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This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines modal choices for activities essential to quality of life in Sweden, focusing on how the low-carbon transport transition may disproportionately affect disadvantaged societal groups and impact their lived values.

A letter from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and numerous medical professionals urging the Vancouver City Council to reverse its decision to allow natural gas heating in new buildings, citing severe public health risks and climate impacts.

The First Amendment to the Agreement for Scientific or Technological Cooperation between the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) extends the partnership's duration and expands the scope of collaboration to include equity, indigenous knowledge, and scientific diplomacy.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute argues for the urgent integration of sanitation considerations into national climate policies and the inclusion of climate adaptation and mitigation measures within sanitation policies.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute details the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) negotiated between Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler) and the city of Detroit for the $2.5-billion expansion of the Jefferson North Assembly Plant. The agreement, triggered by Detroit's Community Benefits Ordinance (CBO), provided $13.8 million in community investments and nearly 5,000 jobs, though community members have since criticized the negotiation timeline, the sufficiency of the benefits, and the effectiveness of enforcement regarding air quality violations.

A statement by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) evaluating the outcomes of COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The document highlights a new climate finance goal of at least USD 300 billion per year by 2035, while criticizing the lack of progress on fossil fuel subsidies and the failure to advance the COP 28 energy package.

This report by RMI analyzes the role of rural energy cooperatives as a collaborative model to accelerate the global transition to clean energy, focusing on overcoming barriers to energy access and affordability in rural areas.

A statement from World Resources Institute President and CEO Ani Dasgupta regarding the COP29 climate finance agreement, which establishes a new goal of $300 billion per year by 2035 and a broader target of $1.3 trillion from all sources.

This research paper examines the strategic importance of South Africa's G20 presidency, which begins on 1 December 2024. The author argues that South Africa is uniquely positioned to advocate for the reform of global debt governance and the integration of sustainable finance to address Africa's severe sovereign debt crisis and climate vulnerabilities.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) provided testimony to the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources on November 21, 2024, arguing that the oil and gas industry is a primary driver of Canada's greatest public health challenge. CAPE advocates for a moratorium on oil and gas development, asserting that industry-led technological solutions are insufficient and that a rapid transition to clean energy is necessary to protect human health and uphold Indigenous rights.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the link between fossil fuel production and extreme weather events in Brazil, specifically focusing on the financial responsibility of Petrobras and the tension between the government's net-zero goals and its continued expansion of oil and gas extraction.

A statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) outlining the necessary components for an effective global plastics treaty during the INC-5 negotiations in Busan, Republic of Korea, emphasizing the need for production caps and bans on hazardous chemicals.

This report examines the current state of green public procurement (GPP) in Indonesia, analyzing its legal framework, implementation tools, and the challenges hindering widespread adoption. It provides recommendations to enhance capacity, tools, and monitoring to support Indonesia's green economy goals.

The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025 evaluates 63 countries and the European Union, representing 90% of global emissions, across emissions, renewables, and climate policy. While renewable energy shares have increased in 61 of the 64 assessed entities over the last five years, the report finds that many high-emitting nations continue to rely on fossil fuels, leaving the top three overall ranks vacant.

This report by RMI examines the power procurement options and associated risks for green hydrogen projects, specifically focusing on the challenges of achieving hourly matching for the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act's 45V tax credit. It analyzes four procurement archetypes—Behind-the-Meter, Virtual PPAs, Physical PPAs, and Hybrid systems—and details how weather variability, logistic complexity, and grid volatility impact project bankability and economic viability.

The "Electrify Your Community" guide by RMI provides a five-step framework for local governments and community-based organizations to implement residential heat pump deployment programs. The guide focuses on scaling air-source and ground-source heat pumps and heat pump water heaters to reduce residential greenhouse gas emissions, leveraging federal incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

This fact sheet from RMI explains the role of supply-side policies in driving investment and production of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), including battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles, across eight key global markets.

The paper argues that Africa faces unsustainable public debt levels due to a shift toward private and non-traditional creditors, which increases borrowing costs and crowds out climate and social investments. It concludes that current G20 and Common Framework relief mechanisms are insufficient and calls for a fundamental overhaul of the global financial system.

This report identifies a 'triple gap' in planning, finance, and data for global agrifood systems. Despite these systems contributing one-third of global GHG emissions, they received less than 5% of total global climate finance (USD 28.5 billion annually) in 2019/20. Using top-down and bottom-up methodologies, the analysis reveals significant underestimations of funding needs by national governments and a general shortfall in global investment required to meet 1.5°C targets by 2050.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has issued a notification inviting representatives of its member Parties to review and contribute to the updated Open Access Policy for Data and Publications by December 13, 2024.