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This guide explains how Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) can lower energy costs and generate revenue for US communities. It highlights the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act and FERC Order No. 2222 in lowering barriers to entry and creating new value streams. The document outlines three paths for local governments to expand DERs: utilizing aggregation to enter wholesale markets, implementing demand response programs with municipal fleets, and leveraging federal and state funding to accelerate community-wide adoption.

This document contains the independent auditors' reports and consolidated financial statements for the World Resources Institute (WRI) and its subsidiaries for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2022, and 2021. The reports, prepared by Grant Thornton LLP, provide an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and compliance with federal award requirements under the Uniform Guidance.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) issued a statement to the Petroleum Agency of South Africa (PASA) raising concerns regarding transparency, environmental compliance, and climate impact assessments for onshore gas and petroleum activities. The CER highlights a lack of public information on rights holders and questions the legality of specific projects and the use of hydraulic fracturing.

A statement by the Center for International Environmental Law, FIAN International, and Earthjustice expressing concerns over the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee's drafting process and approach regarding a study on new technologies for climate protection (geoengineering).

The cement industry accounts for 13% of China's total carbon emissions. While current efforts focus on energy efficiency, reaching net-zero by 2060 will require a multifaceted approach including low-carbon cement varieties, CCUS technology, carbon pricing, and value-chain integration across the fuel, concrete, and construction sectors.

This research paper examines the social impacts of the EU's Fit for 55 Package, which targets a 55% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. It argues that while the long-term health and environmental benefits are clear, the transition risks marginalizing vulnerable citizens and carbon-dependent regions. The authors advocate for progressive fiscal policies, the redistribution of carbon revenues to households, and targeted support through the Just Transition Fund and the Social Climate Fund to ensure a just energy transition.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the current state and prospects of carbon capture and storage (CCS), describing it as an "integrated infrastructure" rather than a single technology. While the history of CCS is marked by high failure rates and limited impact on global emissions, the document notes a recent surge in investment and project announcements, particularly in North America and Europe. The author argues that CCS is most critical for the cement industry, where few alternatives exist, but is largely uncompetitive in the power sector compared to renewables.

A statement of demands drafted by a movement of African Environmental Defenders in Kilifi, Kenya, on September 28, 2022, calling for the protection of defenders' rights, the implementation of climate commitments, and the recognition of traditional knowledge.

This report identifies three priority mitigation measures for cattle farm manure management in Georgia: storage covers, composting, and using manure as fertilizer. These measures could reduce sector emissions by 300–320 GgCO2e (nearly 10%), significantly higher than the ~1% reduction projected under CSAP measures for 2030. Other options were sidelined due to the prevalence of small-scale farming and unmanaged manure on pastures.

This research paper introduces a framework for assessing the societal impacts of resource recovery from urban organic waste streams at a city scale, which was tested using a case study in Naivasha, Kenya.

This research paper by Sisi Tang explores how China can transition its economic relationship with Latin America from expansion to sustainable development. The author proposes three specific mechanisms to enhance climate action: the implementation of clean energy crediting mechanisms, the use of debt-for-climate swaps, and the negotiation of 'greener' free trade agreements (FTAs).

This research paper compares the Integrated MultisatellitE Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) and Climate Forecast and System Reanalysis (CFSR) precipitation products against in-situ data from NOAA surface stations between 2001 and 2020 to guide the selection of satellite rainfall products for hydro-climatic applications in data-limited regions.

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) is a flexible, non-traditional economic initiative launched by the United States in May 2022 with 13 partner countries. Unlike traditional free trade agreements, the IPEF eschews tariff liberalization and market access, focusing instead on four pillars: a connected economy, a resilient economy, a clean economy, and a fair economy. While the initiative aims to reassert U.S. influence in the region, it faces challenges regarding the willingness of partners to commit to high standards and criticisms over the lack of U.S. concessions.

This research paper by Simon Evenett analyzes whether the COVID-19 pandemic created a 'new normal' in global trade policy. Using data from the Global Trade Alert (GTA) database, the author examines the volume and nature of commercial policy interventions between 2020 and 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels. The analysis finds that while the total volume of policy interventions increased, the overall proportion of trade-distorting measures remained stable, though there was a significant spike in export bans and corporate subsidies.

A summary of a High Court of South Africa judgment where the City of Ekurhuleni Municipality successfully obtained an interdict against New Star Technology CC and Zhibing Yuan for operating a waste recycling facility without required environmental authorisations.

This report by Ember analyzes India's progress toward its 2022 renewable energy (RE) target of 175 GW and its 2030 target of 450 GW, highlighting a strong reliance on solar growth and significant disparities in progress across different states.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) emphasizes the critical role of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in integrating human rights into the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and addressing climate-induced loss and damage. CIEL advocates for NHRIs to help States apply a human rights lens to financial mechanisms, coordinate with national statistical offices for redress, and ensure that domestic climate policies align with international human rights obligations and UN Climate Agreements.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the climate finance landscape in Africa, highlighting a significant gap between the funding required to meet Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and actual annual flows. It examines the distribution of finance across regions and sectors, the role of public versus private investment, and provides recommendations to scale up funding through blended finance, improved data tracking, and capacity building.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the conceptual, regulatory, and institutional landscape of the bioeconomy in Brazil, with a specific focus on the Amazon region. It utilizes a framework of three 'visions'—biotechnology, bioresources, and bioecology—to categorize different strategic approaches and identify conflicts and alignments within Brazil's fragmented governance and regulatory structures.

The document is a provisional agenda for the 54th Meeting of the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on November 15, 2022. The meeting covers budget reviews, activity reports on science and capacity development, the Regional Assessment, CoP-30 organization, and the recruitment of a new Executive Director.