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The Aluminum Emission Reporting Guidance, published by RMI in April 2023, provides a standardized methodology for aluminum producers to report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the product level. The guide aims to increase transparency and enable the development of a market for low-carbon aluminum by establishing fixed system boundaries and requiring the use of primary data to ensure comparability across the supply chain.

This case study describes the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI), a partnership co-led by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforSforALL), the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), and The Rockefeller Foundation. LaunchedS Launched at COP27, theS theSSSSS the initiative aims to establish high-integrity Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs) to channel international finance into African clean energy projects and climate mitigation efforts.

This case study describes the development of the Malawi Integrated Energy Planning (IEP) Tool by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet. The tool provides a data visualization platform and geospatial analytics to help the Malawian government and private sector identify the least-cost solutions for achieving universal energy access by 2030, specifically targeting electricity and clean cooking.

This case study describes the 'Stand-Alone Solar for Productive Use' (SSPU) programme in Nigeria, managed by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) through the Universal Energy Facility (UEF). The programme uses results-based grants to encourage clean energy companies to replace polluting petrol and diesel generators with solar-battery systems for businesses and services.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute analyzes the distributional welfare impacts of the 2022 energy price crisis in Sweden. It examines how electricity and fuel price increases affected different income deciles and geographical regions, evaluating the effectiveness of policy responses such as fuel tax reductions and direct compensation. The report highlights that low-to-middle income groups and residents of sparsely populated areas were most affected, and argues that short-term subsidies may conflict with Sweden's long-term climate goals of net-zero emissions by 2045.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute explores how systems thinking can enhance Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) analysis in capital investment. Through a review of tools, practitioner interviews, and workshops, the study identifies significant barriers in the finance sector—such as a reliance on quantitative aggregation and short-term horizons—while proposing six dimensions to operationalize systems thinking for asset managers.

This report provides a status update as of December 2022 on the Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on Electronic Commerce, analyzing its position within national, regional, and multilateral e-commerce governance frameworks.

This report evaluates fair greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions budgets for Belgium using different distribution models, concluding that Belgium has likely already exhausted its fair share of the global carbon space.

Damilola Ogunbiyi delivered a keynote speech at the 9th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue on March 28, 2023, emphasizing that a global transition to net zero is impossible without the inclusion of Africa and addressing the severe disparity in renewable energy financing for developing nations.

The document outlines the statutes of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll), a non-profit association based in Vienna. It defines the organization's purpose of promoting climate protection and the energy transition, its governance structure consisting of a General Assembly, a Board, and a CEO, and its operational activities focused on SDG7 and the Paris Agreement.

This briefing by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzes Provisional Measure (MP) nº 1.150/2022, which proposes changes to the rules for joining the Environmental Regularization Program (PRA) and the deadlines for the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) in Brazil. The analysis compares the original MP text with two reports presented by Deputy Sergio Souza, highlighting risks of legal insecurity and the loss of incentives for environmental compliance.

This briefing, based on research from the Aspen Global Change Institute, examines the impact of climate change on atmospheric rivers and snowpack in California and other mountainous regions. It highlights a paradoxical future where the region faces both an increased risk of catastrophic megafloods and a long-term decline in snowpack and overall precipitation frequency, emphasizing that high-emissions scenarios will accelerate these hydrologic shifts.

A notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research regarding the nomination and election process for the post of IAI Executive Director.

This fact sheet provides a profile of Kenya's economic transformation based on the African Transformation Index (ATI), detailing performance across diversification, export competitiveness, productivity, technology, and human well-being.

The Europe Gas Tracker 2023 by Global Energy Monitor reports that the European Union is pursuing a costly and uncoordinated expansion of gas infrastructure, including LNG terminals and pipelines, which may conflict with its 2030 and 2050 climate goals.

This RMI fact sheet explains the technology, benefits, and market opportunities for geothermal heat pumps (also known as ground-source heat pumps) in the United States. It highlights their efficiency in both hot and cold climates, their role in reducing building emissions, and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on lowering installation costs.

This briefing consists of two letters from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) requesting nominations from Parties to fill vacancies on the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) and the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) during the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties in June 2023.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is requesting nominations from Parties to fill vacancies in the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) and the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) ahead of the 31st Conference of the Parties in June 2023.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) evaluates Canada's 2023 federal budget, noting significant investments in clean energy, freshwater protection, and climate adaptation, while warning that continued financial support for fossil fuels and carbon capture and storage (CCS) may undermine net-zero goals.

This briefing provides a framework for addressing legal questions regarding the use of the CO2 Performance Ladder, a carbon management system used in public procurement to provide award advantages to certified organizations.