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This research paper by the Center for International Environmental Law examines how climate-induced extreme weather is driving an insurance crisis in the United States, which in turn threatens housing affordability and financial stability. The authors argue that insurance companies are exacerbating the crisis by raising premiums to recoup losses while simultaneously reinvesting profits into fossil fuel companies.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the causal link between fossil fuel emissions and the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. It details the role of 'Carbon Majors' in global emissions, the financial disparity between industry profits and climate damages, and the growing use of litigation to hold these companies accountable. The document argues that a managed phase-out of fossil fuels, through both supply and demand reductions, is essential to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

This report details the proceedings and decisions of the 32nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-32) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on May 22-23, 2024. The meeting focused on financial planning, the relocation of the IAI Executive Directorate from Uruguay to Panama, the integration of Indigenous knowledge into climate science, and the expansion of the IAI's network of Associate institutions.

This report analyzes the potential impacts of border carbon adjustment (BCA) schemes, specifically the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), on Brazil. Based on research and stakeholder dialogues, it identifies challenges regarding export competitiveness, compliance costs, and the need for international collaboration to balance climate goals with economic equity.

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides a legislative side-by-side comparison between current law, the House Agriculture Committee's amended text (May 2024), and the pending Senate version of the Farm Bill regarding the Community Wood Grant Program. The program, managed by the USDA Forest Service, funds community-led thermal wood energy systems and innovative wood product manufacturing facilities.

This briefing by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides a side-by-side comparison of current law and the House version of the Farm Bill regarding the USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP). It details the office's mission to support urban and indoor farming, its climate-related benefits, and proposed legislative changes to its funding, grant eligibility, and pilot project scopes.

This fact sheet provides a legislative side-by-side comparison of the Advanced Biofuel Payment Program under current law and the House Agriculture Committee's amended text from May 2024, noting that Senate text is pending.

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides a legislative side-by-side comparison of the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) under current law and the House Agriculture Committee's amended text from May 2024. It details the program's purpose, funding structures, and proposed changes to grant eligibility and application processes.

This policy brief argues that the EU must reform its climate diplomacy strategy for the 2024-2029 cycle to counter competition from the US and China in cleantech and integrate climate action as a cross-cutting issue across all foreign policy domains. It proposes reforms centered on strategy, governance, coordination, and resources.

This research paper synthesises evidence from numerous meta-analyses and reviews to demonstrate that agroecological practices support climate resilience by improving crop yields, enhancing biodiversity, and reducing reliance on synthetic inputs. It highlights significant economic benefits, such as increased profitability through diversification, and substantial environmental gains, including carbon sequestration and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The paper also links the reduction of pesticide use to lower public health costs and emphasizes that the most effective results come from implementing multiple, context-specific agroecological practices.

This briefing summarizes three recent studies on how specific emotions—such as fear, guilt, hope, and sadness—influence individual and collective support for climate policies and sustainable behaviors across the United States, Australia, and India.

This executive summary, based on the report 'X-Change: The Race to the Top', analyzes the global competition between China, Europe, and the United States to lead the energy transition. It highlights China's current dominance in cleantech manufacturing, innovation, and electrification, while noting that the United States and Europe are beginning to increase their investments to catch up.

This input paper for the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group, prepared by the India Initiative on Climate Risks and Sustainable Finance (led by Climate Bonds Initiative), examines the role of policymakers in mobilising private finance for the decarbonisation of the steel and cement sectors. It emphasizes the critical nature of the current decade for transition, particularly in emerging markets, and argues that credible corporate transition plans are essential for unlocking private capital through instruments like sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs). The report also highlights a significant gap in the integration of 'just transition' principles within corporate planning.

This policy design brief by Energy Innovation proposes a Production Tax Credit (PTC) to accelerate the transition to zero-emissions industrial heat. The author argues that because industrial facilities emit approximately a quarter of global greenhouse gases—primarily from burning fossil fuels for processes like melting metals and cooking food—a targeted PTC can drive decarbonization while supporting manufacturing jobs and national security.

This policy design brief by Energy Innovation proposes a technology-neutral emissions standard for industrial heat to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conventional pollutants. The author outlines specific design considerations for lawmakers to ensure the standard is simple to administer, incentivizes efficiency, and provides long-term certainty for industrial investment.

Energy Innovation has released version 4.0 of the United States Energy Policy Simulator (EPS), an open-source model updated to incorporate the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The updated model features a rebuilt electricity sector with hourly dispatch and expanded power plant types to better analyze the financial incentives and emissions trajectories of the U.S. energy system through 2050.

This research note by Energy Innovation argues that the U.S. Treasury Department must maintain the "three pillars" (incremental, deliverable, and hourly-matched clean electricity) in the final rules for the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit. The author contends that weakening these rules would undermine climate goals, increase electricity costs for consumers, and stifle the development of a flexible, domestic electrolyzer industry.

The Western Balkans have seen a 70% increase in prospective utility-scale solar and wind capacity over the past year, reaching 23 GW. This capacity could potentially displace planned gas-fired power plants and avert 103 million tonnes of lifetime CO2 emissions. However, only 6% of this prospective capacity is currently under construction, and the region remains heavily dependent on coal and hydropower.

This report details a series of national dialogues in Brazil regarding Border Carbon Adjustments (BCAs), specifically focusing on the impacts of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). While the immediate economic impact of the EU CBAM on Brazil is estimated to be limited, the report highlights significant risks if such mechanisms proliferate to other major trading partners like the United States and Japan. The document synthesizes the concerns of the Brazilian government and industrial sectors, emphasizing the need for standardized emissions reporting, the recognition of non-price-based climate efforts, and the provision of financial support for technological adaptation in developing countries.

This report examines the potential socio-economic and environmental impacts of Border Carbon Adjustments (BCAs), specifically the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), on Trinidad and Tobago. As a hydrocarbon-dependent economy and a major global exporter of ammonia and fertilizers, the country is highly vulnerable to import charges based on carbon emissions. The report analyzes sectoral vulnerabilities, stakeholder responses, and the role of the financial sector in supporting decarbonization, while providing policy recommendations to mitigate economic risks and leverage opportunities for green industrial transformation.