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The report 'Auge y caída del carbón 2025' by Global Energy Monitor analyzes global coal power trends in 2024, highlighting a record low in new capacity additions globally, despite significant construction surges in China and new proposals in India. It details the acceleration of coal phase-outs in the EU and the UK, while examining the persistence of coal subsidies in Brazil and the challenges of transitioning in other regions like Colombia and Southeast Asia.

This research paper argues for the establishment of a common international framework for sovereign debt restructuring based on human rights principles to address the global debt crisis, particularly in the Global South. The authors contend that current contractual, market-based approaches are inequitable and opaque, often prioritizing creditor interests over essential socio-economic rights. They propose a statutory, legally binding mechanism under the auspices of the United Nations to ensure transparency, accountability, and the protection of minimum standards of living during debt workouts.

This report provides a comprehensive climate risk profile for Belize, focusing on the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and communities within and around specific marine and terrestrial protected areas. It details observed climatic changes, future projections, and the resulting vulnerabilities of local livelihoods, while recommending nature-based solutions (NbS) and gender-responsive adaptation strategies to enhance resilience.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that the European Union's 2014 Public Procurement Directives have failed to mainstream green public procurement (GPP) due to their voluntary nature, legal fragmentation, and lack of certainty. With the European Commission evaluating the Directives in late 2024, the authors advocate for a shift toward mandatory GPP, better monitoring systems, and the alignment of 'buy European' initiatives with environmental requirements to drive the EU's green transition and enhance global competitiveness.

This IISD guide advocates for the use of model contracts to ensure that agricultural investments in developing countries are responsible, transparent, and aligned with sustainable development goals. It explains how model contracts can mitigate risks, such as the use of restrictive stabilization clauses, and provides a framework for governments to develop their own nationally tailored templates.

This options paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a framework for governments to develop international agreements to reform and reduce fossil fuel subsidies (FFS). It outlines six key building blocks for such agreements: objectives, scope, substantive disciplines, carve-outs and exceptions, special and differential treatment (SDT), and enforcement mechanisms.

This case study examines UNI2 Microcrédito, a for-profit microfinance institution in Colombia, to test the RAI Scoring Tool developed by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and CERISE. While the tool was designed for agricultural value chain actors (AVCAs), UNI2's participation helped refine the instrument's indicators and design. The study assesses UNI2's alignment with the Committee on World Food Security’s Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-RAI), highlighting the company's strengths in transparent governance and its gaps in environmental risk management and social empowerment programs.

The April 2025 Peace & Security Council Report by the Institute for Security Studies evaluates the African Union's (AU) peace and security architecture, focusing on the second term of PAPS Commissioner Bankole Adeoye, regional divisions in North Africa, the new AUSSOM mission in Somalia, and the challenges of mediation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

This policy brief by the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) argues that South Africa's efforts to curb political interference in public administration appointments are hindered by an 'across-the-board' legislative approach. The author proposes a 'strategic incremental approach' that empowers the Public Service Commission (PSC) to act as an independent check on recruitment, starting with senior administrative heads and expanding gradually via presidential proclamation to avoid political backlash and the disruption of patronage networks.

This policy brief examines the 'unjust' nature of the energy transition for youth in South Africa's Steve Tshwete Local Municipality (STLM). It argues that while the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is necessary, young people are being marginalised through exclusionary land allocation policies, a lack of sustainable employment following the closure of coal-fired power stations, and the limited scope of renewable energy projects that fail to provide meaningful skills or long-term job security.

This position paper by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) and Schneider Electric advocates for gender equality in the renewable energy (RE) sector to accelerate universal energy access by 2030. It argues that women are essential agents of change who reinvest a higher portion of their income into community services than men. The document provides specific recommendations for RE companies, funding partners, and investors to implement gender-sensitive approaches, alongside case studies from India and the Sahel region demonstrating the socio-economic impact of empowering women entrepreneurs and leaders in the energy transition.

The 'STRATEGIE DE DEVELOPPEMENT A LONG TERME A FAIBLE EMISSION DE CARBONE ET RESILIENT AU CLIMAT DU TOGO' (LT-LEDS) is a comprehensive strategic framework designed to guide Togo toward carbon neutrality by 2060. The document outlines a transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy through sectoral transformations in energy, transport, agriculture, forestry, industrial processes, and waste management. It integrates climate goals with national socio-economic development, emphasizing inclusive growth, gender equality, and the mobilization of approximately 11.9 trillion FCFA in investments to mitigate climate risks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The EU Green Policy Tracker prototype reveals that the implementation of the European Green Deal in Sweden and Estonia is hindered by severe administrative capacity constraints and a lack of policy coherence. Key obstacles include overwhelming reporting requirements, conflicts between EU state aid rules and funding mechanisms, and tensions between economic interests and carbon sequestration targets. The report also notes a broader political shift in the EU, where environmental ambitions are being scaled back or rebranded as the 'Clean Industrial Deal' to prioritize economic competitiveness.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute analyzes renewable-energy and clean-cooking interventions, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, to identify drivers of success and barriers to socioeconomic development. It proposes a theory of change for energy interventions and provides five strategic recommendations for donors and development partners to improve the impact of clean-energy investments.

This report, produced by ACT Global for the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), examines the awareness, attitudes, and willingness of the population in the Republic of Moldova to support green transition initiatives. Based on a survey of 1,000 people, the study analyzes perceptions of climate change, environmental priorities, energy security, and the effectiveness of various actors in promoting environmental protection.

This research paper describes the methodology and data sources for Consumption Compass 2.0, a tool developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute to help Swedish municipalities estimate and manage household consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions at a high spatial resolution.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the solar and wind energy landscape in Colombia as of early 2025. It details the current installed capacity, growth projections, the institutional and regulatory framework, and the financial challenges facing the sector. A significant focus is placed on the government's initiative to establish 'energy communities' to democratize energy access, as well as the socio-environmental and equity challenges associated with large-scale renewable projects, particularly in regions like La Guajira.

This briefing note by the Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs (TESS) examines the intersection of agricultural trade, climate change, and net-zero pathways, focusing on the implications for developing countries. It analyzes how climate change disrupts production and trade flows, the sector's contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, and the potential for international trade cooperation to foster climate-resilient food systems.

The 'Boom and Bust Coal 2025' report tracks global coal-fired power plant trends in 2024, noting a 20-year low in new capacity globally, though significant construction surges continue in China and India. While the EU and UK have accelerated coal phase-outs, Indonesia faces a contradictory trend where 'captive' coal plants for industrial use are increasing despite national transition goals.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative, PUC-RIO, and Amazon 2030 analyzes how Amazon deforestation reduces rainfall and river flow, thereby decreasing electricity generation and revenue for Brazil's two largest hydroelectric power plants (HPPs), Itaipu and Belo Monte.