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The Climate Bonds Initiative report argues that the European Union must rapidly transition to clean energy to eliminate its vulnerability to global energy shocks, as nearly 60% of its primary energy is imported. It proposes a five-step plan—electrification, grid interconnection, storage deployment, industrial decarbonization, and the use of methane standards—to reduce dependence on high-risk suppliers like Russia and the US. The report highlights a significant investment gap, noting that current clean energy spending (2.1% of GDP) is below the global average (2.9%) and far below the 1,500 billion euros annually needed by 2050.

The Climate Bonds Initiative report argues that the European Union must accelerate its energy transition to eliminate a critical vulnerability: its 60% reliance on fossil fuel imports. It proposes a five-step strategy focusing on electrification, grid connectivity, flexibility, industrial decarbonization, and the use of the EU Methane Regulation to phase out imports from high-risk suppliers like Russia and the US. The report highlights that while 89% of end-energy demand can be electrified, current investment levels (2.1% of GDP) fall short of the 1.5 trillion euros per year required by 2050.

This policy brief by the Climate Bonds Initiative argues that accelerating the transition to clean energy is the primary solution for the European Union to protect itself from global energy shocks and achieve energy sovereignty. It highlights the vulnerability caused by a heavy reliance on fossil fuel imports and proposes a five-step strategy focusing on electrification, grid interconnection, flexible systems, industrial decarbonization, and the use of methane regulations to phase out high-risk suppliers.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative argues that the European Union must accelerate its transition to clean energy to achieve energy sovereignty and protect itself from global geopolitical shocks. It highlights the risks of relying on fossil fuel imports and proposes a five-step strategy—electrification, interconnection, flexibility, decarbonization, and the use of methane emission regulations—to reduce dependence on high-risk suppliers and enhance industrial competitiveness.

The report 'Radiografía de la Electromovilidad en Flotas Empresariales' provides a 2025 baseline of corporate vehicle fleets in Chile, analyzing the current state of electrification, operational patterns, and the barriers and incentives affecting the transition to electric commercial vehicles.

The Industrial Transformation Technology and Investment Model (ITTIM) is a free, open-source Excel-based tool designed to map transition pathways for achieving non-emitting industrial sectors. It estimates energy use, CO2 emissions, expenditures, and capital investment needs across various regions and subindustries, utilizing a cumulative six-tier technology framework to mitigate 97% to 99% of industrial energy-related and cement calcination emissions.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes the dispute settlement function within national investment laws, based on a review of 167 laws. It examines the prevalence of adjudicative mechanisms like national courts and arbitration, as well as non-adjudicative options such as administrative review and amicable settlement. The report warns against the risks of 'advance consent' to international arbitration and provides a framework for policy-makers to assess and reform their national investment laws to minimize legal and financial risks.

This executive summary, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in April 2026, analyzes the dispute settlement functions within national investment laws. Based on a study of 167 laws, it examines the prevalence of dispute prevention, management, and settlement (DPMS) provisions, the role of national courts versus arbitration, and the risks associated with providing prior consent to arbitration. The document provides a framework for policymakers to reform investment legislation to minimize financial and regulatory risks.

This executive summary, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in April 2026, analyzes the dispute settlement functions within 167 national investment laws. It examines the prevalence of dispute prevention, management, and settlement (PGRD) provisions, highlighting the risks associated with 'prior consent' to arbitration and providing a framework for policymakers to reform national investment laws to minimize legal and financial risks.

This briefing note details the first phase of a project to reduce single-use foodware in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Based on surveys of 26 food-service businesses and 50 customers conducted in the summer of 2025, the report identifies a high willingness among both groups to transition to reusables, despite barriers such as cost, convenience, and a lack of city-wide infrastructure.

This report evaluates the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme in India, specifically focusing on Component A (decentralized solar plants) and Component C-FLS (feeder-level solarization). While the scheme aims to add 35 GW of solar capacity by March 2026 to improve irrigation and farmer income, it has faced low uptake, achieving only 7% of targets for Component A and 34% for Component C-FLS as of December 31, 2025. The report identifies critical barriers including poor institutional coordination, grid instability, land acquisition challenges, and tariff mismatches, while providing actionable recommendations for the design of future solar irrigation programs.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) submitted recommendations to the Australian government regarding the renegotiation of older-generation bilateral investment treaties (BITs). The IISD argues that these treaties prioritize investor protection and investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) over public policy and urges a shift toward treaties that facilitate sustainable investment and climate action.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes the dispute settlement functions within 167 national investment laws. It examines the prevalence of various mechanisms—including national courts, arbitration, administrative review, and amicable settlements—and provides a framework for policymakers to design or reform these laws to minimize legal and financial risks, specifically warning against the inclusion of prior consent to international arbitration.

The April 2026 Peace & Security Council Report examines key African Union (AU) initiatives, including a UN resolution on slavery reparations, the integration of governance intelligence into security actions via the APRM-PSC interface, the precarious stability of South Sudan ahead of 2026 elections, and a review of Angola's tenure as AU chair.

This community information pamphlet, produced by Natural Justice in April 2026, outlines a proposed large-scale development in the Northern Cape Province involving the Boegoebaai Port, a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), and regional renewable energy infrastructure. It specifically invites public comment on Work Package 2 (WP2) of a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) conducted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

This guide, produced by PARI, IIED, and SALGA, provides a framework for South African local governments to integrate land governance into the just transition. It argues that land is a strategic public resource essential for climate resilience and social justice, rather than merely a financial asset. The document outlines how municipalities can use spatial planning, inclusive governance, and tenure protection to balance the land-intensive needs of renewable energy and climate adaptation with the need to redress historical spatial inequalities from the apartheid era.

This RMI fact sheet outlines the economic, grid, and environmental benefits of replacing electric resistance heating and water heating systems with heat pumps in US households.

This white paper by the ARE Financier Circle examines how Results-Based Financing (RBF) for mini-grids in sub-Saharan Africa can be optimized to better mobilize private commercial capital. It argues that current RBF designs often prioritize short-term connection numbers over long-term business viability, creating 'cliff-edge risks' and administrative barriers that deter investors. The paper proposes a four-pillar approach focusing on aligning impact metrics with commercial sustainability, adjusting disbursement schedules to support capital raises, introducing lifecycle risk mitigation instruments, and fostering ecosystem-wide collaboration.

A policy brief detailing the rapid expansion of the Islamic State–Sahel Province (IS-SP) between 2019 and 2026. It highlights a significant increase in manpower, the adoption of structured governance in Mali, and the first use of combat drones in a January 2026 attack on Niamey's airport. The report attributes this growth to the collapse of regional security following coups in the Sahel, rivalry with al-Qaeda's JNIM, and strategic guidance from IS Core.

This infographic reports that while Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico have significantly increased their renewable energy capacity (with Brazil leading at 196.5 GW), the transition is hampered by a lack of binding community participation and continued heavy investment in fossil fuels. It highlights that technical expansion alone does not guarantee social acceptance, citing territorial conflicts in Chile, Mexico, and Colombia, and emphasizes that reaching 2030 goals requires addressing transmission bottlenecks and energy poverty.