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Reclaim Finance criticizes Agirc-Arrco, ERAFP, and the Fonds de Réserve pour les Retraites (FRR) for employing BlackRock, an asset manager it claims actively supports fossil fuel expansion. The organization highlights BlackRock's $431 billion in holdings in companies developing new fossil projects as of May 2024 and its declining support for environmental shareholder resolutions. Reclaim Finance urges these French institutions to adopt science-based climate criteria for selecting managers and to publicly oppose BlackRock's practices, noting that other European pension funds, such as the Dutch PFZW, have already withdrawn mandates from the firm.

The authors propose a new paradigm of "strategic resilience" to help governments navigate polycrises and transboundary climate risks. This approach emphasizes building the capacity to recover from complex shocks while pursuing strategic national objectives, suggesting a "third way" that avoids both strictly territorial adaptation and the securitization of adaptation driven by defense logics. The authors argue for new governance structures or institutions capable of orchestrating national coordination and steering finance and policy.

The World Resources Institute outlines a seven-part framework to move intergovernmental climate coalitions from symbolic announcements to measurable impact. The guide emphasizes the need for clear purposes, actionable goals, diverse leadership—particularly from the Global South—and robust institutional structures like secretariats. It argues that without systematic monitoring and the integration of goals into national policies, the growing number of climate pledges risks duplication and dilution rather than systemic delivery.

The Canadian Climate Institute proposes six key policy improvements to enhance Canada's climate competitiveness: modernizing industrial carbon pricing, expanding clean electricity grids, finalizing methane regulations for the oil and gas sector, maintaining electric vehicle sales requirements, establishing a national climate investment taxonomy, and deploying the National Adaptation Strategy.

The Canadian Climate Institute proposes six policy priorities for Canada's upcoming climate competitiveness strategy: modernizing industrial carbon pricing, expanding clean electricity grids, finalizing methane emission rules for oil and gas, maintaining the electric vehicle mandate, establishing a national climate investment taxonomy, and implementing the National Adaptation Strategy.

The report analyzes 32 Air Service Agreements (ASAs) among COFFIS member states, finding that while the Chicago Convention does not prohibit aviation fuel taxes, specific bilateral and multilateral ASAs may create legal barriers. It identifies two categories of agreements requiring reform: those with full tax prohibitions and those with non-discrimination clauses. The report suggests that while bilateral reforms are possible, a global or multilateral Joint Agreement would be a swifter method for bulk reform. For EU member states, the EU Energy Taxation Directive (ETD) is the primary barrier, though an international agreement could override it. The report also includes emission quantifications and revenue estimates for three UK-based ASAs.

The statement asserts that climate change is a justice issue, as historically wealthy industrialized nations caused the crisis while disadvantaged communities in the Global South suffer disproportionately. It argues that 'communication and information deficits'—such as limited media access and a lack of public interest journalism—prevent the knowledge of affected communities from reaching policymakers. To address this, the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) proposes several measures, including promoting ICT access for Indigenous groups and supporting the sharing of traditional ecological knowledge, which it will present at COP30.

The report finds that 73% of Poles are worried about climate change and 74% believe it will negatively impact future generations. Despite this, there is a growing 'I don't know' group (plemię nie wiem) regarding government action, which the authors attribute to a lack of political advocacy and the polarization of topics like wind energy. While some negative sentiment spiked following protests against the EU Green Deal, overall support for climate policy remains high, and no significant public opposition to environmental action was found across multiple surveys.

The report identifies a conservative USD 4.4 trillion pipeline of creditworthy sustainable bonds from 12 climate-leader countries through 2035. It argues that global megatrends—such as electrification, urbanisation, and the rise of AI—will further accelerate this pipeline beyond current projections. The document also outlines policy levers, including taxonomies and monetary policy, that governments can use to channel capital into mitigation and resilience projects.

ClientEarth outlines three legal imperatives for COP30: combating climate disinformation, translating the ICJ's Advisory Opinion into 1.5°C-compatible domestic laws, and establishing enforceable corporate accountability for environmental harms. The brief emphasizes the transition from voluntary pledges to mandatory legal compliance to ensure the goals of the Paris Agreement are met.

