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Bringing Wildlife Back
A bold plan is underway to translocate over 200 animals to Sioma Ngwezi National Park in southwestern Zambia.
Engaging Communities in Climate Vulnerability Assessment
This report identifies six ways to make participatory climate vulnerability assessment processes more effective, timely, and respectful.
Tracking Progress on Sustainable Jobs in Canada
A practical guide to monitoring Canada's just transition, drawing on best practices to track progress toward sustainable jobs and equitable outcomes.
February 2026 | Carbon Minefields Oil and Gas Exploration Monitor
61 new oil and gas exploration licences were granted in January 2026, containing an estimated 96.3 MtCO₂. Norway led the expansion, awarding licences containing roughly 40.3 million barrels of oil and 1,031.1 billion cubic feet of gas.
State of Global Environmental Governance 2025
Analysis of the wins and setbacks in international environmental negotiations in 2025 amid unprecedented challenges to multilateralism.
India's Clean Cooking Shift
Why India needs to gradually diversify clean cooking beyond liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)/piped natural gas (PNG)—urban electric cooking ("e-cooking") and rural biogas—to address affordability, access, and volatility challenges.
Beyond Irrigation: Turning sunlight into supper for Kenya's women and farmers
This study evaluates feasibility of electric cookers powered by solar irrigation systems and their impact on gender equality and social inclusion in rural Kenyan households.
Beyond Irrigation: Harnessing the untapped potential of solar pumps
This report presents analysis from an experimental study in India that tested whether mills powered by "secondary use" of solar pumps can improve the lives of smallholders, particularly women.
Indonesia’s Energy Support Measures
In 2024, Indonesia spent IDR 713.5 trillion on energy subsidies, with nearly 90% of that supporting fossil fuels.
Working With Indigenous Knowledge Holders to Advance Equitable and Inclusive Nature and Climate Initiatives
This brief explores actions for working with Indigenous Knowledge Holders to promote climate and nature initiatives using Indigenous science in collaborative and fair ways.