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The document outlines the ecological, hydrological, and cultural significance of the Andes, which spans over 8,500 kilometers across seven South American countries and supports more than 68 million people. It synthesizes biophysical, socioeconomic, and climate data from the Andean Mountain Initiative (IAM), the Consortium for Sustainable Development of the Andean Ecoregion (CONDESAN), and regional partners to establish a basis for sustainability and climate action.

The document argues that climate adaptation is critically under-financed because markets struggle to price 'continuity' (avoided damages). It suggests moving from fragmented projects to integrated, nationally led 'Country Platforms' that coordinate public, private, and concessional finance. The author highlights African innovations such as parametric insurance (ARC) and the R4 Rural Resilience Initiative, and provides an 8-step playbook for operationalizing resilience investments through diagnosis, tagging, layered finance, devolution, regulation, insurance reform, outcome-based payments, and transparent communication.

The policy brief outlines seven critical functions that U.S. states perform to advance clean energy and climate goals, emphasizing that state-level action is resilient to federal political swings and provides scalable models for emissions reductions and economic development.

The document outlines the environmental and social risks of fracking, highlighting its high water consumption and methane emissions. It specifically discusses Mexico's shift toward exploiting unconventional gas reserves under President Claudia Sheinbaum to reduce dependence on US gas, while noting the technique's controversy in Argentina and other Latin American nations.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) advocates for a managed, financed, and equitable fossil fuel phaseout during the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. CIEL proposes a binding Fossil Fuel Treaty to fill governance gaps and argues that states have a legal obligation, supported by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), to phase out fossil fuels. Key priorities include dismantling Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanisms, ending offshore oil and gas licensing, halting petrochemical expansion, and rejecting carbon capture and geoengineering. The document emphasizes that the transition must be funded by the largest cumulative polluters and grounded in human rights and Indigenous leadership.

The Canadian Climate Institute emphasizes that the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) are essential for maintaining the trajectory of Canada's electricity sector, which has already reduced emissions by nearly 60% since 2005. The author highlights two critical upcoming policy decisions: the finalization of a settlement with Alberta regarding a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and the announcement of a new national electricity strategy. The document asserts that the CER provides the necessary regulatory certainty for utilities to invest in doubling or tripling grid capacity to accommodate the rise of electric vehicles and heat pumps, while ensuring that any provincial equivalency agreements deliver the same emissions reduction outcomes as the federal standard.

The Tassiriki Call, adopted in April 2026, outlines a vision for a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific based on 100% renewable energy and the 1.5°C temperature limit. It advocates for a global Fossil Fuel Treaty, scaled-up grant-based finance, and the creation of an Inter-Governmental Taskforce for a Just Transition to a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific. The statement emphasizes the need for a managed decline of fossil fuel production and warns against the use of carbon capture and geoengineering to justify continued production.

The briefing examines the impact of energy supply disruptions stemming from the US-Iran war, noting that the current crisis is larger than the 1970s oil embargo. It argues that while governments are using short-term fixes like strategic reserves and subsidies, the long-term solution lies in electrification, demand-side efficiency, and the scaling of 'green molecules' like hydrogen and ammonia. The text highlights specific vulnerabilities in Southeast Asia and the US, and suggests that mitigating methane leakage and flaring could recover energy volumes equivalent to approximately half of worldwide LNG trade.

This case study by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the risks posed by LKAB's proposed Per Geijer mining project to the Gabna sameby. The study introduces a new human rights impact assessment (HRIA) methodology specifically adapted for Sami reindeer husbandry to evaluate how industrial projects affect indigenous rights to land and culture.

The document examines how climate change and human activity are increasing the vulnerability of both fire-adapted and non-adapted forests. It highlights the severe carbon emissions and ecological losses from recent record-breaking fires in 2023 and 2024, particularly in Canada and South America. The text details the drivers of vulnerability—including forest fragmentation and drought—and proposes resilience strategies such as securing Indigenous land rights, implementing fire breaks, and expanding restoration financing.

