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The document introduces a new methodology and a Water Evaluation and Planning System (WEAP) plugin designed to estimate seasonal water stress. By improving the spatial separation of regions, the method aims to prevent the double-counting of freshwater resources and reveal regional disparities in water scarcity that are often hidden by national averages, thereby supporting UN Sustainable Development Goal Target 6.4.

The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) calls for a fundamental reassessment of the international development model, which it describes as a colonial project. Amidst declining foreign aid from the United States and Europe, WACC advocates for a 'post-aid world' centered on communication justice, democratic data ownership, and the prioritization of national actors and Indigenous knowledge over Northern agendas.

The document analyzes the interdependencies between the EU, China, and Africa regarding critical raw materials (CRMs). While the EU seeks to reduce its reliance on China through initiatives like the Critical Raw Materials Act and the Global Gateway, the paper argues that complete decoupling is unfeasible due to China's dominance in midstream processing and the high costs of establishing independent European supply chains. It highlights that African nations, particularly the DRC and Zimbabwe, are increasingly pushing for local value addition and processing rather than mere extraction. The author proposes a trilateral cooperation model, using a hypothetical cobalt project in the DRC, where the EU provides technical training and financing, China provides refining technology and market access, and the DRC ensures resource ownership and local industrial development.

The document examines the role of faith, particularly Christianity, in driving climate action. It notes that while a vast majority of Christian leaders believe in human-caused climate change, few discuss it with their congregations. It also highlights the systemic influence of faith-based organizations through land ownership, financial investments, and initiatives like the Laudato Si’ Action Platform and the World Council of Churches' efforts to hold fossil fuel financiers accountable.

The guide outlines the relationship between climate change and four types of summer extreme weather. It notes that heat is the deadliest weather event, killing nearly 500,000 people annually since 2000 globally, and that fossil fuel pollution drives these heat waves. It explains that oceans absorb nearly 90% of Earth's excess heat, which supercharges hurricanes by increasing intensity, rain rates, and storm surges. Regarding flooding, the guide states that a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, leading to more frequent and intense heavy rainfall since the 1950s. Finally, it attributes the increasing threat and length of wildfire seasons to rising temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns that make vegetation more flammable.

The paper examines the link between Japan's energy dependence and its national security, arguing that a shift to renewables is essential for strategic autonomy. It highlights Japan's vulnerability due to importing 97% of its energy and suggests that leading the Asia-Pacific transition could fill a leadership vacuum left by the US. While acknowledging China's dominance in renewable supply chains, the authors contend that diversifying these networks is more feasible than managing continuous fossil fuel imports.

The document argues that the global trade, finance, and investment ecosystem—comprising approximately 200 organisations including the WTO, Bretton Woods institutions, and multilateral development banks—requires greater institutional coherence to address massive funding gaps. It highlights that aligning policies across these stakeholders is essential for smoother capital flows and sustainable economic growth in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The document examines the escalating sovereign debt crisis in developing countries, noting that debt has reached 55 percent of GDP and that interest payments often exceed spending on health, education, and climate action combined. It attributes these vulnerabilities to structural factors like weak domestic economies and systemic issues such as high risk premiums and the lack of a dedicated sovereign debt agency. To address this, the brief proposes reforms in four areas: short-term debt relief, prevention of debt accumulation, responsible lending, and domestic fiscal consolidation.

The document defines adaptation finance as funding intended to enhance resilience to climate risks, such as strengthening infrastructure and developing drought-tolerant crops. It highlights a significant funding gap, noting that developing countries may need between $215 and $387 billion annually by 2030, while current levels are far lower. The text identifies barriers to accessing these funds, including high costs of capital and limited institutional capacity in least developed countries. It also contrasts adaptation finance with mitigation finance, which receives more funding due to more immediate financial returns. Finally, it discusses international commitments under the UNFCCC and the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) to scale up climate finance by 2035.

The Council on Strategic Risks argues that the Trump Administration's proposed FY2026 budget for the State Department and USAID would undermine US national security by eliminating programs that build climate resilience, food security, and disaster preparedness. The document highlights how these cuts create strategic openings for China, particularly in Asia and the Pacific, and increase the risk of global instability and migration. It specifically calls for clarity on the implementation of the Global Fragility Act and the balance between the administration's goal of seabed mineral extraction and the simultaneous cutting of scientific funding for ocean exploration.

