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A study of 60 low-income homes across 12 cities in Asia, Latin America, and Africa found that fuel type, kitchen volume, cooking methods, and ventilation are the primary drivers of in-kitchen particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) exposure.

This research paper examines the challenges of institutionalizing industrial energy efficiency in Uganda, arguing that while targeted interventions have provided gains, a robust regulatory framework and broader consensus on trade-offs and benefits are needed to achieve systemic institutionalization.

This internal report describes the design and implementation of the IAI Regional Assessment (ER-IAI), a mechanism intended to bridge the gap between scientific production and policy-making regarding global environmental change in the Americas. The ER-IAI employs a co-production model to identify the specific information needs of government decision-makers to guide the IAI's research funding and capacity-building priorities.

This interim report describes the design and early implementation of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Regional Assessment (IAI-RA). The IAI-RA is a boundary-spanning activity intended to reconcile the supply and demand of scientific knowledge by identifying the specific information needs of government decision-makers in the Americas to better guide science funding and capacity building related to global environmental change (GEC).

Indigenous Peoples steward 80% of the world's remaining biodiversity on 20% of Earth's land, yet they face ongoing marginalization in international environmental negotiations. While instruments like UNDRIP and the Nagoya Protocol have advanced the recognition of their rights to self-determination and free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC), the document argues that Western scientific and political worldviews continue to dominate processes in the UNFCCC and IPBES. The brief calls for a shift from tokenistic inclusion to genuine leadership by Indigenous Peoples to ensure a sustainable future.

This statement from RMI argues that the United States must rapidly expand its long-range transmission infrastructure to cost-effectively decarbonize the economy, as the most efficient wind and solar resources are often distant from consumption centers. It supports a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) aimed at improving regional planning and cost allocation for transmission projects.

A joint analysis by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and the Heinrich Boell Foundation examining the discrepancies between the IPCC Working Group III report's consensus and the mitigation pathways presented in its Summary for Policymakers.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), representing several environmental and community organisations, has requested the urgent intervention of the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) regarding the environmental authorisation of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) project. The CER argues that the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) is not the lawful competent authority due to a conflict of interest and that the project's scale and transboundary implications require national-level oversight under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA).

This report by RMI examines the environmental implications of the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), arguing that a lack of data transparency regarding the origin and emissions intensity of stored oils hinders climate goals. It highlights a mismatch between the SPR's lighter crudes and the heavy-oil capacity of the refineries that primarily receive them, and calls for the strategic refilling of the SPR with low-emissions intensity oils to reduce greenhouse gas impacts.

This research paper examines the drivers and consequences of increased Eurobond issuance and sovereign credit ratings in Africa over the last decade, arguing that the 'big three' rating agencies exert significant influence over African debt costs while lacking accountability and local context.

This research paper examines the drivers and consequences of the increased issuance of Eurobonds and sovereign credit ratings in Africa. It argues that while Eurobonds were intended to reduce reliance on aid, the dominance of the 'big three' rating agencies—Moody's, Fitch, and Standard & Poor's—has often led to deteriorating credit ratings, higher borrowing costs, and constrained policy space for African governments, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This report details the Deliver Electric Delhi pilot, a collaboration between the Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi (DDC), RMI, and RMI India involving 35 industry players to support the Delhi government's EV policy for final-mile delivery vehicles.

This report evaluates the economic value of ecosystem benefits in the Seal River Watershed of Northern Manitoba, Canada, highlighting its role in biodiversity conservation and climate mitigation through Indigenous-led stewardship.

This research paper analyzes Technology Action Plan documents from twenty-five countries to identify which technological innovation system functions are prioritized for the diffusion of clean energy technologies in developing nations.

This report by GEOSS South Africa, commissioned by WWF South Africa, details the establishment of a citizen-science groundwater monitoring network in the Brackenfell residential and industrial area of the Western Cape. The project was initiated to address the unregulated increase in borehole drilling and groundwater abstraction following the 2015-2019 drought. The study combined desktop research and a field hydrocensus to identify groundwater users and deploy water level dataloggers, with the resulting data integrated into a public Groundwater Dashboard for the Table Mountain Water Source Area.

This report details the establishment of a citizen-science groundwater monitoring network in the Constantia and Bergvliet residential areas of the Western Cape, South Africa. Commissioned by WWF South Africa and executed by GEOSS South Africa, the project responded to a surge in borehole drilling following the 2015–2019 drought. The study combined desktop research and a hydrocensus of 309 properties to identify groundwater use and establish a network of five monitoring boreholes equipped with Solinst Leveloggers. Data from these loggers is integrated into a public Groundwater Dashboard to improve transparency and sustainable management of the Table Mountain Strategic Water Source Area.

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) introduces a series titled "Living with Climate Change," focusing on community preparation for climate threats including polar vortices, sea level rise, wildfires, and extreme heat. The document specifically highlights the risks associated with polar vortex events, noting that climate change is expected to affect their frequency and severity, and emphasizes the need for adaptation strategies to prevent deadly power outages.

This briefing from the International Institute for Sustainable Development introduces the adaptation component of the Global Stocktake (GST), a mechanism under the Paris Agreement designed to assess collective progress toward climate goals and inform the updates of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) every five years.

A case study by RMI on the procurement and operation of electric buses in Pune, India, highlighting the city's progress toward state electrification targets and its role as a model for other cities in the Global South.

This briefing assesses energy policies in 30 countries between January 2020 and November 2021, finding that while 60% of policies may decrease poverty, only 11% likely decrease inequality and only 13% provide both social and environmental benefits. It argues that energy policies must be paired with social protections to avoid exacerbating inequality, noting that the wealthiest 10% of the global population produces nearly half of greenhouse gas emissions while the poorest 50% contributes only 12%.