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A fact sheet by the NewClimate Institute arguing that natural gas cannot sustainably meet Africa's energy demands and that the continent should instead transition to renewable energy to avoid stranded assets and economic risks.

This report by the NewClimate Institute analyzes urban mobility mitigation options for Georgia, identifying 'low-hanging fruit' measures with high mitigation potential and low costs, while highlighting significant financial and administrative barriers facing municipalities, particularly smaller ones, in accessing international funding.

This document summarizes a report assessing climate mitigation policy gaps in Georgia. It outlines the report's methodology of using fact sheets to identify priority actions based on Georgia's 2030 National Climate Strategy and 2021-2023 Action Plan (CSAP), as well as international best practices.

This report analyzes mitigation options and international climate finance access for Georgia's agriculture sector to support the country's NDC, 2030 Climate Strategy, and 2021-2023 Action Plan.

This research paper analyzes the Indonesian government's plan to replace 3.4GW of coal-based power generation at Suralaya with grid-connected solar PV capacity in the Java-Bali grid, evaluating the potential impacts on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and identifying necessary policy and international support mechanisms.

This research paper by the NewClimate Institute proposes a practical analytical approach to integrate fairness and inclusiveness into decarbonisation strategies and climate action plans to ensure a sustainable transition with broad social and political support.

An assessment of COVID-19 rescue and recovery spending by 26 key emitters finds that only 22% of stimulus was allocated to low-carbon measures, while 35% supported the status quo and 4% supported high-carbon measures. The report concludes that these actions are inadequate relative to climate commitments and recommends better preparedness and project pipelines for future crises.

This working paper provides an overview of climate commitments and actions by non-state and subnational actors in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a specific focus on the land use sector and the Amazon region.

The Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor 2022, published by the NewClimate Institute and Carbon Market Watch, evaluates the climate strategies of 25 major global companies. The report finds that most corporate net-zero pledges lack integrity, with aggregate emissions reductions often limited to 40% rather than 100%, and a heavy reliance on contentious offsetting practices and low-quality renewable energy certificates.

This guide from the NewClimate Institute provides a stepwise approach for policy makers to establish sector-level climate planning processes to support national and international policy making.

This report examines the policy landscape required to enable a transition to net zero emissions in Argentina, Brazil, and Peru, focusing on the factors that influence international climate finance and the necessity of long-term policy frameworks to mobilize private capital.

A research paper by the Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA) and NewClimate examining the transition risks for Argentina's export-oriented agricultural sector due to global carbon constraints and potential international trade tariffs.

The NDC Update Report 2021, based on a survey of 97 policy makers and experts across 92 countries, evaluates progress on Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) planning. While 95% of respondents report strengthened greenhouse gas emissions targets and improved sector-level grounding, the report concludes that collective ambition remains insufficient, progress is too slow, and financial barriers continue to hinder implementation. It highlights a significant gap in long-term strategies (LTSs), with only 17% of Parties having communicated one to the UNFCCC as of October 2021. The report emphasizes the critical role of subnational governments, noting that 80% of respondents view them as important for NDC implementation, and calls for a shift from narratives of 'green recovery' to concrete actions and the management of trade-offs to ensure a just transition.

This discussion paper introduces the concept of a "transformation seismograph" designed to detect and measure the speed and magnitude of the transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions before such changes are reflected in emissions projections.

A report by NewClimate Institute, IIASA, and FTSE Russell analyzing climate mitigation efforts across 30 major emitting countries and regions, finding that current policy projections are insufficient to meet Paris Agreement goals.

This research paper by the NewClimate Institute analyzes the adoption of climate change mitigation policies within the G20 from 2000 to 2019, identifying significant policy gaps across all sectors that leave a portion of emissions uncovered.

The State of Climate Action 2021 report evaluates 40 indicators across key economic sectors to determine the progress toward a zero-carbon world by 2030 and 2050, finding that none of these indicators are currently on track to meet 2030 targets.

The NewClimate Institute criticizes Switzerland's bilateral agreements with Georgia, Peru, Senegal, and Ghana, arguing that by targeting 'low-hanging fruit' mitigation projects to offset its own emissions, Switzerland sets a poor precedent that undermines the ambition-raising goals of the Paris Agreement and restricts the ability of host countries to meet their own climate targets.

The NewClimate Institute report argues that current financial investments in the gas value chain underestimate climate risks and are incompatible with the 1.5°C temperature goal of the Paris Agreement. It calls for tighter lending restrictions on gas, asserting that gas should not be viewed as a bridge or transition fuel due to lifecycle assessments and the falling cost of renewable alternatives.

A report by NewClimate Institute, PBL, and IIASA analyzing projected greenhouse gas emissions in 26 major emitting countries and regions up to 2030 under current policies, focusing on their progress toward Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets.