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The report argues that clean flexibility solutions are ready to scale across the EU to replace fossil-based grid balancing. It projects a fourfold increase in battery capacity by 2030, which would allow batteries to deliver over 80% of the power that all EU gas plants combined can generate in a single hour. Additionally, the report highlights the role of smart EV charging and heat pumps in absorbing surplus renewable generation and reducing peak demand, provided that regulatory barriers are removed and smart meter rollout is accelerated.

The EU battery fleet is projected to grow fourfold from 37 GW in 2025 to 178 GW by 2030, significantly reducing the need for gas-based backup. By 2030, utility-scale batteries could provide short-term flexibility at 20% lower cost than new gas peakers. Additionally, the report highlights the role of demand flexibility: by 2030, 50% of electric vehicles (EVs) could use smart charging to absorb 7% of peak wind and solar generation, and 15% of heat pump demand could be shifted to high-renewable periods, reducing peak demand by 3%. The report recommends that policymakers avoid overbuilding gas capacity, set ambitious non-fossil flexibility targets by January 2027, and accelerate smart meter rollout to enable these technologies.

The document examines the evolving role of the insurance sector from merely absorbing financial losses to actively supporting the adoption of resilience solutions. It contends that there is a gap between public expectations and the operational constraints of insurance markets, suggesting that a recalibration of these roles is necessary to achieve practical resilience outcomes.

An analysis of 14 major economies outside the traditional UNFCCC contributors reveals that they provided approximately $102 billion in voluntary climate finance from 2013 to 2023. The study highlights a shift toward a multipolar finance reality, where emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) are increasingly active, though their contributions remain fragmented in official reporting. The report emphasizes the need for inclusive reporting frameworks and the scaling of triangular partnerships and de-risking mechanisms to mobilize further private capital to meet global climate goals.

The Clean Air Task Force recommends that the EU increase its 2029 public procurement mandates for low-carbon steel to 50% and low-carbon concrete and mortar to 10%. It argues that the current IAA proposal is insufficient to drive investment and suggests expanding mandates to 100% by 2040. The report also proposes extending these requirements to private construction projects over 1000 m2 and private automotive fleets by 2032, while broadening the scope to include low-carbon plastics and fertilisers.

The report analyzes the gap between the supply and demand of climate finance in African agrifood systems, drawing on CPI's experience with 23 agribusinesses and 17 finance vehicles. It identifies a systemic misalignment where investors prioritize risk-adjusted returns and export-oriented cash crops, while enterprises often operate across the entire value chain and focus on staple crops essential for food security. The document argues that while enterprise-level technical assistance is helpful, closing the investment gap requires vehicle-level interventions that better price risk and align mandates with market realities. Key findings highlight a geographic concentration of capital in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, and a disconnect between the upstream focus of finance vehicles and the end-to-end operations of agribusinesses.

In the first five months of 2026, Türkiye's renewable electricity generation reached a record 87 TWh, accounting for 61% of total generation. This surge, driven largely by exceptionally high rainfall boosting hydropower, pushed wholesale electricity prices to historic lows, particularly in May 2026. Consequently, the gap between market prices and regulated residential tariffs narrowed, resulting in a $746 million reduction in government electricity subsidies compared to the previous year. The report argues that to sustain these low prices and mitigate the risk of drought-induced price spikes, Türkiye must streamline permitting for storage-integrated wind and solar, hybrid plants, and rooftop solar installations.

This research paper proposes that India can develop a cost-competitive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry using power-and-biomass-to-liquids (PBtL) technology, leveraging low-cost green hydrogen and agricultural residue to reduce crude oil imports and aviation emissions.

The GCF Secretariat provides a detailed response to an independent evaluation of its gender approach, agreeing with several recommendations to shift from a compliance-driven model to one focused on meaningful implementation and results. While the Secretariat accepts the need for stronger institutional coherence, improved budget tracking, and enhanced capacity building, it disputes certain factual assumptions in the evaluation—specifically the reference to a non-existent 2018 GESI Policy—and rejects the introduction of mandatory mid-term Gender Action Plan updates due to the burden they would place on Accredited Entities.

