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The report examines 'equity PIMs' as a regulatory tool to incentivize utilities to improve energy affordability and service for underserved communities. It highlights that while several US states have adopted these mechanisms to target energy efficiency and reduce disconnections, they are most effective when paired with broader systemic reforms, reporting metrics, and direct assistance programs.

This report by RMI identifies policy concepts and areas intended to drive the decarbonization of the steel sector in the United States, emphasizing the critical nature of the next decade for primary steel production capabilities.

Friends of the Earth International issues a statement calling for a legally binding global plastics treaty that addresses the entire lifecycle of plastics, from production to disposal. The organization argues that the treaty must include production limits, confront the influence of the fossil fuel industry, and end 'waste colonialism' where wealthy nations export plastic waste to the Global South.

Friends of the Earth International issues a statement calling for a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty that addresses the entire lifecycle of plastics, from production and extraction to waste management, while limiting the influence of the fossil fuel industry in negotiations.

This research paper examines the relationship between the concept of Social License to Operate (SLO), originally from the extractive industry, and Social Acceptance (SA) within the context of renewable energy and the energy transition.

This briefing from the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the increasing trend of incorporating voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) into free trade agreements (FTAs) and provides recommendations to maximize their effectiveness in promoting sustainable global production and consumption.

This systematic map by the Stockholm Environment Institute reviews 227 articles to categorize public policy interventions aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable food consumption, highlighting a research bias toward high-income countries and non-intrusive policy instruments.

This research paper evaluates the diversity of six major global scenario sets used in climate research and policymaking to determine how effectively they span the uncertainty space of future environmental change.

This briefing by RMI argues that high rates of return on equity (ROE) for regulated utilities hinder the energy transition by incentivizing capital-intensive projects over efficiency, increasing costs for consumers, and making utilities less competitive than third-party renewable developers.

This briefing document, prepared by the IAI Directorate, presents the report of the 2024 Extraordinary Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The primary purpose of the meeting, held via videoconference on 26 March 2024, was to review and decide upon a proposal from Panama to host the headquarters of the IAI Directorate.

The Report of the Financial Working Group, prepared by the IAI Directorate, outlines a plan to ensure the financial stability of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) through adjusted voluntary contributions and the acceptance of in-kind support.

This report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the activities and recommendations of the Financial Working Group. The group was tasked with developing a plan to increase voluntary contributions to the IAI's operating budget and define other forms of financial and in-kind support to ensure financial stability amidst inflation and growth in activities.

The Report of the Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC), prepared by the United States as Chair, provides an update on the administrative and financial oversight of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The report recommends the approval of the 2024-2025 Core Budget and notes a clean audit for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

This report details the activities of the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) from July 1, 2023, to April 19, 2024. It outlines progress in collaborative research, scientific diplomacy, and thematic programs focusing on climate, health, oceans, and mountain science, as well as efforts to improve equity, diversity, and open data access.

This report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate from 1 July 2023 to April 2024. It outlines progress in implementing decisions from the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties, focusing on research funding, science diplomacy, and multilateral partnerships across the Americas.

This briefing, prepared by the United States of America as chair of the Finance and Administration Committee (FAC), provides an update on the financial and administrative status of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the Executive Council's 57th meeting. It includes a recommendation for the approval of the 2024-2025 Operating Budget and reports a clean audit opinion for the 2022-23 fiscal year.

This briefing from the IAI Directorate presents the core budget request for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and preliminary requests for 2025-2027, detailing operational costs, staffing changes, and proposed increases in country contributions.

RMI analysis indicates that Illinois could achieve significant household cost savings, pollution reduction, and public health improvements by adopting three clean transportation strategies: vehicle electrification standards, climate-driven agency planning, and renewed investments in state transit systems.

This discussion paper by the Climate Policy Initiative examines the financing requirements and barriers for decarbonizing the industrial sector in India, with a specific focus on the iron and steel sectors.

A policy brief by the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) arguing that South African municipalities must rapidly deploy renewable energy solutions to ensure low-cost electricity and economic recovery, noting that nuclear options are significantly more expensive and slower.