This research explores the "fossil fuel–debt trap" in the Global South, analysing how sovereign debt and fossil fuel dependence reinforce each other across Colombia, Egypt, Guyana, Jordan, and Sri Lanka. It identifies structural barriers to energy transitions and proposes reforms, including debt cancellation and grant-based climate finance.

The TIMES-NZ 3.0 report explores New Zealand's energy future through two scenarios: Steady and Shift. It highlights falling energy demand and emissions, driven largely by road transport electrification. The research identifies that demand flexibility and batteries could provide up to $20.8 billion in value by 2050.

Dutch banks provided USD 58.8 billion for US LNG exports between 2017 and 2025, with ING Group accounting for 63 per cent. Institutional investors held USD 9.9 billion by April 2026. The research highlights significant misalignment between financial flows and global climate targets despite some divestment trends.

This Allianz Research report examines the economic impact of extreme heat, highlighting a sevenfold increase in heat stress events since the 1980s. It details non-linear productivity losses above 30°C, stagflationary macroeconomic risks, and significant fiscal burdens, proposing a three-pillar adaptation plan to improve labour, infrastructure, and financial resilience.

This report analyses investment behaviours of five major European truck manufacturers between 2019 and 2025. It reveals that companies prioritised shareholder returns, paying out 66% of net profits, over zero-emission research. Significant transparency gaps exist, with public announcements representing only 42% of actual reported research and development expenditure.

This research assesses the ESG compliance of Access Bank, Standard Chartered, UBA, and Zenith Bank using the 2025 Fair Finance Guide Methodology. It reveals a low average performance score of 1.7/10, noting that while banks satisfy domestic regulatory requirements, significant gaps remain in climate action and tax transparency.

This report examines Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in Fiji as a cost-effective, sustainable tool for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. It details how the iTaukei people use traditional housing, food preservation, and early warning systems to enhance community resilience against cyclones, floods, and rising sea levels.

This research report explores the structural link between sovereign debt and fossil fuel dependence in the Global South. Through five country case studies, it demonstrates how debt obligations reinforce carbon lock-in. It calls for systemic reform, including debt cancellation and grant-based climate finance to enable a just energy transition.

The Energy Efficiency Progress Tracker by the IEA monitors global energy intensity and efficiency trends. It provides data for finance professionals to track energy transition progress, assess sectoral energy use, and evaluate alignment with international sustainability goals.

This report summarises a workshop of 35 experts discussing the integration of nature into macroeconomic models. It highlights that current nature-blind frameworks misprice risks and undervalue natural capital. Through case studies and transmission channel mapping, it identifies practical ways to embed ecological assets into core economic decision-making processes.

The El Niño Heat Mortality Tracker projects heat-related deaths at a state and provincial level. Developed by the Climate Impact Lab, it helps users visualise the human toll of extreme temperature events to inform risk assessment and public health strategies.

This benchmark series reviews the progress of 36 large global banks on the low-carbon transition. Produced by the TPI Centre, it evaluates transition plans and decarbonisation targets using the Net Zero Banking Assessment Framework and Carbon Performance for Banks to measure alignment with international climate goals and the Paris Agreement.

This report provides guidance for governments to finance zero waste systems. It highlights fiscal benefits, including job creation and cost reductions of 66–75% compared to incineration. It details mechanisms like procurement reform and extended producer responsibility while identifying pitfalls such as capital-intensive debt traps and dependency on grants.

This report evaluates the impact of transmission investment tax credits on the United States power grid. Under high load growth, these credits reduce annual system costs by up to $1.17 billion and lower emissions. Conversely, in low-growth scenarios, benefits are limited and may modestly increase emissions.

This benchmark series assesses the integration of environmental considerations into the policies of thirteen central banks and financial supervisors across East and Southeast Asia. Evaluating the ASEAN Plus Three grouping, it provides a factual framework for tracking regional progress and identifying leadership in the development of green finance strategies.

Sustainable Signals is a benchmark series produced by the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing. It explores global market trends in sustainable investing through surveys of institutional investors. The series examines perspectives on asset allocations, risk management, and thematic priorities to provide a comprehensive overview of the evolving investment landscape.