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The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), on behalf of the Life After Coal Campaign, submitted comments on the Presidential Climate Commission's (PCC) draft recommendations for South Africa's 2030–2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) update. The submission emphasizes the need for high mitigation ambition to avoid fossil fuel lock-in, the integration of social justice, and the urgent implementation of adaptation measures in accordance with the Climate Change Act.

The report examines the limitations of financed emissions as the primary metric for financial institutions (FIs) to align capital with a net-zero economy by 2050, suggesting a hybrid approach that combines portfolio-level tracking with actionable indicators and corporate transition assessments.

This report by Ember analyzes the technical and economic feasibility of achieving 24-hour solar electricity generation using solar panels paired with battery storage. It demonstrates that in sunny regions, near-continuous solar power is now cost-competitive, often cheaper than new coal or nuclear power, due to rapid declines in battery costs and the adoption of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) technology.

This policy brief by RMI examines how US governors are addressing rising electricity costs, which have increased by an average of 23% over the last decade. The document highlights actions taken by governors in at least 14 states since 2023 to balance immediate customer relief with long-term system cost containment, while warning against superficial measures like one-time bill credits that do not address underlying affordability challenges.

This research paper examines the opportunities and challenges of integrating Indigenous Knowledge (IK) with Climate-Smart Agricultural (CSA) technology to address climate change and youth unemployment in Ghana. While CSA startups like Farmerline and AgroCenta are creating new digital and technical roles for youth, the document highlights a significant gap in technology adoption among young farmers and a lack of cohesive national policies that formally integrate IK into modern agricultural strategies. The authors recommend establishing multi-stakeholder platforms, creating a national digital IK repository, and providing targeted financial incentives for startups that blend traditional practices with climate-resilient technology.

The Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and Environment (CPCHE) issued a statement on June 19, 2025, urging the Canadian government to reconsider Bill C-5. The organization argues that the bill's approach to fast-tracking major projects, including fossil fuel production, threatens public health, environmental protections, and Indigenous rights by bypassing rigorous assessments and public consultation.

The report argues that grid capacity is a strategic asset for attracting AI and data centre investment in Europe. It recommends anticipatory grid planning, the creation of priority AI zones outside major cities like London and Paris, joint spatial planning with clean energy developers, and the adoption of flexible grid connection contracts to reduce deployment queues.

The report 'Rewiring for growth' examines how smarter grid strategies, including phased connections, flexible load agreements, and strategic siting, can accelerate the deployment of data centres and AI infrastructure while reducing the need for extensive grid expansion.

This policy brief summarizes a high-level roundtable hosted by Ember and the Clean Air Task Force during the 20th anniversary GLOBSEC Forum in Prague. The document argues that Europe must redefine energy security by transitioning from fossil fuel dependencies to clean firm power and electrification, while addressing new vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure and critical raw material supply chains.

This report by Ember analyses the critical role of electricity grid availability in determining the location and growth of data centres in Europe. It argues that grid congestion in traditional hubs is pushing investment toward the Nordics and Southern Europe, and recommends proactive grid planning, flexible connection agreements, and strategic siting to support the EU's AI ambitions.

This report reviews 59 multi-sector national adaptation plan (NAP) documents to analyze how developing countries address adaptation finance, identifying good practices and areas for improvement in the identification, prioritization, and mobilization of funds.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes geopolitical risks to development finance ahead of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville. It identifies critical vulnerabilities for low-income countries—including aid cuts, trade instability, and debt crises—and proposes six implementation priorities to 'future-proof' the global development finance landscape.

This report by RMI outlines strategies to bridge the gap between India's green hydrogen production targets and actual adoption, proposing five demand-side interventions to unlock between 2.1 and 5 million metric tons (MMT) of demand by 2030.

This research paper examines the 'renewables pull' and 'strategic push' factors influencing the relocation of hydrogen-based steelmaking, concluding that both are necessary for an accelerated transition.

This case study details the founding and growth of Green Afro Palms, a Ghanaian agri-tech startup established by engineer Kwame Ababio to modernize the oil palm industry. The company focuses on empowering smallholder farmers through technology, training, and processing yields into palm and kernel oil to reduce import dependence and discourage environmentally damaging activities.

This case study details the growth of Osomobegbe Global Ventures Limited (OGV), a Nigerian enterprise founded by Osomobegbe Eugene to combat post-harvest losses through solar drying technology. The document outlines OGV's technical approach, its business model for smallholder farmers, its youth employment initiatives, and the systemic challenges facing agritech startups in Nigeria.

This case study details the founding and growth of Complete Farmer, a Ghanaian startup established in 2017 by entrepreneur Desmond to digitize the agricultural value chain and connect smallholder farmers to global markets. The document outlines the company's operational model, its focus on youth employment, and the infrastructure and funding challenges it faces while scaling across Africa.

This case study profiles Chibunna Ogbonna, a 27-year-old Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of Kiru Energy, detailing his journey from launching a cleantech startup in 2017 to scaling solar energy solutions. The document outlines the financial growth of the company, the operational challenges of the Nigerian energy sector, and Ogbonna's advocacy for better regulatory environments and youth empowerment in Africa's renewable energy transition.

This case study profiles Kiri EV, a company founded in 2020 by Kenyan entrepreneur Chris Maara to manufacture affordable electric vehicles and charging systems for the Kenyan and East African markets. The document details the company's transition from early R&D and prototype development to scaling production, its strategies for talent acquisition from the solar sector and T-VET institutions, and the regulatory challenges faced by e-mobility startups in Kenya.

This research paper examines Turkey's strategic efforts to secure critical raw materials (CRMs) in Africa to support its domestic industrial goals in defence, electric vehicles, and renewables. It analyzes Turkey's diverse engagement modalities—ranging from direct extraction to integrated industrial hubs and security-linked partnerships—and proposes a trilateral cooperation framework involving the European Union (EU) and African nations to align standards and enhance supply chain resilience.