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This report analyzes four historical industrial transitions in Australia, the US, the UK, and South Africa to identify lessons for managing the socio-economic shifts required by global decarbonization. It finds that transition planning is often too reactive, failing to occur before a crisis, and that ignoring pre-existing inequalities or transferring environmental costs to the public undermines 'just' outcomes. The authors argue that locally driven, bottom-up approaches, comprehensive worker support (including re-skilling and social safety nets), and the use of nuanced success indicators are essential for equitable regional regeneration.

The 2021 State of Cities Climate Finance report provides a comprehensive estimate of global urban climate finance, identifying a significant gap between current annual investments of USD 384 billion and estimated needs of USD 4.5 to 5.4 trillion. It analyzes the enabling conditions required to mobilize finance and offers recommendations for city, national, and international officials to accelerate low-carbon, climate-resilient urban development.

The NewClimate Institute proposes a four-tier rating system for agribusinesses to guide development finance toward activities consistent with the Paris Agreement's mitigation goals, focusing on deforestation, carbon sinks, and sustainable farming practices.

This policy brief examines feminist approaches to macroeconomic theory as an alternative to orthodox economics, specifically in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic recovery. It emphasizes the need for policies that recognize historical inequalities and the relationship between production and social reproduction.

This policy brief argues for the adoption of a 'One Health' approach in Africa to simultaneously address human health, biodiversity loss, and the climate crisis. It specifically highlights the risks of the illegal wildlife trade (IWT) and the legal wildlife trade as drivers of zoonotic disease spill-over, warning that blanket bans on wildlife markets could inadvertently increase IWT and habitat destruction. The document recommends integrating IWT combatting into multi-sectoral policies and utilizing green stimulus packages to provide financial incentives and alternative livelihoods for rural communities most affected by economic decline.

This policy brief by the Center for International Environmental Law argues that carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an unviable climate solution that poses significant economic, environmental, and safety risks, particularly for communities in Louisiana.

This briefing introduces an analysis of the potential impacts of the European Commission's proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on least developed countries and climate-vulnerable nations, including small island developing states.

A letter of condolence from the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) to the High Commission of Zambia to South Africa following the death of President Kenneth Kaunda.

This case study by the NewClimate Institute examines the role of technical assistance in transforming the finance sector, specifically focusing on the development of green bond markets in China and Kenya.

This research paper examines the impact of Chinese infrastructure provision, specifically through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), on rail standards in the Global South. By analyzing the Trans-Asian Railway (TAR) Network and projects in Southeast Asia, the author provides recommendations for African countries on managing costs, standardization, and trade facilitation to maximize the benefits of rail development while transitioning to low-carbon transport.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the intersection of infrastructure development and peace and security (P&S) within the African Union's (AU) framework. It argues that while the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) is central to continental integration, it lacks sufficient integration of conflict-sensitive planning, particularly for projects in fragile and conflict-affected states (FCAS). The document recommends establishing cross-sectoral coordination, developing specific conflict-assessment tools for the PIDA Service Delivery Mechanism, and creating a knowledge centre to bridge the gap between infrastructure goals and peacebuilding outcomes.

This research paper analyzes 29 industry transition roadmaps across 13 countries, finding that decarbonization efforts in heavy industry are insufficiently aligned and face similar constraints globally, necessitating greater international cooperation.

The 2021 report by the NewClimate Institute evaluates climate action by subnational and non-state actors across ten major emitting economies, focusing on the progress of cities, regions, and businesses toward emissions reduction targets.

This working paper by Germanwatch, NewClimate Institute, and WRI outlines a framework for development finance institutions (DFIs) to align indirect investments—those channeled through financial intermediaries—with the Paris Agreement's goals for low-emission and climate-resilient development.

This briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs outlines the policy processes and priorities for African nations leading up to COP26. It emphasizes the necessity of aligning Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-term Low Emissions Strategies (LTSs) with net-zero trajectories and COVID-19 green recovery plans to achieve a climate-resilient world by 2050.

A statement from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) reflecting on systemic racism, Islamophobia, and colonialism in Canada, specifically in the contexts of environmentalism and medicine.

A statement from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE/ACME) addressing systemic racism, colonialism, and Islamophobia in Canada, specifically reflecting on the discovery of unmarked graves at a residential school in Kamloops and a hate crime in London, Ontario.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE-ACME) issued a letter on June 22, 2021, expressing its support for the Canadian government's intent to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a broad chemical class rather than individually.

The document is a participant list for the 29th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held via videoconference on June 22-23, 2021. It identifies representatives from various member countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and the United States, as well as members of advisory committees and observers from organizations such as AAAS, CIESIN, NOAA, and SARAS.

The document outlines the Rules of Procedure for the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), detailing the governance, operational protocols, and election processes for its leadership and advisory committees.