Climate policy

Aerial view of oil production and shipping facilities on a riverbank in Nigeria

Nigeria, South Africa on course to break climate pledges with fossil fuel production plans

Media coverage / Emily Ghosh and Derik Broekhoff spotlight Nigeria and South Africa's fossil fuel production plans in The Conversation, based on the 2025 Production Gap Report.

11 January 2026 / About Climate policy and Fossil fuels

Rows of empty conference chairs with translation headsets placed on the seats.

Why language matters in climate negotiations: disentangling cross-border impacts and transboundary climate risks

Perspective / Similar-sounding terms in climate talks can mask very different realities, with real consequences for policy coherence and negotiated outcomes.

8 January 2026 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Geopolitics, Mitigation and Supply chains

Bridging science and climate justice: perspectives from Latin America

Feature / An SEI and AIDA report explores how science is transforming climate litigation, the challenges, and future opportunities.

8 January 2026 / About Climate policy, Energy access and Fossil fuels

An aerial view of a Soviet-era high-rise apartment building in the Õismäe district of Tallinn, Estonia. The upper section of the building is highlighted, showcasing a series of bold red balconies against the backdrop of prefabricated concrete panels. The striking red accents contrast with the otherwise gray façade, adding a touch of vibrancy to the utilitarian design. Above, a clear blue sky stretches out, with only a few wisps of white clouds, enhancing the brightness and openness of the scene. This image captures the distinctive features of Soviet architecture, with its focus on function, but also subtle moments of color and life.

Decarbonisation of Estonia’s residential building stock

Journal article / This study analyses the climate implications of deep renovation and energy supply decarbonization in Estonia.

31 December 2025 / About Climate policy and Household energy

Nairobi Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (NCARP)

Project / This project helps the Nairobi City County Government quantify climate risks and prioritize adaptation investments for resilient urban planning in Nairobi

2026 / About Climate policy

Wind turbines and Bridlington beach by the North SeaWind turbines near Bridlington beach by the North Sea

TRANS4BIO – Integrated Energy Transition Across Scales for Climate-Resilient, Nature-Positive Biodiversity Pathways

Project / TRANS4BIO analyses governance gaps linked to the energy transition and develops policy insights for integrated climate and biodiversity action.

2026 - 2029 / About Cities, Climate policy, Public policy and Renewables

Raising Adaptation Impact and Ambition (RAIA)

Project / RAIA addresses persistent gaps in economic evidence, research capacity, and policy tools needed to promote effective climate change adaptation in Global South.

2026 - 2027 / About Adaptation, Climate policy and Finance

Aerial view of houses at the water's edge, with boats on deep blue and aquamarine water, and green forest to the horizon.

“When will our voice be heard?” Voices from the Pacific

Feature / An event screening a documentary on climate change impacts on Pacific islands served as the basis for wider discussion about taking climate action worldwide.

22 December 2025 / About Climate policy

Beyond Belém – Hope and action for forests, climate and livelihoods

Past event / Join us for a stock take on what happened in Belém and discuss what implications the outcomes may have for forests, climate and livelihoods.

16 December 2025 / About Climate policy, Forests and Land use