The document, prepared by Paraguay for the 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Asunción, argues that the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) meets the criteria under Article XI of the IAI Agreement to become an Associate. It highlights the WMO's regional presence in the Americas, its global leadership in climate cooperation through the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS), and a history of collaboration with the IAI since 2022, including joint research on health, climate, and drought management.

The IMO's new Net-Zero Framework is criticized as a 'defeat for the climate' because it replaces a universal carbon levy with a hybrid fuel standard and weak carbon pricing. The author contends that the scheme will only reduce emissions by about 10% by 2030—half of the IMO's own base target—and will generate insufficient revenue ($11-12 billion annually) to support the transition to zero-emission fuels, which requires $12-24 billion per year.

Between 2020 and 2024, climate change increased the number of 'pregnancy heat-risk days'—days exceeding the 95th percentile of local temperatures—in every analyzed country. In 90% of countries and 63% of cities, these risk days at least doubled compared to a world without climate change. The most significant increases occurred in developing regions, particularly the Caribbean, where 15 countries saw an average of at least 60 additional risk days annually, representing roughly one-fifth of a typical pregnancy. Beyond heat, the report notes that climate-driven air pollution, flooding, and infrastructure damage further threaten maternal health and birth outcomes.

The document examines the fragmented nature of the global trade, finance, and investment ecosystem, which comprises approximately 200 organisations. It argues that institutions often operate in silos, leading to contradictory policies and a significant trade finance gap, particularly affecting African SMEs. The author advocates for G20-led reforms to align global governance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and regional priorities like the AfCFTA. Key recommendations include the establishment of a G20–Africa Trade Guarantee Fund and the creation of a knowledge and coordination platform to enhance transparency and technical assistance.

The research analyzes the transmission of compound climate hazards—such as simultaneous temperature and precipitation extremes—through global agricultural trade networks. Using climate model simulations and trade data for four major crops, the study finds that in extreme simulated years, nearly one-third of the world's countries see 20% or more of their caloric supply exposed to these hazards. The authors highlight that countries with low diversification in their number of suppliers and the regional climates of those suppliers are most vulnerable, with some importing up to 93% of calories exposed to compound hazards.

The document argues that while methane-reducing technologies for livestock are emerging, their widespread adoption requires a combination of technically sound solutions, tailored financial mechanisms, and strengthened advisory services. It emphasizes the need to move beyond methane intensity improvements to achieve absolute emissions reductions, particularly in developing countries. Key barriers identified include the lack of practical Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems and the necessity for economic viability for farmers. Proposed solutions include Advance Market Commitments and insetting programs to de-risk investment and distribute financial benefits across the supply chain.

The document outlines the drivers and impacts of shoreline loss, noting that roughly 15% of the global population lives near coasts and faces increased erosion from climate-fueled storms and rising seas. It highlights the high cost and temporary nature of beach renourishment, citing North Carolina's expenditure of over $1 billion since the 1950s. The guide provides reporting advice from journalist Olga Loginova, emphasizing the importance of embracing complexity, using public records requests, and valuing Indigenous traditional knowledge. It also lists specific global examples of coastal loss in Scotland, Nigeria, and the US, alongside recommended data sources from NOAA and the US Geological Survey.

The Global Digital Justice Forum, a coalition of civil society organizations from the Global Majority, argues that the 'Broligarchy'—Silicon Valley firms and US government leadership—has weaponized data and AI, leading to human rights abuses, ecological injustice, and the exclusion of 2.5 billion people from digital benefits. The coalition demands a transition to 'global digital constitutionalism' where digital infrastructures are treated as commons rather than commodities, urging governments to curb corporate monopolies and protect the rights of nature.

The Global Forum for Digital Justice argues that the internet has transitioned from a space of creativity to a tool for surveillance and oppression, driven by the profit-seeking motives of Silicon Valley companies and US foreign policy. The statement highlights that 2.5 billion people remain digitally excluded, exacerbating global inequalities. It calls for a 'new global digital constitutionalism' to replace corporate greed and state control with digital commons and policies that limit monopolies and protect ecological justice.

A cross-community statement from civil society, the private sector, and the technical community calling for the alignment of the Global Digital Compact (GDC) with the WSIS process to avoid fragmentation in digital governance. The authors advocate for the IGF to be established as a permanent forum with sustainable resources to maintain its role as a primary multistakeholder platform for digital cooperation.