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The document describes 'Como Con Eco', an educational project implemented in Colombian schools and universities to raise awareness about food resilience and climate action. Executed by the social enterprise 2811 and EAN University with funding from Fundación Botnar, the project aims to transform students into 'agents of change' by teaching them about the food production chain and sustainable systems.

This research paper uses the Transport Transition Pathway Explorer (TTPE) to model decarbonisation scenarios for India's transport sector, which accounts for approximately 14% of the country's direct energy-related emissions. The analysis indicates that current trajectories are not Paris-aligned and that achieving net-zero targets by 2050 or 2070 requires a shift toward public electrified rail and significant annual public investment.

RMI reports that expanding regional electricity transmission in the Western US is a 'win-win' economic opportunity. It finds that energy export states (Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming) could increase their market access from $3 billion to $40 billion per year by 2050 with better transmission, while states with clean energy standards could reduce costs by over 30% through expansive regional planning.

This report by RMI analyzes three high-potential offshore wind development zones in the Philippines—Manila Bay, Tayabas Bay, and Guimaras—to accelerate the country's transition to renewable energy and address a looming energy crisis caused by the depletion of the Malampaya natural gas field.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has outlined a 2024-2025 work plan for its Open Data and Science Committee. The plan focuses on updating the IAI's Open Data Policy, improving the accessibility of its data repositories for researchers and decision-makers, and supporting international evaluation processes, including those led by the United Nations and the IPCC.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has developed a 2024–2025 work plan for its Science and Open Data Committee. The plan focuses on updating the IAI's open data policy, improving the accessibility and usability of its data platforms, and supporting regional and global assessment processes for IAI partners and member states.

This briefing from the IAI Directorate proposes formal procedures for granting Permanent Observer Status at the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, as existing agreements and rules do not address the granting of permanent status.

This briefing document, prepared by the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), proposes formal procedures for granting permanent Observer Status to entities participating in the IAI's Conference of the Parties (CoP) and Executive Council meetings.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) supports Canada's Budget 2024 pledge to release a policy by fall 2024 to end domestic public finance for fossil fuels. The IISD notes that between 2020 and 2022, domestic fossil fuel support ranged from CAD 8.1 billion to CAD 14.1 billion annually, primarily driven by Export Development Canada. While welcoming investments in skilled trades (CAD 100 million), credential recognition (CAD 50 million), and the Green Building Strategy, the IISD emphasizes that Canada needs to invest roughly 2% of its GDP annually in climate initiatives to remain competitive and mitigate climate change.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) and #PayTheGrants (#PTG) filed a replying affidavit on 26 March 2024 in a High Court case challenging the administration of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. The legal action seeks to address exclusionary systems that the applicants claim prevent up to 8 million eligible people from accessing social assistance.

A coalition of 96 organizations urges the World Bank and IMF to stop promoting means-tested social safety nets and pension privatization in favor of universal, rights-aligned social security systems and the cessation of harmful austerity measures.

The 'Agri-Food Deforestation and Conversion Free (DCF) Sourcing Criteria', published by the Climate Bonds Initiative on April 12, 2024, provides a framework for certifying agri-food entities that can prove their commodity sourcing is free from deforestation and natural ecosystem conversion. The criteria are designed to align with and expand upon the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), extending requirements to all natural ecosystems and applying them at the entity level globally.

This executive summary details a high-level roundtable convened on March 1, 2024, to establish a climate finance dialogue agenda during Brazil's G20 presidency. The document outlines a roadmap for Brazil to leverage its leadership in the G20, BRICS, and COP30 to reform the international financial architecture, promote 'country platforms' for investment, and address gaps in adaptation and nature finance to support Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs).

This report by RMI analyzes the availability of Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) required to qualify for the US Inflation Reduction Act's 45V Clean Hydrogen Production tax credit. The analysis focuses on the 'three pillars' of the proposed rules—new, nearby, and hourly matched power—and evaluates whether these requirements can be met across seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs). RMI finds that while there is sufficient projected clean electricity capacity to meet current hub goals, the primary obstacles to scaling the industry are underdeveloped EAC markets, data infrastructure, and physical grid bottlenecks rather than a lack of available clean energy attributes.

This case study analyzes the sensitivity of sustainability classifications for rural credit in Brazil, comparing five different taxonomies and initiatives applied to data from the BCB's SICOR system between July 2015 and June 2023.

This briefing document, prepared by the IAI Directorate, presents the report of the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-31) held on 21-22 June 2023 in Panama City, Panama. The document outlines the administrative, financial, and scientific decisions made during the meeting, including the approval of budgets, the election of leadership, and the establishment of new initiatives such as the Science Diplomacy Center and an Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Advisory Committee.

This briefing document, prepared by the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), requests the approval of the report from the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties during the 32nd meeting scheduled for May 22-23, 2024.

In 2023, global coal capacity reached an all-time high of 2,130 GW, driven largely by China, despite a record low in new construction starts outside of China. Only 15% of current operating capacity is committed to retirement in line with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal, necessitating a phaseout rate of approximately two plants per week through 2040.

A legal notice filed on April 10, 2024, in which Richards Bay Gas Power 2 (Pty) Ltd abandons costs orders granted in its favour following two separate court rulings in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria.

This policy brief by Ember argues that national regulatory frameworks in Europe must be revised to allow for forward-looking and anticipatory grid planning to avoid slowing the energy transition.