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This briefing provides an overview of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), detailing compliance requirements for operators and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the role of voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) in meeting these obligations.

This report by RMI argues that heavy industries are uniquely positioned to scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) by leveraging their existing infrastructure, material flows, and expertise. It outlines a business case for industrial integration of CDR to create new revenue streams, manage regulatory risks, and meet net-zero targets, while emphasizing that CDR must complement, not replace, aggressive decarbonization.

The Boom and Bust Coal 2025 report by Global Energy Monitor analyzes global coal power capacity trends in 2024, highlighting a divergence between accelerating retirements in Europe and continued large-scale expansion in China and India.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has published the official documents and virtual registration links for the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) and the 59th Executive Council meeting (CE-59) to be held in Asunción, Paraguay, in accordance with the requirement to provide such materials 30 days before the event.

This briefing document details the progress made by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in implementing its Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Policy and the formal establishment of the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Committee (IPAC).

This briefing document from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the progress of its Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) policy and the establishment of the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Committee (IPAC). It outlines the selection process for IPAC members and proposes the future creation of a Local Communities Advisory Committee.

This report details the activities of the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) from June 1, 2024, to April 28, 2025. It focuses on implementing decisions from the 32nd Conference of the Parties (CoP-32), expanding institutional partnerships, advancing transdisciplinary research on climate, health, and oceans, and strengthening science diplomacy through the STeP fellowship program and the Center for Science Diplomacy.

The IAI's Open Science and Data Working Group has updated its Open Data Policies and Principles for 2025-2030, integrating FAIR and CARE principles to ensure research data and publications are findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable, while respecting indigenous data governance. Key achievements include a 600% increase in the open data catalog between 2020 and 2025 and the training of twelve research teams. The policy mandates the use of Data Management Plans and the deposition of data in repositories like Harvard Dataverse or GBIF.

This joint report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the committees' activities, membership updates, and recommendations ahead of the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) in Asunción, Paraguay.

This joint report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the committees' activities, membership updates, and strategic recommendations ahead of the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) in Asunción, Paraguay.

This briefing from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) advocates for the use of model investment contracts in the agricultural sector to promote responsible investment and sustainable development, particularly in developing countries where domestic laws may be insufficient.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides recommendations to the British government regarding the North Sea's energy transition, advocating for a managed decline of oil and gas production aligned with 1.5°C goals.

RMI describes the use of its GridUp tool to forecast electric vehicle (EV) load growth and its impact on distribution systems, specifically focusing on a case study of National Grid and Consolidated Edison in New York State.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), through its Coalition for Action on Toxics (CAT), has issued three critical questions to federal political parties ahead of an election to address the health and justice impacts of toxic substances in Canada.

This document is a briefing from FSD Africa providing responses to queries from potential suppliers regarding the prequalification and registration process for goods, services, and consultancies for the strategic period 2025-2030 (Tender Number: FSDAFRICA/PQ/2025).

A statement by the Global Resilience Partnership highlighting the role of community-based organisations (CBOs), specifically the Itanya Africa Group, in driving sustainable agricultural change through local engagement and social proofing, while calling for increased funding to overcome systemic financial barriers.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development argues for reforming the European Union's Public Procurement Directive to transition from voluntary to mandatory green public procurement (GPP) to better align public spending with climate goals.

This report by the NewClimate Institute provides an initial estimate of the projected human resource demand in Viet Nam's power sector through 2050, based on the 8th National Power Development Plan (PDP8) and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

Anjali Helferty, Deputy Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), discusses her return from parental leave and the renewed urgency of CAPE's work in the face of returning proposals for cross-country pipelines.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) supports the reversal of a planned VAT increase but warns against the National Treasury's proposal to implement budget cuts to cover the resulting revenue shortfall. The IEJ argues that progressive revenue alternatives exist to avoid austerity for vulnerable populations.