The Finance for Nature Positive (FfNP) project aims to bridge the gap in harmonized definitions and guidance for private financial institutions investing in biodiversity. Led by the Finance for Biodiversity (FfB) Foundation and WWF-US, the project will create a stakeholder-driven framework across four pillars: mainstream companies, solution providers, real assets, and sovereign debt. Key outputs include implementation materials such as case studies and country profiles for GEF-recipient countries, and a peer-reviewed scientific article. The project targets 600 beneficiaries from the finance sector and seeks to catalyze increased financial flows toward nature-positive outcomes, aligning with Target 19 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

The Genesis Mission, supported by a $293 million initial funding opportunity, aims to use AI and supercomputing via a National Discovery Platform to accelerate breakthroughs in fusion, fission, and geothermal energy. However, the author contends that AI models will be limited by data gaps regarding novel physical phenomena, such as high-energy neutron bombardment on structural materials. To resolve this, the document calls for Congress to fund the construction of small- to medium-scale test stands, a Fusion Prototypic Neutron Source, and an Integrated Blanket and Fuel Cycle Test Stand, as well as the Fusion BRIDGE program for co-investment with private and philanthropic stakeholders.

The Gulf Coast is a primary hub for U.S. hydrogen due to its concentration of petroleum refining and chemical production. With Texas and Louisiana leading in refining and ammonia capacities, the region is well-positioned to transition to clean hydrogen to meet domestic needs and international demand from markets like Japan, South Korea, and the European Union.

The report analyzes the 'twin fossil shocks' of the 2020s—the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and the 2026 shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz—comparing them to the 1970s oil crises. It contends that unlike the 1970s, today's energy transition is driven by 'electrotech' (solar, wind, batteries, and EVs) that is cheaper, faster to deploy, and more secure than fossil fuels. The authors suggest these shocks will accelerate the absolute peak of fossil fuel demand, particularly by pushing LNG out of power generation and oil out of road transport, especially in Asia. The document concludes with policy recommendations to prioritize electrification and remove fossil fuel subsidies to end fuel dependency.

The document outlines the six-step interconnection process for large loads (over 20 MW), detailing the progression from preliminary inquiry to the execution of an interconnection agreement. It distinguishes between customer interconnection facilities, which are typically paid for by the customer, and network upgrades, which ensure broader grid reliability and are often allocated across a service territory. The guide also describes the roles of FERC and state PUCs in cost recovery and allocation.

The briefing proposes a 'regional-first planning' approach to integrate large load interconnection requests, such as those from data centers, into a single region-wide planning model. This method aims to replace project-by-project analysis with coordinated system-level solutions, thereby reducing total transmission costs and closing regulatory gaps regarding the oversight of network upgrades.

The policy brief advocates for system-wide transmission planning over the customer-by-customer load interconnection process to manage rapid electric load growth. It highlights that system-wide planning, which evaluates needs over 5 to 20 years, leads to more efficient grid design and higher benefit-to-cost ratios. To manage the risk of anticipated load not materializing, the document recommends scenario planning to identify "least-regrets" projects and phased, modular investment strategies with built-in triggers, illustrated through case studies from the Southwest Power Pool, ERCOT in Texas, and NV Energy in Nevada.

After a record year in 2024, the U.S. EV market experienced a 4% sales decline in 2025, driven by the expiration of federal tax credits and a volatile regulatory environment. While charging infrastructure continues to grow through private investment, nearly $20 billion in manufacturing projects have been canceled, particularly in the Midwest and South. Major automakers are shifting strategies toward hybrids and affordable models to mitigate losses, while workers face increased layoffs and production pauses. Despite these setbacks, long-term forecasts from BloombergNEF and the IEA suggest continued, albeit slower, EV adoption through 2030.

The document advocates for the substitution of problematic shrink sleeve materials (PET, PETG, and PVC) with floatable polyolefins, such as polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), to enhance the recyclability of PET bottles. It highlights that problematic sleeves cause recycling facilities to reject bottles, leading to landfill waste and pollution. The transition, supported by the SA Plastics Pact and early adopters like Woolworths and SPUR Corporation, is part of the broader 'Plastic Reboot – South Africa' project aimed at implementing upstream circular interventions in the food and beverage sector.

A statement by Plan 1.5 calling on the South Korean National Assembly to establish a more ambitious long-term greenhouse gas reduction path, specifically starting from a 61% reduction target by 2035, following a public deliberation process where a majority of citizen representatives supported early and higher-than-average emissions cuts.