoral process, and the broader geopolitical implications of the outcome.