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British power prices are becoming less dependent on gas due to the expansion of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and increased renewable energy generation. Currently, 15% of generation is de-linked from gas prices, a figure forecast to rise to 36% by 2030. High wind and solar output in early 2026 led to record lows in gas share, including a grid low of 1.2% on April 22, 2026, helping to stabilize prices during a period of geopolitical conflict and fuel cost spikes.

A report by Ember analyzing how the expansion of wind and solar capacity in Britain mitigated the economic impact of a fossil fuel crisis in early 2026, which was triggered by conflict in the Middle East.

A briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics detailing how consecutive seasonal climate extremes in the UK between 2022 and 2025—including droughts and a wet winter—have increased farmgate lamb prices and consumer grocery bills.

This research paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes a global database of fossil fuel production restrictions, identifying 58 active measures across 25 countries and 27 subnational jurisdictions. It examines the trajectories of these policies, noting that while restrictions have grown exponentially over the last decade, they remain politically fragile and susceptible to rollbacks during periods of high energy prices or government changes.

This guide provides a framework for monitoring and accountability regarding federal sustainable jobs efforts in Canada, offering practical guidance on indicators and monitoring frameworks to support a transparent, evidence-based just transition policy.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) proposes a framework of 18 priority indicators to help the Canadian federal government track progress under the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act (2024). The report emphasizes that measuring the transition to a net-zero economy must go beyond counting 'green jobs' to include job quality, social equity, and institutional readiness.

This report presents a holistic framework and evidence-based recommendations commissioned by the Scottish Government to drive the societal and economic transformations necessary to achieve a "net-zero, nature-positive society". Integrating research from SEI, the New Economics Foundation, and the Global Footprint Network, the framework identifies policy gaps and proposes indicators to track progress toward addressing climate and nature emergencies.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) issued on Human Rights Day (December 10, 2024), calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and highlighting the intersection between climate justice and the liberation of Palestine.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) issued on Human Rights Day 2024 calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and highlighting the intersection of climate justice, human rights, and the Palestinian struggle.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement on December 10, 2024, for Human Rights Day, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and expressing internationalist solidarity with the Palestinian struggle.

The UK officially entered a coal-free power era on 1 October 2024 following the closure of the Ratcliffe-on-Soar power plant. This milestone concludes a rapid decline in coal use since 2012, during which power sector emissions fell by 74% and renewable energy generation expanded significantly.

This research paper examines how energy network regulation in the UK can be adapted to manage uncertainties associated with net zero climate policy, utilizing theories of adaptive regulation and lessons from other sectors.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) outlines recommendations for federal just transition legislation in Canada, suggesting a framework based on international best practices and social dialogue.

This policy brief by Zero Carbon Analytics explores the establishment of comprehensive loss and damage facilities at the national level for African countries to address climate-induced economic and non-economic losses. It distinguishes between avoidable, unavoided, and unavoidable risks, proposing a framework that combines risk finance (e.g., insurance, bonds) and curative finance (e.g., trust funds, impact investments) to build resilience and provide compensation.

This policy brief by Energy Innovation argues that floating offshore wind is a critical, untapped resource for decarbonizing the Western United States. While the U.S. currently lags behind other nations in offshore wind capacity, the authors contend that scaling this technology can diversify energy resources, reduce land-use conflicts, and provide reliable power during peak evening demand. The document outlines the economic potential for job creation and port revitalization, specifically highlighting projects in California, and provides policy recommendations for federal tax credits, infrastructure investment, and transmission planning to achieve net-zero emissions by midcentury.

This CIEL briefing analyzes COP26, arguing that while some progress was made in mentioning human rights and fossil fuels, the overall outcomes were undermined by exclusionary negotiation processes and a failure to implement binding human rights safeguards. Key issues include the persistence of fossil fuel influence, the creation of carbon market rules that may allow 'junk credits', and the watering down of loss and damage financing. The report calls for a more robust, people-centered approach in the lead-up to COP27 and the first Global Stocktake.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes the necessity and design of federal just transition legislation in Canada. It evaluates international best practices from 12 jurisdictions to provide a framework for protecting workers and communities during the shift to a low-carbon economy, emphasizing social dialogue, Indigenous partnership, and corporate accountability.

The 'State of Global Environmental Governance 2022' report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reviews the progress of multilateral environmental negotiations in 2022. It highlights a significant rebound in face-to-face diplomacy following the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in landmark agreements on biodiversity and the establishment of a loss and damage fund for climate-vulnerable nations. The report also examines the integration of human rights into environmental policy and the impact of geopolitical conflicts, specifically the war in Ukraine, on global environmental governance.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) describes COP26 in Glasgow as a failure that prioritized 'false solutions' and corporate interests over the immediate action required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The statement highlights the exclusion of civil society and Indigenous Peoples, the inadequacy of climate finance for the global South, and the failure of negotiated texts to commit to a full phase-out of fossil fuels, despite groundbreaking side-initiatives.

This briefing by Ember compares three expert modeling scenarios—from the Climate Change Committee (CCC), National Grid, and Energy Systems Catapult (ESC)—to demonstrate that the UK can phase out unabated gas-fired electricity generation by 2035 or sooner. The report argues that such a transition is essential for meeting the UK's legislated carbon targets, would reduce dependence on expensive imported gas, and would support a green industrial revolution through the expansion of renewables and energy storage.