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A briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics detailing Japan's role as a major trader of US liquified natural gas (LNG) to other countries, particularly in Asia, and the associated lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions.

This report by Ember analyzes the declining role of gas in the global electricity mix as of 2025, noting that gas share has fallen for five consecutive years. The analysis highlights that while global gas generation has not yet peaked in absolute terms, its growth has slowed significantly as renewables increasingly meet new electricity demand, particularly in the G7 and large emerging economies.

This fact sheet by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the global economic and energy impacts 100 days into the Iran war, specifically focusing on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. It details spikes in oil and gas prices, disruptions to fertiliser and food supply chains, and a subsequent surge in clean energy policy and investment, particularly within Asia.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies examines global 'wildcards' and megatrends—including great-power instability, generative AI, and the biosphere crisis—that could disrupt future scenarios for Africa and the world by 2043.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) examines the role of Vertical Climate and Environment Funds (VCEFs) in mobilizing private climate investment for emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). It identifies three strategic opportunities for VCEFs to increase their catalytic impact: implementing sequential financing to support projects from ideation to scale, increasing collaboration with the public development bank (PDB) ecosystem to reach local beneficiaries, and aligning funding with country-driven investment plans. The report emphasizes the need to address the high cost of capital in EMDEs to expand market depth and attract institutional investors.

This report provides a framework of priority actions for companies across the mining and mineral value chain to halt and reverse forest loss and degradation by 2030. It categorizes the sector into upstream, midstream, and downstream companies, offering specific guidance on nature-positive practices, traceability, and the protection of Indigenous rights to mitigate operational and reputational risks.

The 'Hoja de Ruta desde América Latina y el Caribe para la transición energética justa' is a comprehensive strategic framework developed by climate civil society organizations to guide the region's transition away from fossil fuels by 2050. It outlines a phased approach to decarbonize energy supply and demand, diversify economies to overcome the primary-export model, and implement legal and governance reforms based on climate justice and the rights of nature.

The 'Roadmap from Latin America and the Caribbean for a Just Energy Transition' is a comprehensive strategic framework developed by climate civil society organizations to guide the region toward a phased and orderly phase-out of fossil fuels by 2050. It proposes a multi-dimensional approach encompassing the transformation of energy supply and demand, economic diversification to move beyond primary export-oriented models, and the implementation of legal and governance reforms based on climate justice and the rights of nature.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes Morocco's development trajectory toward 2043, comparing a 'Current Path' forecast with eight sectoral scenarios and a combined 'Agenda 2063' scenario. It highlights Morocco's transition toward higher-value manufacturing, its strategic geographic position, and critical challenges including water scarcity, energy import dependence, and regional territorial disputes.

This research paper presents the 'Financial Flows scenario', a model using the International Futures (IFs) forecasting platform to assess the impact of increased aid, foreign direct investment (FDI), and remittances, alongside reduced illicit financial flows (IFFs), on Africa's development indicators through 2043.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the funding landscape of the global ocean economy, noting that while public investment has increased over the last decade, it remains significantly below the estimated USD 550 billion needed annually by 2030. The report highlights a heavy reliance on official development assistance (ODA), which is currently facing cuts from major donors, and emphasizes the economic and climate benefits of closing the sustainable ocean funding gap.

A briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research notifying parties of re-nominations and new nominations for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) ahead of the Thirty-Fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-34).

A notification from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research regarding the composition of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) ahead of the 34th Conference of the Parties (CoP-34).

This report analyzes the legal and technical obstacles to installing electric vehicle chargers in existing residential buildings in Chile, specifically the conflict between individual property rights and the collective ownership of electrical infrastructure under Law N°21.442. It finds that high community approval quorums lead to an 80% rejection rate for projects. By comparing legislation in the US, Europe, and Brazil, the report recommends modifying Chilean law to establish a 'right to plug', allowing owners to install chargers via simple notification, provided they bear all costs and adhere to SEC technical standards.

This policy brief by RMI identifies three emerging trends to scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) demand beyond voluntary corporate credits: credit purchasing through government and private sector mechanisms, demand for differentiated low-carbon products, and 'flipping the script' by funding services where CDR is a co-product or by-product.

This report analyzes how public development banks (PDBs)—including national, regional, and multilateral institutions—can overcome structural and market barriers to expand climate risk insurance in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). It emphasizes the role of PDBs as intermediaries that can co-develop insurance products, bundle coverage with loans, and provide technical assistance to strengthen local insurance markets and enhance economic resilience against physical climate hazards.

The report 'Boom & Bust Coal 2026' by Global Energy Monitor analyzes the global state of coal-fired power plants in 2025. It highlights a growing divergence where global coal capacity increased by 3.5% while actual production fell by 0.6%, as coal plants are increasingly used as backup capacity rather than primary energy sources. While China and India continue aggressive expansions, the number of countries pursuing new coal developments is declining, and the European Union is seeing a terminal decline in coal usage.

The report 'Boom & Bust Coal 2026' analyzes the global state of coal-fired power plants in 2025, highlighting a paradox where global capacity is increasing while actual electricity production from coal is declining. It focuses heavily on the roles of China and India as the primary drivers of new capacity, the shift of coal to a 'system insurance' role, and a detailed critique of Indonesia's regulatory contradictions and the rise of captive coal plants for mineral processing.

This report by Global Energy Monitor and various partners analyzes the state of global coal-fired power generation in 2025 and early 2026. It highlights a growing divergence where global coal capacity continues to increase—driven primarily by China and India—while actual generation decreases as renewables displace coal. The document details regional trends, noting that while Latin America has reached a 'No New Coal' status, several countries in the region are experiencing delays in planned plant retirements due to political pressure or energy security concerns.

The report 'Boom & Bust Coal 2026' by Global Energy Monitor analyzes the global coal power portfolio in 2025, highlighting a divergence where coal capacity continued to grow despite a decrease in actual coal-fired electricity generation. The document details regional trends, noting that new coal development is increasingly concentrated in China and India, while other regions like Latin America have ceased new coal projects. It also examines the specific challenges facing Ukraine's energy infrastructure due to Russian attacks and the debate over whether to restore old coal plants or transition to decentralized renewable energy.