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Clean cooking in Africa 2026: Progress report

International Energy Agency (IEA)
This report evaluates progress toward universal clean cooking access in sub-Saharan Africa. While delivery rates have tripled since 2010, population growth continues to outpace gains. The analysis covers investment trends, infrastructure development, and the impact of the 2026 energy crisis on regional fuel supply chains.
Research
9 July 2026

The price of gas: The hidden costs of European banks’ support for gas power expansion

Reclaim Finance
This report examines how 24 European banks provided US$41.9 billion to gas power developers between 2021 and 2024. It highlights significant health impacts, including nearly 3,000 premature deaths in Europe, and warns that expanding gas infrastructure undermines global climate targets and exposes economies to price volatility.
Research
1 April 2026

Global report on food crises series

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
The Global Report on Food Crises is an annual benchmark series tracking acute food insecurity, malnutrition and forced displacement in countries facing food crises. Produced by FAO, WFP and the Global Network Against Food Crises, it delivers consensus-based, multi-agency analysis to guide humanitarian and development decision-making globally.
Benchmark/series
23 April 2026

Measuring the impact of data centers in the United States economy: Monetary damage from air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions

National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
This NBER working paper quantifies the environmental costs of US data centre electricity use in 2025. Using facility-level data for approximately 2,800 data centres, it estimates gross external damages of $24.6 billion from air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, with Texas and Virginia accounting for 30% of the national total.
Research
1 April 2026

Urban heat risk management: Resource package

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDDR)
This resource package provides practical guidance for local and national governments on managing urban heat risks through governance, planning, nature-based solutions and emergency preparedness. Drawing on global evidence and city case studies, it outlines strategies to strengthen urban resilience to increasing extreme heat.
Resource hub
14 April 2025

Airports and aviation emissions: The Airport Tracker as a tool for data-driven advocacy

ODI Global
This policy brief presents findings from the third update to the Airport Tracker, a global inventory covering the world's 1,300 busiest airports. Using 2023 data, it analyses CO₂ and local air pollution from passenger, freight and private jet flights, finding that aviation remains off track to meet net-zero goals.
Research
1 April 2026

Trump climate endangerment stories

Environmental Defense Fund
This interactive mapping tool from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) combines climate data and community stories to show how climate change is affecting temperatures, water resources, disaster losses, insurance costs and public health across the United States. It also illustrates the projected impacts of changes to federal climate pollution regulations.
Online tool/database

Climate Shift Index: Humid Heat

Climate Central
Climate Shift Index: Humid Heat tracks and calculates the influence of human-caused climate change on daily humid heat conditions across the globe.
Online tool/database
12 May 2026

The impact of extreme temperatures on respiratory mortality in Brazil: Evaluating regional adaptations to different thermal environments

This report analyses the impact of extreme temperatures on respiratory mortality across 646 Brazilian municipalities from 2010 to 2020. Findings reveal a J-shaped exposure-response curve, with heat-related deaths dominating in tropical northern regions, whilst cold-related mortality predominates in the subtropical south, underscoring the need for region-specific climate adaptation policies.
Research
18 May 2026

CARE for women: Investing in care delivery to improve women’s lives and livelihoods

World Economic Forum
This report examines the 34% of the global women's health gap caused by care delivery failures. Focusing on cardiovascular risk and perinatal depression, it outlines the CARE framework to standardise screening and referral pathways, demonstrating that preventative care investments yield a three- to six-fold return.
Research
19 May 2026

Extreme heat risk governance: Framework and toolkit

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDDR)
This report presents a comprehensive framework and toolkit to help governments and stakeholders manage extreme heat risk. It provides actionable guidance, a maturity assessment tool, and strategies to operationalise governance and develop effective heat action plans across multiple sectors and timescales.
Research
17 November 2025

Food systems and antimicrobial resistance: Impacts on food safety, animal production and trade

World Organisation for Animal Health
This report examines the impact of antimicrobial resistance in food systems on public health, animal production, and international trade. It highlights the role of food-borne pathogens and commensal bacteria in transmitting resistance, evaluates risk analysis models, and recommends enhanced surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, and standardisation of global trade regulations.
Research
31 March 2026

Who is behind the nicotine industry in Europe? Leading players and their financiers

Profundo
This research maps the key players in Europe's nicotine product industry and their financial backers. It examines ten companies, their supply chains, and specific nicotine-related financing. Findings reveal that major tobacco multinationals receive the vast majority of financing, predominantly from North American and European institutions.
Research
13 April 2026

Mapping heat inequality across neighbourhoods in Delhi: Integrating geospatial and citizen data for climate resilience

Artha Global
Delhi heat vulnerability is shaped by neighbourhood density, limited green cover and unequal access to cooling. Using geospatial and household survey data, the report finds higher heat exposure increases illness, sleep disruption and productivity loss, while targeted greening, micro-level heat planning and energy-efficient cooling could improve urban climate resilience.
Research
10 March 2026

PFAS: From non-stick to stuck in court – Dashboard

Planet Tracker
The PFAS: From Non-stick to Stuck in Court Dashboard is an online tool developed by Planet Tracker to help investors assess PFAS litigation risk. It maps facility-level exposure across publicly listed companies, supporting ESG analysis, risk assessment and investment decisions related to environmental liabilities.
Online tool/database
31 March 2026

Exposing tobacco companies’ retail presence and highlighting regulatory options

The report outlines how tobacco companies use retailer incentives, targeted in-store marketing, and retailer lobbying to sustain product visibility and influence regulation. It reviews policy options, including retail licensing, outlet restrictions, and sales limitations, aimed at reducing tobacco availability and countering industry presence in retail settings.
Research
11 April 2026
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