How Africa Is Responding to U.S. Tariff Policies
Kholofelo Kugler and Tani Washington examine how African countries are responding to the Trump administration’s sweeping new tariff regime. While...
Historic International Court of Justice Opinion Confirms States’ Climate Obligations
The World’s Eyes Turn to the Hague On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its landmark advisory opinion...
Maximizing Emerging Trends in Locally Led AI Solutions for Climate Action
In May 2025, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) hosted a webinar showcasing locally led artificial intelligence (AI) and...
Legally Sound Oil and Gas Phase-Outs
To combat climate change, the world needs to start phasing out fossil fuel production. But what if investors sue? Investor–state...
What Makes Today’s Debt Crisis so Pernicious?
Many low-income countries are diverting scarce resources from development to service costly debt. But what’s driving current debt vulnerabilities—and what...
The G7 at a Crossroads
Canada’s G7 Presidency offers a critical chance to reaffirm the group’s leadership on climate action, resilience, biodiversity, and clean energy....
Why Linking EU and UK Emissions Trading Systems Is a Win-Win for the Economy and the Environment
The launch of negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom to link their emissions trading systems (ETSs)...
Seven Ways Fossil Fuel Subsidies Undermine Energy Security
In the aftermath of the cost-of-living crisis and Russia’s war in Ukraine, European Union countries drastically increased fossil fuel subsidies in...
Why Now Is the Best Time to Reform Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Experience has shown that fossil fuel consumer subsidy reforms are most successful when introduced during periods of low prices —...
How the G7 Can Advance Action on Fossil Fuel Subsidies in 2025
Sixteen years ago, the G7 made a commitment to phase out “inefficient” fossil fuel subsidies. Nine years ago, leaders agreed to do this by...
Is Environmental Lobbying a Waste of Time?
The headlines these days seem to be filled with global catastrophes. From horrifying regional conflicts to cyber espionage, rampant inequality...
Making Sense of Trade Turbulence
Suddenly, the world wants to know more about tariffs. Google searches for “tariff” currently dwarf any previous records held by...
