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This report by the Climate Policy Initiative assesses the role of ten Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) in providing climate finance to cities in low- and middle-income countries (L&MICs). It argues that while MDBs have increased overall climate finance, urban-specific funding has plateaued and remains insufficient to meet the projected USD 29.4 trillion in climate-related opportunities in L&MIC urban areas by 2030. The document provides five key areas for MDB reform to better support urban climate action, including shifting from project-based to programmatic approaches, increasing direct financing to cities, and scaling risk-mitigation instruments to mobilize private capital.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development evaluates the economic and climate risks of developing licensed but untapped offshore gas reserves in Colombia, concluding that there is no justification for their development.

This paper by the NewClimate Institute provides an overview of positive shifts in international climate policy across five thematic areas: awareness and civil action, policy and governance, investors and business, and the energy and industry sectors. It argues that these shifts, driven by new actors and strategies, demonstrate that the goal of limiting global temperature increase to 1.5°C remains achievable.

This research paper outlines the strategic positioning of African countries and institutions ahead of COP28 in Dubai, emphasizing the role of the Nairobi Declaration and the African Union's Climate Change and Resilient Strategy and Action Plan (2022-2032) in driving the regional climate agenda.

This case study describes a partnership between the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and the Estonian government to develop a unified methodology and emissions factor database for assessing the environmental and carbon footprints of the public sector.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute argues that the European Union is unprepared for cascading climate risks—where hazards in remote locations create knock-on effects across borders and systems—and provides 21 strategic recommendations to build systemic resilience.

This guide provides recommendations for incorporating environmental criteria into public procurement for catering services in Estonian educational institutions. It outlines specific technical descriptions and evaluation criteria to reduce the environmental impact of food production and consumption, focusing on organic food, short supply chains, plant-based diets, waste reduction, and sustainable cleaning practices.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics argues for a rigorous, science-based definition of 'unabated fossil fuels' to prevent the use of weak policies and inadequate technologies from undermining the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C. It highlights that while the term has become central to G7, G20, and UN climate negotiations, the lack of a consensus definition allows for interpretations that may include low carbon capture rates or ignore upstream emissions.

This report by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the distinctions, controversies, and global implementation of biodiversity offsetting and biodiversity credits (biocredits). It contrasts offsetting—a mandatory mitigation tool for development impacts—with biocredits, which are voluntary investments in conservation. The document highlights ecological and ethical concerns regarding the 'no net loss' principle and the potential for greenwashing, while detailing the efforts of the UK, France, Australia, and the EU to establish nature markets.

A joint statement by eleven civil society organizations arguing that carbon pricing is not the cause of affordability challenges in Canada and calling for a transition away from fossil fuels to address both climate and cost-of-living crises.

The Energy Transition Dialogues Communique outlines India's climate commitments, including its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and the significant financial investment required to reach its 2030 and 2070 net-zero targets.

This document describes the data collection methodology and definitions used by Ember to track national ambitions for renewable energy deployment in the power sector across 57 countries and the European Union, focusing on targets for 2030.

This Request for Proposal (RFP), issued by the GreenCape Sector Development Agency on 21 November 2023, seeks partners to provide renewable energy services to the Nomzamo Agricultural Village in Mpumalanga. The project aims to deliver sustainable energy to at least 300 households, establish an independent operations and maintenance (O&M) business, and create local jobs and skills.

This briefing from the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes global public financial flows to fossil fuels and clean energy in 2022, highlighting a record high in support for fossil fuels and a gap between climate commitments and implementation ahead of COP 28.

This fact sheet by RMI outlines the critical role of methane in global warming, specifically focusing on the oil and gas sector's contribution. It highlights the high warming potential of methane, the cost-effectiveness of leak repairs, and the increasing role of aerial detection technologies in monitoring emissions.

This research paper presents a systematic map designed to identify and understand the primary themes in existing literature regarding the influence of physical and transitional climate risks on the economic valuation of real estate assets.

The Framework Agreement between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) establishes a partnership to promote technical and scientific cooperation regarding the nexus of climate, environment, and health in the Americas.

This report presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment of a proposed city-wide bus rapid transit (BRT) system in Bandung, Indonesia, designed to reduce reliance on individual motorized transport and lower carbon emissions.

The report analyzes the growth of solar and wind energy in the ASEAN region, highlighting that while there has been significant expansion—largely driven by Viet Nam—stronger policy support and grid modernization are required to meet the IEA's 2050 net zero scenario. To align with this scenario, the region must reach a 23% share of solar and wind in total electricity generation by 2030, necessitating the addition of 164 GW of solar and 65 GW of wind capacity.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development proposes amendments to Bill C-50, the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, to enhance its accountability, inclusivity, and integration with climate policies, noting that while the bill provides a useful governance framework, existing gaps limit its efficacy.