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This report by the Nature-Based Infrastructure Global Resource Centre provides an economic valuation of agroforestry activities in Eswatini, specifically within the Smallholder Agriculture Productivity Enhancement and Marketing Project (SAPEMP). It assesses the potential of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) to improve agricultural productivity and hazard protection.

This policy brief from the International Institute for Sustainable Development evaluates Canada's proposed greenhouse gas emissions cap for the oil and gas sector, arguing that while the cap is necessary, certain 'compliance flexibilities' could weaken its effectiveness.

This guide by RMI outlines the application of thermal batteries to decarbonize heating in the United States chemical and petroleum refining sectors, which contribute 5% to 6% of US greenhouse gas emissions. It details how these batteries store electricity as heat in materials like graphite or bricks to provide high-temperature heat for industrial reactions and distillation, potentially reducing heat emissions by up to 99%.

A statement by the Green Economy Coalition's Policy Director calling for the reform of the IMF and World Bank to make the global financial system more inclusive, transparent, and aligned with climate and biodiversity goals.

This factsheet by the Institute for Economic Justice argues against replacing South Africa's R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant with a work-seekers' grant, asserting that work-seeking conditionalities are costly, counter-productive, and unjust.

An open letter dated 24 October 2024, signed by a coalition of South African civil society, labour organisations, and policy experts, addressed to President Cyril Ramaphosa. The letter argues that the National Treasury is exercising disproportionate authority over government policy, specifically by obstructing the transition of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant into a permanent basic income system through an ideology of austerity.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the potential for an internationally agreed-upon fossil fuel extraction levy to reduce emissions and fund climate action. It compares four specific proposals—the Windfall Profits Tax, the Climate Damages Tax, the Multilateral Carbon Tax Treaty, and the Wellhead Carbon Tax—analyzing the trade-offs between generating revenue and discouraging production, the challenges of existing fiscal contracts in low-income countries, and mechanisms to incentivize global adoption.

This research paper examines the governance and security challenges in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, specifically analyzing the impact of the withdrawal of the Southern African Development Community Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) in July 2024. The author argues that the mission's exit, driven by financial constraints and poor coordination, may have created a security void during a period of increasing insurgent activity.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the link between human-caused climate change and extreme weather in Argentina, highlighting the role of the domestic oil and gas industry in driving emissions and the government's preference for fossil fuel production over renewable energy transitions.

RMI has developed the State CDR Atlas, a screening tool designed to help US state policymakers and industry actors identify the most promising carbon dioxide removal (CDR) approaches for their specific geographies and evaluate the readiness of their policy and regulatory environments.

This report by Ember analyzes the 2023 power sector landscape in ASEAN, highlighting that electricity demand growth was entirely met by fossil fuels. It examines the costs and reliability of various renewable energy sources, the potential for regional grid interconnection, and the role of carbon financing and policy reforms in accelerating the transition to clean energy.

RMI advocates for integrating building decarbonization with resilience efforts to combat climate-driven power outages and emissions. The briefing emphasizes 'passive measures'—such as envelope retrofits—as a priority to manage peak electricity demand, lower utility costs, and significantly extend the 'hours of safety' for occupants during extreme heat and cold.

This case study describes how Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) and regional partners in North Carolina are addressing workforce gaps created by the transition to a greener economy and the arrival of advanced manufacturing companies like Wolfspeed and VinFast.

This research paper analyzes transportation investments under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), highlighting the tension between funding for public transit and the continued prioritization of personal vehicle infrastructure.

This document is a glossary of terms used in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations and related activities, compiled by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) using definitions from the UNFCCC and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

This report by Ember analyzes how clean electrification—the transition to low-carbon electricity for heating and transport—improves the UK's energy security by reducing reliance on fossil fuel imports and increasing overall energy efficiency.

This technical note details the methodology used by the NewClimate Institute for the State of Climate Action series to identify sectors requiring transformation, establish 1.5°C-aligned global mitigation targets for 2030, 2035, and 2050, and select indicators to monitor annual progress in greenhouse gas emission reductions and carbon removal.

This research paper examines the prospects and risks of using commodity-specific environmental attribute certificates (commodity EACs) within corporate GHG accounting and target-setting frameworks, noting a lack of a universal approach and significant fragmentation in their definition and availability.

This report analyzes pathways for industrial decarbonization in the Houston region between 2025 and 2050, focusing on electrification, energy efficiency, hydrogen, and carbon capture. It forecasts that a net-zero scenario could create over 21,000 annual jobs through 2050.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the role of multilateral development banks (MDBs) in climate finance, arguing that reforms to their capital adequacy frameworks and the use of under-utilised financial tools could unlock hundreds of billions of dollars in additional funding. It highlights the importance of MDBs in meeting the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) while noting that their current contributions remain a small fraction of the total funding required for global climate action by 2030.