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This briefing by RMI proposes a 'new carbon economy' that treats carbon dioxide as a valuable raw material rather than a waste product to achieve a net-negative emissions footprint while maintaining the supply of essential carbon-based materials.

This briefing by RMI describes how financial institutions can use forward-looking, asset-level data to conduct corporate transition assessments. Using a case study of the steelmaker ArcelorMittal and data from Forward Analytics, the document demonstrates how analyzing investment pipelines against company targets and global or regional transition pathways can identify 'execution gaps,' transition risks, and financing opportunities across sustainability, risk, and front-office functions.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development provides a policy toolkit for subnational states and regions to manage the transition away from fossil fuel production, emphasizing economic diversification and the protection of regional workers and communities.

The research paper argues for a binding international agreement on fossil fuel subsidies within the WTO framework to address global negative externalities and climate change. It proposes using the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS) as a model, specifically highlighting the Standardized Carbon Rate Measurement (SCRM) as a way to move beyond definitional debates. The authors suggest that successful subsidy reduction must be linked to a state's capacity to transition to green energy and may require WTO waivers on local content requirements to support renewable energy transitions.

This case study examines the tension between Ghana's economic growth and its environmental and fiscal sustainability, focusing on the energy sector's debt and the ecological damage caused by illegal gold mining (galamsey). It argues that Ghana must transition from a high-carbon, debt-driven energy model and a destructive informal mining sector toward green industrialization and renewable energy to ensure long-term economic transformation.

A report by Ember analyzing how the expansion of wind and solar capacity in Britain mitigated the economic impact of a fossil fuel crisis in early 2026, which was triggered by conflict in the Middle East.

This research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-RIO) examines barriers to accessing the National Program for Strengthening Family Farming (PRONAF) in Brazil. It identifies significant regional disparities in credit access, particularly favoring the South, and highlights technical assistance (ATER) and cooperative membership as critical determinants for expanding financial inclusion among smallholder farmers.

This report by Ember analyzes the impact of drought on hydroelectric power generation in Türkiye, detailing how declining water availability increases reliance on natural gas imports and threatens energy security.

This report section details the growth of wind and solar energy in Türkiye, highlighting record-breaking capacity additions in 2025 and the increasing share of these sources in the national electricity mix compared to regional and European benchmarks.

The document outlines policy recommendations for Turkey to reach its 2035 renewable energy goals, focusing on overcoming grid capacity constraints, accelerating permitting processes, diversifying energy sources, and enhancing regional interconnection to ensure grid flexibility.

This report section analyzes the impact of drought on hydroelectric power generation in Turkey, noting a long-term decline in capacity factors and a resulting increase in reliance on natural gas imports.

Turkey has established a massive battery project pipeline of 33 GW, surpassing EU nations like Germany and Italy, driven by a 2022 regulation requiring storage for new wind and solar plants. However, these projects average a storage duration of 1.1 hours, significantly lower than the 2025 global average of 2.5 hours and Turkey's own 2035 target of 7.5 GW with a two-hour duration. As of February 2026, 208 MW have been commissioned, aided by a 50% drop in installation costs since 2022.

This report section analyzes coal-fired electricity generation in Turkey, noting that while growth has slowed, a new purchase guarantee for domestic coal plants introduced in 2025 is expected to increase capacity utilization and potentially push generation to new records between 2026 and 2029.

The Türkiye Electricity Review 2026 by Ember analyzes Türkiye's electricity generation in 2025, highlighting a rapid shift toward wind and solar energy, which reached a record 22% share. Despite this growth, coal remains the primary power source at 34%, with a significant reliance on imports. The report also details the economic impact of drought on hydropower and Türkiye's substantial battery storage project pipeline.

This case study describes the establishment of an Independent Fiscal Council in Ghana in early 2026, designed to strengthen fiscal transparency and long-term debt sustainability following the country's 2022 debt crisis. The initiative was supported by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Ghanaian think tank IMANI Africa, providing analytical and design support to the Ghanaian government.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) submitted recommendations to Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding the renegotiation of older-generation bilateral investment treaties (BITs). The IISD advocates for terminating outdated treaties and replacing them with a new generation of frameworks that prioritize sustainable development, climate action, and national regulatory autonomy over blanket investor protections.

The Climate Litigation Lab report summarizes discussions from a 2025 event in Magaliesburg, South Africa, focusing on Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and the legal challenges facing environmental defenders in Africa.

This research paper proposes a multilevel modelling framework for assessing land-based mitigation technologies (LMTs), arguing that technical estimates must be integrated with stakeholder knowledge to account for feasibility, equity, and social-environmental interactions.

This research paper analyzes the tension between Nigeria's goal of achieving a USD1 trillion GDP by 2030 and its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It examines the institutional frameworks, the carbon intensity of industrial growth, and the financial gaps hindering a sustainable energy transition.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the landscape of climate finance in Ethiopia from 2019 to 2023. It finds that while climate finance has increased, it remains heavily dependent on international public grants and is significantly below the levels required to meet the country's NDC 3.0 targets, particularly for mitigation and private sector investment.