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This report analyzes the drivers and barriers to investment within India's electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, based on consultations with experts, policymakers, and investors, as well as an online survey.

This document is a contribution matrix submitted by Natural Justice and Justiça Ambiental (JA!) on August 2, 2022, providing feedback on the first draft of Mozambique's National Land Policy. The submission argues that the draft lacks sufficient integration of human rights, climate change strategies, and protections for indigenous and local communities, urging the Ministry of Land and Environment to align the policy with international standards and constitutional rights.

The Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) and a coalition of civic organisations issued statements condemning hate speech, cyberbullying, and threats of violence directed at the South African Informal Traders Forum (SAITF) and the Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI). The actions are attributed to Councillor Nkululeko Mbundu of ActionSA, the MMC for Economic Development in the City of Johannesburg, following a court victory by SERI and SAITF against illegal evictions.

This research paper by Dr. Toni Haastrup analyzes the strained relationship between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU), arguing that geopolitical tensions—specifically Russia's invasion of Ukraine—have marginalized Africa as a priority for the EU and reinforced historical power imbalances.

This research paper by Dr. Toni Haastrup analyzes the strained relations between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU), arguing that the Russia-Ukraine war has further marginalized African priorities and exacerbated a historical power imbalance. The author contends that the EU's shift toward geopolitical pragmatism, exemplified by the replacement of the African Peace Facility with the European Peace Facility, undermines African security architecture and risks pushing African nations toward other global partners.

A study in the Brazilian Pantanal found that seasonally flooded cattle pastures are significant sources of CO2_C, emitting 337 g CO2_C m−2 year−1. Emissions are driven by aerobic phases (301 g CO2_C m−2), while anaerobic flooding periods act as a slight sink (-18 g CO2_C m−2). The authors suggest that improved management and drought-resistant grasses could mitigate these emissions.

This research paper examines how aid projects from international development organizations facilitate the familiarization of climate technologies in developing countries, specifically analyzing the relationship between project duration, cost, and the inclusion of technologies in Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) documents.

This discussion paper by the African Climate Foundation examines the tension between utilizing Africa's significant natural gas resources for economic development and the risks posed by the global transition to low-carbon energy. It argues that while gas provides short-term revenue and energy security, long-term investments in gas infrastructure are increasingly risky due to falling renewable energy costs and international climate targets. The paper advocates for a shift toward renewable energy (RE) to support industrialization and electrification, provided that climate finance is scaled up.

This case study examines the process and impact of an economic assessment of climate change impacts and adaptation options in Uganda conducted between 2013 and 2015. The study, supported by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and owned by the Ministry of Water and Environment, aimed to provide monetary evidence of the 'cost of inaction' to influence high-level policy-makers and secure investment for climate adaptation.

This report examines barriers to accessing finance for community-led resilience in the global South, drawing on the 'Voices from the Frontline' initiative. It identifies five main barriers—regulatory, market, social, economic, and technological—and highlights four sustainable alternatives: VSLA savings groups, the TWW profit-sharing model, Kiva crowdfunding via field partners (iDE), and Abalimi Bezekhaya's subsidised cost model. The report emphasizes that financial access must be paired with capacity building and mentorship, and suggests that the private sector can play a critical role as guaranteed offtakers and mentors for small-scale entrepreneurs.

This report provides an overview of the global sustainable bond market for the first half of 2022, focusing on Green, Social, Sustainability, Sustainability-Linked, and Transition (GSS+) bonds. It details issuance volumes, regional trends, the emergence of new sovereign issuers, and the evolving policy landscape regarding sustainable finance taxonomies.

The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) Social and Sustainability Bond Database (SSBDB) Methodology outlines the criteria and process for identifying and classifying social and sustainability-labelled debt instruments. The database aims to provide transparency on global social and sustainability debt, including use-of-proceeds (UoP) bonds and sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs), while ensuring these instruments do not cause significant harm to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

In H1 2022, GSS+ labelled debt volumes reached USD417.8bn, a 27% year-on-year decrease driven by inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical instability. Green bonds remained the largest segment (52% of volume), with China emerging as the most prolific country. While social and sustainability bonds declined, sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) grew by 5.2%, and transition UoP bonds saw a 2.5-fold increase from Q1 to Q2. Key policy shifts included the EU's inclusion of gas and nuclear as transitional activities and the launch of green taxonomies in Colombia and South Africa.

This briefing analyzes a proposed new constitution for Chile, highlighting its focus on integrating public health, environmental rights, and climate action. Key proposals include recognizing the rights of nature, establishing a universal public health system that considers environmental determinants, and creating autonomous bodies like the National Water Agency and the Nature Defender to ensure sustainable resource management and ecological protection.

This briefing by the Global Climate and Health Alliance outlines principles to ensure COP27 prioritizes African health and climate needs. It advocates for a transition where 'net zero' equates to 'zero poverty,' emphasizing the integration of health professionals into climate decision-making, the promotion of indigenous food systems over Western-style diets, and the urgent need for targeted finance and renewable energy access to build community resilience.

This submission to the UNFCCC First Global Stocktake, prepared by the World Health Organization and the Global Climate and Health Alliance, advocates for the systematic integration of public health and the healthcare sector into climate policymaking. It emphasizes that climate action can yield significant health co-benefits, while the healthcare sector itself is a major emitter that must transition to low-carbon, resilient systems.

The report 'Landscape of Green Finance in India' by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes green finance flows in India for FY 2019-20, focusing on climate mitigation and adaptation. It finds that while green finance flows increased by 150% between FY 2017/18 and FY 2019/20, the total of INR 309 thousand crores per annum remains significantly below the estimated INR 11 lakh crores per year required to meet India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

This policy brief by the Climate Policy Initiative argues that forest degradation in the Amazon is a critical but overlooked threat to climate goals. It highlights that degradation often causes more biomass loss and carbon emissions than clear-cutting deforestation, yet it remains largely absent from Brazil's official environmental metrics and greenhouse gas inventories.

Energy Innovation used the U.S. Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) to model the climate and energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. The analysis finds that the IRA would significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create over a million jobs, and provide substantial public health benefits, despite emissions increases from required oil and gas leasing.

The Capital Markets Impact Report by FSD Africa details the organization's efforts to develop African capital markets to address financing gaps in infrastructure, housing, and climate resilience. The report outlines FSD Africa's strategic shift toward five priority countries—Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria—while maintaining a regional footprint. It highlights the use of technical assistance, grants, and direct investments to foster green and gender bonds, improve regulatory frameworks, and enhance market infrastructure to reduce dependency on bank-dominated financial sectors.