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A joint statement from research organisations, think tanks, and civil society arguing that the European Commission's Industrial Accelerator Act proposal lacks the ambition needed to create effective lead markets for low-carbon materials. The signatories call for progressive increases in public procurement quotas, the inclusion of private procurement, and robust definitions of 'low-carbon' to avoid stranding committed supply and to provide the investment certainty required for large-scale decarbonisation.

The European Union has legally bound itself to a 90 per cent emissions reduction by 2040, allowing a 5 per cent flexibility through international carbon credits starting in 2031. The author argues that Canada should follow this lead by operationalizing its use of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and internationally transferred mitigation outcomes (ITMOs). By adopting a model similar to Japan's Joint Crediting Mechanism, Canada could combine climate finance with the export of domestic clean technologies to generate verified credits and open new trade channels. The document suggests shifting Canada's international climate finance from a model based on dollars disbursed to one based on measurable outcomes and technology deployment, citing methane reduction efforts in Chile as a positive early example.

A severe marine heat wave is impacting the northeast Pacific Ocean, with temperatures 2-5°F above normal and peak anomalies reaching 11°F. The event is strongly influenced by human-caused warming, which has increased the heat wave's footprint and duration.

A coalition of ecumenical, interfaith, and eco-spiritual organizations from the Global South calls for a Fossil Fuel Treaty to address the climate crisis. The coalition argues that the burning of coal, oil, and gas is the primary driver of climate change and demands an immediate end to new fossil fuel projects, the cancellation of debts for the Global South, and a transition centered on social justice and the rights of indigenous peoples and affected communities.

The 'Enhancing Women’s Land Tenure through Shea Tree Mapping' project uses geo-tagging to record shea trees and link them to women producers in Ghana, Togo, and Benin. This digital visibility addresses the lack of formal proof of assets, which has historically hindered women's access to financial services for productive equipment like motorised tricycles. By mapping over 16,000 trees and 3,500 producers, the initiative aims to transition informal women's co-operatives into recognized enterprises and protect shea parklands.

The report evaluates three closure pathways for artisanal gold mines in Marmato, Colombia, finding that progressive closure using nature-based infrastructure (NBI) provides a return of USD 1.44 for every USD 1 invested. The primary economic driver is the reduction of mortality risks from landslides, rockfalls, and tunnel collapses. NBI interventions, including reforestation and hydrological restoration, are shown to be more cost-effective when implemented during operations rather than at the end of mine life.

The document asserts that TotalEnergies has effectively abandoned its 2050 net zero target in its March 26, 2026, Sustainability and Climate Progress Report. It argues that the strategy of life insurers who continue to finance the company under the guise of shareholder engagement has reached its limits, as the company's transition is described as being "in name only".

The report examines the decarbonization of the commercial vehicle sector, which contributes 37% of road-transport CO2 emissions. It highlights that technology pathways are shaped by national priorities and geopolitical interests, notes the uncertain cost-competitiveness of long-haul low-carbon trucks, and discusses the tension between OEM diversification and the need for economies of scale.

The document advocates for ending the artificial separation of climate mitigation and adaptation, arguing that treating them as parallel streams wastes resources and undermines sustainable development. It emphasizes that climate change is a systemic condition of development rather than a standalone sector. Using examples from Asia's energy, food, and water systems, the text demonstrates how integrated planning—such as combining low-carbon buildings with heat resilience—creates essential synergies. The author calls for structural shifts in governance, including the institutionalization of climate risk assessments for all infrastructure and a move by international donors from funding discrete projects to supporting holistic development programs.

The Canadian Climate Institute urges Canada to move beyond conceptual leadership and operationalize its use of international carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. It highlights the European Union's decision to allow international carbon credits for up to 5% of its 2040 emissions reduction target and Japan's Joint Crediting Mechanism as successful frameworks. The author suggests Canada shift its international climate finance from a spending-based model to a results-based model that generates Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), thereby attracting private capital and creating new export markets for Canadian clean energy technologies.