The GCF Board approved 18 funding proposals totaling USD 960.3 million and accredited 10 new entities. A major outcome was the selection of host cities for regional presence: Panama City (Latin America and Caribbean), Amman (Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Middle East), Nairobi and Abidjan (Africa), and Suva (Pacific). The Board also restructured its committees, approved a training programme, and established a roadmap for the 2028–2031 Strategic Plan.

The report examines the limitations of traditional input-heavy agricultural subsidies in sub-Saharan Africa, specifically in Kenya, Malawi, and Zambia. It argues that while these programs can stabilize production in the short term, they often hinder the transition to climate-resilient systems and negatively impact soil health. The document emphasizes that successful reform requires a holistic approach combining organic inputs, improved land governance, and complementary investments in infrastructure and market development.

Small island nations face unique hurdles in managing end-of-life (EOL) electric vehicle batteries, including a lack of specialized workforces, space constraints, and the inability to achieve economies of scale. The report highlights that while large markets benefit from established recycling networks, islands must navigate complex international regulations, such as the Basel Convention and IMO's IMDG Code, to export waste. It suggests a phased approach—utilizing off-island export in the short term and investing in local shredding infrastructure as volumes grow—citing Bermuda's proactive national strategy as a viable model for other remote regions.

The document describes the traditional centralized electricity grid model, which has been the global default since 1882, and explains how it functions through generation, transmission, and distribution. It notes that while this model was historically cost-effective, aging infrastructure and extreme weather now necessitate a shift toward distributed energy resources (DERs) to enhance system resilience.

Over 100 companies, representing more than $1.5 trillion USD in annual revenue, call for governments to accelerate the transition to clean electrification. They argue that reliance on volatile fuel markets undermines competitiveness and that electrifying transport, buildings, and industry is a cost-effective way to strengthen energy security. The statement urges international cooperation through bodies like the G7 and G20, and national policies focused on affordability, electricity market design, grid modernization, and clear electrification timelines.

This document outlines an institutional strategy and roadmap to accelerate the deployment of Non-Conventional Renewable Energy Sources (FNCER) in Colombia by activating existing regulatory, planning, and market tools.

The document argues for integrating co-benefits—such as local employment, gender equity, and productive capacity building—into the design of non-conventional renewable energy (FNCER) auctions in Colombia. It suggests that moving beyond simple economic efficiency to include multi-criteria evaluation and risk mitigation mechanisms can reduce social and territorial risks, thereby enhancing project viability and long-term profitability for investors.

The document details how climate change intensifies droughts through higher temperatures and altered precipitation, leading to severe economic losses in agriculture and hydropower, increased wildfire risks, and public health threats in Canada.

Climate change is increasing the risk and severity of droughts globally and across Canada, leading to significant economic losses in agriculture and hydroelectricity, increased wildfire risk, and public health threats. In Canada, the southern Prairies and interior British Columbia are particularly vulnerable, with 2025 seeing 85% of the country abnormally dry. The document advocates for proactive drought response plans, water conservation, and strengthened agricultural resilience to mitigate these impacts.

The document is a formal statement by a coalition of state attorneys general and local officials opposing federal legislation that would shield fossil fuel companies from state-level lawsuits regarding climate deception and consumer protection violations.

Jack Egan, a resident of the NSW South Coast, lost his home in Rosedale during the Currowan fire on December 31, 2019, as part of the Black Summer bushfires. This experience, which he describes as the future of global warming crashing into the present, led him to become a climate advocate. Egan has joined the Hard Truths human rights case to hold governments and fossil fuel corporations accountable for climate inaction and the expansion of coal and gas projects, seeking legal protections for current and future generations based on international law.