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This guide by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) clause in investment treaties, focusing on how divergent interpretations by arbitral tribunals have created legal uncertainty. It examines the distinction between substantive and procedural rules, the risks of 'treaty shopping,' and provides recommendations for states to limit the scope of MFN clauses in new and existing treaties to protect national sovereignty and policy space.

This RMI report outlines the investment potential and financing frameworks for community-scale solar (CSS) in the United States, estimating a market opportunity of up to $16.3 billion by 2020. It details the benefits of CSS—such as lower costs and flexible customer arrangements—while analyzing various finance structures, including tax equity, debt, and innovative tools like New Markets Tax Credits. The document provides a risk management framework to address customer acquisition, subscription volatility, and regulatory uncertainty, aiming to help developers and investors standardize models to accelerate market growth.

This World Resources Institute fact sheet provides data on employment growth within the United States clean energy economy, focusing on solar, wind, energy efficiency, and alternative fuel vehicle sectors as of early 2016 and 2017.

This briefing from RMI outlines eight priority areas for electricity innovation in 2017, based on a survey of the Electricity Innovation Lab (eLab) network. The document focuses on the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), the evolution of utility business models, and the need for improved customer engagement to transform the U.S. electricity system.

A statement from Friends of the Earth (U.S.) President Erich Pica regarding the inauguration of Donald Trump, expressing concern over threats to American democracy and the Constitution.

A statement from the World Resources Institute urging Rick Perry, during his nomination for Secretary of Energy, to prioritize clean energy and technology to drive U.S. economic growth and emissions reductions.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) issued a statement responding to a Fraser Institute report, arguing that the phase-out of coal-fired power plants in Ontario provided significant health and environmental benefits. CAPE asserts that coal plants were major contributors to sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, mercury, and greenhouse gas emissions, and that their closure contributed to measurable declines in air pollution and related health burdens.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) issued a statement opposing the nomination of Rex Tillerson as US Secretary of State, citing his leadership of ExxonMobil and the resulting conflicts of interest regarding climate policy, human rights, and foreign relations.

Richard Ottinger, EESI Board Chair Emeritus, proposes that the United States treat climate change mitigation as a form of risk management or an insurance policy to protect against the catastrophic outcomes predicted by 95 percent of climate scientists.

This briefing paper by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) advocates for the widespread ratification of the Mauritius Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration. The document explains how the Convention provides a mechanism for states to 'opt-in' to the UNCITRAL Rules on Transparency for disputes arising from investment treaties concluded before April 2014, thereby increasing public accountability and democratic governance in investor-state arbitrations.

The Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers' Principles, facilitated by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), establish a framework to address challenges faced by large corporate buyers of renewable energy, specifically aiming to streamline procurement and increase access to cost-competitive options.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) investigates the systemic use of official documents to mask the illegal origin of timber exported from the Peruvian Amazon in 2015. By analyzing 855 inspection reports and 2,364 Forest Transport Guides (GTF), the study reveals that exporters frequently exploit gaps in supervision and target markets with weak legality regulations to move high-risk timber.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) analyzes the systemic use of official documentation to launder illegal timber from the Peruvian Amazon for international export. By reviewing 865 Visual Inspection Certificates and 2,364 Forest Transport Permits (GTFs) from 2015, CIEL identifies patterns where exporters exploit gaps in supervision and transparency tools to bypass legality controls, particularly when exporting to markets with weak due diligence requirements.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents its operational budget request for the 2017/2018 fiscal year and a preliminary three-year projection through 2020. The budget focuses on maintaining current service levels, monitoring scientific programs, and supporting the administrative operations of the IAI Directorate, the Conference of the Parties, and the Executive Council.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development outlines strategies for building climate-resilient urban transportation infrastructure, with a particular focus on Alberta's cities. It emphasizes the need for robustness, redundancy, and resourcefulness to mitigate the risks posed by rising temperatures and extreme weather events.

This 2017 report by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) maps the global landscape of initiatives integrating gender equality, social inclusion, and women's empowerment within the sustainable energy and climate change sectors. Based on data from 174 organizations across 45 countries, the report identifies regional priorities, funding trends, and systemic barriers to achieving universal energy access.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute argues that meeting the Paris Agreement's temperature goals requires an explicit phase-down of fossil fuel production, not just consumption. It outlines six mechanisms within the UNFCCC framework—including NDCs, long-term strategies, and the global stocktake—that Parties can use to integrate supply-side restrictions and transition support into their climate commitments.

This synthesis brief details the Stockholm Environment Institute's (SEI) efforts to support the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. Key areas of focus include the need to phase down fossil fuel production, the creation of a transparent reporting framework, and the importance of equitable mitigation shares, noting that wealthy nations like the US and EU are currently falling short. The brief highlights specific case studies in Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa, and introduces tools such as LEAP and the NDC Explorer to help countries plan and track their climate goals.

This document provides a detailed breakdown of climate finance flows to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), focusing on grant allocations between 2010 and 2014 and multilateral fund activities between 2015 and 2016.

From 2010 to 2014, Timor Leste received US$102.5 million in primary climate finance and US$128.5 million in ODA with climate co-benefits. Adaptation received the bulk of primary funding (68.3%), with Japan, Australia, and the Least Developed Countries Fund serving as the largest contributors.