A joint statement by EEB, Carbon Market Watch, ECOS, and Bellona evaluating proposed carbon farming methodologies. While acknowledging minor improvements regarding risk profiles and operator liability, the group argues that the methodology remains flawed. Key concerns include the failure to mandate pesticide reductions, the lowering of uncertainty deduction factors, the lack of social safeguards against land speculation, and the omission of livestock methane emissions from associated emissions calculations.

A coalition of environmental, health, and labor organizations argues that the American Trucking Associations' (ATA) push to weaken EPA heavy-duty NOx standards would harm public health, burden truck drivers, and hinder US market competitiveness. The authors assert that manufacturers are prepared for the 2027 benchmarks and that the transition to cleaner technology is essential to reduce the disproportionate pollution caused by heavy-duty vehicles.

The briefing examines the strained bilateral relationship between Benin and Niger following Niger's 2023 coup and the subsequent withdrawal of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) from ECOWAS. It highlights how the election of Romuald Wadagni in Benin on 12 April 2026 offers a window for de-escalation, as both nations face economic losses and rising insecurity. The author suggests that the African Union, specifically through the AU Mission for Mali and the Sahel, is best positioned to facilitate a formal reset based on mutual territorial assurances to overcome mistrust and security gaps in the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex.

The document examines potential frameworks for the TAFF Roadmap, arguing that a "Coalition Roadmap" led by high-ambition first-mover countries is the most feasible and effective approach given current political divisions among Parties.

The report argues that electricity planning in Southeast Asia, specifically in Indonesia, Viet Nam, Thailand, and the Philippines, is overly focused on GDP and industrial growth, which masks a "well-being gap" in essential services. Using the Decent Living Standards framework, it estimates a sufficiency floor of 620–1,270 kWh per capita per year, finding that while aggregate generation often meets this threshold, poor allocation and affordability prevent basic needs from being met.

The report asserts that metallurgical coal demand is plateauing as the steel industry shifts toward low-carbon technologies like electric arc furnaces (EAFs) and green hydrogen-based direct reduced iron (DRI). While some governments and financial institutions remain bullish on long-term growth, particularly in Asia, the document predicts a 4.8% drop in met coal consumption between 2025 and 2030. It highlights the risk of stranded assets, noting that 145 companies are planning expansions that could increase global capacity by 580 million tonnes per year. The report recommends scrapping subsidies for traditional steel, lowering industrial electricity prices, and using public procurement to prioritise green steel to accelerate the transition.

The First Conference for the Transition beyond Fossil Fuels, held in Santa Marta, Colombia, from April 24 to 29, aims to establish practical solutions for phasing out coal, oil, and gas. Co-sponsored by Colombia and the Netherlands, the event brings together at least 45 countries, including major exporters like Canada and Australia, though the largest producers—the US, China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia—are absent. The conference seeks to bypass the consensus-based delays of UN COPs to produce a report for COP30 and COP31, focusing on eliminating fossil fuel subsidies, planning production decline, and increasing renewable energy demand within a just transition framework.

The report analyzes the role of Indian state governments in localizing the electric vehicle (EV) and battery value chain. While 14 states offer financial support to attract investment, localization remains low for high-cost components like batteries and motors. The study argues that while downstream assembly is maturing, state policies are still nascent regarding upstream and midstream segments, such as critical mineral sourcing and cathode active material production. It recommends a coordinated approach between central and state governments to de-risk investments, improve infrastructure, and bridge skill gaps.

The report argues that Zambia can leverage its position as a top copper producer to drive economic transformation through value addition in processing and manufacturing. It identifies reliable electricity, expanded smelting and refining, and improved trade corridors as critical priorities to mitigate the risks of mining dependency and capitalize on projected global supply shortfalls through the mid-2030s.

The document analyzes a 68 percent increase in antisemitic social media content following military strikes on Iran in February 2026. It identifies a shift toward narratives of Jewish political control and backlash against Israel, noting that this online escalation coincided with at least eight offline antisemitic attacks in March 2026 across five countries.