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This report details the Regional Workshop on Climate, Environment, and Health held from 13 to 17 March 2023 in San Martín de los Andes, Argentina. Organized by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), the event aimed to strengthen the capacity of researchers and policymakers to address the intersection of climate, environment, and human health through transdisciplinary and intersectoral approaches.

The Net Zero Stocktake 2023 report analyzes the intent and integrity of net zero targets across over 4,000 entities, including national governments, subnational governments, and the largest publicly-listed companies, noting a shift from pledge-making to a focus on delivery.

This policy brief urges G20 nations to address the fragmented state of monitoring 'offshore impacts'—the environmental consequences of commodity trade in production locations—by improving data disclosure, government capacity, and international collaboration to mitigate climate change and biodiversity loss.

This research paper by the NewClimate Institute analyzes the relationship between the number of climate policies in force and projected greenhouse gas emission change rates between 2021 and 2030, identifying specific policy gaps in countries with high or stalling emissions.

This briefing by RMI outlines strategies and policy levers to reduce methane emissions from municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills in the United States. It proposes a two-pronged approach: improving the monitoring and control of existing waste and preventing new methane generation by diverting organic waste from landfills. The document advocates for stronger federal standards from the EPA to scale these reductions and protect adjacent communities.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs advocates for the upscaling of marine and coastal ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). It highlights the vulnerability of coastal and island states to climate risks and argues that integrating EbA into national policies and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) can simultaneously address climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and socio-economic development.

This research paper by the Africa Policy Research Institute examines the health cooperation between Germany and African states, arguing that current partnerships are rooted in colonial legacies and lack genuine reciprocity. The author contends that recent shifts toward 'securitization' of health—prioritizing global health security and economic interests—often override the needs of marginalized populations and the goal of strengthening local health systems.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) issued a statement regarding the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine, highlighting the resulting humanitarian and environmental crises and the broader impacts of Russia's invasion on sustainable development.

This special report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the intersection of agriculture, water access, and climate change in Algeria, forecasting development pathways to 2040. It highlights the country's vulnerability to commodity shocks, low agricultural productivity, and the severe socio-economic risks posed by rising temperatures and sea-level rise.

This report outlines the projected outcomes of the 'Algerian Dream' scenario for Algeria by 2040, a simulation where holistic reforms in governance, economic diversification, and policy interventions lead to significant growth compared to a 'Current Path' projection.

This briefing from the NewClimate Institute and Climate Action Tracker (CAT) argues that COP28 must prioritize the phase-out of oil and gas production and the establishment of ambitious global renewable energy targets over distractions like carbon capture and storage (CCS).

This research paper discusses the controversy surrounding the inclusion of climate change on the United Nations Security Council agenda and proposes using the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) to establish a shared scientific understanding of climate change as a risk to peace and security.

This research paper analyzes the evolving energy relations between Germany and Africa, noting a shift from traditional development cooperation toward a broader approach combining energy diplomacy, foreign policy, and technical cooperation. The author highlights a tension between Germany's commitment to a 'just transition' and its strategic interests in securing both renewable energy (particularly green hydrogen) and fossil fuel imports to ensure energy security.

This report analyses the development trajectories of the Horn of Africa (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan) up to 2040. It identifies systemic barriers including governance failure, conflict, and climate-induced food insecurity, while modelling an 'Integrated Development Push' scenario to demonstrate how coordinated reforms in governance, agriculture, and human capital could significantly reduce extreme poverty and boost regional GDP.

This report analyzes the human and economic development prospects of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) up to 2050. It contrasts a 'Current Path' scenario, characterized by persistent poverty, poor governance, and infrastructure deficits, with a 'comprehensive scenario' involving targeted interventions in governance, infrastructure, human capital, agriculture, and economic diversification.

The Capital Mobilization Roadmap is a discussion draft by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) that outlines pathways to mobilize private capital for climate and development priorities. It focuses on four high-impact areas: reducing credit risk through purposeful guarantees, mitigating currency risk via market creation and local currency lending, scaling project development models to reduce development risk, and reforming Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) incentives to prioritize private sector mobilization over institutional volumes.

This case study describes the construction of a climate-resilient home for Dipika ben Malik, a seamstress living in the Bhagwatinagar slum of Ahmedabad, India. Through a partnership between the Mahila Housing Trust (MHT) and the Selco Foundation, her previous housing—which suffered from extreme heat and flooding—was replaced with a structure featuring PUF panel roofing, a raised plinth, and solarized appliances to protect her livelihood and reduce costs.

A statement by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and partners calling for a global treaty to reduce plastic production and the elimination of hazardous plastics in healthcare and consumer goods to protect human health and the environment.

This report examines how countries can use the outputs and results of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process to develop Adaptation Communications (AdComs) for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), aiming to increase the visibility of adaptation efforts without increasing reporting burdens.

Natural Justice provides a critique of Kenya's proposed Climate Change (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which aims to integrate carbon markets into the country's climate response. While acknowledging the potential for carbon markets to mobilize investment, the organization warns of risks regarding environmental integrity and the potential for developed nations to use credits to justify continued fossil fuel use. The statement highlights several deficiencies in the Bill, including the removal of specific representation requirements for marginalized communities and civil society in the National Climate Change Council, a lack of clear procedural guidelines for public participation, and ambiguous role definitions between national and county governments.