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This fact sheet from Transforma provides a statistical overview of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted by June 2026, detailing emission reduction targets for developed countries, G20 members, and Latin American nations relative to global emissions.

This fact sheet by Trend Asia criticizes the April 2023 Initial Public Offering (IPO) of PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL), a subsidiary of Harita Group. The document alleges that the company's nickel mining and smelting operations on Obi Island cause severe environmental degradation, human rights violations through forced relocation, and workplace fatalities, while relying on coal-fired power plants that contradict international climate commitments.

A briefing by Trend Asia arguing that Indonesia's B50 and Bioethanol (E20) initiatives are unsustainable policies that prioritize oligarchic interests over ecological stability and human rights.

This research paper analyzes proposed trade measures within U.S. and EU domestic climate policies, examining their objectives, legality under international agreements, and potential to trigger disputes within the World Trade Organization (WTO).

This working paper by the World Resources Institute evaluates methods for reducing upstream fugitive methane emissions in the U.S. natural gas sector, arguing that reducing leakage rates to below 1 percent of total production would make natural gas's climate impact lower than that of coal or diesel.

This World Resources Institute analysis assesses the potential net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions relative to 2005 U.S. levels that could be achieved by three pollution reduction proposals in the 111th Congress: the American Power Act (APA), the Carbon Limits and Energy for America’s Renewal Act (CLEARA), and the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACESA). The analysis evaluates these proposals across three scenarios: emissions caps only, caps plus complementary requirements, and a range of potential additional reductions.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute examines the United States' role in global climate protection, arguing that leadership from countries with historical responsibility is necessary to engage developing nations in emission reductions.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute explainsL explains Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs), which are tradable certificates representing energy savings—typically one megawatt-hour (MWh)—used by utilities to meet energy efficiency targets in compliance and voluntary markets.

This Technical Note serves as a reference guide for conducting total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses for diesel and electric school buses, providing recommended default specifications for parameters such as procurement, maintenance, and operating costs to assist school districts and policymakers in the United States.

A fact sheet from the World Resources Institute detailing the Obama Administration's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States through federal actions, state-level policies, and economic trends.

This working paper, part of the World Resources Institute's CarbonShot series, serves as a primer for U.S. policymakers on the role, risks, and necessity of carbon removal to meet global climate targets.

This technical note describes the data sources and calculation methods for the Land Emissions and Removals Navigator (LEARN) tool, a free web-based resource designed to help U.S. communities analyze the greenhouse gas (GHG) impacts of forests and trees at a local scale.

This research paper examines how the rules and policies of wholesale electricity markets, specifically within Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) and Independent System Operator (ISO) territories, can act as barriers to the clean energy and decarbonization goals of local governments in the United States.

The document 'Questions and Answers for Investors on Climate Risk' by the World Resources Institute serves as a guide for global investors to understand and respond to financial risks and investment opportunities resulting from climate change.

This report identifies primary behavioral drivers of household food waste in the United States and proposes scalable, evidence-based solutions to reduce waste and emissions.

This research paper by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the World Resources Institute evaluates eight technological and energy use scenarios for the United States in 2035, all aimed at limiting atmospheric carbon dioxide to 450 parts per million (ppm). The authors use an "Energy Security Lens" to assess these scenarios across eleven factors, including diversity of sources, reliability, and affordability.

This working paper analyzes the policy and investment frameworks required for the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50–52% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050, evaluating the roles of tax incentives, performance standards, and infrastructure investments.

The 'Switching to Green' guide by the World Resources Institute provides practical information for office- and retail-based companies in the United States to transition their energy supply to clean, renewable resources.

This working paper, part of the World Resources Institute's 'CarbonShot' series, outlines federal policy options to scale carbon removal in the United States to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

This issue brief by the World Resources Institute and Duke Energy argues that a federal carbon tax on the carbon content of oil, coal, and natural gas would support tax reform, reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and enhance energy security in the United States.