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The research argues that a universal basic income grant (UBIG) in South Africa could move beyond immediate poverty relief to dismantle structural poverty by improving labour market participation, health, women's empowerment, and social cohesion. Drawing on local and international evidence, the authors contend that a UBIG funded through progressive taxation would stimulate local economies via multiplier effects and increase human capital. The paper emphasizes that for a UBIG to be effective, it must be unconditional, universal, and integrated with quality public services, rather than serving as a replacement for them.

The document analyzes global oil demand scenarios from the IEA and CER, concluding that structural shifts in road transport and increasing climate policies will lead to a permanent decline in oil demand starting before 2030. It highlights that while road transport is the primary driver, other sectors like plastics, aviation, and shipping will also contribute to demand destruction in the medium term, creating a shrinking market for Canadian oil producers.

The report details a conference hosted by PARI and CASAC to examine the Zondo Commission's findings on state capture in South Africa. It identifies systemic failures across Parliament, public procurement, and personnel practices, while proposing the creation of an independent anti-corruption agency and stronger whistleblower protections. The document emphasises that 'greed on steroids' and institutional deficiencies enabled state capture, and calls for a coordinated effort between government, civil society, and the private sector to implement reforms and ensure accountability.

The document identifies key governance challenges for cities implementing circular economy (CE) models, such as administrative silos, lack of holistic visions, and insufficient data for monitoring. It proposes four strategic pillars for urban policymakers: creating shared visions with inclusive strategies, establishing supportive regulatory and financial instruments (particularly circular public procurement), facilitating multi-level collaboration, and utilizing Urban Living Labs to scale innovations from local pilots to city-wide implementation.

The document analyzes the use of biased language in war communications, contrasting terms used to describe allied activities ('our' nation) versus opposing activities ('their' nation). It provides a 'translation' table to strip away nationalist rhetoric and reveal the underlying military actions, such as framing 'collateral damage' as civilian deaths or 'special military operations' as wars of aggression. The author highlights parallels between the rhetoric used by the Vladimir Putin government in Ukraine and the George W. Bush government during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, specifically regarding justifications for illegal invasions and the use of nuclear threats.

Reclaim Finance argues that the Powering Past Coal Alliance's (PPCA) current Finance Principles allow members to continue supporting coal expansion. The organization recommends updating the global phase-out deadline to 2040, removing the term "unabated" to ban all coal power, expanding the scope to include the entire coal value chain (including mining), banning general financial services to companies planning coal expansion, and implementing a sanction mechanism to exclude non-complying members.

A coalition of NGOs urges the European Commission to end overfishing by setting Total Allowable Catches (TACs) strictly within scientific limits and transitioning to low-impact, climate-friendly fisheries. The group highlights significant implementation gaps in the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), particularly regarding the landing obligation and the failure to meet the 2020 goal of sustainable harvesting for all stocks. They advocate for an ecosystem-based approach that accounts for climate-driven species shifts and the use of remote electronic monitoring to combat illegal discarding.

The document analyzes the discourse surrounding Storm Eunice and the 2022 heatwave in the UK, noting that while the heatwave drove higher climate-related engagement and polling spikes, 'Persuadable' audiences often responded with denial or dispassion. It suggests that climate NGOs avoid direct climate narratives during peak heat events, instead focusing on safety advice and emotional support, before introducing scientific facts and long-form content once the weather subsides.

The briefing identifies a recurring pattern in energy transitions where demand for an incumbent energy source peaks, plateaus, and then declines rapidly once price parity with a new source is reached. It provides historical examples from the US and UK, such as the transition from horses to cars and gas to electric lighting, and notes that OECD demand for coal electricity peaked in 2003 and has fallen by 43% since 2008.

The report argues that krill fishing is inherently unsustainable as it threatens a fragile ecosystem already stressed by climate change. It highlights the dominance of Aker BioMarine in the market and identifies numerous European retailers and aquaculture companies that use krill-based feed or sell krill oil supplements. The document criticizes the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for failing to account for climate change and predator impacts, and calls for an immediate moratorium on krill fishing.

