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This infographic summarizes the integration of nature-based solutions (NbS), ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA), and biodiversity considerations within national adaptation plan (NAP) documents, based on a review of 57 documents submitted to the UNFCCC.

A community guide regarding a gas exploration application by Motuoane Energy (Pty) Ltd in the Free State province of South Africa.

This briefing by RMI discusses the importance of establishing clarity on the residual value of electric vehicles (EVs) to accelerate the growth of the EV sector in India and support the country's goal of energy independence by 2047.

This report by RMI outlines a whole-system approach to accelerate the adoption of electric two- and four-wheelers in Indonesia to meet government targets for 2030.

The briefing analyzes Resolution CMN nº 5.193/2024, noting advances such as banning rural credit for projects involving native vegetation suppression and illegal deforestation (post-July 2019). However, it highlights critical setbacks, including the expansion of credit to irregular occupations in public forests (up to 15 fiscal modules) and the lack of robust monitoring and sanctions for non-compliance. It also warns that these restrictions apply only to controlled/directed resources, leaving 'free resources' unregulated.

This policy brief by the Climate Policy Initiative/Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (CPI/PUC-Rio) presents 13 proposals to increase the sustainability of Brazil's 2025/2026 Harvest Plan (Plano Safra). The recommendations focus on aligning rural credit and risk management with climate goals, specifically by restricting credit for deforestation, integrating the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy, improving pasture recovery monitoring, and expanding credit access for vulnerable small-scale producers.

This report evaluates the economic, social, and environmental benefits of planting a 70-hectare mangrove belt in Vietnam's DEEP C Industrial Zone to mitigate flood and erosion risks.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development provides policy recommendations for negotiators at SB 62 and COP 30 to operationalize the commitment to transition away from fossil fuels, focusing on differentiated phase-out timelines, the cessation of public financing for fossil fuels, and the establishment of a just transition finance mechanism.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines how 10 countries are integrating their National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs) with their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to address the interconnected challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.

An executive summary by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, WWF-Brazil, and the World Benchmarking Alliance analyzing the economic risks of Brazil's planned oil and gas expansion and the climate performance of Petrobras.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes the use of mining tax incentives across Africa, arguing that they are often poorly designed and lead to revenue losses. It provides policy recommendations for reforming incentive frameworks to better align with sustainable growth and the Africa Mining Vision.

This report by the NewClimate Institute, published under the CASE project, analyzes monitoring frameworks for climate and energy targets in six developed economies to provide guidance for Southeast Asian countries pursuing carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions by 2050.

The Oxford Principles for Responsible Engagement with Article 6 is a guide developed by the NewClimate Institute, the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, and the University of Oxford. It provides high-level direction and criteria for countries and entities participating in carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement to ensure climate integrity, strong safeguards, and increased ambition, complementing existing international rules.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs advocates for global participation in the Global Solidarity Levy Task Force (GSLTF) to mobilize finance for climate action and sustainable development. It outlines 16 proposed tax options targeting undertaxed, high-emission sectors to address a significant global financing gap, urging developing countries to engage in the design and assessment of these levies to ensure equitable access to funds.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, acting on behalf of MEJCON-SA and MACUA, has filed an appeal to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs to set aside an Environmental Authorisation granted to Tetra4 (Pty) Ltd by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.

This report details a research initiative in East and Southern Africa that employed participatory foresight to engage youth as co-creators of systemic justice. It advocates for transforming interlinked social and economic structures and recommends shifting from tokenistic youth inclusion to authentic co-governance and futures literacy in education.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announced the addition of three new Associates following the 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) held in May 2025.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announced the addition of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the American Geophysical Union (AGU), and the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC) as Associate members following the CoP-33 meeting in May 2025.

The fashion industry contributes 2-8% of global carbon emissions and uses one trillion kWh of electricity annually, with emissions projected to rise by over 60% by 2030. The sector's workforce is 60% female, yet women face systemic inequalities and disproportionate vulnerability to climate and energy risks. The report advocates for a transition to renewable energy and the empowerment of women-led SMEs to achieve a sustainable and equitable future.

This research paper examines the integration of One Health and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) frameworks to address zoonotic diseases and broader systemic challenges in low- and middle-income countries.