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Reclaim Finance argues that the Fonds de réserve pour les retraites (FRR) continues to use public money to support fossil fuel expansion despite updating its exclusion policy. The FRR's new measures only target unconventional hydrocarbons and thermal coal, leaving conventional oil and gas investments intact. The document also highlights the FRR's failure to implement science-based criteria for selecting asset managers, noting that it continues to work with firms like BlackRock despite their climate records.

The document evaluates the feasibility of fuel cell electric trucks (FCETs) and hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks in India. It finds that while FCETs could be more cost-competitive than diesel trucks in long-haul, heavy-duty applications by 2040, they currently struggle to reach cost parity with battery electric trucks (BETs) due to high hydrogen fuel costs. These costs are driven by production, refueling infrastructure, and an 18% GST. The brief argues that hydrogen trucks are a critical complement to BETs for use cases requiring high payload and minimal downtime. It recommends a coordinated pathway involving capital subsidies, tax rationalization (reducing GST to 5%), and the development of public hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) to unlock the market.

The briefing proposes Bring-Your-Own (BYO) tariffs to allow large energy users, such as data centers, to fund their own power resources to speed up grid connection and reduce financial risks for other ratepayers. It distinguishes these from 'baseline' tariffs and highlights specific examples of BYO and Clean Transition programs in the US, including initiatives by PJM, NV Energy, and Georgia Power.

The briefing identifies critical areas of focus for the 2026 Mining Indaba, specifically the impact of US, EU, and Chinese geopolitics on critical minerals, the struggle to establish domestic mineral value chains in Africa, the role of transport infrastructure like the Lobito Corridor, the viability of regional battery value chains between the DRC and Zambia, and the potential for engagement between the main event and the civil society-led Alternative Mining Indaba.

The report uses a fictional 2030 scenario to analyze how various global actors would react to a proposed Arctic-based Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) deployment. It concludes that geopolitical instincts and existing rivalries, rather than scientific data, would drive initial responses, with Russia posing the primary security risk. The authors argue that a trusted multilateral scientific assessment and early trust-building are essential to prevent miscalculation and escalation.

The 'Big Five' agricultural traders—ADM, Bunge, Cargill, COFCO, and LDC (collectively ABCCD)—dominate the global trade of staples like grains, corn, soy, and sugar, controlling 70% to 90% of the commercial grain trade. During the 2021-2022 food price surge, these companies saw net profits increase by 200% to 300% compared to the 2016-2020 average. The author contends that this was achieved through strategic market consolidation, vertical integration, and inter-company cooperation, often facilitated by the EU's restrictive competition policy, which focuses primarily on immediate consumer prices rather than cumulative social harm. The document highlights the recent approval of the $34 billion Bunge-Viterra merger as evidence of regulatory failure and advocates for a transition toward an economy based on degrowth and decarbonization to dismantle the incentives for market concentration.

The document outlines seven working principles for civil society engagement in national adaptation plan (NAP) processes, co-produced by government and civil society representatives from 11 countries in Africa and the Caribbean. These principles—structured engagement, representation, formalized CSO collaboration, inclusion, enabling environment, open access to information, and transparency—aim to ensure that adaptation decision-making is inclusive, equitable, and informed by the lived experiences of marginalized groups. The principles are intended to apply across all NAP stages, including risk assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL).

The document identifies a gap in corporate climate reporting where current GHG accounting cannot credibly reflect the impact of specific mitigation interventions. To address this, the authors propose a multi-statement reporting framework that combines traditional accounting with a new 'Mitigation Intervention' statement. This framework utilizes consequential accounting to measure causal effects of interventions both inside and outside corporate value chains, supported by eligibility principles, governance, and independent verification to reduce greenwashing and encourage high-impact action.

WACC argues that communication rights are essential for achieving digital, gender, and climate justice. The organization advocates for a shift away from Global North dominance in digital platforms and calls for media regulation, democratic data governance, and a fair global knowledge regime to ensure human dignity and equality.

The guide outlines best practices for covering wildfires, advising journalists on physical safety, the distinction between climate-driven conditions and ignition sources, and the importance of reporting on vulnerable populations and adaptation measures. It notes that while direct attribution of a single fire to climate change is difficult, global warming increases the frequency and intensity of disasters through higher temperatures and prolonged droughts.

