This report examines Community Municipal Investments (CMIs), a mechanism for UK councils to raise capital from residents. Evidence from 19 councils and 309 investors demonstrates that CMIs create civic value, increase public trust, and offer financial savings of 29 basis points on average against the Public Works Loan Board.

Carlyle and Marsh introduce an insurance-centric framework to incentivise resilience investment. It addresses structural barriers preventing the recognition of risk reduction in underwriting, offering a four-step protocol to translate documented measures into tangible financial benefits, such as lower premiums, reduced deductibles, and improved asset durability.

This benchmark report evaluates the alignment of national adaptation planning across nine Asian markets with investor expectations. Produced by the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change, it highlights progress and gaps in climate risk information and project pipelines to help unlock private capital for regional resilience.

This report examines Japan's Green Transformation Emissions Trading Scheme, detailing the transition from a voluntary phase to mandatory participation in April 2026. It analyses Phase II design features, including company-level regulation, benchmark-based allocation, price corridors, and measures for international competitiveness, while outlining future prospects for power sector auctioning.

This research outlines a two-tier strategy for financing zero waste, highlighting systemic barriers and the economic value of resource recovery. It details how aligning national policy with local implementation through tiered city archetypes can generate fiscal savings, improve public health, and create inclusive employment opportunities in circular economies.

This report explores how grid decarbonisation trajectories influence real estate capital planning. By linking asset-level performance with power sector projections, it identifies optimal sequencing for electrification and efficiency investments. It demonstrates that rapid action is essential for assets on slow-moving grids to mitigate cumulative emission risks.

The Just Transition Real Estate Monitor evaluates construction clients across ten European countries on climate goals and social responsibility. It provides finance professionals with ESG data on housing affordability, labour conditions, and decarbonisation in the built environment.

Open Electricity is an open-access platform providing real-time and historical data on Australia’s electricity grid. Developed by The Superpower Institute, it tracks renewable generation, fossil fuel usage, and market milestones to support transparency in Australia's energy transition.

A research-based framework from NYU Stern that quantifies the financial value of sustainability in real estate, specifically showing how affordable housing providers improve financial performance by supporting resident stability.

The Brockovich Data Center Map is a grassroots initiative tracking the environmental and community impacts of AI data centres across the United States. It provides interactive mapping and community-sourced reporting on energy use, water consumption, and infrastructure strain.

This report analyses housing indicators for migrants in the EU for 2025, focusing on home ownership, overcrowding, and housing cost overburden. It reveals significant disparities, with nationals maintaining higher ownership rates and lower overcrowding levels compared to non-EU citizens, supported by data from the EU-SILC framework.

The FPIC-360° Tool, developed by Equitable Origin, is a digital platform designed to facilitate and monitor Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes. It helps developers and investors manage Indigenous rights-based engagement and mitigate social risks in energy and infrastructure projects.

Produced by the World Bank and CCFLA, this report examines frameworks for mobilising urban climate finance. It introduces a conceptual framework based on country, city, and climate-specific elements. Findings highlight that cities generate 70% of global emissions and require urgent investment through improved planning, fiscal systems, and carbon pricing.

This interactive tracker by Carbon Brief analyses China’s 15th five-year plans, identifying key climate and energy targets. It provides a searchable database of national and sectoral policies, including specific targets for carbon intensity, renewable energy capacity, and fossil fuel consumption through 2030.

This report analyses financing requirements for 9.6 GW of battery energy storage in Indonesia’s RUPTL 2025-2034. Total investment needs reach USD 5 billion. It evaluates business models and the role of concessional funding in bridging bankability gaps for standalone and hybrid projects across various island systems.

This IEA report examines modernising electricity grids using digital technologies and AI. It estimates that grid-enhancing technologies could unlock 330 GW of capacity, saving USD 100 billion in investment. Success requires reforming regulatory frameworks, improving data foundations, and addressing critical skills shortages to optimise networks for the energy transition.