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The report examines the 'polycrisis' created by the convergence of climate change and armed conflict, which amplifies threats to global public health and disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. It highlights the role of military emissions and disinformation in exacerbating these crises and calls for integrated climate, health, and peacebuilding strategies.

A statement signed by over 100 companies with a combined annual revenue exceeding $1.5 trillion USD urging governments to make clean electrification a central pillar of economic and industrial strategy to reduce exposure to volatile fuel markets and enhance energy security.

The document provides a series of key messages and indicators related to global forest governance, the distribution of clean cookstoves, the market share of certified commodities, and the drivers of forest loss.

The Climate Resilience Awards for Business 2026, launched by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP), is an initiative to recognize and showcase business leadership in climate adaptation and resilience. The awards target organizations that can demonstrate measurable outcomes in building resilience through real-world action, moving beyond ambition to evidence-based results.

This report examines the factors influencing the viability of low-carbon technology options for the commercial vehicle sector, focusing on total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) analyses and the impact of geopolitical, industrial, and geographic contexts.

This research paper introduces a metric to quantify how global crop trade networks transmit climate risks. It finds that by 2041–2060, 10% of countries will experience a nearly threefold increase in exposure to foreign 'hot events' via staple crop imports, with major breadbaskets serving as the primary sources of this risk.

The document concludes that while renewable energy additions are expected to set records in 2025, current national targets and policy support are insufficient to guarantee the global tripling of renewables by 2030, particularly regarding wind energy and supporting infrastructure like grids and storage.

This report by Ember analyzes the progress toward the COP28 goal of tripling global renewable energy capacity to 11 TW by 2030. While rapid deployment between 2023 and 2025 has reduced the required annual growth rate for subsequent years, IEA forecasts suggest a potential shortfall by 2030, primarily driven by wind and hydro capacity gaps and policy changes in the US and China.

This research paper assesses global digital transformation trends and integrates them into the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP) framework to analyze impacts on energy, emissions, and climate targets.

This research paper by the NewClimate Institute examines how skilled labor shortages in the energy transition could delay renewable energy deployment and increase global power sector emissions, potentially shifting the warming pathway from 1.7°C to 2.4°C.

This report analyzes the convergence of nature-based solutions (NbS) and climate adaptation and resilience (A&R) finance, highlighting a massive funding gap where annual nature flows (USD 200 billion) and adaptation funding for developing countries (gap of USD 194-366 billion) are insufficient. Through case studies like Forest Carbon in Southeast Asia and Wildfire Resilience Insurance in the US, the report demonstrates that NbS can reduce adaptation costs and lower insurance premiums. However, scaling these solutions is hindered by difficulties in impact measurement, a lack of standardized metrics, and perverse government subsidies totaling USD 1.8 trillion annually. The authors argue for a shift from reactive to preventive investment strategies and the development of credible, localized impact metrics to unlock private capital.

The report identifies a systemic failure in the financial sector's climate governance chain, noting that despite net-zero pledges, USD 3.7 trillion still flows annually into fossil fuels. It proposes an "impact levers" framework to move financial institutions, regulators, and cooperative initiatives from voluntary commitments to enforceable, Paris-aligned actions.

This briefing note by the Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs (TESS) examines trade-related considerations within the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) process to develop a legally binding international instrument on plastic pollution. It analyzes how proposed treaty obligations—such as restrictions on certain plastics and waste trade controls—intersect with international trade law, the risk of protectionism, and the implementation capacities of developing nations.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the progress and remaining challenges for Indigenous Peoples' engagement within the three Rio Conventions in 2024, highlighting the role of rights-based advocacy and the ongoing need for direct funding.

This report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) analyzes the potential for repurposing abandoned and soon-to-be-closed surface coal mines into solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants. It argues that these sites are ideal for solar development due to their existing proximity to grid infrastructure and the need for land reclamation, offering a pathway to align clean energy goals with local job creation and environmental restoration.

An open letter from mental health professionals and advocates urging leaders in the health industry to end relationships with PR and advertising firms that also serve the fossil fuel industry, arguing that such partnerships create a conflict of interest and undermine public health and trust.

This policy brief examines the rising sovereign debt crisis in developing countries, noting that debt levels reached 55 percent of GDP following the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that debt servicing costs now exceed spending on health, education, and climate action combined, driven by structural weaknesses and a shift toward non-concessional and non-Paris Club creditors. The document proposes four reform areas: short-term debt relief, prevention of debt accumulation, responsible lending, and domestic fiscal consolidation.

The Ember Global Electricity Review 2025 executive summary reports that low-carbon electricity exceeded 40% of global generation in 2024, driven by record growth in renewables, particularly solar. Despite this, heatwaves increased electricity demand, leading to a slight rise in fossil fuel generation and record-high sector emissions.

The 'Boom and Bust Coal 2025' report by Global Energy Monitor and partners analyzes global coal power trends in 2024, highlighting a paradox where global new capacity reached a 20-year low while China and India saw record-breaking construction and proposals. The report specifically details Indonesia's struggle with 'captive' coal plants and the complexities of its energy transition goals.

The 'Boom and Bust Coal 2025' report tracks global coal-fired power plant trends in 2024, noting a 20-year low in new capacity globally, though significant construction surges continue in China and India. While the EU and UK have accelerated coal phase-outs, Indonesia faces a contradictory trend where 'captive' coal plants for industrial use are increasing despite national transition goals.