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January 2026 | Carbon Minefields Oil and Gas Exploration Monitor
Global markets are expected to be oversupplied in the coming years, yet production is set to expand again in 2026, with the United States and Brazil leading the charge.
Arbitration and the United Nations Framework Convention on Tax
This brief examines the risks of using investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) for cross-border tax disputes under the UN Framework Convention on Tax, showing why ISDS is ill-suited and offering a baseline for negotiators exploring alternative arbitration options in the protocol.
Natural Infrastructure Essentials
On the Canadian Prairies, the need for water storage to cope with climate change is increasing. Natural infrastructure provides a solution.
Local Content Policies in Mining
Key findings on local content policies in mining from a survey of producer countries.
A Sustainable Asset Valuation Assessment of Nature-Based Solutions in Kigali, Rwanda
This report assesses how nature-based solutions can reduce flood risks, improve health, and deliver economic benefits for nearly 1 million residents in Kigali, Rwanda.
Brochure: Understanding Climate Risks Through an Intersectional Approach (iCRA)
Action research to advance integration of intersectional approaches in adaptation processes and policies.
A Day in the Life of a Protected Area Manager
A day in the life of a protected area manager in Belize navigating climate change impacts.
The Energy Tab
Energy subsidies in South Africa, 2025.
Electronic Commerce and the World Trade Organization
This report provides an overview of multilateral and plurilateral e-commerce processes at the World Trade Organization (WTO), highlighting recent progress and upcoming decision points ahead of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), to equip policy-makers and negotiators with an up-to-date understanding of global digital trade governance.
December 2025 | Carbon Minefields Oil and Gas Exploration Monitor
Despite investments in ongoing fossil fuel growth, countries are working to transition away from fossil fuels.