The document argues that the European Commission is increasingly abandoning impact assessments (IAs) and public consultations under the guise of 'political urgency', which ClientEarth claims increases legal risks and the likelihood of unintended environmental and social consequences. It recommends strictly limiting IA exemptions, increasing transparency by publishing assessments earlier in the legislative process, and ensuring balanced stakeholder representation to prevent corporate capture. Additionally, it criticizes the use of 'Omnibus' proposals for simplification, suggesting instead that the Commission focus on removing truly duplicative requirements and tying EU funding to law compliance.

The document details how climate change disrupts U.S. transportation systems through acute events like hurricanes and chronic stressors like sea level rise. It highlights significant projected costs for asphalt maintenance and railroad delays, the vulnerability of coastal highways and bridges, and the necessity of proactive adaptation, such as using heat-resistant materials and nature-based solutions, to mitigate economic losses.

The report highlights that 'next generation geothermal' technologies, such as Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), have expanded the geographic viability of geothermal power beyond volcanic regions. In the EU, approximately 43 GW of capacity could be developed at costs below 100 €/MWh, potentially generating 301 TWh of electricity annually. While Europe has a strong historical foundation in geothermal energy, the report warns that the EU risks losing its leadership to the US and Canada due to slow permitting and a lack of coordinated policy frameworks. It also notes geothermal's potential to meet the rising energy demands of AI data centres and its ability to provide firm, low-carbon power and mineral recovery, such as lithium.

The IAI Executive Director (a.i.) issued a notification on February 4, 2026, transmitting a statement from the SAC, SPAC, and IPAC Advisory Committees. This statement confirms their support for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in response to a January 8, 2026, notification regarding the United States' intention to withdraw from the institute.

The document advocates for the introduction of wealth taxes in South Africa to combat inequality and fund socioeconomic rights. It challenges the notion that wealth taxes harm growth, arguing instead that redirecting wealth toward public spending can stimulate demand and investment. The brief recommends a combination of Financial Transaction Taxes (FTTs), increased dividend taxes, and a progressive net wealth tax, citing successful international examples from countries like France, Argentina, and Colombia.

The GAIA Technical Assistance Facility (GAIA TAF) is a blended finance initiative aimed at overcoming the 'weak investment pipelines' in SIDS and LDCs. By providing sub-grants for technical assistance, the facility helps public institutions improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and commercial bankability. The program targets up to 6 institutions and aims to unlock up to USD 27 million in follow-on investments from the GAIA Climate Loan Fund across sectors including water, agriculture, ecosystems, built environment, energy, and transportation.

The report examines how the UAE and Saudi Arabia are emerging as primary financiers of clean energy in Africa, noting a shift toward multi-billion dollar renewable and hydrogen projects. While GCC investments are substantial, they are currently concentrated in a few low-risk markets like Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa. The authors argue that to maximize impact, the GCC should pivot toward funding transmission infrastructure, geothermal energy, methane abatement, and critical mineral refining across a broader range of African nations.

In January 2026, the United States experienced an average temperature anomaly of -1.2°F, with 133 cities recording cooler-than-average conditions. Despite this national trend, the western U.S., particularly the Northern Rockies & Plains, saw significant warming, with Helena, Montana, recording the highest anomaly at 9.1°F. Long-term data indicates that 191 of the 194 analyzed cities have experienced warming trends since 1970, with Great Falls, Montana, showing the largest increase of 9.6°F. Climate attribution analysis using the Climate Shift Index (CSI) highlighted that San Juan, Puerto Rico, had 24 days where temperatures were at least five times more likely due to climate change.

The report critiques proposed rollbacks of US vehicle fuel economy and emissions standards by the DOT and EPA. It argues that the agencies incorrectly assume fuel efficiency improvements necessarily sacrifice vehicle performance, leading to an overestimation of costs to consumers. The author contends that many compliance pathways, such as turbocharging and electrification, can improve both efficiency and performance, and that reducing horsepower can provide public benefits by decreasing accident rates and infrastructure wear.

Loja, Ecuador, has transformed its urban landscape through the Sistema Verde Urbano, a network of over 600 hectares of green spaces, river corridors, and parks. Developed in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL), the system integrates water management, pedestrian and cycling mobility, and biodiversity restoration to mitigate flooding and heat while improving resident well-being.