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This briefing by RMI describes a recurring historical pattern of 'peak, plateau, and decline' in energy transitions, where incumbent energy sources peak early and then fall rapidly once price parity is reached by new alternatives.

This research paper by Dr. Toni Haastrup analyzes the strained relationship between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU), arguing that geopolitical tensions—specifically Russia's invasion of Ukraine—have marginalized Africa as a priority for the EU and reinforced historical power imbalances.

This research paper by Dr. Toni Haastrup analyzes the strained relations between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU), arguing that the Russia-Ukraine war has further marginalized African priorities and exacerbated a historical power imbalance. The author contends that the EU's shift toward geopolitical pragmatism, exemplified by the replacement of the African Peace Facility with the European Peace Facility, undermines African security architecture and risks pushing African nations toward other global partners.

This discussion paper by the African Climate Foundation examines the tension between utilizing Africa's significant natural gas resources for economic development and the risks posed by the global transition to low-carbon energy. It argues that while gas provides short-term revenue and energy security, long-term investments in gas infrastructure are increasingly risky due to falling renewable energy costs and international climate targets. The paper advocates for a shift toward renewable energy (RE) to support industrialization and electrification, provided that climate finance is scaled up.

In H1 2022, GSS+ labelled debt volumes reached USD417.8bn, a 27% year-on-year decrease driven by inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical instability. Green bonds remained the largest segment (52% of volume), with China emerging as the most prolific country. While social and sustainability bonds declined, sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) grew by 5.2%, and transition UoP bonds saw a 2.5-fold increase from Q1 to Q2. Key policy shifts included the EU's inclusion of gas and nuclear as transitional activities and the launch of green taxonomies in Colombia and South Africa.

This submission to the UNFCCC First Global Stocktake, prepared by the World Health Organization and the Global Climate and Health Alliance, advocates for the systematic integration of public health and the healthcare sector into climate policymaking. It emphasizes that climate action can yield significant health co-benefits, while the healthcare sector itself is a major emitter that must transition to low-carbon, resilient systems.

A statement by Hemantha Withanage, President of Friends of the Earth International, analyzing the systemic collapse of Sri Lanka in 2022. The document attributes the nation's political instability, economic bankruptcy, and humanitarian crisis to a neoliberal, undemocratic regime led by the Rajapaksa family, characterized by corruption, illegitimate debt accumulation, and failed environmental and agricultural policies.

The report introduces 'The Peaking Series', which examines historical and current peaks in fossil fuel demand across various countries and sectors to map their eventual decline.

This research paper by the NewClimate Institute compares 2021 greenhouse gas emission projections for G20 countries up to 2030 against projections made in 2015. While absolute projected emissions have decreased and growth rates have slowed, the G20 collectively remains off track to meet the Paris Agreement temperature goals, with emissions still expected to increase slightly by 2030.

This research paper examines the drivers and patterns of wind power curtailment reduction in China post-2016, utilizing a logarithmic mean Divisia index approach to identify national and regional factors influencing the integration of wind energy into the power grid.

This research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative serves as a foundational guide for the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance to analyze challenges and priorities for decarbonizing the buildings sector. It outlines the global investment needs, the role of different financial instruments, and the specific regulatory and environmental contexts of Nigeria and Indonesia.

This research paper argues that China is leveraging African dissatisfaction with Western paternalism and the current global order to strengthen its relations with African nations during the Ukraine conflict. The author suggests that the war is accelerating a shift toward multipolarity, allowing China to position itself as an alternative partner that respects national autonomy and non-interference, potentially boosting its Global Security Initiative and diplomatic influence across the continent.

The Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Debt Market Briefing 2021, published by the Climate Bonds Initiative, analyzes the growth and composition of the GSS+ (green, social, sustainability, transition, and sustainability-linked) debt market in Hong Kong for the year 2021. The report highlights a significant expansion in green debt instruments, the role of the HKSAR Government in driving market growth, and the city's efforts to establish itself as an international green finance hub through the adoption of the Common Ground Taxonomy (CGT).

This scoping paper by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the challenges and priorities for cities in decarbonizing the buildings sector to reach net zero carbon. It examines the drivers of building stock growth, technical mitigation solutions, and the financial instruments and policies required to scale these solutions, with specific deep dives into Nigeria and Indonesia.

This executive summary by the Climate Policy Initiative assesses global primary investment in methane abatement for 2019/2020. It finds that methane abatement is severely underfunded, receiving less than 2% of total climate finance, despite its high potential for rapid global warming reduction. The report highlights significant funding gaps in the fossil fuel and agriculture sectors and identifies barriers such as measurement uncertainties and a lack of standardized reporting.

This special report examines the factors influencing foreign direct investment (FDI) and remittances in Algeria, highlighting significant gaps in investment compared to other middle-income countries and the regulatory hurdles hindering growth.

This conclusion to a special report by the Institute for Security Studies outlines the systemic barriers to development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and proposes a multi-sectoral strategy to achieve inclusive sustainable growth by 2050. The author argues that the country's reliance on volatile commodity markets and a history of poor governance have led to a significant decline in per capita income since independence.

This policy brief from the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the UK's reliance on soy imports, primarily for livestock feed, and the associated risks of deforestation and supply chain instability.

This research paper examines Russia's efforts to expand its diplomatic and security influence in Africa, arguing that while Moscow has increased its presence since the Cold War, its ambitions are severely limited by a lack of financial resources compared to rivals like China, the US, and the EU. The author contends that Russia's strategy relies heavily on security partnerships and 'non-interference' rhetoric, which cannot substitute for the large-scale infrastructure and financial aid provided by other global powers.

This report by Zero Carbon Analytics examines how G7 economies are exposed to cross-border climate risks due to the interconnected nature of global supply chains. It highlights that extreme weather events in production hubs—particularly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America—can cause global price spikes, industrial production declines, and threats to food security in industrialised nations. The document argues that because manufacturing is often offshored to lower-cost regions, G7 nations must cooperate internationally to fund climate adaptation in developing countries to secure their own supply chains.