The report examines the role of social media platforms in spreading climate disinformation, highlighting how algorithmic systems and revenue-sharing models incentivise misleading content. It specifically assesses the compliance of Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) with the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), concluding that most have failed to identify or mitigate climate disinformation as a systemic risk.

The guidance document details how the Net Zero Finance Tracker (NZFT) monitors financial institutions' (FIs) transition to net zero. It maps NZFT indicators against nine global and regional frameworks—including GFANZ, UN HLEG, and the TPT—to ensure a robust tracking approach. The NZFT aims to exceed standard recommendations by applying more stringent criteria for target coverage, accountability, and evidence of positive climate engagement. While it covers most key transition elements, the document notes current data gaps regarding Just Transition and specific 2030 emission reduction thresholds.

The briefing reveals that twenty major private equity firms are linked to nearly 60 GW of operating gas-fired power capacity globally, emitting 82 million metric tons of CO2e annually. It highlights a growing trend where private equity firms invest in both AI data centers and the fossil fuel power plants required to run them, deepening carbon lock-in. While the US holds the largest share of this capacity, private equity ownership is highly concentrated in countries like Togo and Panama.

The document examines the role of green public procurement (GPP) in the EU, highlighting that while public procurement accounts for 14% of EU GDP and 11% of its greenhouse gas emissions, the uptake of GPP tools is hindered by legal uncertainty, administrative burdens, and capacity gaps. It advocates for reforming EU directives to broaden the 'link to subject matter' requirement, standardize sustainability tools, and professionalize procurement staff to drive the green transition.

The report argues that G20 countries have failed to meet their 2009 pledge to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, with spending reaching USD 665 billion in 2023. It introduces a categorization framework that divides subsidies into 'quick phase-out' (within 1 year), 'phase-out with a robust strategy' (2-4 years), and 'time-limited exemptions' (4+ years). Applying this to Brazil, Germany, Italy, Mexico, and South Africa, the authors find that while a significant number of measures (30-55%) can be removed quickly, the majority of fiscal value is tied to deeply embedded structural subsidies requiring sequenced reform and mitigation measures.

The IISD response asserts that Equinor's application for the Rosebank field development ignores critical Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) guidance regarding downstream Scope 3 emissions. The document argues that the project is incompatible with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target, as no new oil and gas fields are needed or permissible in such scenarios. Furthermore, the IISD claims the project offers minimal economic benefit, potentially resulting in a net loss to the UK Treasury and providing negligible contributions to energy security.

The document argues that online misogyny is a global challenge that fuels gender-based violence (GBV) and technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) while simultaneously harming boys and young men by promoting hypermasculinity and emotional restriction. It identifies algorithmic amplification, influencer economies, and regulatory gaps as key drivers. The brief recommends a coordinated strategy combining 'Safety by Design' in platform architecture, gender-transformative education, community-based interventions in sports and faith spaces, and sustainable funding for long-term behavioural change.

The report analyzes the 'petroganda' strategies of oil companies like Equinor, Shell, and BP, focusing on their use of community 'gifts' and cultural sponsorships to build social legitimacy and silence critics. It highlights specific cases in Norway and Brazil, such as the First Lego League and the Rouanet Youth Program, and discusses resistance strategies including civil disobedience and the 'Petroganda Prize'.

The NAP Global Network Strategy to 2030 aims to move developing countries from the formulation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) to active implementation. The strategy is built on three pillars: national-level technical support, South-South peer learning, and knowledge generation. Key priorities include supporting Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), enhancing monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems, and amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups and civil society. The Network seeks approximately USD 28–30 million over the strategy period to maintain its operations and support for partner countries.

The report examines various global regulatory models for electricity revenue determination, including rate-of-return, incentive-based, performance-based, and market-based pricing. It details the technical process of Cost of Supply (CoS) studies—comprising functionalisation, classification, and allocation—and discusses the trade-offs between fixed and variable tariff charges. The document concludes that South Africa should move toward unbundled, cost-reflective tariffs supported by regular, audited CoS studies and a more robust, incentive-driven revenue determination methodology to support its transition to a wholesale market.