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The Report of the Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC), prepared by the United States as Chair, provides an overview of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research's (IAI) financial and administrative status for the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties. It includes a review of the 2022-2023 Core Budget request and the audit results for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

This report by RMI proposes a structured finance scenario to retire the coal-fired Red Hills Power Plant in Mississippi seven years early and replace it with a clean energy portfolio, demonstrating how restructuring long-term contracts can benefit customers, bondholders, fuel suppliers, and workers.

This guide from RMI outlines the current state and potential for electrifying various trucking sectors in North America, from passenger pickups and delivery vans to medium-duty box trucks and heavy-duty big rigs. It highlights the economic viability of electrification for several segments and the significant greenhouse gas emission reductions possible through the transition.

This briefing discusses how hybrid clean energy systems—combining local renewable resources like solar with baseload resources like geothermal—can address energy and climate injustices in marginalized communities. It highlights the disproportionate impact of extreme heat and aging gas infrastructure on low-income communities of color and evaluates policy interventions and technical models, such as a geothermal pilot in Massachusetts, to improve energy security and resilience.

This document is a report and draft decision from the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), proposing the adoption of a revised Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Policy for scientific projects and capacity-building activities.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has developed a revised Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) Policy for its scientific projects and capacity-building activities. This policy aims to integrate equity and diversity into the IAI's regional research and policy efforts, specifically targeting the inclusion of underrepresented groups such as women, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ individuals to improve the quality of science and public policy regarding global change.

This RMI fact sheet argues that hydrogen is not a significant warming risk and is a powerful tool for decarbonizing hard-to-electrify sectors. It asserts that hydrogen's warming potential is significantly lower than that of the natural gas it replaces, particularly when considering energy density. The document emphasizes that focusing deployment on industrial hubs and prioritizing green hydrogen can minimize leakage risks and maximize emissions reductions.

This executive summary, published by the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI) and the Heinrich Böll Foundation, analyzes how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) can be leveraged to support Africa's green transition. It argues that while the AfCFTA agreement contains minimal environmental references, it can be adjusted to eliminate trade barriers for environmental goods and services. The document emphasizes the need for a phased decarbonization approach for fossil-fuel-dependent nations and recommends that development partners increase climate financing and align initiatives like the European Green Deal with African realities to avoid duplicating existing continental climate strategies.

Minutes from the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) Steering Group meeting on May 4, 2022, detailing the renewal of hosting arrangements with IIED, the review of the 'Shared Global Green Deal' and 'Social Contract' programmes, and an update on 2022 strategic priorities.

This report provides an overview of the financial status of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the fiscal year 2021-2022, detailing party contributions, budget performance, and administrative controls.

This document is a financial review of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, detailing contributions from member Parties, operational expenditures, and administrative controls.

The document is an independent auditors' report on the financial statements of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2020. It includes balance sheets, statements of operations, cash flows, and detailed notes on the organization's scientific programs and core budget contributions from member nations.

This briefing reports on the progress of the 'Initiative for conducting a national climate assessment in support of adaptation and mitigation: Training and capacity development in Latin America and the Caribbean'. The initiative, supported by the US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) and AmeriGEO in partnership with the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), aims to strengthen climate risk assessments to support local and regional decision-making.

This report by RMI utilizes Geotab telematics data to identify electrifiable trucks in California and New York, analyzing the necessary charging infrastructure and the resulting emissions reductions compared to diesel vehicles.

This joint report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) details their activities, membership updates, and contributions to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) leading up to the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties in June 2022.

The Sustainable Debt Market Summary Q1 2022 reports that cumulative GSS+ labelled debt reached USD3 trillion by the end of the first quarter of 2022. Despite this milestone, the market experienced a year-on-year decline in issuance volumes of nearly 30% due to market volatility, rising interest rates, and the war in Ukraine.

This briefing, published by the Global Climate and Health Alliance in May 2022, summarises health and wellbeing findings from the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) on Mitigation of Climate Change. It highlights the synergies between climate mitigation and public health, arguing that immediate action in sectors like energy, transport, and agriculture can deliver significant health co-benefits, such as improved air quality and reduced non-communicable diseases, while addressing systemic inequalities.

This report by Energy Innovation analyzes the monthly ownership costs of electric vehicles (EVs) compared to gasoline equivalents in the United States. It finds that for many models and states, EVs are cheaper to own on a monthly basis from the start of the loan term, primarily due to fuel and maintenance savings, provided the $7,500 federal tax credit is available.

This SEI discussion brief examines the relationship between tropical deforestation and water use in agricultural commodity supply chains, specifically focusing on imports into the European Union. It argues that while current policy focuses on deforestation, overlooking water use may shift environmental burdens to water-scarce regions. The brief identifies critical data gaps for beef and wood products and suggests that a comprehensive definition of sustainable supply chains must integrate both land and water stewardship.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the bidirectional relationship between structural inequality and climate change, arguing that current economic systems and global environmental governance frameworks fail to address the inequitable distribution of resources and ecological space.