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This research paper examines the evolving geopolitics of mineral supply chains, specifically how industrialised states are seeking to reduce dependencies on certain countries following the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It focuses on the potential for African economies to benefit from this restructuring as the global transition to renewable energy increases the demand for critical minerals.

This report examines the alignment of the food and agriculture sector in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) with the Paris Agreement, highlighting the need to redirect investment from conventional agribusiness toward innovative, low-emission alternatives such as biochar and alternative proteins.

A joint submission by the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI), Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM), The Ethics Institute (TEI), and Corruption Watch providing comments on the Public Administration and Management Amendment Bill 2023. The submission supports the professionalisation of the public sector but proposes strengthening prohibitions against public sector employees conducting business with the state to prevent corruption.

A joint submission by the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI), Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM), The Ethics Institute (TEI), and Corruption Watch regarding the Public Service Amendment Bill 2023. The document supports the Bill's goal of professionalising the South African public administration but argues that it does not go far enough to insulate the service from patronage politics and political interference.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has released draft reports for the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-31) and the 55th meeting of the Executive Council (EC-55) for review and comment.

A notification from the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announcing the availability of preliminary reports from the 31st Conference of the Parties (CoP-31) and the 55th meeting of the Executive Council (CE-55) for review and comment.

RMI provides recommendations for the US Department of the Treasury regarding the 45V production tax credit (PTC) for grid-connected green hydrogen, arguing for a balance between industry acceleration and strict emissions standards to ensure climate goals are met.

This report provides recommendations for the implementation and operation of the international Loss and Damage (L&D) fund, focusing on the needs and priorities of intended recipients and beneficiaries in the Global South.

This case study examines the impact of climate change on the fishing village of Laborie, Saint Lucia, highlighting how rising sea levels, ocean warming, and extreme weather events threaten the local blue economy and the livelihoods of fisherfolk.

This research review examines the technical and political economy challenges of long-term mitigation and adaptation planning, focusing on the integration of climate resilience and low-emission goals within national and sector policies.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) evaluates Canada's new framework for identifying fossil fuel subsidies, praising its alignment with World Trade Organization definitions and its transparency regarding 'inefficiency,' while warning that exemptions for 'abated' production and carbon capture and storage could undermine climate targets.

This guide provides an overview of state and federal regulations and laws governing electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the United States, specifically detailing compliance requirements for manufacturers, fleet operators, and transportation companies.

This guide by RMI proposes a "multi-level engagement" model for banks to maximize climate impact by coordinating efforts across client, sector, and policy levels. Based on an 'Alignment Forum' workshop involving 44 sustainable finance bankers from 17 global banks, the document argues that siloed engagement is often ineffective and that sustainability teams must act as the central coordinating body to align internal stakeholders and drive real-economy decarbonization.

A joint statement from six Canadian environmental and health organizations providing comments on the Draft state of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) report and the Risk Management Scope (RMS). The organizations advocate for regulating PFAS as a class under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), fast-tracking their addition to Part 1 of Schedule 1 as toxic substances, and implementing a comprehensive ban on non-essential uses to protect human health and biodiversity.

The NewClimate Institute report defines 'high-hanging fruit' as decarbonisation technologies and measures that are currently inaccessible to host governments due to extraordinary costs or insurmountable barriers. The report argues that targeting these projects is essential to ensure climate mitigation ambition is enhanced rather than compromised, and proposes several interventions to develop a project pipeline and redirect voluntary climate finance toward these high-cost or first-of-a-kind technologies.

This expert report, prepared by geologist and hydrogeologist Steven K. Campbell for the Centre for Environmental Rights, critiques the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Tetra4 (Pty) Ltd’s proposed Cluster 2 gas production expansion near Virginia, Free State Province, South Africa. Campbell argues that the project's geologic and hydrogeologic frameworks are based on insufficient site-specific data, leading to unreliable groundwater flow models and flawed contamination simulations for methane and total dissolved solids (TDS). He concludes that the expansion should not be approved until critical data gaps are filled and a robust monitoring and remediation plan is established.

This guide by Zero Carbon Analytics explains the role of heat pumps in decarbonising buildings and industry, detailing their technical operation, economic viability, and the policy barriers to their global adoption.

This guide explains how to use RMI's Corporate Commitments and Emissions Dashboard, a tool designed to model corporate emissions pathways to 2050 based on voluntary climate commitments and economic indicators.

This guide by RMI explores how Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can leverage their extensive rooftop and parking assets to drive solar development, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while increasing shareholder value. It identifies significant untapped capacity, outlines the financial and regulatory barriers to adoption, and proposes community solar as a viable solution to overcome these challenges.

This case study examines the cooling access gap in Nigeria and the policy measures, such as the 2017 Nigeria Building Energy Efficiency Code, being implemented to promote sustainable cooling in buildings and cities.