The report argues that krill fishing is inherently unsustainable as it threatens a fragile ecosystem already stressed by climate change. It highlights the dominance of Aker BioMarine in the market and identifies numerous European retailers selling salmon fed with krill meal. The document criticizes the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for ignoring climate change effects and calls for an immediate moratorium on krill fishing.

The report details how krill fishing, dominated by Aker BioMarine, exacerbates climate-driven threats to the Antarctic ecosystem by competing with key predators for food. It exposes a lack of transparency in supply chains, where krill meal is used in aquaculture feeds sold by major European retailers, and krill oil is widely sold as dietary supplements. The document criticizes the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for ignoring climate change and predator impacts, and calls for an immediate moratorium on krill fishing.

The report argues that Antarctic krill fishing is unsustainable, threatening a fragile ecosystem already stressed by climate change. It highlights how the industry, dominated by Aker BioMarine, uses greenwashing and problematic certifications like the MSC to justify its operations. An investigation reveals that krill-oil supplements are widely sold by the world's largest retailers and krill meal is extensively used in European salmon aquaculture, often without consumer-facing labels or retailer policies to exclude it.

The document advocates for a de-siloed approach to climate change and global health, emphasizing that public health is both a prerequisite for and a critical indicator of the Paris Agreement's success. It highlights the significant health co-benefits of mitigation in energy, food, and transport sectors, while noting that the healthcare sector itself contributes 4.9% of global emissions. The submission calls for the Global Stocktake to monitor public health implications across sectors, track the healthcare sector's progress in mitigation and adaptation, and address the severe lack of climate finance directed toward health resilience.

Trend Asia challenges PT PLN's claim that biomass co-firing facilitates an energy transition and reduces emissions. The report argues that the massive land requirements for energy plantation forests (HTE) to supply wood pellets would lead to significant deforestation, resulting in net carbon emissions rather than reductions. It finds that biomass has become a complement to, rather than a substitute for, coal, with total coal consumption continuing to rise.

Canada committed in 2009 to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, a goal it recently accelerated to 2023. However, the lack of a clear, shared definition of 'inefficient' remains a barrier. The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that Canada should adopt the World Trade Organization's definition of subsidies and apply four specific criteria—alignment with climate commitments, support for the low carbon economy, just transition consistency, and the effectiveness of the policy goal—to identify which subsidies are inefficient. The brief highlights that federal subsidies totaled at least CAD 1.91 billion in 2020, with additional billions provided at the provincial level.

The analysis finds that human-caused climate change made the July 2022 UK heatwave, which saw record temperatures of 40.3°C, at least 10 times more likely. Observational data suggests such a heatwave would have been approximately 4°C cooler in preindustrial times, while model-based estimates suggest a 2°C difference in a 1.2°C cooler world. The event was extreme even in the current climate, with some 1-day maximum temperatures having return periods of 1 in 1000 to 1500 years.

ClientEarth warns EMR Capital that financing the proposed Whitehaven coal mine in West Cumbria poses significant climate-related financial risks and may breach fiduciary duties to investors. The letter highlights the mine's incompatibility with the 1.5°C warming limit and the likelihood of it becoming a stranded asset due to declining demand for coking coal in the UK and EU steel industries. ClientEarth further asserts that the investment contradicts EMR Capital's status as a UN PRI signatory and its own ESG policy, potentially exposing the firm to legal challenges and accusations of greenwashing.

The Campaign for National Parks (CNP) partnered with Climate Outreach to shift its visual strategy from landscape-centric imagery to a people-focused approach. By applying 'Nature Visuals' principles, CNP tested how diverse representation affects engagement across different social media platforms and integrated these principles into its 2022 Park Protector Awards. Initial results indicate that while Instagram audiences respond strongly to diverse human representation, Facebook audiences still engage with traditional landscapes. The strategy led to a visible increase in the diversity of people and storytellers in CNP's visuals and a significant increase in mailing list sign-ups.

Climate Outreach partnered with the UK charity Pledgeball to create a toolkit for football supporters' associations, focusing on authentic messaging and the use of 'trusted messengers' to encourage low-carbon lifestyle pledges. The approach emphasizes shifting from climate paralysis to collective efficacy by leveraging fan identity and community. Early findings suggest that engagement is more successful when campaigns have a recognizable face and that fans' receptiveness to climate messaging may correlate with their team's on-pitch performance.