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This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the drivers of global forest loss, the evolution of international forest governance, and the role of private sector commitments and carbon markets in forest protection.

This RMI fact sheet argues that hydrogen is not a significant warming risk and is a powerful tool for decarbonizing hard-to-electrify sectors. It asserts that hydrogen's warming potential is significantly lower than that of the natural gas it replaces, particularly when considering energy density. The document emphasizes that focusing deployment on industrial hubs and prioritizing green hydrogen can minimize leakage risks and maximize emissions reductions.

This executive summary, published by the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI) and the Heinrich Böll Foundation, analyzes how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) can be leveraged to support Africa's green transition. It argues that while the AfCFTA agreement contains minimal environmental references, it can be adjusted to eliminate trade barriers for environmental goods and services. The document emphasizes the need for a phased decarbonization approach for fossil-fuel-dependent nations and recommends that development partners increase climate financing and align initiatives like the European Green Deal with African realities to avoid duplicating existing continental climate strategies.

A statement by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment calling for the strengthening of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) through amendments to Bill S-5 to better address modern health and environmental threats.

This document provides a detailed comparison between the draft Rules of Procedure for the intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC) tasked with creating a global legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution (RoPsEPP) and the Rules of Procedure used for the Minamata Convention on mercury (RoPsM). It highlights key modifications in the draft, including expanded membership definitions, provisions for online participation, and changes to the accreditation and participation of non-governmental organizations.

A report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzing Bill (PL) No. 2374/2020, which proposes extending the amnesty period for illegal deforestation of Legal Reserve areas in Brazil from July 2008 to May 2012.

Minutes from the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) Steering Group meeting on May 4, 2022, detailing the renewal of hosting arrangements with IIED, the review of the 'Shared Global Green Deal' and 'Social Contract' programmes, and an update on 2022 strategic priorities.

This report provides an overview of the financial status of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the fiscal year 2021-2022, detailing party contributions, budget performance, and administrative controls.

This document is a financial review of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, detailing contributions from member Parties, operational expenditures, and administrative controls.

This document is an auditors report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), presenting the financial statements for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2020. It includes balance sheets, statements of operations, cash flows, and detailed notes on the IAI's organizational structure, accounting practices, and the funding of various scientific research programs.

The document is an independent auditors' report on the financial statements of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2020. It includes balance sheets, statements of operations, cash flows, and detailed notes on the organization's scientific programs and core budget contributions from member nations.

This briefing reports on the progress of the 'Initiative for conducting a national climate assessment in support of adaptation and mitigation: Training and capacity development in Latin America and the Caribbean'. The initiative, supported by the US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) and AmeriGEO in partnership with the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), aims to strengthen climate risk assessments to support local and regional decision-making.

This report by RMI utilizes Geotab telematics data to identify electrifiable trucks in California and New York, analyzing the necessary charging infrastructure and the resulting emissions reductions compared to diesel vehicles.

DHI conducted a technical review and enhancement of the City of Cape Town's Bulk Water Decision Support System (BWDSS). Key deliverables included a custom PostgreSQL timeseries provider to reduce database redundancy, a guide for operationalizing transient FEFLOW groundwater models for the Atlantis, Cape Flats, and Table Mountain aquifers, and recommendations for database maintenance and script optimization to improve system resilience and performance.

This joint report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) details their activities, membership updates, and contributions to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) leading up to the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties in June 2022.

This case study examines the challenges of maintaining a vaccine cold chain in Kenya due to stagnant electricity access at government health facilities and the subsequent reliance on inefficient LPG-powered refrigerators. It details the Kenyan Ministry of Health's goal to transition to 'optimal' cold chain equipment (CCE) by 2026 to improve vaccine safety and environmental sustainability.

This case study examines how Australia became a global leader in decarbonizing premium commercial buildings through 'ambition loops'—positive feedback cycles involving government regulation, industry leadership, and market demand. It highlights the roles of the Victoria and New South Wales governments, the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC), and transparency tools like NABERS in driving sector-wide climate goals.

The China Green Bond Market Report 2021, published by the Climate Bonds Initiative and CCDC Research, analyzes the rapid expansion of China's green bond market in 2021. The report highlights a record high in annual issuance, the shift toward non-financial corporate issuers, and the dominance of renewable energy projects in the use of proceeds, all occurring against the backdrop of China's '30·60' carbon targets.

The 'China Green Bond Market Report 2021', published by the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) and the China Central Depository & Clearing Co., Ltd. (CCDC) Research Center, analyzes the rapid growth of China's green bond market in 2021. The report highlights a significant increase in issuance, a shift toward non-financial corporate issuers, and the dominance of renewable energy investments, all aligned with China's 'dual carbon' goals of peaking emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the state of the sustainable debt market in India as of December 31, 2021. It details the growth of green, social, and sustainability (GSS) bonds and sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs), highlighting the dominance of the green sector and the role of non-financial corporates. The document also explores growth avenues in renewable energy, electric vehicles, waste management, and agriculture, while outlining the policy framework being developed by the Indian Ministry of Finance.