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This report examines the potential benefits of eco-certification for Manitoba's commercial fisheries, noting that 80% of their catch is exported to the US and Europe. It finds growing demand for sustainable seafood among younger consumers and in Northwestern Europe, though price premiums rarely reach producers. The report recommends improving communication with fishers through accessible formats and designated community liaisons to bridge gaps between fishers and government decision-makers.

This research paper introduces the Adaptation Triple Dividend of Resilience (AdapTDR) database, evaluating 320 adaptation investments across 12 countries to demonstrate that climate adaptation yields high economic, social, and environmental returns beyond simple loss avoidance.

This Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) briefing examines the role of rail in the United States transportation sector, focusing on its potential for decarbonization and the impact of federal infrastructure investments ahead of the next surface transportation reauthorization bill.

This briefing from RMI argues that state public utilities commissions (PUCs) in the United States must increase their regulatory agility to manage the complexities of the energy transition, including aging infrastructure and demands for cleaner service, while maintaining their core mandates of safety, reliability, and affordability.

This briefing, prepared by the permanent representative of the United States to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), proposes that the American Geophysical Union (AGU) be invited to become an associate of the IAI. The document outlines the AGU's scientific reach, its commitment to open science and diversity, and its existing collaborations with IAI members and leadership.

This Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) briefing discusses the role of federal programs and research in advancing public transit in the United States, emphasizing the economic returns of transit investments and their impact on community resilience and emissions reduction.

Mexico's electricity sector is highly dependent on US gas imports, which provided 54% of its electricity in 2024. Ember reports that achieving a 45% clean energy target by 2030—requiring 46 GW of new solar and wind capacity—would reduce gas imports by 20%, save $1.6 billion USD annually, and create over 434,000 direct jobs. The report argues that such a transition is feasible, citing rapid renewable growth in Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay, but notes that Mexico must streamline its permitting process, which currently takes up to four years.

A briefing prepared by the permanent representative of the United States for the 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), proposing that the American Geophysical Union (AGU) be invited to become an Associate of the Institute.

This briefing by RMI outlines the economic, health, and environmental benefits of transitioning over 10 million US homes that rely on delivered fuels (oil and propane) to electric heat pumps. It provides data on potential energy savings, carbon pollution reduction, and recommends specific policy interventions and outreach strategies to accelerate this transition.

A joint statement from five Canadian environmental and health organizations—including Ecojustice and the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment—urging the Canadian government to expedite the listing and regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The organizations argue that current regulatory criteria underestimate PFAS bioaccumulation and call for the inclusion of fluoropolymers, as well as an accelerated timeline for phasing out PFAS in firefighting foams and consumer products.

The Lobito Corridor is a strategic transport route designed to move critical raw materials (CRMs) from the Copperbelt of the DRC and Zambia to the Atlantic coast of Angola for export to the US and EU. While it promises economic transformation and local industrialization, the project faces significant geopolitical competition from China, sustainability risks related to human rights and artisanal mining, and financial uncertainty stemming from the US political landscape under the Trump presidency.

This report by RMI evaluates the potential for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and storage by integrating biomass residue building products into the construction industry. It estimates that using these materials could remove 3.6 Gt CO2 by 2050 and avert an additional 16.5 Gt CO2 in emissions. The document also discusses the role of mass timber and active forest management in stabilizing forest carbon, while outlining the policy and technical barriers to scaling these solutions.

This policy brief by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) warns that the plastics and petrochemical industries are using lobbying and misinformation to weaken the Global Plastics Treaty. It highlights that industry lobbyists outnumbered many national delegations at the INC-5 session and urges the inclusion of explicit conflict-of-interest safeguards in the treaty text to protect public health and environmental goals.

This guide by the Global Climate and Health Alliance provides a framework for health organizations to select public relations (PR) and media agencies that are not linked to the fossil fuel industry. It argues that health organizations can use their trusted status to revoke the 'social license' of fossil fuel companies by refusing to work with agencies that promote products harmful to public health and the climate.

This guide by the Global Climate and Health Alliance provides a framework for health organizations to screen and select PR and media agencies to ensure they are not connected to the fossil fuel industry. It argues that health organizations can use their credibility to revoke the 'social license' of fossil fuel companies by refusing to work with agencies that promote them, drawing a parallel to how the health community challenged the tobacco industry.

This report by Energy Innovation analyzes the potential economic, environmental, and health impacts of the U.S. House of Representatives' 2025 budget Reconciliation legislation. The analysis compares a 'Current Policies' scenario against an 'EI Reconciliation May 2025' scenario, finding that the proposed repeals and modifications of clean energy tax credits and funding would increase household energy costs, lead to significant job losses, reduce electricity capacity, and increase greenhouse gas emissions and premature deaths.

This briefing note by the Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs (TESS) examines the role of agricultural subsidies in driving greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It analyzes the sources of emissions within the agricultural sector, the regional variations in emission intensities, and provides policy recommendations for reforming subsidies to align with climate goals while balancing food security and livelihoods.

This report by the Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs (TESS) examines the environmental impacts of agricultural subsidies and proposes frameworks for identifying and reforming those that are environmentally harmful. It emphasizes the need for international cooperation to avoid market leakage and competitiveness losses while aligning agricultural support with global biodiversity and climate goals.

This report by RMI argues that heavy industries are uniquely positioned to scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) by leveraging their existing infrastructure, material flows, and expertise. It outlines a business case for industrial integration of CDR to create new revenue streams, manage regulatory risks, and meet net-zero targets, while emphasizing that CDR must complement, not replace, aggressive decarbonization.

The Boom and Bust Coal 2025 report by Global Energy Monitor analyzes global coal power capacity trends in 2024, highlighting a divergence between accelerating retirements in Europe and continued large-scale expansion in China and India.