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** Why Now is the Best Time to Reform Fossil Fuel Subsidies
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With global oil prices currently low, governments around the world have a unique window to reform fossil fuel subsidies. But what can they do to initiate reform and begin seeing benefits? Vance Culbert explains ([link removed]) .
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** Designing Oil and Gas Phaseouts to Sidestep Investor-State Suits
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To stop climate change and cut exposure to volatile energy markets, some governments are phasing out oil and gas production. But what if investors sue? Our report ([link removed]) sets out how to design national phaseout policies to minimize the risk of investor-state arbitration.
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** How Traditional Ecological Knowledge Can Benefit Climate Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in Fiji
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Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) exists worldwide and is a core part of the iTaukei people’s culture — the Indigenous People of Fiji. As the country faces climate challenges, our new report ([link removed]) explains how TEK offers time-tested, community-driven insights for adaptation and disaster risk reduction in Fiji.
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** Why Countries Must Eliminate All Public Financial Flows for Fossil Fuels
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Government support for fossil fuels undermines domestic resource mobilization goals and holds back the transition to clean energy. Natalie Jones explains why ([link removed]) FfD4 presets a huge opportunity to redirect money for the benefit of people and the planet.
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** The Future of Trade and Investment Deals in a Critical Minerals Boom
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Trade and investment agreements can play a crucial role in defining the relationship between predominantly mineral-exporting and mineral-importing countries—getting them right is essential to creating resilient and responsible supply chains. Our new report ([link removed]) and article ([link removed]) explain what is needed to maximize economic benefits, improve mining standards, and build resilient, responsible supply chains.
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** What to Expect at the 2025 Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions
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Chemicals make modern life possible but sometimes pose severe risks to human health and our environment. Diplomats from around the world will soon meet in Geneva to try to agree on how to better govern chemicals and wastes. Earth Negotiations Bulletin ([link removed]) veteran Jennifer Allan ([link removed]) explains what to expect ([link removed]) .
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** 10 Years of Adaptation Action: NAP Global Network’s 2024 Progress Report
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The NAP Global Network has spent a decade working in support of over 90 countries in the name of advancing national adaptation planning. This progress report ([link removed]) showcases how developing countries, from farming communities in Costa Rica building resilience to Rwanda implementing stronger MEL systems, are leading the way in climate change adaptation.
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** How Research and Data are Key to Sustainable and Gender-inclusive Fishing
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As fish stocks decline and pressure on marine ecosystems grows, fisheries worldwide must adopt more sustainable and inclusive practices. Our Natur'ELLES project ([link removed]) , implemented along the coast of Senegal, demonstrates how research and data can make the case for sustainable fishing in mangrove forests.
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** Mapping Common Themes in Due Diligence Regulations
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In recent years, governments - particularly in the Global North - have introduced a range of due diligence regulations aimed at promoting responsible business conduct, protecting human rights, and safeguarding the environment. Our new Due Diligence Regulations Workbook ([link removed]) helps businesses, policymakers, and researchers better understand this evolving landscape.
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