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Energy efficiency represents 44% of global GHG abatement potential in a 2°C scenario but receives a small share of climate finance, which is largely concentrated in emerging economies like China. Market barriers hinder the scaling of funding in both developed and Developing Countries. The report advocates for increased funding from bilateral and multilateral development banks to leverage private finance and suggests using the Green Climate Fund to establish an innovative financing framework for cost-effective energy efficiency actions.

This report, published by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network in 2012, synthesises findings from the IPCC Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX) specifically for the Asia region. It examines the interaction between climate extremes, human vulnerability, and exposure, providing a framework for integrating disaster risk management (DRM) with climate change adaptation to enhance long-term resilience in Asian countries.

This report, published by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network in 2012, synthesizes findings from the IPCC's Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX) with a specific focus on Asia. It examines the interplay between climate extremes, human vulnerability, and exposure, providing policy recommendations for Asian decision-makers to integrate disaster risk management (DRM) with climate change adaptation and sustainable development.

This report, published by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network in 2012, synthesizes findings from the IPCC Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX) specifically for the Asia region. It examines the interaction between climate extremes, human vulnerability, and exposure, providing guidance for decision-makers on integrating disaster risk management (DRM) with climate change adaptation to build long-term resilience.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the role of public procurement as a strategic tool for driving green growth and innovation. It argues that governments can leverage their significant purchasing power to create demand for sustainable products, thereby incentivizing private sector innovation and scaling green markets. The document provides a theoretical framework for sustainable value creation and presents several international case studies to illustrate different approaches to Green Public Procurement (GPP).

This policy brief, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute in partnership with the business leaders' initiative 3C, examines the risk of metal scarcity for low-carbon technologies. Using a custom scenario calculator, the authors analyze the future supply and demand for cobalt, lithium, neodymium, indium, and tellurium, concluding that cumulative supply deficits for several of these metals could hinder the global transition to a low-carbon economy.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) discusses the challenges of providing sustainable energy access to the global poor while meeting climate goals. It presents three scenarios—Baseline, Basic Energy Access (BEA), and Shared Development Agenda (SDA)—to explore the energy systems required to enable long-term economic development. The document argues that market-based instruments alone are insufficient and calls for a transformative global governance framework, increased state-led investment in innovation, and the integration of energy targets into Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Annual Partner Survey 2011-2012 report details the results of a voluntary survey conducted by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) in late 2011. The survey gathered feedback from 202 participants—including NGOs, individual consultants, and research institutes—regarding the quality of CDKN's products, its effectiveness in knowledge sharing and partnership facilitation, and its overall influence on organizational practices and policies.

This report surveys the diverse methodologies used to calculate and report 'leverage ratios' in climate finance, highlighting the lack of a universal definition. It examines how various institutions—including the World Bank, the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), and the Clean Technology Fund (CTF)—measure the ability of public funds to catalyze private and other public investments, and proposes a more rigorous framework for assessing financial effectiveness.

This technical policy briefing summarizes results from the EC RTD ClimateCost project regarding the ancillary air quality and economic benefits of greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation policies. Using the GAINS and ALPHA models, the study compares a baseline scenario with a mitigation scenario aligned with the European Commission's 2 degrees target, focusing primarily on the EU27 with additional analysis for China and India.

This policy note by the Stockholm Environment Institute evaluates whether revisions to the ACM0013 methodology can resolve systematic flaws in awarding Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) to coal power projects under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). The authors argue that while some technical fixes are possible, fundamental challenges regarding data noise, additionality, and long-term climate goals make it unlikely that revised methodologies can ensure coal power CERs are real, measurable, and additional.

In a speech delivered on November 10, 2011, at the South African Institute of International Affairs, French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Alain Juppé discussed the necessity of a new global governance framework that integrates Africa's emerging influence. He outlined four primary shared challenges—economic crisis, development, security, and the environment—and advocated for the reform of the UN Security Council and the creation of a World Environment Organisation to better reflect current global realities.

A statement by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) arguing against the continued subsidization of fossil fuels and the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline, advocating instead for a transition to competitive renewable energy technologies to ensure long-term energy security and economic competitiveness.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) analyzes the potential implications for South Africa if the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Doha Development Agenda (DDA) were to reach a conclusion. It examines the political economy of the negotiations, focusing on the 'market access agenda' across three core areas: agriculture, non-agricultural market access (NAMA), and services. The authors argue that because the 'exchange rate' between NAMA and agriculture favors developed nations, South Africa's best strategy for a successful outcome would be to preserve its NAMA carve-out and seek greater agricultural liberalisation from developed countries, while offering more concessions in the services sector, specifically in telecommunications, transport, and energy.

This research paper examines China's strategic investment in Gabon's mining sector, focusing on the Bélinga iron ore project. While the project is intended to help Gabon diversify its oil-dependent economy and provide China with essential minerals, it has faced significant delays due to political transitions, price volatility, and environmental concerns. The project utilizes a 'barter-like' model where infrastructure is funded by future mineral extraction.

This policy briefing examines the role of Chinese state-owned and private financial institutions in Mozambique. It highlights the activities of the Export-Import Bank of China (Exim Bank), the China Development Bank (CDB), and the Luso-Chinese fund Geocapital, noting that while these entities possess significant capital and political connections, they have struggled to attract substantial Chinese investment due to poor strategic planning and institutional capacity gaps within Mozambique.

A vision statement by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon outlining the goal to achieve sustainable energy for all by 2030 through universal energy access, improved energy efficiency, and an increased share of renewable energy.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute evaluates the current state of climate economics, arguing that economic modeling has lagged behind climate science. The authors advocate for a precautionary, standards-based approach to policy—such as maintaining a 2°C warming limit—rather than relying on traditional cost-benefit frameworks that often underestimate catastrophic risks and the importance of future generations.

The Climate Impact Equity Lens (CIEL) is a tool developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute to calculate net climate impacts for individuals rather than regional averages. By comparing climate damages against the savings gained from not investing in emission reductions, CIEL demonstrates that while some individuals are currently 'net winners,' the vast majority of the global population will become 'net losers' by 2100 and 2150 as damages outpace savings.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines historical private-sector investment patterns to assess the potential for private finance to meet climate change adaptation needs in developing countries. The author argues that private finance is unevenly distributed across regions and sectors, often failing to align with the most pressing adaptation needs of the poorest populations.