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This report by the South African Institute of International Affairs, commissioned by Oxfam South Africa, examines the potential role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in supporting South Africa's transition to cleaner energy. It discusses the IMF's integration of climate risks into its global financial stability mandate and the specific macroeconomic challenges facing South Africa, while cautioning against the IMF's historical policy orthodoxies.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a violation of international law and human rights. CIEL argues that the crisis highlights how fossil fuels (oil and natural gas) undermine global peace by funding military action and serving as economic weapons. The organization calls for stronger international sanctions, noting that current efforts by the US and EU are inadequate.

The Travel & Expense Procedures (Version 3.0), effective February 24, 2022, provides detailed operational guidance for FSD Africa staff, Board members, and consultants regarding the authorization and reimbursement of business-related expenses. The document outlines strict requirements for documentation, spending caps for meals, rules for travel classes, and specific protocols for travel during the Covid-19 pandemic and carbon footprint management.

This working paper provides an overview of climate commitments and actions by non-state and subnational actors in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a specific focus on the land use sector and the Amazon region.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines how the Government of Indonesia can utilize public funding and public financial institutions to attract private investment to meet its renewable energy targets, particularly in the context of its 2022 G20 Presidency.

The 2021 report 'Progressing National SDGs Implementation' provides an independent analysis of 42 voluntary national review (VNR) reports and 17 civil society reports submitted to the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). It evaluates the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, focusing on governance, policies, and stakeholder engagement.

This policy brief analyzes the macroeconomic response of the government of Benin and the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) to the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the use of expansionary monetary and fiscal policies to mitigate economic decline and ensure food security.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative outlines the climate finance landscape in Kenya, identifying a significant funding gap and a disproportionate flow of resources toward mitigation rather than adaptation. It proposes three innovative financial blueprints—the African Conservancies Fund, the Chyulu Hills Payment for Ecosystem Services, and the Green Village Savings and Loans Association—designed to mobilize private capital for underfunded adaptation sectors.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) advocates for a human-centered 2022/23 South African budget, proposing the permanent establishment of a basic income guarantee funded by commodity revenue windfalls rather than VAT increases. The IEJ calls for the cancellation of the Youth Employment Incentive, increased funding for industrial Master Plans to localize production, and the reversal of proposed real-term cuts to public service expenditure to address deteriorating infrastructure and social services.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) outlines its expectations and recommendations for the South African 2022/23 budget, advocating for a 'human-centred budget' focused on job creation, expanded income support, and the improvement of public services to facilitate social and economic recovery from the pandemic.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) challenges the 'culture of dependency' narrative used by opponents of a universal basic income guarantee (UBIG) in South Africa. The IEJ argues that unemployment is driven by structural economic failures rather than a lack of motivation or entitlement among the poor, and asserts that social grants often facilitate, rather than hinder, job searches by covering essential costs.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the historical and current tensions between international trade rules and environmental protection. It highlights the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE), arguing that the removal of harmful subsidies in fossil fuels, fisheries, and agriculture is essential for achieving sustainable development and meeting climate goals.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, acting for groundWork, has requested an extension of the time period to institute judicial review proceedings against the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's decision to grant an Environmental Authorisation Amendment for Richards Bay Gas Power (Pty) Ltd.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics discusses the findings of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), specifically the Working Group II (WGII) report on impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability. It outlines the severe effects of human-induced climate change on ecosystems and humans, the increasing frequency of extreme weather, the disproportionate impact on marginalised populations, and the critical need for transformative adaptation and mitigation to avoid catastrophic economic and social costs.

A joint statement and news release from several environmental and health organizations, including the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, urging the Canadian Senate and House of Commons to prioritize, strengthen, and pass Bill S-5 to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA).

A letter from the Life after Coal Campaign (LAC) and the Fair Finance Coalition South Africa (FFCSA) to the South African government requesting transparency and civil society involvement in the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and the work of the Presidential Climate Finance Task Team.

This op-ed argues that universal access to electricity is a critical prerequisite for ending poverty and driving socioeconomic development in South Africa. The author contends that the South African government incorrectly defines 'access' as mere physical connection to the grid, ignoring the essential components of affordability and reliability. This narrow focus, combined with an inadequate Free Basic Electricity policy and a cost-recovery model, traps low-income households and small enterprises in poverty by making the electricity needed for economic growth unaffordable.

This fact sheet by RMI argues that renewable energy is a disinflationary force rather than a driver of inflation. It contrasts the experience curves of solar and wind technologies, which lead to falling costs as deployment increases, with the volatile commodity-based pricing of fossil fuels. The document asserts that accelerating the transition to renewables is the most effective way to reduce energy costs and mitigate inflation.

This commentary, authored by four policy institutes, evaluates the partnership between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) ahead of the sixth EU-AU Summit. It argues that for the partnership to move beyond institutional circles in Brussels and Addis Ababa, both parties must shift away from donor-recipient models toward a more balanced relationship based on African ownership, private sector engagement, and a recognition of divergent interests in areas such as the green transition and digitalization.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development discusses the necessity of transitioning from GDP to comprehensive/inclusive wealth (C/IW) measures to better assess national progress and long-term well-being.