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A joint statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and Earthjustice submitted to the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council, arguing that offshore oil and gas activities are incompatible with the human rights of small-scale fishers and the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) and #PayTheGrants (#PTG) submitted a response to the draft amendments of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant regulations on 7 March 2024. The submission argues that the proposed regulations fail to meet government commitments to improve the grant, risk increasing exclusion errors, and introduce punitive measures that unfairly penalize vulnerable beneficiaries.

This report by the NewClimate Institute and the Institute for Climate Economics (I4CE) examines the role of public development banks in accelerating the early retirement of coal-fired power plants to align with the 1.5°C temperature goal. It outlines specific strategies and instruments for engaging national policymakers, utilities, and independent power producers (IPPs), while warning against risks such as moral hazard, emission leakage, and the indirect support of natural gas capacity.

A report by NewClimate Institute and the Institute for Climate Economics (I4CE) warning public development banks against funding abatement technologies and carbon credits for coal plants, arguing these may create perverse incentives that delay the phase-out of fossil fuel infrastructure.

This research paper evaluates the outcomes of the Thirteenth WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) regarding the intersection of climate and trade policy. The authors argue that while the conference was largely disappointing due to a lack of binding multilateral agreements and opposition from key members like India, there is still value in utilizing the WTO as a diplomatic forum to coordinate non-binding instruments and revitalize deliberative functions such as the Committee on Trade and Environment.

This research paper analyzes the European Union's strategic partnerships with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia to diversify critical raw material (CRM) supply chains and reduce dependence on China. It examines the geopolitical tensions between Western security agendas and the industrialization goals of the producing nations, while highlighting significant governance risks and the lack of comprehensive national CRM policies in the DRC and Zambia.

A statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) regarding the Special Rapporteur's report on business, planetary boundaries, and the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, emphasizing the need for mandatory corporate due diligence and the phase-out of fossil fuels.

The FSD Africa Official Travel & Expense Policy (Version 4.0), effective March 6, 2024, establishes the principles and rules for travel and reimbursement for all personnel, including staff, Board and Committee members, contractors, and consultants. The policy aims to balance staff welfare and security with a commitment to reducing CO2 emissions and the responsible use of public funds, specifically targeting that travel and expense costs remain within 2% of overall operational budgeted expenses.

This briefing paper argues that conventional financial analysis for transport infrastructure is inadequate because it fails to integrate externalities—the costs or benefits impacting third parties. The author contends that neglecting these factors leads to continued investment in carbon-intensive road transport over sustainable alternatives.

This executive summary describes a bottom-up carbon analysis of the United States building stock conducted by RMI to identify which building segments produce the most operational emissions and where capital flows should be prioritized for decarbonization.

This report introduction highlights that US trucks contribute 23% of the transportation sector's carbon footprint and identifies inadequate high-powered charging infrastructure (50 to 750+ kW) as the primary bottleneck for electrification. Using Geotab ITS telematics data, the report analyzes 15 states implementing the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule to guide policymakers and utilities on energy demand, grid impact, and infrastructure investment.

This case study examines Colombia's integration of Short-Lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP) targets into its 2020 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), highlighting the role of a collaborative National SLCP Strategy in achieving these goals.

A statement by Marco Lambertini, Convenor of the Nature Positive Initiative, arguing for the integration of biodiversity and nature-positive goals into international trade policies, specifically through the World Trade Organization (WTO).

This case study describes how Chile's 2022 Climate Change Framework Law decentralized climate policy implementation, moving responsibility from the Ministry of the Environment to 17 government ministries and subnational authorities to accelerate the country's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

This case study describes France's implementation of a 'Green Budget' process to align public finance with the Paris Agreement and net-zero goals, utilizing a specific rating methodology for state expenditures and setting minimum environmental thresholds for recovery funding.

This case study by the World Resources Institute describes the transformation of Denmark's power sector from 1990 to 2020, detailing the policy mechanisms and institutional supports that enabled a shift from coal-dominated generation to a system primarily powered by renewables.

This case study by the World Resources Institute examines Costa Rica's 2019 National Decarbonization Plan, highlighting how its detailed implementation framework and ability to attract significant international funding ensured policy continuity despite a change in presidential administration in 2022.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) criticizes the 2024 Budget from National Treasury for its continued reliance on austerity measures and private sector investment, arguing that these policies undermine public services, socio-economic rights, and climate change efforts.

The Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) welcomes the Public Service Amendment Bill for shifting HR and administrative authority to departmental heads and banning senior public servants from political office. However, PARI contends the Bill does not fully implement the 2022 Professionalisation Framework and fails to sufficiently prevent political corruption in the appointment of Heads of Department (HoDs).

This report provides a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) of Metro Line 1 in Bogota, Colombia, the country's first modern metro system. The assessment evaluates the economic, social, and environmental impacts of the fully electric and automated mass rapid transit (MRT) system, focusing on its ability to reduce congestion and increase employment access for a population exceeding 8 million.