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The 'Lithium-Sourcing Roadmap for India' report provides a strategy for Indian policy-makers and industry to responsibly source lithium to support clean energy manufacturing, low-carbon economic growth, and the development of electric vehicles and stationary storage.

This briefing from the International Institute for Sustainable Development discusses the role of the National Adaptation Planning (NAP) process in addressing climate risks and adaptation responses that cross sovereign political borders.

This briefing by RMI explains the role of Community Benefits Plans (CBPs) and Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs) in the United States energy transition, specifically focusing on the requirements set by the Department of Energy (DOE) for funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022.

A report by a coalition including Trend Asia and WALHI alleging conflicts of interest involving high-ranking Indonesian government officials in the Rempang Eco-City National Strategic Project (PSN) and the development of large-scale solar power plants (PLTS) in Batam.

A statement from the World Resources Institute (WRI) regarding the United Auto Workers (UAW) strikes against Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors, emphasizing the need for worker protections and unionization during the transition to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in the United States.

This guide by the World Resources Institute outlines five strategies for U.S. local governments to equitably expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, aiming to prevent 'charging deserts' in historically disadvantaged, rural, and low-income communities.

A statement by the Natural Justice mediated Climate Justice Movement of Nigeria calling for urgent climate action and inclusive governance to address the intensifying impact of floods and desertification in Nigeria.

This policy brief by the African Center for Economic Transformation examines the challenges of youth unemployment in Africa and evaluates school-to-work transition programs. It highlights a systemic trade-off between the scale and quality of these initiatives, noting that large-scale programs often lack relevant training, while high-quality programs fail to reach a significant portion of the youth population.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the economic viability of forest restoration in the Brazilian Amazon compared to cattle ranching. It proposes that a carbon price of US$ 20 per ton of CO2 captured via natural regeneration would make restoration more profitable than ranching, potentially capturing 16 Gt CO2 and avoiding another 32 Gt CO2 over 30 years.

This report presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) and forest landscape restoration in the Peruvian Andes, specifically the Viridis Terra case, to estimate system-wide economic impacts and ecosystem services for climate adaptation.

This report by the World Resources Institute (WRI) analyzes the adoption of electric school buses (ESBs) in the United States as of June 2023. It tracks the number of committed vehicles, the impact of federal and state funding, and the distribution of these buses across different demographics and environmental conditions, highlighting a trend toward more equitable deployment in low-income and high-pollution areas.

The Green Economy Coalition highlights the second SDG Summit as a pivotal moment to accelerate progress toward the 2030 goals. While 96% of the world's largest 250 companies report on sustainability, only 10% cover all 17 SDGs. The statement advocates for government-mandated reporting and the use of tools like the SDG Corporate Tracker—a collaboration involving Colombia's National Planning Department and UNDP—to improve data quality and corporate accountability.

This briefing by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and Global Energy Monitor (GEM) examines the growth of 'captive' coal-fired power plants in Indonesia—off-grid stations operated by industrial actors. The report highlights a significant increase in captive coal capacity, primarily driven by the metal smelting industry, and argues that this trend threatens Indonesia's national climate commitments and the goals of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

This briefing by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) examines the growth of 'captive' coal-fired power plants in Indonesia—off-grid facilities operated by industrial users. It highlights a significant increase in captive capacity, particularly to power metal smelters for nickel and aluminium, which contradicts Indonesia's climate commitments and the goals of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

The NewClimate Institute proposes a conceptual framework called the 'corporate climate accountability loop' consisting of seven functions to hold companies accountable for climate action, highlighting the need for institutional independence and mandatory regulation to replace current voluntary systems.

A statement by CIEL and Amnesty International to the Human Rights Council criticizing climate-altering engineering technologies (such as CCS and solar radiation modification) and certain decarbonization proposals for their risks to human rights and the environment. The statement advocates for the immediate phase-out of fossil fuels and a transition to renewable energy that respects Indigenous Peoples' consent and protects environmental defenders.

This briefing by the NewClimate Institute evaluates the progress of 16 countries against 1.5°C-aligned benchmarks for decarbonising the power sector. It argues that a global transition to clean power must be achieved within a generation, requiring the phase-out of coal and fossil gas by 2040, with developed nations moving faster. While some countries show progress in coal phase-outs and renewables, the briefing highlights a critical lack of explicit fossil gas phase-out plans and concerns over China's coal plant permitting.

This research paper examines the social and political negotiations surrounding a proposed lithium mine in the Barroso region of northern Portugal, focusing on the tension between the European Commission's goals for domestic lithium sourcing for electric vehicles and the resistance from local communities.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, acting on behalf of Appellants, submitted a statement to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment opposing a request by Tetra4 (Pty) Ltd for condonation regarding the late filing of its responding statement in an appeal against an environmental authorisation granted on 13 July 2023.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (CPI/PUC-Rio) quantifies and characterizes climate finance flows for land use in Brazil from 2015 to 2020. It establishes a baseline for financial flows directed toward agriculture and forests, analyzing sources, disbursement channels, and climate objectives to identify gaps and increase transparency in the transition to a low-carbon economy.