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This report by the Climate Policy Initiative provides a baseline analysis of smallholders in Brazil's Caatinga and Cerrado biomes to inform a 'rural just transition.' It highlights significant disparities in productivity, resource access, and socioeconomic vulnerability between the two regions, arguing that a one-size-fits-all agricultural policy is insufficient. The analysis emphasizes that smallholders in the Caatinga are particularly prone to poverty and subsistence farming, while those in the Cerrado are more integrated into commercial markets, though both face barriers to adopting sustainable, low-carbon production methods.

This report by Energy Innovation and RMI evaluates the impact of five key state-level energy policies on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across six U.S. states using the Energy Policy Simulator (EPS). The analysis demonstrates that a coordinated policy approach can significantly reduce emissions, create jobs, and improve public health outcomes.

A February 2023 briefing by Global Energy Monitor reporting a dramatic acceleration in coal power plant permitting and construction in China during 2022, driven by peak load increases and regional energy security concerns, despite record clean energy additions.

This case study examines a pilot project conducted between 2020 and 2022 by Swedish retailer Kappahl and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to map the organic cotton supply chains of four garment lines. Using the SupplyShift platform, the project aimed to increase visibility and transparency from farm to retail to manage environmental and socio-economic risks and comply with emerging sustainability regulations.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and CUTS International analyzes the progress of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Joint Initiative on Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) as of February 2023. It details the current state of the draft agreement, highlighting key pillars such as transparency, administrative streamlining, and special treatment for developing nations, while outlining the remaining challenges and the path toward the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13).

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and CUTS International analyzes the progress of negotiations for the WTO Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFD Agreement). It details the current draft's structure—focusing on transparency, administrative simplification, and sustainable investment—and outlines the roadmap toward the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13), including the challenges of integrating the agreement into the WTO's legal architecture.

This community audit, published by Natural Justice in February 2023, documents the environmental and social impacts of bauxite mining operations by the Société Minière de Boké (SMB) in the Boké region of Guinea. Based on consultations across 24 villages, the report identifies systemic violations of rights to a healthy environment, land ownership, water access, and health, while calling for a Livelihoods Restoration Plan and the abandonment of a proposed coal-fired power plant.

A 2023 community audit by Natural Justice reports that the Société Minière de Boké (SMB) has caused severe environmental degradation, including water and air pollution and loss of agricultural land, in the Boké region of Guinea. The report documents systemic violations of Guinean constitutional and environmental laws, a lack of transparent community consultation regarding impact assessments, and demands the abandonment of a proposed coal-fired power plant.

This summary booklet outlines a community audit conducted between 2018 and 2023 regarding the environmental and social impacts of bauxite mining by Société Minière de Boké (SMB) in the Boké region of Guinea. The audit, supported by several NGOs, identifies widespread violations of rights to a healthy environment, land, water, health, food, and information across 24 villages.

The report proposes transforming fossil fuel electricity subsidies in the Dominican Republic into a blended finance model to install rooftop solar systems for low-to-middle income households and small businesses. By investing a few years' worth of subsidies into solar infrastructure, the government could eliminate the need for ongoing monthly subsidies, reduce carbon emissions, and lower long-term energy costs for citizens.

This guide by RMI provides implementation recommendations for state energy offices (SEOs) to design and deploy the Home Efficiency Rebate program established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The $4.3 billion program incentivizes whole-home retrofits for single-family and multifamily dwellings, with higher rebate amounts for greater energy savings and doubled benefits for low-income households.

This guide provides implementation recommendations for state energy offices (SEOs) to design and deploy the Home Electrification Rebate program, a $4.5 billion initiative established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to support residential electrification for low- and moderate-income households.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the implementation of Green Public Procurement (GPP) across eight EU Member States, focusing on the road transport and construction sectors. It identifies significant gaps between stated climate targets and actual procurement practices, highlighting barriers such as fragmented governance, lack of standardized data, and limited capacity among procurement officers. The document provides best practice examples from various regions and offers 17 policy recommendations to harmonize GPP across the EU to support the 2030 climate target of a net 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

This Stockholm Environment Institute report analyzes the global interactions between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement under a 1.5°C climate boundary condition. Using expert perceptions and a cross-impact matrix, the study finds that most interactions are synergetic (62%), suggesting that climate-resilient development is possible. Key accelerators for progress include the mobilization of climate finance and the mainstreaming of climate policy into national strategies. The report highlights that addressing root causes of vulnerability (poverty, inequality, and basic service access) is essential for building global resilience.

The Stockholm Environment Institute has introduced WASH Flows, a Microsoft Excel-based analytical tool that integrates household-level water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) data with watershed-scale hydrological modelling. By linking these traditionally siloed disciplines, the tool allows users to estimate service baselines, identify community vulnerabilities, and model the impact of interventions on water quality and availability. A case study in the Tupiza watershed, Bolivia, demonstrated the tool's ability to identify critical gaps in safely managed water and sanitation and to propose infrastructure solutions that enhance community resilience to drought.

The Mekong Thought Leadership and Think Tanks Network is a 3-year program supported by the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Led by the Stockholm Environment Institute - Asia Centre, the program aims to develop evidence-based solutions for water, energy, and development challenges in the Mekong Region to improve policy and practice for vulnerable and marginalized communities.

This submission by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), on behalf of groundWork and Earthlife Africa, opposes Eskom's applications for the postponement and suspension of Minimum Emission Standards (MES) compliance. The document argues that Eskom's failure to comply with air quality laws violates constitutional rights to health and a safe environment, particularly in the Highveld Priority Area. It provides evidence of extensive emission exceedances, high emission intensity compared to international standards, and severe public health impacts, while asserting that abatement technologies are technically and economically feasible.

This report by Ember provides a detailed analysis of electricity generation sources within the European Union for 2022, comparing these figures against trends from 2000 and 2015. It details the growth of solar and wind power, the temporary rise in coal, the stability of gas, and the significant declines in nuclear and hydro generation during 2022.

This report by Ember argues that Europe must achieve a fully decarbonised power system by the mid-2030s to align with the 1.5C goal of the Paris Agreement, asserting that such a transition is possible without additional costs beyond stated plans or compromising energy security.

The European Electricity Review 2023 by Ember analyzes EU-27 electricity generation and demand for 2022, highlighting a year of crisis-driven volatility. While a shortfall in nuclear and hydro generation led to a temporary 7% increase in coal power, wind and solar reached a record 22% share of the EU electricity mix. The report predicts a significant decline in fossil fuel generation for 2023 as nuclear and hydro capacities recover and renewable deployment accelerates.