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A statement by Trend Asia criticizing the commitments of PT PLN (Persero) and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) regarding the cessation of coal-fired power plant (PLTU) funding in Indonesia, arguing that these measures are insufficient and lack transparency.

The Clean Energy Mini-Grid Policy Development Guide outlines models for public-private cooperation to scale mini-grid deployment for universal electricity access, highlighting critical trade-offs between government control, subsidies, and tariffs, while emphasizing the need for demand risk mitigation and termination risk considerations.

This briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs argues that Zimbabwe is well-positioned to lead the e-mobility transition in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The document highlights how shifting to electric vehicles (EVs) could address critical economic challenges, including a high import bill for fossil fuels and an inefficient public transport system, while leveraging the country's automotive history and mineral resources like nickel.

An open letter from the Public Affairs Research Institute to President Cyril Ramaphosa arguing that South Africa's public service requires structural reforms to appointment and removal processes to eliminate political interference and corruption.

This briefing by RMI examines how several US states are using securitization—a financing tool that replaces high-cost utility capital with low-interest ratepayer-backed bonds—to facilitate the equitable retirement of coal-fired power plants. The document details how this mechanism can lower electricity rates for consumers, enable utility investment in clean energy, and provide funding for displaced workers and affected communities.

The Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) argues that the 2021 fiscal framework implements austerity, which reduces government services for the poor, under-served, and disproportionately women, and questions if this logic aligns with the constitutional mandate to maximize resources for human rights and environmental sustainability.

This research paper examines how the implementation of clean cooking solutions affects household fuelwood consumption sources in two rural Indian districts, specifically comparing extraction from forests versus farms.

This policy brief examines the transformative potential of solar photovoltaics, battery technology, and big data in agriculture and food systems to address hunger, food security, natural resource management, and climate change.

This policy brief by ICLEI South Asia examines the necessity of integrating local government actions into national planning to enhance urban resilience in Bangladesh. It highlights the gap between national policies and on-the-ground realities, recommending improved vertical integration, increased climate finance for municipalities, and technical capacity building for local officials to meet national and international climate commitments.

A joint submission by the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI), the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) to UNCITRAL Working Group III (WGIII) regarding the draft work and resourcing plan for Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) reform.

This briefing by RMI argues that India's power sector is insufficiently prepared for the increasing frequency of climate-induced extreme weather events. It advocates for a shift toward resilience-based planning, including grid hardening, the adoption of flexible energy sources, and the creation of system redundancies to prevent cascading failures across critical services and transportation.

This fact sheet describes a project by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) in Myanmar’s Upper Chindwin Basin designed to protect Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) and secure sustainable livelihoods through improved land and water management practices.

This case study describes the process Peru undertook between 2014 and 2020 to integrate gender, intercultural, and intergenerational perspectives into its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and broader climate change management framework.

This policy brief examines the implementation of gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) in Nepal, highlighting the gap between national mandates and local execution. It argues that integrating gender-responsive budgeting with climate budget codes is essential to enhance the adaptive capacity of women, particularly in the agrarian sector, and recommends capacity building for local leaders and improved monitoring of expenditure impacts.

The New Development Bank (NDB) has funded 9 projects in South Africa and Lesotho totaling USD 3.2 billion. While the NDB has an Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and an Information Disclosure Policy (IDP), the document highlights a lack of transparency, noting that project applications, risk assessments, management plans, and Country Partnership Plans are not publicly available. The NDB delegates the responsibility for environmental and social assessments and grievance mechanisms to its clients, creating uncertainty regarding how the bank monitors the effectiveness and fairness of these processes.

This briefing paper, commissioned by Oxfam South Africa and authored by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), examines the information disclosure and grievance mechanisms of the New Development Bank (NDB), specifically focusing on its operations in South Africa. The document analyzes the NDB's reliance on 'country systems' for project implementation and the resulting challenges for public transparency and accountability.

The Climate Bonds Initiative's Hydropower Criteria define the requirements for hydropower projects to achieve Climate Bonds Certification. Eligibility is based on meeting overarching Climate Bonds Standard disclosure rules, adhering to specific GHG emissions intensity and power density thresholds for mitigation, and passing an ESG Gap Analysis for adaptation and resilience. Projects with significant ESG gaps must implement an Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) with strict closure timelines to remain eligible.

This briefing by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzes forest degradation in the Brazilian Amazon between 2007 and 2016, defining it as the partial loss of forest biomass. The study finds that degradation is more widespread than clear-cutting deforestation and often serves as a precursor to it, though this relationship varies significantly by land tenure category. The authors argue that forest degradation is currently under-prioritized in public policy and should be used as an indicator for imminent environmental damage to better allocate conservation resources.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzes forest degradation in the Brazilian Amazon from 2007 to 2016, defining it as the partial loss of forest biomass. The study finds that degradation is a large-scale phenomenon that often precedes or occurs near clear-cut deforestation, with the relationship varying significantly based on land tenure categories. The authors argue that degradation should be a priority for conservation policy as a leading indicator of imminent environmental damage.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on energy conservation and efficiency efforts in Indonesia. Based on a survey of 16 respondents, including facility managers and energy efficiency business actors, the study finds that while the pandemic negatively impacted business turnover and led to the postponement of planned efficiency projects, there is general optimism for recovery. The report emphasizes the need for government support through fiscal incentives, reduced loan interest, and the implementation of efficiency measures in state-owned facilities to drive a green economic recovery.