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This policy brief by the Institute for Economic Justice argues for a new $650 billion Special Drawing Rights (SDR) allocation by the IMF, advocated through the G20, to provide liquidity to the Global South for climate adaptation and economic stability without increasing debt.

This policy brief by the Institute for Economic Justice argues for the implementation of progressive wealth taxation—including financial transaction taxes, net wealth taxes, and resource rent taxes—to combat global inequality and fund sustainable development goals.

This guide by RMI provides strategies for U.S. states to fund priority climate measures that were not covered by the EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) Implementation Grants. It outlines how to build 'capital stacks'—combinations of federal grants, tax credits, and low-interest loans—across transportation, electricity, industry, buildings, and waste sectors to maintain momentum on state Priority Climate Action Plans (PCAPs).

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the geopolitical competition between global powers—specifically the US, China, and Russia—within Africa. It argues that African states are increasingly pursuing a strategy of non-alignment and diversification to avoid becoming proxies in global disputes, seeking instead equal partnerships and autonomy. The paper suggests that African agency can be enhanced by strengthening the African Union (AU), diversifying international partnerships, and prioritizing internal economic integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Indonesia's power sector remains dominated by coal, with emissions rising significantly over the last decade. While the government is revising its National Energy Policy, potentially lowering renewable targets for 2025, the report argues that expanding clean energy—particularly in coal-producing regions like East Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, and South Sumatra—can drive economic growth, create up to 96,000 high-skilled jobs, and attract $9.4 billion in investment, thereby ensuring a more equitable energy transition.

This report by Ember analyzes Indonesia's energy transition, focusing on the RUPTL 2021-2030 and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). It argues that increasing renewable energy ambition, particularly in coal-producing regions, can drive economic growth, create high-skilled jobs, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels while ensuring a just transition for affected communities.

This research paper by Energy Innovation evaluates the potential impacts of two divergent U.S. policy pathways on greenhouse gas emissions, the economy, and public health through 2050. It compares a 'Continued Climate Leadership' scenario, aimed at meeting the U.S. Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), against a 'Project 2025' scenario, which involves repealing major climate laws and expanding fossil fuel production. The analysis finds that the Continued Climate Leadership pathway would significantly reduce emissions, create millions of jobs, and lower household energy costs, while the Project 2025 pathway would increase emissions, lead to substantial job losses, and raise energy costs for households.

This case study describes FSD Africa's initiative to integrate the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework into the African financial sector. The program focuses on building institutional capacity, advocating for an 'African voice' in global disclosure standards, and piloting the framework with FirstRand to ensure it is fit for the local context.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and Indigenous Clean Energy provides recommendations for implementing Canada's Sustainable Jobs Act to support Indigenous-led clean energy solutions and self-determination.

This research paper examines how energy network regulation in the UK can be adapted to manage uncertainties associated with net zero climate policy, utilizing theories of adaptive regulation and lessons from other sectors.

This research paper argues for the application of a feminist political ecology approach to better understand the power differentials and social inequities that influence the relationship between climate change and human migration.

KAMIM Technologies Ltd. implemented the CoolCycle project in Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria, utilizing a 15 kWp solar system and 30 kWh battery storage to power cold storage for farmers. The project has reduced post-harvest losses by up to 90%, created jobs for 48 women and 16 artisans, and expanded its cooling capacity to 12 tons due to high demand. Funded by ZE-Gen, the project employs a subscription-based 'as-a-Service' commercial model.

This research paper examines the shift in India's renewable energy procurement, specifically focusing on the Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) tenders introduced by SECI in 2023, and the resulting need for developers to adopt more sophisticated risk management and trading capabilities.

This case study evaluates the compliance of Sénégalaise des Filières Alimentaires (SFA), a small rice miller in Senegal, with the Committee on World Food Security’s Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-RAI). While SFA shows moderate compliance and strong community loyalty, the report recommends formalizing its responsible investment strategy, improving health and safety enforcement, and adjusting pricing to be more competitive.

This case study evaluates the compliance of Mahembe, a small Rwandan agribusiness operating as a coffee cherry producer, green bean processor, and exporter, with the Committee on World Food Security’s Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-RAI).

This case study evaluates the compliance of Tropic Coffee, a green bean processor and trader in Rwanda, with the Committee on World Food Security’s Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-RAI).

This case study evaluates the compliance of LIMBUA Group Limited, a Kenyan fruit and nut processing and marketing enterprise, with the Committee on World Food Security’s Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-RAI).

A case study by enee.io on a 48V battery bank at a bank branch in Lagos, Nigeria, identifying that overcharging was reducing the battery lifespan from a potential 4.0 years to 2.1 years and increasing diesel consumption.

This report by Ember analyzes national wind capacity targets for 2030, finding that while current targets aim for a doubling of global capacity, they fall short of the tripling required to maintain the 1.5C climate goal. The report highlights a significant implementation gap outside of China, where most countries are projected to miss their targets, while China is expected to over-deliver.

A case study by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification detailing a portable solar power system developed by GadgetroniX for use in remote locations in Tanzania, specifically within the Manyara Region.